New figures from the U.S. Department of Commerce show the first retail sales drop in seven months. The news comes as worries mount about a recession — and as the holiday sales season approaches. What does other global data say?  Read More...

For years, the traditional toilet paper industry has been cleaning up, financially speaking — bringing in $31 billion a year in U.S. sales alone. But a new generation of up-and-comers believes they can disrupt the entire journey, from roll creation to purchase methods. Could toilet paper be getting its first big disruption in 129 years?  Read More...

Who’s Ready For Prime-Time Commerce And Payments?

As 2020 approaches, it’s becoming more clear that commerce and payments are just getting started, and significantly more sophisticated advancements are in store. PYMNTS data tells the deeper story of the opportunities and challenges to come.  Read More...