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Walmart Begins Tap-to-Pay Rollout at Select U.S. Stores

The company says the change is meant to give shoppers more payment choices and to help lower the costs it pays to process card transactions.

Judge Lets Illinois Ban on Swipe Fees for Taxes and Tips Proceed

Macy’s Names 14 Store Closures for Early 2026 Under Ongoing Overhaul

Cocoa Squeeze Raises Candy Costs as Halloween Spending Hits a Record