Instagram, which is owned by Facebook, is reportedly rolling out its new QR code feature globally. The new tool will let people open a profile via any camera app that is able to read QR codes — all without opening Instagram. The Facebook division first...
Shopping platform Klarna is offering new ways to make the experience with its app more social during the era of social distancing, the company said in a release. Using Klarna’s “Wish List” feature, consumers can set up, share and follow lists on the Klarna app....
That a market is massive and emerging as a target for digitization, does not necessary mean it will be an easy target to pursue — a lesson learned the hard way by Facebook in June when regulators hit the pause button on its adding payment...
Online grocery shopping went to the moon from March to May, with PYMNTS’ Navigating COVID-19 series recording a 400 percent increase, equating to $6.6 billion in online spend. That sudden shift is favoring the giants, at least up to this point. PYMNTS’ June 2020 How...
The past few months have brought profound changes to many aspects of consumers’ lives, not the least of which is where they get their food. With many restaurants closed, consumers are shopping for groceries more than ever – with big assists from their mobile phones,...
It is difficult to think of an aspect of consumers’ lives that has not been thoroughly disrupted by the pandemic. There is one area where the changes are both profound and easily overlooked, however: how consumers eat. With restaurants by and large still closed, consumers...
Global eCommerce logistics platform Shopify is introducing a new app called Shop that offers personalized recommendations and helps people discover local businesses. “We are setting out to reimagine the online shopping experience for customers — to provide them greater convenience, transparency, and personalization,” Shopify said...
Go mobile or go back home — especially when it comes to payment and finance. That is one thing that came to mind on Wednesday (Jan. 15) with the release of The State of Mobile in 2020, the latest and highly anticipated report from mobile data...
To let everyday scooter users and commuters gain the most from their micro-mobility, Lime has announced the rollout of a new subscription offering. LimePass will be released in cities across the nation, as well as in New Zealand and Australia, according to a post, with...
