Commerce

Commerce relates to "the exchange of goods and services, especially on a large scale". It includes legal, economic, political, social, cultural and technological systems that operate in a country or in international trade.

(source: en.wikipedia.org)

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British Supermarket Asda Tests Personal Shopper With Buymie Handling Delivery
April 11, 2022

Asda has debuted a new personal shopper trial at some stores, which will be a team-up with Buymie, the delivery platform, a report says. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content —...

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As More Baristas Unionize, Starbucks Hires Worker-Relations Specialist to Be Strategy Chief
April 10, 2022

More Starbucks stores have been unionizing, and this has led the company to hire a new strategy chief, The Wall Street Journal reported Friday (April 8). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS...

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Today in Food Commerce: Consumers Flock to Walmart; Chili’s Parent Trials Sidewalk Robots
April 08, 2022

Today in food commerce, PYMNTS data reveal that about two out of three shoppers make purchases from Walmart each month, while a report reveals that Chili’s Grill and Bar parent company Brinker International is testing out sidewalk robots for delivery. Plus, James Marcus, partner and...

eCommerce
Nigeria’s Omnibiz Signs Deals With Coke, Nestle
April 08, 2022

Nigeria’s largest consumer goods purveyors have inked an agreement with eCommerce platform Omnibiz designed to increase sales and cut costs after the COVID lockdowns and smartphone use triggered an eCommerce boom. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited...

eCommerce
Klarna, About You Partner on Easy-Return eCommerce in Germany and Switzerland
April 08, 2022

Sweden-based payments services provider Klarna this week announced a deal with European eCommerce firm About You that will allow customers in Germany and Switzerland to use the “Pay Later 30” payment option. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy...

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Study: 58% of Durable Goods Buyers Used Financing or Lease-to-Own
April 08, 2022

When it comes to buying durable goods, many consumers see just two options before them: going without things that could be necessities, or taking on insecure debt. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all...

eCommerce
Madrid FinTech RITMO Grabs $200M+ to Grow eCommerce Financing and Payments Platform
April 08, 2022

Madrid-based FinTech RITMO on Friday (April 8) secured over €184 million (more than $200 million) in a debt funding round that will help the company bolster its financial operating platform for online sellers by making capital more accessible to sellers across Europe and Latin America,...

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Today in Food Commerce: Amazon Expands ‘Just Walk Out’ Checkout; Spirits Brands Create RTD Cocktails
April 07, 2022

Today in food commerce, Constellation Brands invests in creating ready-to-drink (RTD) premium cocktails, and DoorDash announces a white-label online grocery partnership. Plus, PYMNTS data reveal consumers’ preference for well-known restaurant brands. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited...

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FinTechs Take On ‘Utility’ Role, Keep Commerce Flowing Amid Uncertainty
April 07, 2022

FinTechs can be valuable allies in times of crisis. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS Today. By completing this form,...