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)

Social Commerce
TikTok Shop Job Cuts Loom Amid Ban and Tariff Uncertainty
May 21, 2025

TikTok’s U.S. eCommerce workers are reportedly facing possible job cuts. 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,...

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Alibaba: ‘Instant Commerce’ Market Could Draw ‘Every Person in China’
May 15, 2025

Last month, Chinese tech conglomerate Alibaba debuted a fast delivery service it dubbed “instant commerce.” 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,...

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47% of Consumers Check Customer Feedback Before Buying Recommended Items
May 15, 2025

Despite the booming influencer marketing landscape, American consumers exhibit a strong inclination to conduct independent research before committing to a purchase based on a social media recommendation. This highlights a nuanced dynamic where influencer endorsements hold some sway but are rarely the sole determinant of...

Retail
Mobile-First Playbook: Two in Three UAE Shoppers Use Their Phone for Retail Purchases
May 13, 2025

Consumers in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) are mobile shopping leaders. They rank first in mobile shopping among the eight countries surveyed in PYMNTS Intelligence’s latest research: Just over 2 in 3 made their most recent retail purchase using a mobile device. What’s more, the...

eCommerce
Amazon Partners With Pet Pharmacy Vetsource to Sell Pet Medications
May 08, 2025

Amazon will start selling prescriptions for pets. 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, you agree...

eCommerce
ThredUP Surges as CEO Sees Tariffs Tilting Shoppers to Resale
May 05, 2025

Online resale marketplace ThredUP delivered better-than-expected first-quarter earnings Monday (May 5), reinforcing shoppers’ growing taste for secondhand clothing. And in a theme not sounded very often during this earnings season, CEO James Reinhart says the Trump administration’s proposed tariffs on Chinese imports could sharpen that...

eCommerce
Pinterest Bets on New Visual Search Features to Fuel Personalization
May 05, 2025

Pinterest is introducing new features to let users find ideas that match their personal tastes. 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,...

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Trump’s ‘Warm Spot’ for TikTok Could Extend Ban Deadline Again
May 04, 2025

President Donald Trump is willing to give TikTok more time to find a new owner. 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,...

eCommerce
Temu Stops Shipping Products From China Directly to US Consumers
May 02, 2025

Temu has reportedly stopped shipping products from China directly to U.S. consumers due to the elimination of the de minimis exemption that had shielded small packages from U.S. tariffs. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...