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
Instagram, Merchbar Link Up To Help Artists Boost Online Sales
May 19, 2021

The pandemic created online retail challenges for performing artists. Now, Merchbar and Instagram said in a press release that they have a solution. The two companies said they are out to “create new ways for fans to discover and buy products from their favorite artists”...

eCommerce
Digital River Unveils Partner Integration Program
May 19, 2021

Global commerce solutions company Digital River has launched a new partner integration program, designed to help tech providers in the eCommerce sector connect their own integrations with Digital River’s Global Seller Services. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy...

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Spotify Kicks Off Summer With Virtual Concert Series
May 19, 2021

After a year of canceled concerts, Spotify is serving up a series of virtual events that includes five prerecorded livestreams. The online shows will be ticketed at $15 plus tax, according to a press release. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this...

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Facebook Wants To Add Pay-Per-View Sports
May 19, 2021

The first pay-per-view sporting event happened more than 60 years ago, when boxing fans mailed $2 to the TelePrompTer company to watch Floyd Patterson retake the title. Of course, consumers’ media consumption habits have changed quite a bit since 1960, something Facebook is banking on...

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Post-Pandemic Commerce Starts To Take Shape
May 18, 2021

As Macy’s CEO Jeff Gennette told analysts on a Tuesday (May 18) conference call, “Clearly, our customer is ready to get on with life.” And the data proves it, with the rising number of people booking flights and accommodations, and the pickup in the number of...

eCommerce
Jumia On Africa’s Great eCommerce Shift — Toward ‘Everyday Items’
May 17, 2021

In Africa, the pandemic has spurred consumers to make the move to online platforms, and as part of that move, transact digitally with their devices. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content...

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Shopping App Rankings Rock Retail As Battles Brew Between Titans
May 13, 2021

As battles royale go, the retail wrestling match between Amazon and Walmart is getting brutal. 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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PayPal Acquires Happy Returns eCommerce Return Platform
May 13, 2021

Happy Returns, a startup that aims to make returning eCommerce goods easier for both shoppers and sellers, has been acquired by PayPal. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional...

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Discord Gaming Platform Will Allow Creators To Sell Audio Event Tickets
May 13, 2021

Discord celebrated its sixth birthday on Thursday (May 13) by unveiling a few new features, including a pilot program that allows creators to offer paid tickets for audio events. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...