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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Chinese Advertising Generates $27B For TikTok’s ByteDance
November 11, 2020

ByteDance is now firmly positioned as the second-biggest platform in China by digital advertising dollars, closing in on Alibaba’s lead and bumping Baidu, according to a Reuters report citing two sources.  Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited...

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China’s Singles’ Day Post-Pandemic Sales For Alibaba Hit $56B
November 11, 2020

Singles’ Day in China is exceeding expectations, with Alibaba posting $56 billion in sales by Wednesday morning (Nov. 11), according to a Reuters report. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content —...

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The eCommerce Fraud/Friction Fight
November 11, 2020

Brands attempting quick pivots to digital have spent months learning by trial and error only to find out that offering something new to consumers is often more complex than in looks from the outset. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article...

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Interac, Walmart Partner To Advance Canada’s eCommerce Ecosystem
November 10, 2020

Canadian payments services firm Interac has announced it is partnering with Walmart Canada to expand debit card payment methods both in-store and online. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no...

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Verishop Adds More Social Features To Its eCommerce App
November 09, 2020

Social commerce platform Verishop is adding new social features to its app, allowing all users to share content and interact with other shoppers and brands. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content...

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Former Bain, Wayfair Exec Leads Drive To Acquire Powerhouse Amazon Sellers
November 05, 2020

It seems you can buy pretty much anything you want on Amazon these days. But when Perch CEO Chris Bell goes shopping on the world’s largest online retailer, he’s not looking for a deal on socks; he’s looking to acquire companies. Get the Full Story...

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Big Q3 For Google, Facebook Ad-Buying Bodes Well For Holiday Sales
November 04, 2020

The latest earnings reports from Big Tech giants and social media platforms show that advertising spend is through the roof at present, after basically falling off the roof earlier this year. Are media buyers burning through budgets at the last minute just to preserve them...

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Microsoft Backing Indonesian eCommerce Startup Bukalapak
November 03, 2020

Microsoft is participating in a $100 million investment in the Indonesian eCommerce site PT Bukalapak.com, according to a Bloomberg report on Tuesday (Nov. 3), citing sources. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS...

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Pinterest Gains Advertisers As It Competes With Other Social Networks
November 03, 2020

At a time when chaos and turmoil seem to have permeated everything from the pandemic to politics, social media sharing platform Pinterest is winning new advertisers large and small who are drawn to it as a haven of safety and positivity. While Facebook was never mentioned by name...