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)

eCommerce
Pattern Group Launches AI-Powered Execution Engine for eCommerce
May 21, 2026

eCommerce acceleration firm Pattern Group announced Tuesday (May 19) the launch of Pattern Intelligence, or “Pi,” an artificial intelligence (AI) engine designed to automate marketplace management for global brands. The announcement was made during the company’s annual Accelerate conference. Get the Full Story Complete the...

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Online Sales Jump as Shoppers Hunt for Control
May 19, 2026

The most revealing number in the latest spate of retail data may not be how much consumers in the United States spent. 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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Carvana Makes Shift Into New Car Business
May 18, 2026

Used-car giant Carvana is reportedly making a push into the new vehicle market. 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....

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Etsy Taught AI to Find the Unfindable
May 15, 2026

Picture a flea market the size of a small country. Every stall is run by a different person. Every item is one of a kind. Now imagine walking in and knowing, within seconds, exactly where to go. That is what Etsy is building. And the...

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Thrive Capital Bets $100 Million on Shopify’s AI Future
May 14, 2026

Joshua Kushner’s Thrive Capital has invested about $100 million in Shopify, betting that artificial intelligence could enhance commerce, Bloomberg reported Thursday (May 14), citing unnamed sources. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS...

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LinkedIn Cuts 5% of Staff in Reorganization
May 13, 2026

LinkedIn is laying off 5% of its staff Wednesday (May 13), Reuters reported Wednesday, citing unnamed sources. 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...

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TikTok Unleashes AI Agents on Its Ad Platform 
May 13, 2026

Running a campaign on TikTok used to mean a media buyer inside a dashboard, manually setting up creatives, adjusting bids and shifting budgets. TikTok wants artificial intelligence agents to own that work. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy...

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TikTok GO Connects Travel Videos to Hotel Bookings
May 12, 2026

TikTok now enables users in the United States to book hotels, attractions and tours. 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...

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AI Fakes the Founder and Keeps the Money
May 08, 2026

A video appeared on Instagram a few weeks ago: a granddaughter describing how her grandfather spent decades hand-stitching leather bags in a small workshop, his life’s work now available online for a limited time. The imagery was warm, the narration emotional, the backstory complete. It...