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
EC Proposes Greater Scrutiny of Low-Value Imports Sold Online
February 05, 2025

The European Commission is encouraging European Union (EU) regulators and legislators to do more to mitigate the risks posed by the growing number of low-value imports being sold via online retailers and marketplaces. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and...

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eCommerce Merchants in the Land Down Under Turn to PSPs for Fraud Expertise
February 03, 2025

For merchants the world over, the bid to improve eCommerce checkout — boosting sales as a result — is a bit of a tightrope walk. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content...

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Proposed EU Customs Reform Increases Online Platforms’ Responsibilities for Imported Goods
February 02, 2025

A proposed customs reform in the European Union would reportedly shift the responsibility of being an importer from individuals who purchase goods online to the online platforms that sell them. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...

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Trump’s Tariffs to Eliminate ‘De Minimis Exemption’ on Small Packages
February 02, 2025

The additional tariffs imposed by President Donald Trump on China, Canada and Mexico reportedly include a provision that will eliminate a longstanding rule that allows small packages to enter the U.S. without a paying a tariff. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock...

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Sotheby’s Shuts Down 2-Year-Old eCommerce Business in China
February 02, 2025

Auction house Sotheby’s reportedly shut down its Buy Now eCommerce business in mainland China, though it will continue that business in Hong Kong. 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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TikTok Traffic Ramps Back Up as Creators Look Elsewhere
January 31, 2025

TikTok’s traffic has returned to normal following a steep drop after a recent shutdown. 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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Recurring Payments Feature to Draw $30 Billion in Payments to Brazil’s Pix
January 28, 2025

The soon-to-be-released recurring payments feature of Brazil’s payment system, Pix, is reportedly expected to draw $30 billion in eCommerce payments alone to Pix in two years. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS...

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Trump Sees ‘Great Interest’ From Potential TikTok Buyers
January 26, 2025

President Donald Trump says a decision on TikTok’s future could come in 30 days. 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...

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Mermaid Tails and Cricket Snacks: TikTok’s Marketplace Madness
January 25, 2025

It’s OK if you’re confused about the state of TikTok. Let’s not forget that this whole mess started when Congress banned TikTok, citing national security concerns, and the Supreme Court upheld their decision late last year. President Trump’s recent executive order to delay that ban...