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)

Weird Commerce: Individualized, Quality Cigars
January 09, 2017

The cigar band. It’s just a little sticker, just the size of a thumbnail. But it apparently can provide insight into how people express themselves — men, women, gift givers and recipients — especially as more women are enjoying cigars than before. Get the Full...

eCommerce
The Big Buy Button Story: Winners, Losers And What’s Next
January 06, 2017

When Amazon first rolled out its 1-click buy button in 1995, it was more than a convenience, it was a sea change — a way to easily make a payment on this thing called the web. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this...

eCommerce
Merchant Resolution: Improve Buy Button, Social Experience
January 04, 2017

For merchants looking to make a positive change for 2017, addressing the consumer buy button experience could be a step in the right direction. PYMNTS spoke with Daniel Patricio of Shopify and Sachin Devand of AHA Life about the opportunities they see to improve the...

eCommerce
Payments And The Transformation Of Etsy
December 28, 2016

Payments is regarded as much more than “plumbing” for every retailer now, and for marketplaces, they can be transformative. James Esposito, senior director of payments, risk and treasury at Etsy, joined Karen Webster to discuss the strategic role of payments in driving Etsy’s growth and...

Weird Commerce: ComplyRight, All Those Employment Regulation Signs
December 27, 2016

There are signs throughout every company — in the break room, in the bathroom, near a time clock — all to disseminate information about federal, state and even local laws. In case there’s curiosity about where those come from and how they get updated, here’s...

eCommerce
Microsoft Vets Launch Rwanda eCommerce Startup
December 23, 2016

Two former Microsoft employees, Joanna Bichsel and Amanda Arch, have recently launched a women’s health care eCcommerce startup in Rwanda called Kasha. The company’s online platform sells pharmacy items, along with contraceptives, tampons and other personal care items. Get the Full Story Complete the form...

Holiday Weird Commerce: PackageFromSanta
December 22, 2016

Whether you believe in him or not, Santa Claus has been around for a long time. 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...

Omnicommerce
Merchants Deck The Halls With Omnichannel This Holiday Season
December 21, 2016

The impact of omnichannel across the retail ecosystem is significant, but the 2016 holiday season is shaping up to provide a clear picture of just how impactful the influence of omnichannel is. Craig Gass, CEO of Qualpay, joined Karen Webster for a live digital discussion...

Omnicommerce
Keeping Omnichannel From Becoming An Enemy
December 20, 2016

There’s no doubt that being able to meet shoppers across any channel at any point in their shopping journey is important, but that doesn’t make going down the omnichannel path any easier. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy...