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: Jelly Wellies, Booting For The Family Dog
December 19, 2016

Those with pets they love won’t be surprised that the overall pet industry annually pulls the leash over $60 billion in the U.S. A minority, but a significant one, is focused on the grooming and accessories. According to the American Pet Products Association, this piece...

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New Index: Merchants Hop Aboard The (OmniReadi) Train
December 19, 2016

Merchants of all shapes and sizes are going after omnireadiness at full throttle these 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,...

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Thankful For Omnicommerce
December 16, 2016

With a little smart omnicommerce planning, it seems merchants are more likely to have happy holidays this year. The latest Omnicommerce Tracker™ features a conversation with Carl Prindle, president and CEO of furniture omnichannel platform Blueport Commerce, with takeaways on what omnichannel strategies were successful...

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Alibaba Tracker: The Partner Games
December 15, 2016

Partners! Partners everywhere! 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 this form, you agree to receive marketing communications...

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PriceWaiter’s Clever Cure For Minimum Advertised Price Blues
December 15, 2016

The age of mobile is, among other things, the age of comparison shopping. What used to be something of a project in a bygone era — being on top of all local prices for every good or service one could hope to buy — is...

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Omnicommerce Tracker: Decking The Virtual Halls For Omnichannel Success?
December 15, 2016

With a little smart omnicommerce planning, it seems merchants are more likely to have happy holidays this year. The latest Omnicommerce Tracker™ features a conversation with Carl Prindle, president and CEO of furniture omnichannel platform Blueport Commerce, with takeaways on what omnichannel strategies were successful...

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eCommerce Merchants Are Wary Of Cross-Border Sales
December 14, 2016

The election of Donald Trump, the exit of the U.K. from the European Union and a declining economy in China are resulting in reduced enthusiasm on the part of merchants to sell internationally. That’s according to a new survey by Payvision, the global omnichannel solutions...

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Visa Checkout And The Gift Of Experiences
December 14, 2016

As the band Europe famously sang — we have reached the final countdown when it comes to the holiday retail season. The early shoppers are sitting home, drinking cocoa and feeling superior. The truly professional procrastinators doggedly refuse to so much think about it until next Friday...

Weird Commerce: PoliTEAcal Teas, Steeping In Satire
December 12, 2016

American history has been steeped in tea, arguably since its beginning. Back around this time of year in 1773 and after the British government smacked a tax on American colonists’ tea, men dressed as Native Americans, boarded British ships bopping in the Boston Harbor and...