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)

Cross-border Payments
CES ’16: The Good, The Bad And The Ugly (So Far)
January 08, 2016

It’s somewhat ironic that though the Consumer Electronics Show regularly brings thousands upon thousands of new gadgets to the floors of Las Vegas’ convention centers, it’s usually journalists rather than consumers that get to tinker with all the digital toys the rest of the market...

eCommerce
The Next Frontier For GM, Lyft And Self-Driving Cars
January 07, 2016

Technology continues to take commerce into a growing number of new environments and devices – from clothing and wearables, to smart homes and even retail stores. In 2016, nearly 5.5 million new devices are expected to get connected to the Internet every single day, spurring...

Merchant Innovation
Fast Food’s Dollar Menu Arms Race
January 06, 2016

It’s more than a decade since the days of “Super Size Me” and flavor-of-the-month weight loss trends, and while brands like Whole Foods and Pure Barre might now be here to stay, evidence is mounting that the fast food industry isn’t going to take the...

Online Commerce Gets Personal
January 05, 2016

Given the inherent anonymity of the Internet, eCommerce merchants don’t have to worry about getting personal with their customers, right? Wrong, says Kurt Bilafer, Global Vice President Sales & Success at WePay. He shares with PYMNTS why customer intimacy is an essential aspect of growth...

eCommerce
Alphabet’s Chairman Declares UK Top eCommerce Dog
December 31, 2015

The U.K. is outpacing every other country when it comes to the eCommerce game, at least that is what Eric Schmidt, the executive chairman of Google parent company Alphabet, told BBC Radio 4’s Today program this week. Get the Full Story Complete the form to...

Social Commerce
Social Commerce Startup Carousell Secures $50M For Expansion
December 28, 2015

Mobile marketplace Carousell is aiming to expand its social commerce service across Asia by attaining a $50 million Series B funding round. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional...

Social Commerce
Twitter May Be The New Way To Pay In India
December 24, 2015

The social media platform is now providing its users in India with the ability to use its platform for more than just sharing views and keeping up with the news. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...

Pinterest’s Buyable Pins Now Come With Price Tracking
December 18, 2015

Pinterest’s buyable pins just got even more compelling for retailers. 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...

Buy Buttons Heat Up Social Commerce Competition
December 18, 2015

With Christmas a week away, the race is on for retailers to get consumers to press buttons — the “buy” buttons, that is. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional...