For the average customer in the developed world — i.e. Europe or the United States — shopping for something online is something of a no-brainer. They see something they want, they click it into a basket, hit buy — and poof — whatever the widget,...
JackThreads, the online menswear retailer that was once a part of the Thrillist Media empire, announced last week that it has laid off most of its staff and is now up for sale, according to Fortune. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock...
EBay is stepping back into business in China with an arrangement with the port city of Ningbo, according to Internet Retailer. The company recently announced a partnership with the major port and manufacturing hub. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and...
While Nigeria has its fair share of financial issues, luxury rules supreme in the city of Lagos, a place where the rich and famous live, work and spend massive amounts of money on designer goods. There are even rumors that a Nobu will be opening...
BigCommerce, a leading cloud-based ecommerce platform provider for SMBs and enterprise businesses, yesterday announced a partnership with world cybersecurity leader Symantec. The partnership will enable BigCommerce to deliver Symantec’s Encryption Everywhere solution to its worldwide customer base. Get the Full Story Complete the form to...
Following a less-than-stellar fourth quarter, Newell Brands, which owns well-known brands, such as Calphalon, Sharpie and Yankee Candle, is deciding to shift its focus in 2017. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no...
With more people shopping online, that means more packages to deliver for UPS. The company revealed that it delivered more than 712 million packages globally, a record and a 16 percent increase from the 2015 holiday period. For the full year, package volume rose 4.6...
As of 2017, platform businesses need payments solutions — they are becoming a less optional part of the business. But turning payments isn’t exactly as easy as flipping a switch — and therein lies the rub, according to Kurt Bilafer, CRO at WePay. Platform businesses aren’t at...
Orchard Mile, a luxury digital mall, is hoping that the use of technology can overhaul the eCommerce experience for countless consumers, particularly more high-end ones. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content —...
