Retail is undergoing a reinvention with the rise of eCommerce, and merchants are trying new approaches to their brick-and-mortar stores. Nordstrom, for example, has rolled out a new store concept, Nordstrom Local, that premiered in West Hollywood. Get the Full Story Complete the form to...
Regulators in China have reportedly launched an investigation into Pinduoduo following on the heels of media reports that third-party vendors are selling fake goods on the marketplace. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all...
For eCommerce, the Magic Button (Almost) In Sight 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...
It’s a striking difference: A new Visa study has found that digital accounts for 38 percent of consumer retail purchases, but when it comes to small- and medium-sized businesses (SMBs), only 15 percent of their sales are conducted via eCommerce. That signals opportunity for smart, nimble...
JD.com, the Chinese eCommerce company, has set its sights on Europe for its expansion and is putting the finishing touches on its strategy to enter the market by the end of 2018. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy...
As parents plan for back-to-school shopping, Walmart said this week that it has launched tools that could help the chain gain revenue during this busy commerce season. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all...
Visual product search is, reportedly, about to gain another foothold. A feature in planning by Snapchat — more popular with teens than Facebook — would enable consumers to scan objects and barcodes to be sent to Amazon product listings. Details of the project, named Eagle, were reportedly...
eBay is taking on Amazon’s upcoming Prime Day, announcing that starting the week of July 16 it will offer exclusive deals across a host of categories. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS...
The rise of eCommerce, and the fierce competition it has produced among merchants, has led to return policies that are liberal, inexpensive and nearly hassle-free for consumers. Those unwanted products, in turn, can create headaches for retailers — and a business opportunity for the so-called...
