Competing against eCommerce behemoths can be an uphill battle for small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs). However, those players can level the playing field by adopting a digital-first strategy and embracing the right third-party partners. PYMNTS Intelligence’s latest research shows that, on average, SMBs generate lower...
Successful merchants provide what consumers want: seamless, feature-rich shopping across channels and devices. This is where acquirers enter the picture. For smaller acquirers especially, this can be a tall order — and merchants seem to know it. Data shows that many merchants choose to work...
Consumers in the U.S. are increasingly mobile-first shoppers. Reaching for their phones has become a normal part of their shopping experience. This goes beyond just making online purchases. The average U.S. shopper conducts one digital shopping activity on their phones almost every day. PYMNTS Intelligence’s...
The mobile phone has become the “anywhere storefront.” Shoppers reach for these pocket-sized portals to window-shop and make purchases anytime, anywhere — at home, commuting, even inside physical stores. This always there convenience has reshaped shopping: Consumers used a phone in nearly half their most...
Merchants have a critical opportunity to capture consumer spending by strategically positioning pay later options. But do merchants miss out due to delaying visibility? Yes. In fact, consumers say early awareness of pay later options influences their purchasing decisions. Can merchants really afford to lose...
Valentine’s Day is less than a month away, and if you’re on the lookout for something special for your sweetie, PYMNTS is here to help. Every month, we determine the most popular mobile applications in the retail industry in the Provider Ranking of Shopping Apps....
The holidays are right around the corner, and holiday shopping is in full swing. This edition of PYMNTS’ Provider Ranking of Shopping Apps is here to help you pick the right app to shop with. From stocking stuffers to thinking-of-you gifts, these apps can assist...
The holidays are fast approaching, and gifts are on everyone’s minds. With so many shopping apps available, it can be overwhelming to pick one to browse. Fortunately, PYMNTS has you covered. This edition of PYMNTS’ Provider Rankings of Shopping Apps has multiple sets of ties all...
The pandemic has significantly impacted consumer behavior, including grocery shopping habits. Traditional brick-and-mortar grocery stores are no longer the go-to channel for most shoppers, with an increasing number of consumers opting to purchase groceries online. According to a PYMNTS Intelligence study on consumer shopping habits...
