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)

eCommerce
Alibaba Brings China to the U.S. and VR/AR to the Millennial
August 08, 2016

Alibaba is extremely consumer-centric, the company understands its customers and provides exactly what they need. In the case of the millennial generation, that is VR/AR technology. But for the Chinese millennial, Alibaba is achieving the impossible by bringing China to the Chinese here in the...

eCommerce
Drizly: The “Amazon of Alcohol”
August 05, 2016

For a start-up that’s done some pretty heavy lifting to successfully recruit merchants to join an innovative eCommerce platform, front-page news hailing its accomplishments is always great. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no...

eCommerce
Drizly Bags $15M In Series B
August 04, 2016

Alcohol on-demand service Drizly has picked up $15 million in Series B funding in a round led by Polaris Partners and with participation from previous investors. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS...

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Will Walmart Really Buy Jet.com?
August 04, 2016

“The enemy of my enemy is my friend.” 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...

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Small Businesses In Emerging Markets Can Sell On Facebook For Free
August 04, 2016

Here’s something small businesses on Facebook in the U.S. may be jealous about: Their emerging markets counterparts can sell to customers on Facebook for free. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content...

eCommerce
Birchbox Eeks Out $15M Round
August 03, 2016

Birchbox has managed to raise some new funding in the form of a convertible note – meaning as of now Birchbox has a loan that could later morph into an equity stake. Birchbox has also now has access to a several-million dollar credit line, according...

Omnicommerce
Does Amazon Hold The Key To Omnichannel’s Data Impasse?
August 01, 2016

There was a time when no matter what, the customer was always right. That kind of obsequious business philosophy might have worked when mom-and-pop shops defined the economic landscape, but companies the size of Amazon and Uber need to be a little more judicious with...

Omnicommerce
Time To Reinvent The Omni Experience?
August 01, 2016

Smartphones are now driving more traffic to stores than desktops, yet mobile phones are but one of many omni-endpoints that a merchant must be prepared to support in an increasingly tech-driven, consumer-centric shopping experience. July’s Omnicommerce Tracker dives into this topic with PayPal and uncovers...

Omnicommerce
Is Omni Entering A New Era?
July 29, 2016

Smartphones are now driving more traffic to stores than desktops – yet mobile phones are but one of many omni-endpoints that a merchant must be prepared to support in an increasingly tech-driven consumer-centric shopping experience. July’s Omnicommerce Tracker dives into this topic with PayPal and...