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)

Social Commerce
Social Media Startup Bluesky Sees 300% Post-Election User Jump
November 24, 2024

Elon Musk’s social media loss has — so far — not been Mark Zuckerberg’s gain. 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,...

eCommerce
WEX Introduces Digital Commerce Solution for Medicare Platform
November 21, 2024

Global commerce platform WEX added a digital shopping solution to its Medicare Advantage supplemental benefits platform. 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...

eCommerce
Temu Opens Online Marketplace to All US Sellers
November 21, 2024

Temu now allows any U.S. seller to join its online marketplace. 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...

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Alibaba Merges Global and Domestic eCommerce Businesses
November 21, 2024

Chinese conglomerate Alibaba is combining its domestic and international eCommerce businesses into one unit. 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...

Shopping
Holiday Spending Surge: 60M US Shoppers Swayed by Upfront Pay Later Options
November 21, 2024

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...

eCommerce
eCommerce Growth Outpaces General Retail Sales, Hits 15.6%
November 19, 2024

Digital continued to take a larger slice of retail spending in the third quarter of 2024. 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...

Social Commerce
TikTok Allows Some Creators to Add Product Links to Posts
November 19, 2024

TikTok is reportedly conducting a test that allows some creators to add product links from third-party affiliate networks to their posts. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins...

eCommerce
Shopify Boosts AI and Unified Commerce Tools for Merchants
November 12, 2024

A major focus for Shopify has been ensuring its merchants are equipped to reach consumers wherever they are, Shopify President Harley Finkelstein noted Tuesday (Nov. 12) during the company’s third-quarter earnings call. By streamlining the shopping experience, Shopify officials want to connect its platform to key...

eCommerce
The Rise of Social Commerce: How Brands Are Shaping the Future of Online Shopping
November 08, 2024

The integration of social media and eCommerce has led to the rise of social commerce, a model that allows consumers to make direct purchases within social platforms. What started as basic product links has expanded into a multi-billion-dollar industry, with brands and consumers embracing the...