Consumer habits have shifted markedly to digital channels in the pandemic’s wake. Ordering online to grab food, groceries or clothes was a necessity at first, since restaurants and stores were closed for in-person sales. But as Kount‘s Gary Sevounts noted in a recent conversation with PYMNTS, that...
Recommerce marketplace OfferUp has integrated with similar app letgo and will combine its app with the letgo app for a new marketplace promising an increased amount of deals and more access to buyers and sellers, according to a press release emailed to PYMNTS. Get the Full...
Amazon.com Inc. is facing mounting criticism over its support for a consumer protection measure in California that would hold online marketplaces liable for damages caused by defective products. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to...
Amazon is facing criticism from Etsy CEO Josh Silverman over its support of a new California law. Silverman claimed that Amazon is “taking bold steps to wipe out its competitors” by backing the legislation, according to a Medium post. Get the Full Story Complete the...
As consumers increasingly move to digital commerce in the wake of COVID-19, augmented reality (AR) technology is appearing in various applications as retailers rush to best replicate the physical shopping experience in an entirely virtual context. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock...
One of the wild cards in this year’s back-to-school season, outside of the unsettled matter of whether classrooms will open, has been electronics. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no...
Consumer behavior is changing — and the warehouse and supply chains that get goods into consumers’ hands (or on their doorsteps) must change, too. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content —...
It’s no secret that COVID-19 has already exacerbated the struggles of brick-and-mortar sellers while digital sales are booming. And now, in an effort to stay competitive in online sales, cloud services have become even more important for retailers. Get the Full Story Complete the form...
In a year full of strange outcomes and unexpected changes, the world of grocery shopping stands out for special mention. It was previously one of the last holdouts against large-scale digitization as consumers remained committed to seeing foodstuffs with their own eyes before buying them....
