Mobile Commerce

Messaging App Kik Joins The Unicorn Club
August 19, 2015

Ontario-based messaging app Kik has just crossed the threshold into unicorn territory, as its latest $50 million funding round has officially knocked its value to $1 billion. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all...

Target’s Digitally Focused Model Sparks Sales Growth
August 19, 2015

Both Target and Walmart’s earnings results showed the retail giants are focused on driving up sales by focusing on digital, but, as the past few quarters have shown, one retailer seems to better at threading the digital needle. Get the Full Story Complete the form...

Walmart Posts Slight Sales Growth With eCommerce Boost
August 18, 2015

Walmart’s lower than expected earnings pushed its stock down this morning (Aug. 18) when the retail giant reported its second quarter earnings. Consequently, Walmart cut their full-year guidance as a result of the earnings slump. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article...

Is Alibaba’s eCommerce Edge At Risk?
August 18, 2015

Alibaba’s latest quarterly earnings showed that its growth is slowing — and slowing in a way that has some analysts concerned — but that doesn’t mean the eCommerce giant hasn’t come up with ways to keep its edge ahead of its smaller rivals. Get the...

Digital Publishers Still Struggle To Monetize Mobile Ads
August 18, 2015

It’s the classic question asked by financial analysts during quarterly earnings reports: How is the company going to monetize mobile? Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required....

Merchant Innovation
UberEATS Revs Up At Uber
August 18, 2015

Uber is rolling out an upgrade to its app and it has nothing to do with its ride-hailing service. Instead, this update is focused on its food delivery side, UberEATS. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...

East Africans Embrace Mobile Money Subsciptions
August 18, 2015

While Mobile Money services are more of a convenience in Western countries, for many African countries, the concept of mobile money is what allows many to be financially included. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...

Donahoe Taking A Big Break Post eBay Split
August 18, 2015

John Donahoe, who resigned last month after a decade at eBay, is taking a long break after the separation between his company and PayPal, The Huffington Post reported Monday (Aug. 17). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited...

Bitcoin At War
August 18, 2015

Bitcoin is totally forked. 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 agree to receive marketing...