A KeyBanc analyst says Shopify could eventually rival Amazon in gross merchandise volume, according to a report by Bloomberg. 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...
Project Verte has launched the MyVerte blockchain-based marketplace for direct-to-consumer brands. According to a press release, MyVerte will launch with over 100 brands, including new brands like Foreo, Temporary Forevers and La Luna Rose. The platform will also highlight new brands on a weekly basis....
So-called “buy buttons” have captured the imaginations of online retailers and social media platforms over the years, but they have had far more success being used on eCommerce sites. Instagram encourages discovery and shopping, but has stopped short of adding a literal buy button, while...
Thanks to eCommerce and digital payments, the global travel industry is undergoing significant disruption. At the same time, more consumers are living as so-called digital nomads — or otherwise finding new ways to see and experience the world. Get the Full Story Complete the form...
Google has announced via its blog that some big updates are coming to make it easier for consumers to pay easily and quickly online, care of Chrome, no matter what device they happen to be using at the time. Therefore, going forward, consumers will be...
You know things are getting real – really real – when booze enters into the mix. And that’s what’s happening with same-day delivery, among the biggest battlegrounds in all of retail, and one where fresh moves continue to increase competition in that area. Get the...
GrubHub is reportedly buying up restaurant web domain names. According to NewFoodEconomy.org, “GrubHub has registered more than 23,000 web domains. Its subsidiary, Seamless, has registered thousands.” Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS...
Opendoor, the startup that operates an online platform for buying and selling homes, “is reshuffling staff and scaling back on a time-honored startup perk: free lunch,” according to a report from Bloomberg. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy...
Shopify merchants will now be able to chat with customers through Apple Business Chat inside of Shopify Ping, the company said in a blog post on Wednesday (June 26). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...
