April 23, 2024
Shoppers Seek More Accessible Grocery Options From eCommerce Marketplaces
Consumers find stores’ own online grocery platforms more accessible than third-party marketplace offerings, bucking broader retail trends. Now, major players such as Amazon and DoorDash are trying to win those...
April 23, 2024
Mexican Watchdog Probes Amazon and Mercado Libre Over Loyalty Bundles
The Federal Economic Competition Commission (COFECE) in Mexico has set its sights on tech giants Amazon and Mercado Libre. The antitrust regulator’s investigation centers on the integration of streaming services...
April 23, 2024
Amazon Launches Grocery Subscriptions for Prime and EBT Customers
Amazon has introduced grocery delivery subscriptions for Prime members and EBT users. The new service, announced Tuesday (April 23), is launching in more than 3,500 locations around the U.S. It gives Prime members...
April 22, 2024
CE 100 Index Slips 3.5%, Led by Tesla and Peloton
The CE 100 Index gave up 3.5% for the week as earnings season began in full swing. Stock market gains were few and far between. The banking group eked out...
April 21, 2024
Critical Decision: COFECE and the Future of E-commerce Competition in...
By Mariana Camacho Ordonez1 Mexico’s Federal Commission of Economic Competition (“COFECE”) faces a critical moment regarding the ratification of its Investigating Authority’s findings on potential barriers to competition in...
April 19, 2024
Streaming Platforms Navigate Shifting Market Dynamics Amid Subscriber Boom
Netflix’s first-quarter earnings report on Thursday (April 18) paints a picture of success, with nearly 270 million paying customers globally and a 15% year-over-year surge in revenue. Operating income soared...
April 18, 2024
Consumer Demand for Deals Fuels Rise of Discount Subscriptions
With consumers seeking more bang for their buck, retail merchants are rising to the occasion, offering discounts for subscribing, PYMNTS Intelligence finds. By the Numbers The PYMNTS Intelligence study “The Replenish...
April 18, 2024
Nearly 40% of Millennials Rely on Retail Subscriptions for Shopping
Retail subscriptions represent a massive growth opportunity for eCommerce merchants. PYMNTS Intelligence data reveals that more and more consumers are choosing to take advantage of the convenience that online retail...
April 17, 2024
Report: Zuora Considering Sale After Potential Acquirers Express Interest
Zuora is reportedly considering a sale and other options after more than one company expressed interest in acquiring it. The subscription management software provider is working with an investment bank to...