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March 07, 2024
Apple/Epic Spat Gets EU Attention as DMA Takes Effect

The European Commission wants answers about Apple’s ejection of Epic Games from its App Store. The commission (EC) has “requested further explanations” from the iPhone maker about the move, the Financial Times reported Thursday (March 7), the same...


March 06, 2024
Apple’s New API Offers Users Peek at Balances

Apple has unveiled an application programming interface (API) enabling users to see their balances on their Apple finance products. Called FinanceKit, the API allows developers to fetch transactions and balance...


March 06, 2024
New Data: Security Concerns Overshadow Convenience in ‘Everyday App’ Debate

More consumers than ever now rely on mobile apps to manage their daily chores. PYMNTS Intelligence found that a growing percentage of Americans click on apps to administer their bank...


March 05, 2024
Online Shoppers Who Skip Auto-Fill Subscriptions Want Control Over Their...

For eCommerce customers who prefer to shop at will versus scheduling auto-fill deliveries, PYMNTS Intelligence reveals, having control over how they use their time each day is a top priority....


March 05, 2024
Apple to Appeal €1.8 Billion EU Fine for App Store...

The tech giant Apple is gearing up for a legal battle against the European Commission after being slapped with a hefty fine exceeding €1.8 billion. The European Union regulatory body...


March 05, 2024
Target Launches Prime-Like Membership as Same-Day Delivery Proves a Bright...

Target is revamping its Target Circle program to look more like, say, an Amazon Prime or a Walmart+ — a move that comes as same-day delivery sales rise, while other channels take a hit. The retail giant...


March 05, 2024
Spotify Expands Audiobook Offerings as Competitive Pricing Drives Consumer Engagement

With more readers turning to digital platforms for their literary fix, demand for audiobooks continues to soar.  Against this backdrop, subscription services are seizing the opportunity to capitalize on this...


March 04, 2024
Advocacy Groups Call for Regulatory Scrutiny of Walmart’s Vizio Acquisition

Several privacy and antitrust groups are reportedly calling for rigorous regulatory scrutiny of Walmart’s planned $2.3 billion acquisition of smart television maker Vizio. The collection of 19 advocacy organizations, including the American Economic...


March 04, 2024
Macy’s Future Hangs in the Balance as Department Stores Face...

With the rise of eCommerce having transformed the way consumers engage with brick-and-mortar retail, traditional department store chains such as Macy’s are forced to adapt or fall behind, and with...


Resolving Failed Payments for a Successful 2023
Subscription merchants that fail to offer multiple ways for consumers to buy their products will see their sales take a hit, says Bean Box CEO Matthew Berk. Only giving consumers one way to buy and pay is a key driver of voluntary churn, especially in these times. Read the “Subscription Commerce Tracker®,” a collaboration with Vindicia, for more.
A Household Supply Deep Dive
42% of Consumers With Retail Subscriptions Shop Less Often at Physical Stores Retail subscriptions are changing the shopping landscape, and nearly one-third of subscribers purchase most or all items using scheduled or auto-fill subscriptions. PYMNTS Intelligence’s latest study of 2,011 consumers and 188 retail subscription merchants, “The Replenish Economy: A Household Supply Deep Dive,” a collaboration with sticky.io, details the replenish economy and its impact on in-store shopping habits.