- January 26, 2024
Generative artificial intelligence tends to grow in leaps and bounds.
And increasingly, so do the companies behind the technology, including Microsoft, which reached a market valuation of $3 trillion Wednesday (Jan. ...
- January 24, 2024
Etsy has launched a hub that uses artificial intelligence (AI) and human curation to help shoppers find gifts for any occasion.
The new Gift Mode is interactive and helps shoppers discover ...
- January 17, 2024
The gig economy is ever-changing, but the PYMNTS Provider Ranking of Gig Platform Apps can help users stay up to date. This month we’ve seen a lot of the apps shifting ...
- December 13, 2023
Etsy is laying off 225 employees — about 11% of its workforce — and restructuring its executive team.
The move is meant to help the company focus on its most important ...
- December 13, 2023
The gig economy allows workers control over their own employment while offering consumers choice and convenience.
PYMNTS Provider Ranking of Gig Platform Apps, which uses monthly metrics to score related apps ...
- November 10, 2023
Amid persistent inflation and economic uncertainty, gig work offers a way to pad our wallets and cushion our financial safety nets. With so many platforms to get a gig, it ...
- November 7, 2023
The holidays are fast approaching, and gifts are on everyone’s minds. With so many shopping apps available, it can be overwhelming to pick one to browse. Fortunately, PYMNTS has you ...
- November 1, 2023
Quarter after quarter, Etsy continues its mission to become a go-to destination for high-quality, affordable, reliable and convenient merchandise.
This holds true despite the challenging environment for consumer discretionary spending, according ...
- October 27, 2023
The platforms led the FinTech IPO Index 4.7% lower this past week, as the year-to-date gains have been winnowed down to about 16%.
AMTD shares sank 21%.
The company extended a $50 million ...
- October 20, 2023
Etsy says it is working with Payoneer to help more sellers get paid in their local currencies.
The eCommerce platform announced this week that it was expanding its Etsy Payments service to sellers in Thailand ...
- October 16, 2023
This month in PYMNTS’ Provider Rankings of Gig Platform Apps, we have a lot of contenders that maintained their rankings.
Still in first place is Uber Driver, but come back next ...
- October 16, 2023
This month in PYMNTS’ Provider Rankings of Shopping Apps we see Walmart climbing to the top, giving Shein something to fight for. We also see double ties in our lower half but ...
- September 14, 2023
In this month’s edition of PYMNTS’ Provider Ranking of Gig Platform Apps, Uber Driver stands out as the frontrunner. To delve deeper into the leading platforms of the moment, check ...
- September 14, 2023
As brands and retailers seek additional avenues to connect with consumers looking to make purchases, Zola, the wedding registry platform, is expanding its reach into the baby market by introducing ...
- August 30, 2023
Consumer search and shopping habits have transformed over time. With platforms ranging from Google and Pinterest to TikTok — according to Google’s own data, nearly 40% of Gen Z consumers ...
- August 22, 2023
When you think of Etsy, what comes to mind? Probably arts and crafts and unique finds, right? This is a perception that Etsy has been grappling with lately as it ...
- August 18, 2023
Etsy, eBay and Craigslist marked the “first generation” of ReCommerce sites — where anybody could sell just about anything to anyone.
Etsy, Poshmark and Depop took the concept a bit further, ...
- August 15, 2023
Uber Driver leads by a long shot in this month’s edition of PYMNTS’ Provider Rankings of Gig Platform Apps. For more on which platform apps are pulling ahead of the ...
- August 4, 2023
In the realm of economics, few phenomena wield as much influence over consumer behavior as inflation. This relentless upward march of prices alters the very fabric of purchasing patterns, compelling ...
- July 31, 2023
Hundreds of Etsy sellers are reportedly organizing a boycott after the online marketplace withheld merchants’ money.
This effort comes after the firm told hundreds of sellers that it is putting a hold of ...
- July 14, 2023
While there’s been a growing recognition around the mass potential of niche markets, brands and retailers have recently looked to diversify their offerings, hoping to convert more browsers into paying ...
- May 31, 2023
You may have clicked this link looking for radical changes of position in PYMNTS’ Provider Ranking of Shopping Apps. Sorry to disappoint, but this is not the month for rank changes.
In ...
- May 11, 2023
Etsy continues to rework its positioning to encourage consumers to think of Etsy as a go-to destination for all things shopping, instead of a niche platform for handmade and vintage ...
- May 8, 2023
Been shopping lately? It’s pricey out there. The wise shopper is prepared, and the PYMNTS Provider Ranking of Shopping Apps indicates how those wise shoppers save.
Putting our money where our ...
- May 4, 2023
Etsy, originally a niche platform for handmade and vintage items, is seeking to broaden its appeal beyond its specialized offerings. The company is now focused on expanding its customer base ...
- April 5, 2023
Etsy has launched a test of a “Make an Offer” feature for vintage items.
The feature, which is being piloted for a limited time, allows buyers to make offers on items ...
- March 20, 2023
What’s better than a shopping app? Air. Maybe. See if you don’t agree after perusing this month’s latest listings to see who’s got the mobile shopping mojo.
The Top 5
Still at ...
- March 9, 2023
Etsy’s stock has dropped following analyst concerns about decreased spending on the site.
The investment bank Jefferies issued a “rare double downgrade” for the eCommerce company, Yahoo Finance reported Thursday (March ...
- February 23, 2023
Etsy is continuing to upgrade its search function after seeing record revenue during the holidays.
The eCommerce marketplace released earnings results Wednesday (Feb. 22) that showed revenues increasing 12.6% in the ...
- December 19, 2022
Amazon sellers want to reduce their dependence on the eCommerce giant, PYMNTS data shows.
Although 71% of sellers using eCommerce marketplaces view the platforms as essential and report a 90% satisfaction ...
- December 8, 2022
In the latest Provider Ranking of Shopping Apps, we find three ties among 13 different retailers, including a neck-and-neck race to claim the top spot and some churn at the bottom ...
- November 3, 2022
Etsy has been investing in upgrades to its search functions to relieve its customers of what CEO Josh Silverman calls “our tyranny of choice.”
Speaking to investors on a third-quarter earnings ...
- August 28, 2022
Etsy will be requiring sellers on its platform to either self-verify their bank accounts or do it through a another platform, so as to comply with anti-money laundering regulations, Reuters ...
- July 27, 2022
Social media market Etsy has released its Q2 results on Wednesday (July 27) in which the company reported 6 million new buyers and a 10% increase in its revenue even economic ...
- July 6, 2022
Today in retail, retailers look to diversify their suppliers as a recession looms on the economic horizon, while Target kicks off its back-to-school shopping season as summer hits full stride. ...
- July 6, 2022
After suffering some of the sharpest market losses in the first half of the year, a basket of badly beaten dot-com stocks has suddenly become the new leaders as investors ...
- June 21, 2022
If you’re looking for shopping apps, PYMNTS delivers. In the latest Provider Ranking of Shopping Apps, there are 11 apps that have scored high enough to make it into the ...
- May 19, 2022
Inflation, schmiflation. People purchase the things they need and want regardless of macroeconomic headwinds and anything else that gets between us and our stuff.
Witness the latest PYMNTS Provider Ranking of ...
- May 5, 2022
There are retracements — when stocks give back some of their gains.
And then there are routs.
And what we’re seeing right now with the markets down 5%, as measured by the ...
- May 5, 2022
Today in retail, the steel industry is ripe for digital transformation while 5G helps retailers launch contactless shopping experiences.
Plus, U.S. retail sales are up 7.2% year over year as more ...
