Commerce

Commerce or e-commerce, or electronic commerce, and how it has impacted the traditional methods of buying and selling goods.

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Lowe’s Predicts Lower Sales From Fall in Pandemic DIY Projects
Lowe’s Predicts Lower Sales From Fall in Pandemic DIY Projects
December 15, 2021  |  Retail

Lowe’s had a disappointing sales outlook for investors this week, with the company bringing up concerns that the pandemic’s increase in DIY projects is now...

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Dick’s Sporting Goods Debuts Afterpay Option 
Dick’s Sporting Goods Debuts Afterpay Option 
December 15, 2021  |  BNPL

Buy now, pay later (BNPL) platform Afterpay on Tuesday (Dec. 14) announced a collaboration with Dick’s Sporting Goods that brings flexible payments to the chain’s...

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Walmart Turns to Social Commerce, Peloton’s Quick Response, Consumers Want Speedy Deliveries
Walmart Turns to Social Commerce, Peloton’s Quick Response, Consumers Want Speedy Deliveries
December 15, 2021  |  Today In Data

Peloton responds quickly to a fictional death with a viral ad for its fitness bikes. Plus, consumers still expect their deliveries to arrive on time...

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Rethinking Retail Amid Crime Spree, MetaBirkin NFTs Gain Popularity, Purchase Pace Picks Up
Rethinking Retail Amid Crime Spree, MetaBirkin NFTs Gain Popularity, Purchase Pace Picks Up
December 14, 2021  |  Today In Data

An IP-stealing artist finds his work pirated with MetaBirkin NFTs. Plus, consumers are making more frequent online purchases, and retailers are using everything from bulletproof...

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eBay Emphasizes Sneaker Prowess, Bracing for the Holiday Rush, Chewy Hits 20M Users
eBay Emphasizes Sneaker Prowess, Bracing for the Holiday Rush, Chewy Hits 20M Users
December 13, 2021  |  Today In Data

Chewy strengthens its pet platform focus as it tops 20 million monthly active users. Plus, eBay is pushing StockX by bringing more sneaker sales and...

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Rent the Runway Expanding Focus, Going Limited for Loyalty, the Curated Home Ecosystem
Rent the Runway Expanding Focus, Going Limited for Loyalty, the Curated Home Ecosystem
December 10, 2021  |  Today In Data

Retail brands see themselves capturing consumers’ interest with limited-edition offerings. Plus, Restoration Hardware prioritizes the curated home ecosystem for 2022, and Rent the Runway says...

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Consumers Returning to In-Store Shopping Drives up Costco Earnings
Consumers Returning to In-Store Shopping Drives up Costco Earnings
December 09, 2021  |  Earnings

Retail chain Costco’s quarterly results for Q1 2022, released Thursday (Dec. 9), were better than initially expected, with quarterly revenue rising 16.6% in the quarter...

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Car Shortage Boosts Auto Parts Sales, Stitch Fix Updates Strategy, Wayfair Focuses on Stores
Car Shortage Boosts Auto Parts Sales, Stitch Fix Updates Strategy, Wayfair Focuses on Stores
December 09, 2021  |  Today In Data

Wayfair’s digital sales are struggling, so it’s paying more attention to its brick-and-mortar stores. Plus, lack of new car inventory means auto parts sales are...

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GameStop’s Losses Widen as it Moves to eCommerce Retail
GameStop’s Losses Widen as it Moves to eCommerce Retail
December 08, 2021  |  Retail

Seeing losses in the fiscal Q3, GameStop also saw its shares fall by 4%, CNBC reported Wednesday (Dec. 8). Get the Full Story Complete the...

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