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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Luxury Resale’s Dilemma, Dick’s Tops Walmart in Sporting Goods, Digital Payment in Beauty
Luxury Resale’s Dilemma, Dick’s Tops Walmart in Sporting Goods, Digital Payment in Beauty
September 14, 2021  |  Today In Data

The high-touch beauty industry gets a boost from touchless digital payment options. Plus, Amazon remains the undisputed champion in sporting goods sales, and Rebag CEO...

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Oral Care Stuck in Retail, Project Santos’ POS Plans, Sotheby’s Adds Buy Now Option
Oral Care Stuck in Retail, Project Santos’ POS Plans, Sotheby’s Adds Buy Now Option
September 13, 2021  |  Today In Data

Sotheby’s allows buyers to make impulse purchases with its Buy Now feature. Plus, the direct-to-consumer push hasn’t spurred any big changes in the oral care...

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Secondhand’s Holiday Opportunity, Peloton’s Private Label, Home Spending’s Long Tail
Secondhand’s Holiday Opportunity, Peloton’s Private Label, Home Spending’s Long Tail
September 10, 2021  |  Today In Data

RH expects customers to continue spending on their homes. Plus, why the secondhand market could be poised for a major boost during the holiday shopping...

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Nike Gets New Competition, Retailers Face Big Changes, Amazon Trounces Walmart on Electronics
Nike Gets New Competition, Retailers Face Big Changes, Amazon Trounces Walmart on Electronics
September 09, 2021  |  Today In Data

Order fulfillment and customer satisfaction take on new looks for retailers. Plus, Amazon continues to dominate Walmart in electronics and appliances, and startup sneaker companies...

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BitPay CEO Sees Promise Beyond El Salvador’s Grand Bitcoin Experiment
BitPay CEO Sees Promise Beyond El Salvador’s Grand Bitcoin Experiment
September 09, 2021  |  Cryptocurrency

El Salvador’s embrace of bitcoin may be a grand experiment, marked by great expectations … or it may be a technological flop with few takers...

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Most Returns Come During Setup, Amazon Closes Auto Parts Gap, Inside PYMNTS’ Shopping Survey
Most Returns Come During Setup, Amazon Closes Auto Parts Gap, Inside PYMNTS’ Shopping Survey
September 08, 2021  |  Today In Data

PYMNTS research looks at how brick-and-mortar retailers fit into the bring-it-to-me economy. Plus, why almost two-thirds of product returns come during the unboxing or installation...

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ThirdLove Seizes Opportunity, Hiring Season for Retailers, Micro-Distribution Centers Emerge
ThirdLove Seizes Opportunity, Hiring Season for Retailers, Micro-Distribution Centers Emerge
September 04, 2021  |  Today In Data

Mall-based micro-distribution centers look to help consumers get their packages more quickly. Plus, ThirdLove plans to keep customers lost by Victoria’s Secret by focusing on...

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Chewy’s Vet Marketplace, Amazon and Walmart’s Retail Fight, AI and Big Data Boost Cyber-Defense
Chewy’s Vet Marketplace, Amazon and Walmart’s Retail Fight, AI and Big Data Boost Cyber-Defense
September 03, 2021  |  Today In Data

Chewy launches a vet marketplace as an expansion of its health offerings. Plus, merchants rely on AI and Big Data to boost cybersecurity strength, and...

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Clothing Rental Emerging, VR Keeps People Shopping, JCPenney’s Second Chance for Consumers
Clothing Rental Emerging, VR Keeps People Shopping, JCPenney’s Second Chance for Consumers
September 02, 2021  |  Today In Data

Virtual reality is one way retailers can keep people in their shopping centers longer. Plus, JCPenney may be getting into the BNPL game soon, and...

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