shopping

How consumers find what they want to buy and buy it in a world that is no longer defined by a physical place but what a consumer wants to buy and how she wants to buy it. Connected devices and the integration of payments into this now digital-led shopping journey is creating new ways for merchants and consumers to interact and disrupting traditional retail business models.

Memorial Day Kicks Off Summer of the US Consumer
Memorial Day Kicks Off Summer of the US Consumer
May 27, 2024  |  Economy

In 1967, it was the Summer of Love. In 2020, it was the summer of COVID-19. When summer 2024 goes in the books — from...

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Unlocking ‘Self-Driving Money’ With Smarter Card Reward Management
Unlocking ‘Self-Driving Money’ With Smarter Card Reward Management
May 21, 2024  |  Credit Cards

Most credit cards — more than 80% — offer rewards to their users. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and...

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Mall of America Leads Push to Unique On-Site Experiences
Mall of America Leads Push to Unique On-Site Experiences
May 20, 2024  |  Retail

As shoppers turn to eCommerce channels for convenience, many are still willing to go to brick-and-mortar malls for unique, site-specific experiences. Get the Full Story...

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What Are Merchants in Mexico Doing to Boost In-Store Sales?
What Are Merchants in Mexico Doing to Boost In-Store Sales?
May 20, 2024  |  VISA

Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required....

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Digital Stagnation Pressures UAE Merchant Growth
Digital Stagnation Pressures UAE Merchant Growth
May 13, 2024  |  VISA

In the United Arab Emirates, 71% of consumers actively use digital features to enhance their shopping experiences. Yet valuable opportunities to build on this robust...

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Visa: Embedded Lending Creates ‘Halo Effect’ for Repeat Transactions
Visa: Embedded Lending Creates ‘Halo Effect’ for Repeat Transactions
May 08, 2024  |  Consumer Finance

You’ve heard of embedded finance. Get ready for embedded lending. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...

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Online Marketplaces Deploy AI to Provide Personal Shopper Experience
Online Marketplaces Deploy AI to Provide Personal Shopper Experience
May 03, 2024  |  Retail

Online marketplaces are reportedly deploying artificial intelligence (AI) to deliver a personal shopper-like experience to their visitors. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock...

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Consumers Dissatisfied by Small Merchants’ Digital Presences
Consumers Dissatisfied by Small Merchants’ Digital Presences
April 25, 2024  |  SMBs

As consumers have grown to expect seamless digital convenience, many are finding that smaller merchants fall short of their expectations, PYMNTS Intelligence reveals. Get the...

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Consumers Want Friction-Free Shopping on Connected Devices
Consumers Want Friction-Free Shopping on Connected Devices
April 25, 2024  |  Retail

In a recent edition of PYMNTS Intelligence’s ongoing How We Will Pay Report, “Multitasking Consumers Want to Shop — and Work — at the Same...

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