social commerce

Ex-TSB CEO Pester to Debut Digital Payments Social Network

Ex-TSB CEO Pester to Debut Digital Payments Social Network
Ex-TSB CEO Pester to Debut Digital Payments Social Network
December 05, 2021  |  Digital Payments

Paul Pester, the ex-CEO of TSB Bank, is rolling out a social network centered around digital payments, a report from Bloomberg says. Get the Full...

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TikTok to Allow Users to Tip Favorite Creators
TikTok to Allow Users to Tip Favorite Creators
December 01, 2021  |  Social Commerce

In an effort to recognize “the creativity and passion” of its creators, TikTok has launched a service called Creator Next, which lets creators unlock tools...

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Omicron Variant Threatens Recovery, Twitter’s Social Commerce Opportunity, Luxury Meets Resale
Omicron Variant Threatens Recovery, Twitter’s Social Commerce Opportunity, Luxury Meets Resale
December 01, 2021  |  Today In Data

Luxury brands are getting more involved with the resale market. Plus, the omicron variant of the COVID-19 pandemic could put another crimp in the economic...

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Today in Retail: Luxury Brands Embrace Resale; Cyber Monday Sales Fall for First Time in a Decade
Today in Retail: Luxury Brands Embrace Resale; Cyber Monday Sales Fall for First Time in...
November 30, 2021  |  Retail

In today’s top retail news, luxury brands are actively curating their own selections of secondhand items to attract their niche of customers, while the new...

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New Twitter CEO Inherits Lackluster Social Commerce Capabilities
New Twitter CEO Inherits Lackluster Social Commerce Capabilities
November 30, 2021  |  Retail

Jack Dorsey’s surprise announcement on Monday (Nov. 29) that he would be stepping down as CEO of Twitter opens the door for a potential new...

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Tencent Opens WeChat to Alibaba, Other Social Media Rivals 
Tencent Opens WeChat to Alibaba, Other Social Media Rivals 
November 29, 2021  |  Cross-border Payments

Tencent Holdings Ltd. is opening its WeChat groups and will soon allow Alibaba’s Tmall and Taobao, among other social media rivals, to display their own...

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EU’s Digital Market Act Clears Hurdle, Would Set Restrictions on Social Media Platforms
EU’s Digital Market Act Clears Hurdle, Would Set Restrictions on Social Media Platforms
November 28, 2021  |  Legal & Regulation

The European Parliament Committee on Internal Market and Consumer Protection (IMCO) has approved the Digital Markets Act (DMA) to put more stringent rules about big...

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The Top 5 Digital Payments Trends We’re Most Thankful For
The Top 5 Digital Payments Trends We’re Most Thankful For
November 25, 2021  |  Digital Payments

In a year that’s seen PYMNTS readers stuffing themselves with news about the ongoing digital shift, while also enjoying a hefty helping of connected economy...

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