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Squarespace Sees 18% Increase in Bookings in Third Quarter
Earnings // November 07, 2023

Squarespace has announced its financial results for the third quarter, showcasing growth in bookings and revenue. The company, known for its design-driven platform that helps entrepreneurs build brands and businesses online, reported total bookings of $267 million, representing an 18% increase compared to the same...

Amazon to Launch ‘Shark Tank’-Like Reality Show in India
Amazon // July 18, 2023

A new “Shark Tank”-like reality show reportedly may help Amazon “reshape the narrative” around its Indian business. The firm has faced challenges in the country, including criticism from mom-and-pop store owners and the government, Bloomberg reported Tuesday (July 18). The new show is called “Mission...

Alibaba to Bring Tmall eCommerce Site to Europe
eCommerce // June 15, 2023

Alibaba, the Chinese eCommerce behemoth, is planning to expand its Tmall eCommerce site to Europe, according to Michael Evans, president of Alibaba Group. Speaking at the Viva Tech conference in Paris, Evans revealed that the company’s move into Europe reflects a significant shift in strategy...

Global Growth Creates Compliance Challenge for Digital Brands
Cross-border Payments // December 15, 2022

The digital economy’s capacity to operate in real time across international borders can add layers of complexity to businesses’ commercial opportunities. Digital businesses can launch globally as quickly as they can locally, but they must take the challenges and complexities that come with international payments...

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Global Growth Creates Compliance Challenge for Digital Brands

December 15, 2022
The digital economy’s capacity to operate in real time across international borders can add layers of complexity to businesses’ commercial opportunities. Digital businesses can launch globally as quickly as they can locally, but they must take the challenges and complexities that come with international payments into consideration. As payment options increase and consumers’ preferences evolve, […]

AP Automation’s Role In Paying The Gig Economy

February 05, 2020
The rise of the gig economy is inexorable. By some estimates, within this decade, about half of the U.S. workforce will be made up of self-employed individuals. With the rise...

Amazon Hits 150M Prime Users And Commits Billions To One-Day Shipping

January 31, 2020
Back to the trillion-dollar club they go. Amazon’s stock price shot up in after-hours trading, as the eCommerce company blasted past expectations when it announced its Q4 earnings results. Its...

This Week In Payments: Davos, China X-Border Commerce And Talk To (And Pay With) The...

January 24, 2020
While there was no shortage of goings on this week, the eyes and ears of the payments, commerce and finance enthusiasts were more likely trained on the goings on in...

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Squarespace Sees 18% Increase in Bookings in Third Quarter

November 07, 2023
Squarespace has announced its financial results for the third quarter, showcasing growth in bookings and revenue. The company, known for its design-driven platform that helps entrepreneurs build brands and businesses online, reported total bookings of $267 million, representing an 18% increase compared to the same period in 2022. The company said this growth can be […]

Amazon to Launch ‘Shark Tank’-Like Reality Show in India

July 18, 2023
A new “Shark Tank”-like reality show reportedly may help Amazon “reshape the narrative” around its Indian business. The firm has faced challenges in the country, including criticism from mom-and-pop store...

Alibaba to Bring Tmall eCommerce Site to Europe

June 15, 2023
Alibaba, the Chinese eCommerce behemoth, is planning to expand its Tmall eCommerce site to Europe, according to Michael Evans, president of Alibaba Group. Speaking at the Viva Tech conference in...

EBay Bids on Luxury Recommerce to Woo Young Shoppers

October 23, 2022
After spending years in a losing battle with Amazon, eBay is returning to its roots. In an interview with the Financial Times (FT) Friday (Oct. 21), CEO Jamie Iannone said...