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Mermaid Tails and Cricket Snacks: TikTok’s Marketplace Madness
Social Commerce // January 25, 2025

It’s OK if you’re confused about the state of TikTok. Let’s not forget that this whole mess started when Congress banned TikTok, citing national security concerns, and the Supreme Court upheld their decision late last year. President Trump’s recent executive order to delay that ban...

43% of Gen Z Consumers Prefer Buying Direct From Brands
Retail // October 11, 2024

As younger consumers reshape the retail landscape, their motivations, preferences, and behaviors provide invaluable insights for brands and retailers striving to stay ahead. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no...

B2B Marketplaces Cash in on Fast, Flexible and Future-Forward Payments
B2B Payments // September 24, 2024

Online marketplaces are all about innovation. And in the B2B procurement space, that innovation is increasingly starting and ending with better and more seamless payments. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content...

Only 22% of US Consumers Prefer Payment Options on Brand Websites
eCommerce // June 04, 2024

Cart abandonment — when online shoppers select items with the apparent intention to buy, only to leave those items sitting in digital limbo — happens on every eCommerce website, but PYMNTS Intelligence data reveals that it is especially common on brands’ sites. Get the Full...

Interviews & Exclusives
HotelTonight Turns Last-Minute Booking Into Mobile Success

July 23, 2025
As the travel sector continues its recalibration journey post-pandemic, industry platforms are responding to a convergence of shifts by rethinking how they serve both customers and suppliers. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our […]

43% of Gen Z Consumers Prefer Buying Direct From Brands

October 11, 2024
As younger consumers reshape the retail landscape, their motivations, preferences, and behaviors provide invaluable insights for brands and retailers striving to stay ahead. Get the Full Story Complete the form...

Online Marketplaces Grab Auto Parts Share From Specialty Merchants

May 13, 2024
As shoppers increasingly purchase auto parts from third-party online marketplaces such as Amazon and eBay, retailers and eCommerce merchants specializing in the category are seeing sales declines. Get the Full...

Why the World’s Biggest Buyer Relies on Online B2B Marketplaces

April 19, 2024
Digitization is increasingly revolutionizing the B2B landscape with streamlined procurement processes, and even better payments workflows. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited...

Quick Reads
Mangopay and VTEX Team to Boost Global Marketplaces

September 26, 2023
Payment infrastructure provider Mangopay has launched a partnership with digital commerce platform VTEX. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS Today. By completing this form, you agree to receive marketing communications from PYMNTS and […]

eBay to Add AI-Powered Image-Based Listing Tool

September 11, 2023
eBay will be adding an image-based listing tool to its range of offerings powered by artificial intelligence (AI). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy...

LA’s CREXi Real Estate Marketplace Lands $30M For Digital Expansion

January 27, 2020
Online commercial real estate marketplace CREXi — which serves as a digital toolkit of sorts for buyers, sellers and investors — has raised nearly $30 million from investors, according to...

Study: More People Fall Prey To Fraudsters Online Than By Phone

September 30, 2019
A recent study about how people respond to scammers shows that consumers are more likely to become victims on social media and online marketplaces than over the phone, The Wall...