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FTC Orders GOAT to Pay $2 Million, Alleging Shipping Violations

December 02, 2024
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...

BNPL and Digital Wallets High Priority for PayFacs and Marketplaces
Retail // December 22, 2023

Embedded payments can open the door to monetizing new revenue streams, deepening customer engagement and growing new lines of business. However, retail marketplaces, payment facilitators (PayFacs), and independent software vendors (ISVs) must navigate heightened economic uncertainty and complex regulatory and compliance requirements in their quest...

Bolt Helps FWRD Enter World of In-Person Shopping
Retail // June 11, 2023

Digital-first fashion retailer FWRD has debuted a pop-up store powered by checkout tech company Bolt. 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...

eCommerce Checkouts Using Buy Button Are 46% Faster Than Without 
Checkout Conversion // June 09, 2023

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eCommerce Checkouts Using Buy Button Are 46% Faster Than Without 

June 09, 2023
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Online Retail’s Next Phase: From Adapt To Accelerate

September 14, 2020
Overnight changes in consumer habits are usually rare, with inertia and habit difficult to overcome under normal circumstances. But circumstances have been far from normal this year, making consumers receptive to...

The Great Marketplace, Branded Storefront Debate

June 11, 2019
In the world of physical retail, finding a product to buy is rather straightforward: People go to stores, find something that suits their needs, pay for it and take it...

Will Consumers Bank With Their Telcos?

April 23, 2019
Last week, wireless carrier T-Mobile announced it would throw its hat into the mobile banking arena with the national rollout of T-Mobile MONEY. The mobile app offers low or no-fee checking-like...

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FTC Orders GOAT to Pay $2 Million, Alleging Shipping Violations

December 02, 2024
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has ordered online sneaker and apparel retailer GOAT to pay over $2 million to consumers, alleging that the company violated the agency’s rules around shipping practices. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins […]

Bolt Helps FWRD Enter World of In-Person Shopping

June 11, 2023
Digital-first fashion retailer FWRD has debuted a pop-up store powered by checkout tech company Bolt. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all...

Allegro Preparing to Expand Third-Party Marketplace to Czech Republic

March 30, 2023
Polish eCommerce platform Allegro plans to launch its third-party marketplace in the Czech Republic this year. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited...

Mizuho Securities, Rakuten Securities Ally on Asset Management Services

October 07, 2022
Aiming to offer asset management consulting services both online and in person, Tokyo-based Mizuho Securities and Tokyo-based Rakuten Securities Holdings have announced a strategic capital and business alliance. Get the...