Most credit cards — more than 80% — offer rewards to their users. But making the most of those rewards can be a challenge, particularly for shoppers already caught up in the throes of the purchase occasion. And making matters more complicated is the fact...
It was former GE chairman and management guru Jack Welch who once said: “You can’t grow long-term if you can’t eat short-term. Anybody can manage short. Anybody can manage long. Balancing those two things is what management is.” The FinTech category over the past year...
Amid ongoing fraud concerns in eCommerce, advanced, data-driven prevention strategies can be crucial for protecting shoppers and enhancing their retail experiences, driving loyalty. PYMNTS’ Q1 eBook, “The Implications of Uncertainty,” features insights from 18 payments industry executives focused on how data can help firms navigate unpredictable...
The year-end-splurge online may come as no surprise. The pullback in the first quarter may come as no surprise, either. The overall movement is upward — where eCommerce is following a long-term trend, moving beyond pre-pandemic levels and showing staying power. But the volatility is...
May 21, 2024
Most credit cards — more than 80% — offer rewards to their users. But making the most of those rewards can be a challenge, particularly for shoppers already caught up in the throes of the purchase occasion. And making matters more complicated is the fact that, as Tikue Anazodo, co-founder and CEO of Kudos, told PYMNTS CEO Karen […]
May 21, 2024
It was former GE chairman and management guru Jack Welch who once said: “You can’t grow long-term if you can’t eat short-term. Anybody can manage short. Anybody can manage long....
May 14, 2024
Consumers are increasingly buying clothing from third-party digital marketplaces, forcing more retailers to close shop. Most recently, Ted Baker’s North American business announced Friday (May 10) that amid bankruptcy proceedings in the United...
May 09, 2024
The internet has been both a blessing and a curse to society and commerce alike. And with the news Wednesday (May 8) that a criminal network of over 75,000 fake eCommerce...
May 22, 2024
Amazon is reportedly ramping up its logistics expansion efforts to compete with rivals such as Walmart, Shein and Temu. The company is focusing on acquiring industrial property and restructuring its distribution network to enhance package delivery speed and reduce shipping costs, the Wall Street Journal (WSJ) reported Wednesday (May 22). Amazon has leased, bought or announced plans for over […]
May 01, 2024
Estée Lauder Companies’ debut of its first brand on the U.S. Amazon Premium Beauty store has “greatly exceeded” the company’s retail sales expectations so far. This new offering, which started with the Clinique brand in late...
April 24, 2024
Airwallex has expanded its payment acceptance solution to the United States. With this service, U.S.-based merchants can accept payments from both domestic and international customers, and foreign merchants with U.S. entities can provide...
April 23, 2024
Saks is now offering digital advertising to connect brands with luxury shoppers on its platform. The new Saks Media Network delivers sponsored product ads and display banners on the luxury eCommerce...
