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PayPal Turns Online Ads Into ‘Buy Now Opportunities’
eCommerce // June 16, 2025

PayPal says it has developed a way to turn online ads into merchant storefronts. 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...

Google Unveils AI Tools to Help Brands, Retailers Drive Commerce Growth
Google // May 21, 2025

Google on Wednesday (May 21) unveiled a slew of artificial intelligence (AI)-powered tools to help brands drive growth in shopping and ad effectiveness. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no...

47% of Consumers Check Customer Feedback Before Buying Recommended Items
Social Commerce // May 15, 2025

Despite the booming influencer marketing landscape, American consumers exhibit a strong inclination to conduct independent research before committing to a purchase based on a social media recommendation. This highlights a nuanced dynamic where influencer endorsements hold some sway but are rarely the sole determinant of...

Forget Browsing. The Agentic AI Internet of Tomorrow Will Find You First
artificial intelligence // May 13, 2025

Artificial intelligence (AI) could soon herald the biggest internet shake-up since dial-up gave way to WiFi. 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...

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47% of Consumers Check Customer Feedback Before Buying Recommended Items

May 15, 2025
Despite the booming influencer marketing landscape, American consumers exhibit a strong inclination to conduct independent research before committing to a purchase based on a social media recommendation. This highlights a nuanced dynamic where influencer endorsements hold some sway but are rarely the sole determinant of consumer spending decisions. Get the Full Story Complete the form […]

Forget Browsing. The Agentic AI Internet of Tomorrow Will Find You First

May 13, 2025
Artificial intelligence (AI) could soon herald the biggest internet shake-up since dial-up gave way to WiFi. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited...

Full Glass Wine Co. Drives Growth With Digital DTC Experience

December 17, 2024
In the wine retail industry, where tradition blends with innovation, Full Glass Wine Co. is changing how consumers discover and purchase wine. Get the Full Story Complete the form to...

Apple Plays AI Catchup in Hopes of Creating New Mobile Commerce Frontier

August 26, 2024
Apple is gearing up to launch “Apple Intelligence,” a sweeping artificial intelligence (AI) initiative that experts say could rewrite the rules of digital commerce. Get the Full Story Complete the...

Quick Reads
Pinterest and Instacart Form Deal Enabling Shoppable Ads

June 16, 2025
Pinterest ads will become directly shoppable via Instacart under a new retail media collaboration between the two companies. 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 […]

PayPal Turns Online Ads Into ‘Buy Now Opportunities’

June 16, 2025
PayPal says it has developed a way to turn online ads into merchant storefronts. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...

Pinterest Bets on New Visual Search Features to Fuel Personalization

May 05, 2025
Pinterest is introducing new features to let users find ideas that match their personal tastes. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...

Amazon Discontinues Social Commerce Feature Inspire

February 18, 2025
Amazon is no longer offering Inspire, the social commerce feature with a video and photo feed of products that it added to its mobile app in 2022. Get the Full Story...