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Social Media Sales Growth Increases for 46% of SMBs
SMBs // August 12, 2026

For small businesses in the United States, the clearest growth opportunities increasingly sit beyond the storefront. 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...

TikTok Tests Prime-Style Shopping Membership Service
eCommerce // July 26, 2026

TikTok is reportedly testing a membership program for U.S. shoppers, similar to Amazon Prime. 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...

AI Helps Food Brands Spot Viral Trends Before They Peak
Artificial Intelligence // July 15, 2026

When Dubai chocolate went viral on TikTok in 2024, several major confectionery brands didn’t launch competing versions until after the trend had already peaked. That lag from trend signal to store shelf is the central operational problem for large consumer packaged goods (CPG) companies in...

X Opens X Money to Premium Subscribers Ahead of Broader Launch
Social Commerce // June 26, 2026

X has taken another step in the rollout of X Money by expanding the tool to members of the top tier of the social media platform’s premium subscription service. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...

Interviews & Exclusives
X Money Wants to Make the Feed a Financial Front Door

August 17, 2026
Digital wallets have made the phone a familiar place to pay. X Money is testing whether a social platform can claim a place in that payment routine. 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 […]

Social Media Sales Growth Increases for 46% of SMBs

August 12, 2026
For small businesses in the United States, the clearest growth opportunities increasingly sit beyond the storefront. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited...

X Money Tests Whether Social Commerce Can Hold Consumer Deposits

April 17, 2026
Social platforms have long influenced what consumers browse and buy, but the next step is to determine whether they can also hold the money that enables those decisions. Get the...

95% of Shoppers Research Influencer Picks Before Buying

January 27, 2026
Influencer marketing has become a routine part of shopping, but its real power lies less in persuasion and more in starting the process. Get the Full Story Complete the form...

Quick Reads
TikTok Tests Prime-Style Shopping Membership Service

July 26, 2026
TikTok is reportedly testing a membership program for U.S. shoppers, similar to Amazon Prime. 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 […]

X Opens X Money to Premium Subscribers Ahead of Broader Launch

June 26, 2026
X has taken another step in the rollout of X Money by expanding the tool to members of the top tier of the social media platform’s premium subscription service. Get...

WeShop Picks Warner Music Veteran to Head Social Commerce Platform

June 17, 2026
Social commerce platform WeShop has picked Warner Music veteran Maria Weaver as its CEO. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...

Wayfair Deploys AI and Influencers to Beat Furniture Slump

April 30, 2026
Artificial intelligence (AI) and influencers helped Wayfair outperform the home furnishings category during the first quarter, Niraj Shah, the company’s CEO, co-founder and co-chairman said during a Thursday (April 30) earnings call. Get...