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QVC Was TikTok Shop Before TikTok Shop
The Weekender // April 18, 2026

QVC this week announced it is filing for bankruptcy, which makes this a fitting moment to revisit one of the great retail magic tricks of the modern era: selling people things they did not know they wanted, in real time, from the couch, with a...

X Money Tests Whether Social Commerce Can Hold Consumer Deposits
Social Commerce // 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 Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to...

95% of Shoppers Research Influencer Picks Before Buying
Social Commerce // 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 to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no...

TikTok Shifts Seller Focus to Enterprise Brands
Social Commerce // January 21, 2026

TikTok is reportedly working to entice established brands into selling on TikTok Shop. 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....

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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 Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to […]

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...

More Than 1 in 10 Gen Z’s Buy What Influencers Recommend

October 02, 2025
Generation Z is often portrayed as a disruptive force, reinventing money, work and consumption. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...

Mobile-First Gives Rural Small Businesses a Real Shot at Growth

August 18, 2025
Small businesses don’t sell the same way everywhere, but it’s the digital shift that can be the tailwind to sales growth, no matter the location, especially as the mobile phone...

Quick Reads
Musk’s X Money App Moves Closer to Public Debut

April 26, 2026
Elon Musk’s payments-and-banking-focused “everything app” is reportedly moving closer to reality amid multiple unanswered questions. 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 […]

TikTok Shifts Seller Focus to Enterprise Brands

January 21, 2026
TikTok is reportedly working to entice established brands into selling on TikTok Shop. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to...

BLCK to Launch Live Shopping Channel Built for Streaming TV

July 14, 2025
BLCK said Monday (July 14) that it is set to launch its live shopping channel built for streaming TV by the fourth quarter, in time for Cyber Week, Black Friday...

TikTok Working on Standalone App for American Users

July 10, 2025
TikTok’s standalone U.S. app will reportedly use a separate algorithm and data system. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to...