Commerce

Commerce relates to "the exchange of goods and services, especially on a large scale". It includes legal, economic, political, social, cultural and technological systems that operate in a country or in international trade.

(source: en.wikipedia.org)

eCommerce
eCommerce Aggregator Model Gets Makeover With Brand Building and Logistics
July 21, 2022

When big eCommerce aggregator Thrasio hit a wall earlier this year, it revealed a weakness in the strategy of rolling up promising sellers and brands then struggling to figure out the nuances of creating popular consumer brands with the right logistics in place to optimize...

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South Korea Is an eCommerce Eden for Those Fluent in Local Payments
July 21, 2022

Among the most mobile-centric nations on earth, South Korea is a ripe opportunity for eCommerce merchants provided they learn the terrain — namely, payments localization. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content...

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FreshDirect Mines Decades of Delivery Data as Grocery Newcomers Come and Go
July 20, 2022

The online grocery space has matured rapidly since March 2020, with an influx of new customers both driving sales for incumbents in the space and presenting a market opportunity for new entrants. However, new economic pressures in recent months are beginning to change the face...

Social Commerce
High Fashion Meets High Tech as Creator-Influencers Perfect the Art of Online Conversion
July 20, 2022

What is Fashion Week if not the epitome of influencer marketing? Such is the draw of the personalities who design looks we love, and those who have wardrobing in their DNA. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited...

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Shopify Teams With YouTube for Shopping Features
July 19, 2022

Shopify and YouTube are teaming up to offer new shopping functions that will enable creators and merchants to feature products for sale via livestreams, videos and a store tab. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...

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Instagram Users Can Now Buy Products in Chat
July 18, 2022

Instagram has announced that shoppers can now make payments in chat for items they see while they scroll through their social media feeds, according to a Meta Platforms blog post Monday (July 18). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and...

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Nearly All Millennials, Gen Z-ers Seek Digital Engagement with Restaurants
July 14, 2022

As restaurants look for ways to drive visits and boost frequency, they are finding that providing a compelling digital experience is key to reaching younger consumers. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS...

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Instagram Unveils Exclusive Content for Subscribers
July 14, 2022

Instagram on Thursday (July 14) announced the ability for creators with paid subscriptions to publish their feed post only to their subscribers, among other new features, less than six months after debuting creator subscriptions, according to a company press release. Get the Full Story Complete...

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Grocery Roundup: DoorDash Onboards New Supermarkets; Instacart Reevaluates Future
July 14, 2022

As aggregators look to improve the economics of the model by getting more value out of their existing driver networks, DoorDash is going all in on grocery. In the past week, the company has announced expansions to its partnerships with two supermarket chains. Get the...