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)

Social Commerce
Social Talk: Twitter And Clubhouse Discussed $4 Billion Takeover
April 07, 2021

Twitter held discussions with Clubhouse, the audio social media app, about buying out the popular new company for $4 billion, but the discussions have fizzled, Bloomberg reported, citing unnamed sources. No reason was given. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article...

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Snap Quietly Buys Screenshop To Propel Clothes Shopping
April 07, 2021

With the rise in popularity of connected commerce and social shopping, Snap is moving into the space with the acquisition of Screenshop, once called the Shazam of fashion, according to media reports on Wednesday (April 7). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article...

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Newegg Sees Bitcoin Gaining Ground In eCommerce
April 07, 2021

Bit by digital bit, bitcoin is making inroads into everyday commerce. 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...

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Data Shows Digital Access Driving Global eCommerce Growth
April 06, 2021

There’s a technique in painting called Pointillism, where small, distinct dots of color are applied in patterns to form an image, and a whole emerges from thousands of small points. Similarly, the digital shift is so finely ingrained in everyday life that it might be...

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Clubhouse Rolls Out Payments Feature
April 06, 2021

The audio-based social media platform Clubhouse unveiled its first monetization feature for creators on Monday (April 5), allowing users to send and receive payments. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content —...

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Merchants Mobilize To Take On Amazon’s eCommerce Stronghold
April 06, 2021

Merchants are mobilizing nationwide to take on Amazon’s eCommerce footprint and fight on Capitol Hill for stricter antitrust regulations, The Wall Street Journal reported on Tuesday (April 6). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all...

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Mastercard: eCommerce Spend Up $900 Billion In 2020
April 06, 2021

In 2020, eCommerce spending increased by $900 billion, according to Mastercard’s newest Recovery Insights report, Recovery Insights: Commerce E-volution, published today (April 6). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no...

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A Whole New World: PYMNTS Tracks The Digital Shift At A Global Scale 
April 05, 2021

The phrase “a whole new world” or “a different world” gets thrown around a lot — usually fairly casually and hyperbolically. But every once and again the phrase “a whole new world” lives up to its billing, and the year 2020 was inarguably one of...

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NFTs Connect Creators, Digital Content – And Commerce
March 31, 2021

As prices for art and tweet-related non-fungible tokens (NFTs) reach dizzying heights, the questions remain: What lies beyond the hype, and where might NFTs prove their value in everyday commerce? Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...