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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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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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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...
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...
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...