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)

PYMNTS Daily Data Dive: Online Groceries To Jump Threefold By 2020
October 07, 2016

Online grocery sales are poised to take off as new players inundate the market, and there is a marked difference in the growth rates of traditional brick-and-mortar grocery sales compared to online grocery sales, according to a new report by Kanar Worldpanel. Online sales are...

Airbnb’s Girth A Bulwark For Gigs
October 06, 2016

Airbnb is standing firm against claims by the city of San Francisco that its online business transactions are unlawful and do not pertain to the Communications Decency Act of 1996. The outcome of the court case, scheduled for October 13, could have broad implications for...

eCommerce
How Etsy Is Leveraging Google Shopping
October 06, 2016

Going forward, Etsy marketplace sellers will be able to run Google Shopping campaigns, care of a new advertising dashboard the handcrafted marketplace is rolling out. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content...

Shopify Helps Merchants Sell Through Facebook Messenger
October 06, 2016

In the retail space, interacting with customers has become quicker and more digital. And Shopify is one of those main leaders. First, Shopify brought its merchants the capability to connect directly with customers through the Facebook Messenger platform, and now, it’s helping merchants sell directly...

Omnicommerce
Detego Launches Omnicommerce Retail Software
October 06, 2016

Fashion retailers are using the new software to improve customers' omnichannel shopping experiences.

eCommerce
Nordstrom Makes Trunk Club A Bit More Costly As It Tightens Up eCommerce Operations
October 05, 2016

Nordstrom’s Trunk Club is going to get a bit more spending, as the service is now charging a $25 try-on free and shortening the window for returning unwanted goods. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...

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PYMNTS Daily Data Dive: Best Buy Botch
October 05, 2016

Best Buy or the worst buy? Going into a highly competitive 2016 holiday shopping season, the latest news is that the electronics retailer knowingly sold recalled products to consumers for five years from 2010 to 2015. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) announced on...

Euromonitor International On Emerging Market eCommerce
October 05, 2016

Euromonitor International has issued a new whitepaper aimed at internet retailers who want to expand into emerging markets. The paper highlights the need for retailers to understand how users access the internet in different markets, the logistics environment and consumer payment preferences.

eCommerce
Facebook’s Transparency Troubles
October 04, 2016

After admitting last week that they have been inflating their video metrics, it is not really all that surprising that this week is seeing a call for more transparency into Facebook and a full audit of its metrics. Get the Full Story Complete the form...