Commerce

Commerce or e-commerce, or electronic commerce, and how it has impacted the traditional methods of buying and selling goods.

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Inside Furniture Returns, Amazon and Walmart Tackle Holiday Rush, Embracing Shoppable Livestreams
Inside Furniture Returns, Amazon and Walmart Tackle Holiday Rush, Embracing Shoppable Livestreams
December 20, 2021  |  Today In Data

Big retailers see shoppable livestreams as another avenue to customer engagement and entertainment. Plus, consumers see furniture returns as a hassle, but businesses love them...

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Paycheck-to-Paycheck Holiday Shopping, 3 Key Department Store Trends, Retail Fights Smash-and-Grabs
Paycheck-to-Paycheck Holiday Shopping, 3 Key Department Store Trends, Retail Fights Smash-and-Grabs
December 17, 2021  |  Today In Data

A trio of key trends could help department stores recharge the stagnant sector. Plus, the retail industry fights against the viral spread of smash-and-grab incidents,...

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Steps to Simplifying Checkout, November Retail Sales Slump
Steps to Simplifying Checkout, November Retail Sales Slump
December 16, 2021  |  Today In Data

PayPal is relying on trust, choice, ease and fast approvals to streamline the online checkout process. Plus, a dip in department store and electronics purchases...

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Lowe’s Predicts Lower Sales From Fall in Pandemic DIY Projects
Lowe’s Predicts Lower Sales From Fall in Pandemic DIY Projects
December 15, 2021  |  Retail

Lowe’s had a disappointing sales outlook for investors this week, with the company bringing up concerns that the pandemic’s increase in DIY projects is now...

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Dick’s Sporting Goods Debuts Afterpay Option 
Dick’s Sporting Goods Debuts Afterpay Option 
December 15, 2021  |  BNPL

Buy now, pay later (BNPL) platform Afterpay on Tuesday (Dec. 14) announced a collaboration with Dick’s Sporting Goods that brings flexible payments to the chain’s...

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Walmart Turns to Social Commerce, Peloton’s Quick Response, Consumers Want Speedy Deliveries
Walmart Turns to Social Commerce, Peloton’s Quick Response, Consumers Want Speedy Deliveries
December 15, 2021  |  Today In Data

Peloton responds quickly to a fictional death with a viral ad for its fitness bikes. Plus, consumers still expect their deliveries to arrive on time...

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Rethinking Retail Amid Crime Spree, MetaBirkin NFTs Gain Popularity, Purchase Pace Picks Up
Rethinking Retail Amid Crime Spree, MetaBirkin NFTs Gain Popularity, Purchase Pace Picks Up
December 14, 2021  |  Today In Data

An IP-stealing artist finds his work pirated with MetaBirkin NFTs. Plus, consumers are making more frequent online purchases, and retailers are using everything from bulletproof...

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eBay Emphasizes Sneaker Prowess, Bracing for the Holiday Rush, Chewy Hits 20M Users
eBay Emphasizes Sneaker Prowess, Bracing for the Holiday Rush, Chewy Hits 20M Users
December 13, 2021  |  Today In Data

Chewy strengthens its pet platform focus as it tops 20 million monthly active users. Plus, eBay is pushing StockX by bringing more sneaker sales and...

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Rent the Runway Expanding Focus, Going Limited for Loyalty, the Curated Home Ecosystem
Rent the Runway Expanding Focus, Going Limited for Loyalty, the Curated Home Ecosystem
December 10, 2021  |  Today In Data

Retail brands see themselves capturing consumers’ interest with limited-edition offerings. Plus, Restoration Hardware prioritizes the curated home ecosystem for 2022, and Rent the Runway says...

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