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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Metaverse Goes Mainstream, Retailers Adopt D2C Playbook, Resale Sees Opportunity
Metaverse Goes Mainstream, Retailers Adopt D2C Playbook, Resale Sees Opportunity
November 10, 2021  |  Today In Data

Retailers are borrowing from the direct-to-consumer playbook in their new store concepts. Plus, resale marketplaces find a “compelling opportunity” among the supply chain bottleneck, and...

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Chatbots Get Second Life, the Connected Fitness Bust, Amazon Payment Service Deals
Chatbots Get Second Life, the Connected Fitness Bust, Amazon Payment Service Deals
November 09, 2021  |  Today In Data

Peloton’s drop and Planet Fitness’ rise could signal the end of the growth of connected fitness. Plus, Amazon gives deals to customers who use payment...

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Pinterest Stands Alone, Retailers Slammed by Abuse, Walmart Takes on Alexa
Pinterest Stands Alone, Retailers Slammed by Abuse, Walmart Takes on Alexa
November 08, 2021  |  Today In Data

Bogus returns, promotion abuse and other customer service tricks are costing large retailers upwards of $90 billion. Plus, we have all the latest news from...

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Shopping Centers’ Traffic Problem, Etsy as eCommerce Antidote, Wayfair Could Add New Stores
Shopping Centers’ Traffic Problem, Etsy as eCommerce Antidote, Wayfair Could Add New Stores
November 05, 2021  |  Today In Data

Etsy positions itself as the antidote to commoditized eCommerce platforms. Plus, Wayfair hints that it will have a larger physical presence next year, and shopping...

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Healthcare Customers Challenged, BNPL Brings Flexibility, Allbirds’ Path to Profitability
Healthcare Customers Challenged, BNPL Brings Flexibility, Allbirds’ Path to Profitability
November 04, 2021  |  Today In Data

The Affirm president sees BNPL offerings as a way to increase flexibility and transparency for consumers and merchants. Plus, Allbirds goes public and expects to...

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Today in Data: Appeal of High-Value Customers, Self-Service Holidays, Ear Piercing Gets D2C Boost
Today in Data: Appeal of High-Value Customers, Self-Service Holidays, Ear Piercing Gets D2C Boost
November 03, 2021  |  Today In Data

Kohl’s and Best Buy are setting up for a self-service holiday shopping season. Plus, the direct-to-consumer approach is overhauling the mall-based ear-piercing market, and retail...

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Wayfair Debuts In-App Video Commerce Offering
Wayfair Debuts In-App Video Commerce Offering
November 02, 2021  |  Retail

Home furnishings company Wayfair Inc. on Tuesday (Nov. 2) rolled out the immersive video commerce platform Wayfair On Air, an initiative that will help shoppers...

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Holiday Shopping Fever Begins, Amazon Quiet About Upcoming Stores, Hybrid Fitness Expanding
Holiday Shopping Fever Begins, Amazon Quiet About Upcoming Stores, Hybrid Fitness Expanding
November 02, 2021  |  Today In Data

Amazon says brick-and-mortar locations will help the retailer expand its omnichannel offerings for shoppers. Plus, consumers will continue relying on a blend of home gyms...

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SMBs Push for Local Shopping, Labor Shortage Will Hamper Holidays, Opportunities to Connect
SMBs Push for Local Shopping, Labor Shortage Will Hamper Holidays, Opportunities to Connect
November 01, 2021  |  Today In Data

Retailers are relying on subscriptions and personalization to help them deepen their relationships with their customers. Plus, small and medium-sized businesses are still a long...

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