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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Retailers Going Public, Rent the Runway’s Rebound, Store Counts Don’t Dictate Success
Retailers Going Public, Rent the Runway’s Rebound, Store Counts Don’t Dictate Success
October 06, 2021  |  Today In Data

Rent the Runway’s subscriber count bounces back from its pandemic-driven decline. Plus, why some retailers are closing stores and finding more success than ever –...

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B2B Subscriptions Gain Steam, Gas Joins On-Demand Economy, Dollar Tree Raises Prices
B2B Subscriptions Gain Steam, Gas Joins On-Demand Economy, Dollar Tree Raises Prices
October 05, 2021  |  Today In Data

Dollar Tree is adding more higher-priced items to its inventory as supply chain costs increase. Plus, B2B subscriptions are a key growth area, and EzFill’s...

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Brands Navigating NIL Rules, Amazon and Walmart Deepen Connections, BNPL Branching Out
Brands Navigating NIL Rules, Amazon and Walmart Deepen Connections, BNPL Branching Out
October 04, 2021  |  Today In Data

Name, image and likeness rule changes have left brands scrambling for a piece of the action. Plus, buy now, pay later is “humongously important” for...

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The Week in Payments: BNPL Takes Over the World; Alexa Makes Itself Heard; Luxury eCommerce Takes Two Steps Forward
The Week in Payments: BNPL Takes Over the World; Alexa Makes Itself Heard; Luxury eCommerce...
October 01, 2021  |  News

Just when you thought buy now, pay later (BNPL) couldn’t make any more headlines, this week saw Mastercard enter the space with a “build your...

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CarMax Struggles With Shortages, Amazon Halo Triggers Connected Fitness Upheaval, The Social Commerce Quandary
CarMax Struggles With Shortages, Amazon Halo Triggers Connected Fitness Upheaval, The Social Commerce Quandary
October 01, 2021  |  Today In Data

Social commerce is good for brand recognition, but strains inventory levels. Plus, CarMax is fighting car shortages as more consumers explore online vehicle purchases, and...

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Etsy’s Virtual House, Amazon Embraces Fashion, Shipping’s Importance in Digital Commerce
Etsy’s Virtual House, Amazon Embraces Fashion, Shipping’s Importance in Digital Commerce
September 30, 2021  |  Today In Data

Transport providers face shipping cost pressures. Plus, Etsy launches a 12-room virtual house to provide crafting inspiration, and Amazon gets deeper into the fashion game...

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CBDCs’ Initial Deployments May Pose Issues for Merchants Who Shun Mandates
CBDCs’ Initial Deployments May Pose Issues for Merchants Who Shun Mandates
September 29, 2021  |  CBDC

In the sweeping, global push to bring central bank digital currencies (CBDCs) from concept into reality, the smaller nations are making the biggest splashes. Their...

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Fast Debuts ‘Headless’ Checkout, Allowing Purchases Almost Anywhere
Fast Debuts ‘Headless’ Checkout, Allowing Purchases Almost Anywhere
September 29, 2021  |  eCommerce

Online checkout firm Fast announced the debut of its one-click checkout option, headless checkout, to allow shoppers to buy items virtually from anywhere, including at...

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Consumers’ Subscription Limit, Walmart and Rachael Ray Livestream Shopping Event, Luxury Brands Seek New Connections
Consumers’ Subscription Limit, Walmart and Rachael Ray Livestream Shopping Event, Luxury Brands Seek New Connections
September 29, 2021  |  Today In Data

The end of the COVID-19 pandemic seems nowhere in sight, so luxury brands are trying new tactics to get and keep their customers. Plus, retailers...

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