connected commerce

DoorDash Says Consumers’ Instant Demand Now Includes Beauty Products
DoorDash Says Consumers’ Instant Demand Now Includes Beauty Products
March 18, 2024  |  Retail

As DoorDash aims to shift its focus from just restaurant delivery to on-demand fulfillment overall, the aggregator is expanding its beauty selection to drive adoption...

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Making Sense of No- and Low-Code B2B Payments Technology
Making Sense of No- and Low-Code B2B Payments Technology
March 15, 2024  |  B2B Payments

B2B payments are famously, even infamously, complex. They entail multiple parties and high transaction volumes, all frequently moved across legacy systems that often necessitate the...

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AI-Powered Chatbots and Searches Punch Travel Industry’s Ticket
AI-Powered Chatbots and Searches Punch Travel Industry’s Ticket
March 11, 2024  |  Artificial Intelligence

Kayak’s new chatbot lets users seek travel advice and discover flights via screenshots, in the latest sign of how artificial intelligence (AI) is driving the...

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Walmart and Amazon Race to Provide Best Virtual Try-On Experiences
Walmart and Amazon Race to Provide Best Virtual Try-On Experiences
March 08, 2024  |  Retail

As augmented reality and virtual reality expand the possibilities for eCommerce, Walmart and Amazon are stepping up their digital try-on capabilities to drive conversion. Walmart shared via emailed announcement...

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Voice Commerce Has a Long Way to Go in Retail
Voice Commerce Has a Long Way to Go in Retail
March 07, 2024  |  Voice Activation

Despite advancements in voice commerce, the technology still faces challenges driving penetration in the retail sector. By the Numbers PYMNTS Intelligence’s study last April, “Tracking...

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Uber Eats Adds Live Location Sharing as Aggregators Compete to Reduce Friction
Uber Eats Adds Live Location Sharing as Aggregators Compete to Reduce Friction
March 07, 2024  |  Aggregators

As on-demand delivery aggregators race to offer the most easy, seamless customer experience, Uber Eats is adding live location sharing for hard-to-find deliveries. The aggregator announced Thursday...

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Online Shoppers Who Skip Auto-Fill Subscriptions Want Control Over Their Time
Online Shoppers Who Skip Auto-Fill Subscriptions Want Control Over Their Time
March 05, 2024  |  eCommerce

For eCommerce customers who prefer to shop at will versus scheduling auto-fill deliveries, PYMNTS Intelligence reveals, having control over how they use their time each...

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Gen Z and Millennials Want AI-Enabled Shopping Experiences
Gen Z and Millennials Want AI-Enabled Shopping Experiences
March 04, 2024  |  Artificial Intelligence

Many consumers may still be hesitant about the future of artificial intelligence (AI) in commerce, but PYMNTS Intelligence research has found that young consumers are...

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Pinterest Launches Shoppable Streaming Series as Social Apps Monetize Content
Pinterest Launches Shoppable Streaming Series as Social Apps Monetize Content
February 23, 2024  |  eCommerce

As social media companies look for new ways to leverage contextual commerce to drive revenue, Pinterest is launching its first shoppable streaming series.  The company...

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