ecommerce

eCommerce (also known as electronic commerce) is a process of buying and selling of products or services, making money transfers, and transferring data over an electronic medium (Internet). This network allows people to do business with no barrier of distance and time.

Recent Google Ruling May Open Door to More AI-Powered eCommerce
Recent Google Ruling May Open Door to More AI-Powered eCommerce
August 12, 2024  |  eCommerce

The recent federal court ruling against Google’s search monopoly could usher in a shift in online shopping, potentially reshaping how consumers discover products and businesses...

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Beekman 1802 Co-Founder: AI Enables More Compelling Retail Education
Beekman 1802 Co-Founder: AI Enables More Compelling Retail Education
August 12, 2024  |  Retail

As beauty brands look for ways to explain their products to consumers without losing the shopper’s interest, Beekman 1802 is seeing artificial intelligence and augmented...

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National Consumers League CEO: Drip Pricing Leaves Consumers in the Dark
National Consumers League CEO: Drip Pricing Leaves Consumers in the Dark
August 12, 2024  |  Retail

Drip pricing, or added fees consumers only learn about at checkout, are coming under fire from consumer groups as proposed rules make their way through...

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Cost-Conscious Consumers’ Demand for Discounts Fuels Digital Growth Across Retail
Cost-Conscious Consumers’ Demand for Discounts Fuels Digital Growth Across Retail
August 12, 2024  |  Loyalty & Rewards

As consumers’ ongoing financial concerns drive them to seek deals and promotions, brands across retail categories are seeing increased engagement with their loyalty programs. Sportswear...

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Discover Global Network Points to Social Commerce as Example of Shopping’s Digital Transformation
Discover Global Network Points to Social Commerce as Example of Shopping’s Digital Transformation
August 12, 2024  |  Social Commerce

The lines between social interaction and commerce are increasingly blurred, and they show no signs of separating, at least not anytime soon. “Social commerce takes...

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Social Commerce Shoppers Pick Instagram for Apparel, TikTok for Beauty
Social Commerce Shoppers Pick Instagram for Apparel, TikTok for Beauty
August 09, 2024  |  Social Commerce

As consumers begin to adopt social media channels to make purchases, PYMNTS Intelligence found which apps shoppers are turning to for different kinds of retail...

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From Travel to Coffee to eCommerce, Consumers are Pulling Back
From Travel to Coffee to eCommerce, Consumers are Pulling Back
August 09, 2024  |  Retail

Consumers are thinking twice before pulling the trigger to buy even everyday items — a hesitation to spend that’s evidencing itself in slowdowns and headwinds for...

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Macy’s VP: Restructuring Aims to Elevate Customer Experience and Drive Growth
Macy’s VP: Restructuring Aims to Elevate Customer Experience and Drive Growth
August 09, 2024  |  Retail

Earlier this year, Macy’s launched a restructuring initiative called “A Bold New Chapter,” aimed at reinvigorating the company and driving growth. The strategy focuses on...

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How Consumers Shop: Five Insights From This Year’s PYMNTS Intelligence Reports
How Consumers Shop: Five Insights From This Year’s PYMNTS Intelligence Reports
August 09, 2024  |  Retail

So far this year, PYMNTS Intelligence data has illuminated a wide range of shopper behaviors, highlighting how omnichannel engagement is changing over time and how...

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