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.

MercadoLibre Faces ‘Abusive Conduct’ Complaint From Argentine Lenders
MercadoLibre Faces ‘Abusive Conduct’ Complaint From Argentine Lenders
May 07, 2024  |  Digital Payments

Banks in Argentina are reportedly accusing eCommerce giant MercadoLibre’s payments platform of anti-competitive practices. MODO, a digital wallet backed by dozens of Argentine lenders, claims that the company forces...

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ThredUp: Low Consumer Confidence Is Keeping Shoppers From Clothing Splurges
ThredUp: Low Consumer Confidence Is Keeping Shoppers From Clothing Splurges
May 06, 2024  |  Retail

As consumers continue to feel economic pressures constrain their budgets, ThredUp sees shoppers pull back on buying clothes — even lower-cost secondhand ones. On a call with...

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Millennials Are Home Improvement Retailers’ Best Customers
Millennials Are Home Improvement Retailers’ Best Customers
May 06, 2024  |  Retail

When it comes to home improvement retail, millennials are taking the lead, PYMNTS Intelligence research reveals. By the Numbers The PYMNTS Intelligence report “The Online...

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Sam Ash Closes Stores as Musicians Turn to Amazon
Sam Ash Closes Stores as Musicians Turn to Amazon
May 06, 2024  |  Retail

As Amazon gains share in hobby retail categories, specialty retailers such as Sam Ash are taking a hit. The music retailer announced Thursday (May 2) that it is closing all its...

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US Consumers Demand Brand-Friendly Shoppable Video Content
US Consumers Demand Brand-Friendly Shoppable Video Content
May 06, 2024  |  Retail

As commerce and entertainment become increasingly intertwined, high-intent consumers are still turning to brands’ and retailers’ websites to get their shoppable content. While commerce-integrated content such as shoppable livestreams...

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Mytheresa Aims to Be ‘Winner’ of Luxury eCommerce Downturn
Mytheresa Aims to Be ‘Winner’ of Luxury eCommerce Downturn
May 05, 2024  |  eCommerce

If the luxury eCommerce space is tumbling down, Mytheresa plans to come out on top. “I think there is an understanding in the market that the industry is...

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Online Marketplaces Deploy AI to Provide Personal Shopper Experience
Online Marketplaces Deploy AI to Provide Personal Shopper Experience
May 03, 2024  |  Retail

Online marketplaces are reportedly deploying artificial intelligence (AI) to deliver a personal shopper-like experience to their visitors. EBay, Etsy and ThredUp are among the online marketplaces now leveraging AI technology...

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Mercado Libre’s Investments in Mexico Propel Earnings
Mercado Libre’s Investments in Mexico Propel Earnings
May 02, 2024  |  Earnings

Saying that its “ecosystem is our competitive strength,” Latin American payments and eCommerce powerhouse Mercado Libre reported strong Q1 revenue growth in all areas of its...

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UK Consumers Love to Shop From the Comfort of Their Homes
UK Consumers Love to Shop From the Comfort of Their Homes
May 02, 2024  |  Retail

Shoppers in the United Kingdom love eCommerce, disproportionately preferring to make purchases online without engaging with physical stores, PYMNTS Intelligence reveals.  By the Numbers The...

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