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Rewards and Preferred Payment Methods Help Merchants Lure Mobile-First Shoppers
Rewards and Preferred Payment Methods Help Merchants Lure Mobile-First Shoppers
March 20, 2025  |  Mobile Commerce

The rise of the click-and-mortar shopper, with mobile devices as the key conduit to commerce no matter the channel, has given clues to what consumers...

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Mobile-First Consumers Are Key to SMB Sales Growth
Mobile-First Consumers Are Key to SMB Sales Growth
March 17, 2025  |  Shopping

Competing against eCommerce behemoths can be an uphill battle for small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs). However, those players can level the playing field by adopting...

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Merchants Look to Acquirers as Key Partners for Payment Innovation
Merchants Look to Acquirers as Key Partners for Payment Innovation
March 13, 2025  |  Shopping

Successful merchants provide what consumers want: seamless, feature-rich shopping across channels and devices. This is where acquirers enter the picture. For smaller acquirers especially, this...

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These 3 Connected Consumer Segments Will Define Commerce’s Next Decade
These 3 Connected Consumer Segments Will Define Commerce’s Next Decade
March 13, 2025  |  Connected Economy

Once relegated to simple card-present transactions, digital payments today are deeply embedded into and across a web of connected devices, ultimately driving more personalized experiences...

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60% of Treasurers See Role as Financial GPS for Transportation Sector
60% of Treasurers See Role as Financial GPS for Transportation Sector
March 12, 2025  |  Transportation

Transportation businesses rely on roadmaps, so why are they ignoring their treasury teams? Despite their role in managing cash flow, liquidity planning and risk mitigation,...

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Amazon Tops 30% Market Share for Electronics
Amazon Tops 30% Market Share for Electronics
March 11, 2025  |  Retail

The retail sector in the United States is competitive, and Amazon has steadily gained ground, driven by a surge in discretionary spending. According to the...

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80% of Pay-by-Bank Users Report Better Data Security and Lower Cart Abandonment
80% of Pay-by-Bank Users Report Better Data Security and Lower Cart Abandonment
March 10, 2025  |  Payment Methods

As digital payments evolve, pay by bank is gaining traction in consumer-facing sectors. The payment method is in its early stages, but it’s already helping...

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Amazon Gains in Home Furnishings as Walmart’s Market Share Declines, Data Shows
Amazon Gains in Home Furnishings as Walmart’s Market Share Declines, Data Shows
March 07, 2025  |  Retail

The home furnishings market is witnessing a shift, with Amazon gaining ground while Walmart struggles to maintain its share. The PYMNTS Intelligence report “Walmart or...

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UK Consumers Lag as Small Businesses Embrace Digital Wallets for Cross-Border Payments
UK Consumers Lag as Small Businesses Embrace Digital Wallets for Cross-Border Payments
March 06, 2025  |  Cross-border Payments

While digital wallets are gaining traction globally, a surprising divide has emerged in the United Kingdom. Businesses rapidly adopt digital wallets for international transactions, but...

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