Connected Commerce news and trends

Agentic AI and Tokens Make Loyalty Programs Personalized, Automated Drivers of Commerce
Payments Innovation // May 05, 2025

Agentic agents, automated payments and consumer-permissioned, data-rich tokens will transform loyalty and rewards — moving beyond the merchant-by-merchant siloed experience that is the hallmark of those programs today. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to...

Regulatory Shifts and Cyberattacks Put UK Merchant Credential Storage in the Spotlight
Shopping // April 25, 2025

In the current environment, no matter what the country, consumers are keenly aware of the pressures of inflation, of how far their spending can stretch, and where they may have to pull back. For a merchant to have a fighting chance, to convert browsing into...

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

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 and frictionless commerce. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to...

TradeCentric Debuts New Tool for Shopify B2B Users
B2B Payments // January 15, 2025

B2B connected commerce firm TradeCentric has a new offering for Shopify B2B users. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS Today. By completing this form,...

Interviews & Exclusives
Connected Commerce Emerges as FinTech’s Next Big Thing

October 29, 2025
Connected commerce unifies payments and banking functions, giving businesses greater control, Priority CEO Tom Priore writes in a new PYMNTS eBook, “Headlines That Will Shape the Close of 2025.” Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe […]

Regulatory Shifts and Cyberattacks Put UK Merchant Credential Storage in the Spotlight

April 25, 2025
In the current environment, no matter what the country, consumers are keenly aware of the pressures of inflation, of how far their spending can stretch, and where they may have...

These 3 Connected Consumer Segments Will Define Commerce’s Next Decade

March 13, 2025
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 and frictionless commerce. Get the...

Discover Global Network: Connected Devices lead the way to the Future of Commerce

November 04, 2024
From touchless digital payments experiences to connected vehicles, technology provides opportunities for innovation and collaboration across many industries, including payments. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this...

Quick Reads
TradeCentric Debuts New Tool for Shopify B2B Users

January 15, 2025
B2B connected commerce firm TradeCentric has a new offering for Shopify B2B users. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS Today. By completing this form, you agree to receive marketing communications from PYMNTS and to […]

Verifone Adds SoftPOS to New Payment Acceptance Tools

January 09, 2025
Connected commerce platform Verifone has introduced a new set of payment devices. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all...

Square Makes Orders Platform Generally Available to Sellers in US

October 08, 2024
Square’s new Orders platform is now generally available to sellers in the United States after being completed during the third quarter. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock...

WhatsApp Business Launches Meta Verified and Customized Messages in India

September 12, 2024
Meta added new features and programs to the WhatsApp Business app in India to help the country’s businesses use WhatsApp to communicate with their customers. Get the Full Story Complete...