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39% of Zillennials Buy What Their Friends Recommend
Consumer Insights // October 18, 2024

The emergence of zillennials — consumers age 25 to 33 — reveals distinct shopping behaviors that extend beyond mere social media influence. Born between 1991 and 1999, these younger millennials and older Generation Z members prioritize online retail and exhibit unique preferences that retailers must...

This Week in AI: Zoom Avatars, Amazon Guides and Priceline Assistant Debut
artificial intelligence // October 11, 2024

As artificial intelligence (AI) avatars transform remote collaboration and personalized shopping guides redefine eCommerce, data security and corporate espionage concerns intensify. Meanwhile, the Nobel Prize honors AI pioneers in protein science. This week in AI has been one of advancements across industries as varied as...

43% of Gen Z Consumers Prefer Buying Direct From Brands
Retail // October 11, 2024

As younger consumers reshape the retail landscape, their motivations, preferences, and behaviors provide invaluable insights for brands and retailers striving to stay ahead. A PYMNTS Intelligence report, “The Online Features Driving Consumers to Shop With Brands, Retailers or Marketplaces,” a collaboration with Adobe, analyzes the...

Amazon Adds GenAI Shopping Guides to Personalize eCommerce Experience 
Amazon // October 10, 2024

Amazon has implemented new generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) technology in an attempt to improve product research and personalize shopping recommendations on its eCommerce platform, joining a growing trend of AI adoption in online retail. The eCommerce giant introduced AI Shopping Guides on Wednesday (Oct. 9)...

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Data: 88% of Consumers Still Prefer In-Person Grocery Shopping

October 25, 2024
As consumer habits change, payment preferences are becoming segmented based on shopping channels. A PYMNTS Intelligence Report, How People Pay: Debit Leads in Stores, Credit Leads Online, reveals a distinct divide: consumers favor debit cards for in-store purchases while credit cards dominate online transactions, particularly in discretionary spending categories like travel. Contrasting Shopping Trends: In-Person […]

39% of Zillennials Buy What Their Friends Recommend

October 18, 2024
The emergence of zillennials — consumers age 25 to 33 — reveals distinct shopping behaviors that extend beyond mere social media influence. Born between 1991 and 1999, these younger millennials...

43% of Gen Z Consumers Prefer Buying Direct From Brands

October 11, 2024
As younger consumers reshape the retail landscape, their motivations, preferences, and behaviors provide invaluable insights for brands and retailers striving to stay ahead. A PYMNTS Intelligence report, “The Online Features...

Amazon and Walmart Dial Up Search to Boost Consumer Loyalty

October 04, 2024
Amazon and Walmart are improving their search capabilities with next-gen technologies such as generative artificial intelligence (AI) in an effort to increase consumers’ spending and loyalty. Amazon shared Wednesday (Oct....

Quick Reads
This Week in AI: Zoom Avatars, Amazon Guides and Priceline Assistant Debut

October 11, 2024
As artificial intelligence (AI) avatars transform remote collaboration and personalized shopping guides redefine eCommerce, data security and corporate espionage concerns intensify. Meanwhile, the Nobel Prize honors AI pioneers in protein science. This week in AI has been one of advancements across industries as varied as travel booking and groundbreaking chemistry research. AI Avatars Join the […]

Amazon Accused in Suit of Touting American Eagle Knock-Offs

September 26, 2024
American Eagle Outfitters has reportedly filed a trademark infringement suit against Amazon. The suit alleges that Amazon used branding from the clothing retailer’s Aerie line of apparel in search results,...

Amazon Adds Fully Managed Option to Supply Chain Services

September 18, 2024
Amazon has added a fully managed option to the lineup of supply chain services it offers to sellers. The new fully managed Supply Chain by Amazon solution will be available to all U.S....

Monzo Lets Flex Users Make BNPL Payments via Apple Pay

September 17, 2024
Monzo has begun letting its card customers access Apple’s monthly installment payments offering. The U.K. digital lender announced Tuesday (Sept. 17) that it is launching a credit card feature that lets customers choose monthly payments...