Square has added pre-built website design templates and artificial intelligence (AI)-generated product descriptions to its range of eCommerce tools. The features are among several new solutions Square has added for sellers, the commerce and financial services company said in a Tuesday (Sept. 26) press release....
Jenny Craig has officially been reborn as a direct-to-consumer (D2C) brand. The company’s owner, Wellful, announced the relaunch Monday (Sept. 25), saying consumers can visit the Jenny Craig website and buy the company’s home-delivery plan. “Our strong weight loss industry expertise, coupled with our proven...
Shopify Audiences added new integrations with major advertising platforms Snap, TikTok and Criteo. The partnerships expand the reach and efficiency of Shopify Plus merchants, allowing them to target customers more effectively using their preferred advertising networks, Shopify said in a Monday (Sept. 25) blog post....
TikTok is reportedly preparing to roll out heavy holiday discounts starting next month. A report Saturday (Sept. 16) by Bloomberg News, citing internal documents, said the social media app is hoping these bargains can attract consumers to its newly launched marketplace as it aims to compete with...
As eCommerce picks away at brick-and-mortar grocers’ share of center-aisle sales, shoppers are increasingly seeing the supermarket as a place to buy just food — not all the day-to-day basics they need to get through the week — PYMNTS Intelligence reveals. By the Numbers For...
Amazon has introduced a comprehensive set of supply chain services for sellers that aims to streamline the movement of products from manufacturers to customers across the globe. With the new Supply Chain by Amazon, sellers can now focus on product development and business growth, while Amazon takes...
A small but significant share of consumers steer clear of grocers’ physical stores completely, turning to their smart devices to purchase the foods and beverages they need, PYMNTS Intelligence reveals. By the Numbers For the recent report “Consumer Interest in an Everyday App,” a PYMNTS...
Instacart’s upcoming initial public offering (IPO) will arrive at a time when the grocery sector is poised for rapid growth, as today’s young consumers mature. The aggregator could go public as soon as next week. The news comes as many consumers are increasing their online...
The retail industry is experiencing a significant transformation as digital channels become increasingly influential in driving sales. In “Digital Payments Takeover: Catching the Coming eCommerce Wave,” PYMNTS leverages insights from a survey of nearly 2,700 U.S. consumers to learn more about how their demand for...
