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...
Installment payment platforms Splitit and AliExpress are bringing their “Pay After Delivery” offering to the United States. The service, already offered throughout Europe, lets consumers pay for goods after delivery using a “custom-branded experience embedded in the AliExpress checkout flow,” the companies said in a news release Monday (Sept. 11)....
China’s Alibaba Group says the head of its cloud unit — and ex-CEO — will resign. A report Sunday (Sept. 10) by Reuters notes that the departure of Daniel Zhang is a surprise, as he had left his role as the company’s chairman and CEO...
