April 21, 2024
Critical Decision: COFECE and the Future of E-commerce Competition in...
By Mariana Camacho Ordonez1 Mexico’s Federal Commission of Economic Competition (“COFECE”) faces a critical moment regarding the ratification of its Investigating Authority’s findings on potential barriers to competition in...
April 19, 2024
Click-and-Mortar™ Shopping Expands by 49% In Brazil
Half of Brazilian consumers are adopting Click-and-Mortar™ shopping strategies, and the country trails only Saudi Arabia in the Click-and-Mortar™ transformation. The approach blends online and in-store shopping experiences through digital...
April 18, 2024
Gen Z Shoppers Bring Social Commerce Into Malls
Social media virality is beginning to shape mall stores, as ultra-connected Gen Z shoppers expect their physical lives to more closely resemble their digital ones. For instance, young social media...
April 18, 2024
Nearly 40% of Millennials Rely on Retail Subscriptions for Shopping
Retail subscriptions represent a massive growth opportunity for eCommerce merchants. PYMNTS Intelligence data reveals that more and more consumers are choosing to take advantage of the convenience that online retail...
April 17, 2024
Mercury Expands Into Consumer Banking With Mercury Personal
Startup-focused banking FinTech Mercury is getting into the consumer banking business. The company has launched Mercury Personal, designed to help builders in the tech sector optimize their money, according to a Wednesday (April...
April 17, 2024
Amazon Licenses Just Walk Out Tech in Battle for Grocery...
Amazon is pushing sales of its Just Walk Out technology even as it pulls back on the checkout system in its own grocery stores, a move that comes as tech...
April 17, 2024
Visa Acceptance Enhancements Connect AI to Click-and-Mortar™ Shopper
Earlier this year, Visa and PYMNTS Intelligence trained a spotlight on the Click-and-Mortar™ shopper. This fast-growing segment, who seek digital features with the instant gratification of in-store shopping, offers both challenge and opportunity for...
April 16, 2024
LVMH Sees Aspirational Consumers Pulling Back on Luxury Amid Inflation
With the moderately well-off shopper spending differently than the high-earner, luxury brands are seeing aspirational shoppers forced to give up their favorite indulgences. On a call with analysts Tuesday (April...
April 15, 2024
Consumers Unsure Whether to Trust Luxury eCommerce Platforms
Luxury shoppers may be willing to shell out quite a lot online for high-quality products, but only if they can trust that they are getting their money’s worth. High-end online...