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Commerce

Commerce or e-commerce, or electronic commerce, and how it has impacted the traditional methods of buying and selling goods.

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Conagra Sees Consumers Shift Away From Ready-to-Eat Toward Cooking
Conagra Sees Consumers Shift Away From Ready-to-Eat Toward Cooking
October 06, 2023  |  Retail

Amid ongoing financial challenges, Conagra Brands is seeing consumers’ desire to save on food spending finally outweigh their demand for convenience, with a shift towards...

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If the Shoe Fits: Manolo Blahnik, BMW and Amazon Turn to VR
If the Shoe Fits: Manolo Blahnik, BMW and Amazon Turn to VR
October 06, 2023  |  Retail

Virtual reality (VR) has emerged as a promising frontier, offering immersive experiences that can transport users to new realms. However, the question arises: should brands...

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60% of Cash-Strapped Consumers Still Splurge on Nonessentials
60% of Cash-Strapped Consumers Still Splurge on Nonessentials
October 06, 2023  |  Consumer Finance

In today’s consumer-driven society, it is not uncommon for individuals, even those living paycheck to paycheck and struggling to pay bills, to indulge in occasional...

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Birkenstock May Struggle to Find Footing in Rocky IPO Market
Birkenstock May Struggle to Find Footing in Rocky IPO Market
October 05, 2023  |  IPO

Birkenstock may need a bigger toe-hold in the direct-to-consumer market before it goes public. That’s according to a Thursday (Oct. 5) report by Reuters, citing comments from...

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Netflix’s Merchandise Moves Highlight the Rise of Connected, Contextual Commerce  
Netflix’s Merchandise Moves Highlight the Rise of Connected, Contextual Commerce  
October 02, 2023  |  Connected Economy

In 2018, writing about the ways in which mobile devices and technology changed the world, PYMNTS CEO Karen Webster noted: “In the three-plus decades since consumers...

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Kellogg’s Cereal Business Split Becomes Official
Kellogg’s Cereal Business Split Becomes Official
October 02, 2023  |  Retail

Kellanova — the company once known as Kellogg — said the spin-off of its cereal business is official. The company announced Monday (Oct. 2) that it...

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Bols: RTD Cocktail Space Continues to See Pandemic Tailwind
Bols: RTD Cocktail Space Continues to See Pandemic Tailwind
October 02, 2023  |  Retail

With consumers having grown accustomed to more premium at-home alcoholic beverage options during the pandemic, cocktail brand Bols is seeing the ready-to-drink (RTD) cocktail category...

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Walmart Hopes Third-Party Marketplace Will Snag Holiday Spend From Amazon
Walmart Hopes Third-Party Marketplace Will Snag Holiday Spend From Amazon
September 29, 2023  |  Retail

With the holiday season on the horizon, retail behemoths such as Walmart and Amazon are preparing to capture the attention and spending of consumers across...

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Meta Unveils 28 AI Personas and Next-Generation Smart Glasses
Meta Unveils 28 AI Personas and Next-Generation Smart Glasses
September 27, 2023  |  Meta

Meta has introduced 28 new artificial intelligence (AI)-powered personas and a new generation of smart glasses. The new offerings were unveiled Wednesday (Sept. 27) during...

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