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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Major Economies Report Falling Trade Volumes in July
Major Economies Report Falling Trade Volumes in July
September 25, 2023  |  Commerce

Global trade has reportedly experienced a significant decline in recent months, with trade volumes falling at the fastest pace since the pandemic began.  The slowdown...

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Klarna Keeps Top Spot in Provider Rankings of Buy Now, Pay Later Apps 
Klarna Keeps Top Spot in Provider Rankings of Buy Now, Pay Later Apps 
September 25, 2023  |  BNPL

This edition of the PYMNTS’ Provider Rankings of Buy Now, Pay Later Apps is exciting because the top five apps have held their ground. Stay...

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Aldi Says Inflation Has Changed How UK Shoppers Buy Groceries
Aldi Says Inflation Has Changed How UK Shoppers Buy Groceries
September 25, 2023  |  Economy

Discount supermarket chain Aldi said it has experienced record sales in the United Kingdom as shoppers seek affordable groceries. In response to this increased demand, Aldi has...

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FedEx’s Volume Pressures Point to Spending Shifts and Amazon’s Fulfillment Dreams 
FedEx’s Volume Pressures Point to Spending Shifts and Amazon’s Fulfillment Dreams 
September 22, 2023  |  Delivery

Wall Street’s focus on FedEx has been trained on cost cutting, and as we profiled here in the immediate wake of earnings, investors have cheered the...

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TikTok Looks to Boost Brand and Retail Conversions With More Data
TikTok Looks to Boost Brand and Retail Conversions With More Data
September 22, 2023  |  Retail

TikTok users not only browse TikTok but actively engage with its content. This trend has prompted brands and retailers of all scales to take notice...

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Intuit Launches Financial Educational Program for High School Students
Intuit Launches Financial Educational Program for High School Students
September 22, 2023  |  Personal Finance

Intuit has launched an educational program aimed at teaching high school students skills needed to run a business. The program involves providing fully operational food trucks...

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Mastercard Tells Congress Credit Card Competition Act Is Bad for Consumers, Businesses
Mastercard Tells Congress Credit Card Competition Act Is Bad for Consumers, Businesses
September 22, 2023  |  Credit Cards

Mastercard has written a letter to several members of the United States Congress, outlining its opposition to the Credit Card Competition Act.  The legislation would “remove consumer...

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Amazon’s Checkout-Free Retail Push Takes Aim at Walmart’s Brick-and-Mortar Dominance
Amazon’s Checkout-Free Retail Push Takes Aim at Walmart’s Brick-and-Mortar Dominance
September 22, 2023  |  Retail

In commerce, as in war, battles are seldom fought on one front alone. So it is no surprise that the jousting between Walmart and Amazon...

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Rising QR Code Scams Point to Increasing Abuse of Tech
Rising QR Code Scams Point to Increasing Abuse of Tech
September 21, 2023  |  Security & Fraud

Where new technology and new payment preferences arise, the hackers and scammers are sure to follow. Where technology helps connect consumers to apps and payment...

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