shopping

How consumers find what they want to buy and buy it in a world that is no longer defined by a physical place but what a consumer wants to buy and how she wants to buy it. Connected devices and the integration of payments into this now digital-led shopping journey is creating new ways for merchants and consumers to interact and disrupting traditional retail business models.

Report: TikTok Winds Back US Shopping Launch
Report: TikTok Winds Back US Shopping Launch
May 10, 2023  |  Social Commerce

TikTok has reportedly paused launching its U.S. shopping platform over fears of a ban. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article...

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Shein Hauls Its Way to Top of Provider Ranking of Shopping Apps Again
Shein Hauls Its Way to Top of Provider Ranking of Shopping Apps Again
May 08, 2023  |  Shopping

Been shopping lately? It’s pricey out there. The wise shopper is prepared, and the PYMNTS Provider Ranking of Shopping Apps indicates how those wise shoppers...

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Loss of SNAP and Grocery Inflation Push Consumers Off ‘Hunger Cliff’
Loss of SNAP and Grocery Inflation Push Consumers Off ‘Hunger Cliff’
May 07, 2023  |  Economy

High inflation and reduced government aid have led to a spike in food bank demand. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this...

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40% of Retail Shoppers Have Switched to Cheaper Merchants to Save Money, Study Finds
40% of Retail Shoppers Have Switched to Cheaper Merchants to Save Money, Study Finds
May 05, 2023  |  Retail

Inflation has caused competition in retail and grocery to intensify as businesses fight for a smaller and smaller piece of the revenue pie. More than...

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Amazon Fresh Goes Stale as New Grocery Options Considered
Amazon Fresh Goes Stale as New Grocery Options Considered
April 28, 2023  |  Amazon

As Amazon continues its brick-and-mortar grocery efforts, it seems likelier that Amazon Fresh is history. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this...

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Online Grocery Is a Blessing and a Curse for Walmart
Online Grocery Is a Blessing and a Curse for Walmart
April 21, 2023  |  Retail

Walmart’s online grocery sales growth could take a toll on the rest of the business. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this...

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D2C Brands Court Warehouse Stores as Shoppers Seek Value
D2C Brands Court Warehouse Stores as Shoppers Seek Value
April 17, 2023  |  Retail

Direct-to-consumer brands are increasingly using warehouse club stores to reach new, bargain-hungry consumers. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and...

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Grocers Without Strong Online Presence Risk Losing Millennial Shoppers
Grocers Without Strong Online Presence Risk Losing Millennial Shoppers
April 06, 2023  |  Retail

While 2023 might be the “year of groceries” compared to consumers’ general pullback in eating out, that doesn’t mean the sector has had it easy. Manufacturer price...

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Brand Loyalty Falters as High Inflation Continues, Study Finds
Brand Loyalty Falters as High Inflation Continues, Study Finds
April 05, 2023  |  Consumer Insights

High inflation has made consumers cut back on everything but the necessities, and an unexpected characteristic has hit the chopping block: loyalty. PYMNTS’ data finds...

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