David’s Bridal says it has acquired wedding media brand Love Stories TV. The wedding bridal and wedding planning company announced the purchase last week in tandem with the launch of its Pearl Media Network. “Our customers look to David’s for all things wedding and planning, and Pearl Media Network...
Visa said it is seeing increasing consumer confidence this holiday season. The payments giant released preliminary insights into U.S. holiday buying that showed a 4.8% uptick in spending, a figure not adjusted for inflation, according to a Monday (Dec. 23) press release. “This holiday shopping...
Klarna will be offered as a default payment method to merchants using the WooPayments solution offered by eCommerce platform WooCommerce. Klarna is currently offered only as an alternative payment option that can be added at the request of a retailer, the companies said in a...
As consumers rely more on online shopping, the importance of optimizing the payment process has never been more evident. With peak shopping periods like the holidays driving even higher consumer demand, retailers are focusing on pre-purchase testing and offering flexible payment options to ensure smooth...
December 23, 2024
Tech executives and investors told PYMNTS that artificial intelligence will reshape retail shopping in 2025, with AI assistants offering unprecedented personalization and handling up to 20% of eCommerce tasks, from product recommendations to customer service. Industry leaders from Citi, Google Cloud and global tech investment firms envision a future where shopping becomes more intuitive and […]
December 17, 2024
In the wine retail industry, where tradition blends with innovation, Full Glass Wine Co. is changing how consumers discover and purchase wine. Founded in 2023, the brand acquisition and management...
December 17, 2024
November’s consumer spending was buoyant, as eCommerce sales rebounded from a tepid pace in October. Chalk it up to the festive season, but there are signs that consumers are throttling...
December 16, 2024
Big Lots’ Chapter 11 bankruptcy filing and upcoming acquisition by Nexus Capital Management revealed the deep-rooted issues in the company’s business model, particularly its struggle to adapt to the digital age. In...
December 23, 2024
Gift cards for a one-year subscription to Snapchat+ are now available online and in-store at select major retailers. This offering is enabled by a new partnership of messaging app Snapchat and global branded payments provider Blackhawk Network (BHN), BHN said in a Monday (Dec. 23) press release. “Gift cards for goods and services have long […]
December 23, 2024
David’s Bridal says it has acquired wedding media brand Love Stories TV. The wedding bridal and wedding planning company announced the purchase last week in tandem with the launch of its Pearl Media Network....
December 23, 2024
Visa said it is seeing increasing consumer confidence this holiday season. The payments giant released preliminary insights into U.S. holiday buying that showed a 4.8% uptick in spending, a figure...
December 23, 2024
Klarna will be offered as a default payment method to merchants using the WooPayments solution offered by eCommerce platform WooCommerce. Klarna is currently offered only as an alternative payment option...
