January 31, 2023
Via: Payments DiveThe PayPal job cuts follow a $2-billion investment in the company last year by Elliott Investment Management, an activist investor that often pushes companies to increase profitability in the interest of boosting stock prices. The value of PayPal’s shares have […]
January 26, 2023
Via: CMSWireJust as consumer confidence was on its way up, rail strikes and snow struck the UK impacting footfall yet again. This, alongside the tough economic climate, has created a perfect storm resulting in unusual reductions in footfall on high streets, […]
January 25, 2023
Via: CMSWireIt’s that time of year when everyone either has New Year’s resolutions or predictions, so I’ll take a swing at the latter. Without further ado, here are a few key trends that I expect we’ll see in 2023, the year […]
January 25, 2023
Via: EcommerceBytesHow can you save $1,300 on eBay? Spend $13,000 on a luxury watch. eBay is once again running a sale on luxury goods, this time luxury watches, one of its “focus categories.” eBay ran similar promotions during the 2022 holiday […]
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January 24, 2023
Via: Marketing DiveThe U.S. Department of Justice has filed suit against Google, accusing the tech giant of abusing its monopoly power over the digital advertising industry. The complaint seeks to “halt Google’s anticompetitive scheme, unwind Google’s monopolistic grip on the market, and […]
January 19, 2023
Via: Social Media TodayRegulatory pressure continues to rise for TikTok, with the EU now warning the app that it will need to adhere with its laws and regulations, or risk being banned from the region entirely. As you can see in this tweet, […]
January 18, 2023
Via: CMSWireWith a renewed emphasis on customer experience and marketing in 2023, many leaders are eager to attend virtual and in-person events where they can engage with CX and marketing experts, attend sessions where they can learn about the latest trends, […]
January 10, 2023
Via: CMSWireSocial commerce is a growing priority for digital marketing leaders, but the underlying ecosystem continues to evolve rapidly while effectiveness remains inconsistent. Social commerce is an element of digital commerce that uses social media to promote and drive a seamless […]
January 6, 2023
Via: Retail DiveMakeup brand Morphe announced via Twitter on Thursday that it has decided to close all of its U.S. stores. As of Thursday evening, the brand’s website listed 18 U.S. locations. “We have made the difficult decision to close all Morphe […]
December 22, 2022
Via: Payments DiveThis year saw seismic shifts in the payments venture capital world. From 2019 to 2021, as the COVID-19 pandemic fueled rapid change in payments and fintech, “it was a battle to get onto a lot of companies’ radars,” said Commerce […]
December 20, 2022
Via: EcommerceBytesAs the year wound down, the CEOs of eBay and Etsy called on US lawmakers to take action to help small-business owners who sell on their respective platforms, but each executive had his own priority. For eBay CEO Jamie Iannone, […]
December 12, 2022
Via: Retail DiveIn 2019, toy retailers were blessed with the holiday release of hit movies like “Frozen II” and “Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker,” as well as a robust list of releases earlier on in the year. Included in the list […]
December 2, 2022
Via: EcommerceBytesPayPal is giving away $5,000 in a holiday promotion on social media over the course of four days this month. The SleighPal Giveaway encourages people to promote PayPal via Instagram and Twitter for a chance to win. The promotion runs […]
November 18, 2022
Via: Payments DiveVisa CEO Al Kelly will step aside and the card network company will promote President Ryan McInerney to the chief executive role next February, the company said in a press release Thursday. Kelly will stay on at the company as […]
November 14, 2022
Via: EcommerceBytesThe 2022 Etsy Cyber Week sales event kicks off this weekend with participating sellers offering up to 60% off on everything in their store. Shoppers can access the sale on the Etsy mobile app beginning November 18, while desktop users […]
November 10, 2022
Via: CMSWireOSF Digital, a provider of digital transformation service and a Salesforce partner offering consultancy, configuration, design and development, has announced the acquisition of Oegen, a U.K.-based Salesforce consulting firm. Company officials said the acquisition will allow the expansion of a […]
October 28, 2022
Via: Retail DiveThe charges outlined in the NLRB complaint cite statements Jassy made during interviews with CNBC and Bloomberg. In an April interview with CNBC, he said that if employees were represented by a union they would be less empowered in the […]
October 5, 2022
Via: Marketing DiveElon Musk sent a proposal letter to buy Twitter for his original asking price of $54.20 per share, or roughly $44 billion, according to a filing with the Securities and Exchange commission. The development was reported on earlier by Bloomberg. […]
September 28, 2022
Via: Payments DiveSeeking to stave off losses and withstand macroeconomic headwinds, buy now-pay later provider Klarna and some of its fintech peers are tightening underwriting standards and chasing cost savings. Swedish firm Klarna said last week it’s shedding more workers, after already […]
September 28, 2022
Via: Logistics ManagementAs the calendar moves closer to the holiday season, so, too, do respective announcements by companies, ringing the bell for seasonal labor help. In the past, these types of announcements were viewed as commonplace, and, to a point, they still […]