Apple has sent out invitations to its September event, where it will unveil devices such as the iPhone 16. As Bloomberg News reported on Monday (August 26), the company will host the event at the Steve Jobs Theater at Apple Park in Cupertino, California, where Apple’s headquarters are located. The theme: “It’s Glowtime,” an obvious […]
Helplessness AIa billion-dollar artificial intelligence search startup, is reportedly preparing to monetize its platform through Show in the fourth quarter. This move comes as AI-powered search engines increasingly impact e-commerce, potentially changing the way consumers discover products and companies allocate their marketing budgets in the digital marketplace. The startup’s entry into advertising was followed by […]
As summer sales events like Amazon Prime Day and Walmart+ Week capture consumers’ attention each year, a recent PYMNTS Intelligence report examines key insights into shopper behavior and sales trends. The report, “Shoppers flocked to Amazon Prime Day and Walmart+ Week for more than just discounts,” examines how consumers used these promotions, what they bought, […]
A recent report from PYMNTS Intelligence titled “BNPL Fuels Essential Spending Surge on Amazon Prime Day, Walmart+ Week” compares data from this year’s special sales events of Amazon Prime Day and Walmart+ Week. PYMNTS Intelligence tracked the evolution of consumer behavior during these major sales and uncovered key insights for executives, retailers and consumers alike. […]
Rival app stores. New mobile ecosystems – and the main players in a battle that has been raging for four years remain the same. Epic’s fight against Apple’s app store practices has found a beachhead in Europe, where new laws have redrawn the competitive landscape. The same concerns about app store creation, in-app payments and […]
Convenience. Membership. Delivery times. Delivery density. eCommerce. Marketplaces. You might think these were buzzwords from Amazon’s second-quarter earnings call. But they weren’t. These themes were mentioned most frequently on Walmart’s second-quarter earnings call on Thursday (Aug. 15), when the company reported slow but steady growth and a “reasonably cautious” outlook for consumer spending in the […]
The FTC has offered to assist Epic Games in its legal battle with Google. The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) announced Tuesday (August 13) that it had filed an amicus curiae brief on behalf of Epic in the case, outlining how a federal judge should consider potential appeals when deciding on remedies following a ruling that […]
In the expansive rental market, where more than 34% of Americans make monthly payments, traditional methods like checks and electronic transfers are proving inefficient. Even as billions of renters’ money flows to landlords, outdated payment systems cause delays and frustration. Faced with increasing economic pressures and declining tenant satisfaction, property managers are increasingly faced with […]
