Retail & Ecommerce

Social commerce is expected to reach more than $1 trillion in 2025: Platforms have invested heavily in the space, though consumers are still uncertain about its trustworthiness.

Omicron outbreak leads retailers to cut hours and temporarily close stores: The situation could drive more consumers to buy online and spur merchants to add more self-service tools.

Holiday ecommerce sales jumped to $204.5 billion despite supply chain hang- ups: Retailers dished out deals earlier than ever this year to avoid product shortages.

COVID-19 is back at the top of mind for many consumers: Survey suggests spread of omicron variant has led many to change their behavior.

TikTok could be the savior of the box office and travel counter: Pandemic-challenged industries have embraced the social media app in the hopes of fueling their recovery.

PayPal confirmed it’s looking into developing a stablecoin, an asset class with unique crypto benefits that can help drive volume.

Following double-digit growth in 2021, total transaction value on PayPal’s core platform will jump 22.3% this year to reach $1.144 trillion globally, surpassing the $1 trillion mark for the first time.