Will Merchants Learn To Love The New Etsy?; Plus, eBay Continues To Use PayPal Credit; And Amazon Gets The Jump On Back-To-School.
 
 
 
 
 
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Etsy’s Reset
 

A year ago, Etsy looked like an eCommerce merchant in trouble, with falling sales, dimming customer enthusiasm and increasingly unsatisfied investors. Under new leadership, and with a newfound focus on the consumer experience, however, some of that story is changing. But the cost of success for Etsy has been dissatisfaction among its artisan merchants, who are suddenly facing a potentially less profitable future on the platform.

 
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Wearables As The New Payment-Enabled Room Keys
 

Pod hotels seek to take the best from hostels and hotels with boutique-style guest capsules and a host of amenities — from social spaces to wristbands that can be used for payments at the hotel bar. Here’s how Pangea Pod Hotel Co-Founder Russell Kling is combining the best of both worlds with the Pangea Pod Hotel — and how the concept could reinvent the lodging industry.  Read More...

 
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AMC, MoviePass Strive For Perfect Subscription Balance
 

Subscription commerce gives consumers a deal and drives recurring sales for the business. But a good deal for the customer may be a bad deal for the business if it’s not careful to strike a balance. That’s the challenge facing MoviePass, and it could open up opportunities for AMC’s new Stubs A-List subscription.  Read More...

 
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Speed Counts In Payments (Especially For Workers)
 

Consumers, workers and businesses all share a common need: a need for speed. Consumers want to convert faster, gig workers want to get paid faster and businesses just want to keep their books clean, clear and compliant. The good news: Digital innovations help keep everyone up to speed. The less good news? Digital innovation also keeps raising the bar.  Read More...

 
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