Bad bot traffic is increasing. Automated bot traffic across the Internet is on the rise. Nearly half (49.6%) of all global Internet traffic came from bots in 2023, according to the 2024 Imperva Bad Bot Report, a global analysis of online bot traffic from cybersecurity provider Thales. This marks a 2% increase from the previous …
The majority of consumers in the United States and Australia want the option to buy retail products online from a single, unified platform that spans a range of their day-to-day routines, PYMNTS Intelligence research finds. By the Numbers The PYMNTS Intelligence study “Consumer Interest in an Everyday App,” created in collaboration with PayPal, draws from a …
Image Credits: eBay EBay on Tuesday launched a new generative AI-powered feature to appeal to fashion enthusiasts: a “shop the look” section within its iOS mobile app that will suggest a carousel of images and ideas, based on the customer’s shopping history. The company says its recommendations will be personalized to the end user and …
When it comes to digital wallet adoption, the youngest consumers are outpacing older generations by a wide margin, PYMNTS Intelligence research reveals. By the Numbers The report “How Preferred Payment Availability Can Reduce Cart Abandonment,” a PYMNTS Intelligence and Adobe collaboration, draws from a survey of more than 3,500 U.S. consumers to understand their actions, …
Have you ever visited a shopping site only to feel like it’s relentlessly chasing you across the Internet? The culprit behind this annoyance is the “third-party cookies” that we unknowingly accept. These cookies are utilized by various advertising networks and companies, primarily serving those who collect your information. However, their reign is finally coming …
Anna Shvets/Pexels U.S. online shoppers spent a total of $12.4 billion on Cyber Monday, marking an increase of 9.6% on a year ago and setting a new record for the day. During the busiest hour (10 p.m. to 11 p.m. pm ET), shoppers spent an astonishing $15.7 million every minute, according to data from Adobe …
Amazon / Amazon Amazon is expanding its Fresh grocery deliveries to non-Prime members nationwide. The company started offering the service to non-Prime members in 12 cities in August, but on Thursday the company said it was expanding it to locations across the country. Amazon customers can order deliveries not only from Amazon Fresh stores but …
Amazon Eyeing the upcoming holiday rush, Amazon announced on Tuesday that it’s seeking to hire 250,000 warehouse and delivery workers to work alongside its existing team. A bump in the hourly pay rate is also being offered in the hope of encouraging more people to sign up. The e-commerce giant usually runs hiring campaigns around …
Amazon Amazon will soon start adding a small fee for Prime members using its In-Garage Delivery option unless the delivery is made on the customer’s designated Amazon Day. In-Garage Delivery does what it says on the tin, with the delivery person placing the package in a more secure location that’s out of view of porch …
Amazon is constantly adjusting its delivery costs for its online shoppers, whether they’re Prime members or not. The latest change, which came this week, will see the free shipping minimum cost increased to $35 in a number of markets, according to notices on its website that were spotted by CNBC. Before the change, non-Prime customers …