This Prime Day 2018, which starts July 16, will mix online deals with surprise physical events, showing that even Amazon sees the importance of being more than just an online deal site that day. PYMNTS got the whole scoop — and nothing but the scoop — from Amazon on why Prime Day is 36 hours and why it expects this year’s event to top the records set from last.  Read More...

Dealerships are revving up their omnichannel engines by integrating commerce into their websites with platforms such as Roadster, which enable consumers to build deals and even schedule delivery. Roadster’s Chief Marketing Officer Michelle Denogean explains how the platform works – and how it is designed to make consumers more comfortable with the idea of purchasing a car online.  Read More...

Album sales are, borrowing from Taylor Swift, so 1989: Unbundled songs are in and traditional CDs are out, as consumers demand more choice when it comes to their entertainment purchases. Beyond music, sales of newspapers and television programming have become unbundled, too. How will this trend shape the future of entertainment and news?  Read More...