March 3, 2023
Via: Natalie DunnKnown as the first generation who has grown up with internet access and smart devices, Generation Z is composed of the first digital natives. Gen Z audiences have been exposed to technology and breakthroughs that define our digital age since […]
February 24, 2023
Via: Retail DiveWith Amazon’s disruption of U.S. retail arguably ebbing, emerging e-commerce markets like India’s may be especially enticing. It may seem surprising that Amazon would join an effort that aims to even the playing field in India’s still developing e-commerce landscape, […]
February 24, 2023
Via: Natalie DunnAttempting to predict the future is never easy, especially when it comes to retail and e-commerce, two industries that are regularly impacted by new trends and disruptions. However, these new trends and changes can also provide online retailers with opportunities […]
February 14, 2023
Via: Retail DiveWalmart concluded that, for the time being at least, it no longer needs e-commerce-only stores because the company has added pickup and delivery operations to thousands of full-service locations in the years since the Bentonville store opened in 2014, the […]
February 13, 2023
Via: B2B News NetworkIn the 16th Century, Nicolaus Copernicus challenged the long-held view that the Earth was the center of the universe. He knew he would get opposition from scientists and religious scholars, so he waited until the year of his death to […]
February 2, 2023
Via: Logistics ManagementManaging product returns has always been a headache for retailers. The e-commerce boom only increased that pain and pressure. Call it buyer’s remorse, but when customers can’t see, touch and try on merchandise before they buy, they’re more apt to […]
January 25, 2023
Via: EcommerceBytesHow can you save $1,300 on eBay? Spend $13,000 on a luxury watch. eBay is once again running a sale on luxury goods, this time luxury watches, one of its “focus categories.” eBay ran similar promotions during the 2022 holiday […]
January 23, 2023
Via: Sandra FergusonThe E-commerce industry is in a state of constant evolution and the global pandemic has served as a catalyst for its growth. During this period, consumers have come to recognize the convenience and efficiency of online shopping, as well as […]
January 9, 2023
Via: B2B News NetworkThere was a season when it appeared that businesses could stop worrying about fuel prices; then, the season passed. As recent headlines have reported, gas prices in the US are once again on the rise. While rising gas prices impact […]
January 6, 2023
Via: Retail DiveMakeup brand Morphe announced via Twitter on Thursday that it has decided to close all of its U.S. stores. As of Thursday evening, the brand’s website listed 18 U.S. locations. “We have made the difficult decision to close all Morphe […]
December 20, 2022
Via: EcommerceBytesAs the year wound down, the CEOs of eBay and Etsy called on US lawmakers to take action to help small-business owners who sell on their respective platforms, but each executive had his own priority. For eBay CEO Jamie Iannone, […]
December 12, 2022
Via: Retail DiveIn 2019, toy retailers were blessed with the holiday release of hit movies like “Frozen II” and “Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker,” as well as a robust list of releases earlier on in the year. Included in the list […]
November 2, 2022
Via: Natalie DunnPeople in the US and abroad have faced many problems in recent years, from the COVID-19 pandemic and its lingering effects, to a new war in Europe. But now that the healthcare crisis has ended and people’s lives finally getting […]
October 30, 2022
Via: Isabella CarterIn recent years, the role of e-commerce within companies changed dramatically. The COVID-19 pandemic has forever affected the way consumers and businesses interact and trade. Once you factor in the unique circumstances we are still facing, it’s clear why companies […]
September 28, 2022
Via: Natalie DunnThere is no question about the fact that the COVID-19 pandemic and more recent problems—like inflation and the ongoing conflict in Ukraine—are still taking their toll on various industries around the world, including e-commerce. The global healthcare crisis reshaped shopping […]
August 29, 2022
Via: Natalie DunnThe pandemic undoubtedly affected the global economy, and mounting inflation is still a major global concern. However, although most industries suffered significant losses during the healthcare crisis, e-commerce continued to grow and evolve in most countries. With numerous people working […]
August 8, 2022
Via: Payments DiveMastercard’s calculations did not adjust for inflation, so some of the rise in spending found in the report can be attributed to surging prices for consumer goods and services. And as for e-commerce retail sales, the report noted that consumers […]
August 8, 2022
Via: Retail DiveWhile the COVID-19 pandemic drove the rapid rise of e-commerce in 2020, some of the retail growth shifted from online to offline in 2021, Forrester noted. Brick-and-mortar retail sales rose 14% in 2021 compared to 2020, according to the report. […]
July 20, 2022
Via: Natalie DunnWith concerns about a new wave of COVID-19, extreme heat waves over the globe, and the ongoing Russian invasion of Ukraine, the global economy seems to be heading for uncharted waters. Companies in the US and abroad are struggling to […]
Mobile Commerce, Mobile Marketing
June 30, 2022
Via: Marketing DiveNike’s results show that its mobile connections to consumers are key in supporting revenue growth and customer retention. The company’s family of apps helped drive almost half of its total digital business, putting it on course to reach a longer-term […]