February 26, 2021
Via: CNBCEtsy CEO Josh Silverman told CNBC on Friday that nobody knows what’s going to happen with the coronavirus pandemic this year, but he hopes the company will “outpace e-commerce overall.” “None of us have a crystal ball,” Silverman said on […]
February 23, 2021
Via: ChargedTikTok and Shopify have significantly expanded their partnership allowing UK sellers to engage with the platform’s 100 million users. Shopify, which now provides the ecommerce platform for 1.7 million retailers, has further expanded its tie-up with the social media giant […]
E-commerce, Retail Types, Suppliers
February 11, 2021
Via: Retail DivePrologis’ research suggests that supply chains could increase capacity by improving productivity at existing facilities without moving into a larger location. That ability becomes critical with the industrial real estate market expected to remain tight. Over the next five years, […]
Customer Engagement, Customer Experience
January 26, 2021
Via: Retail TouchPointsIn 2020, more than any year since the advent of online and mobile commerce, consumers lost a sense of control. Online shopping became a refuge, not because of overwhelming convenience, but because contactless commerce was necessary. And because necessity births […]
January 25, 2021
Via: Retail DiveImagine that it’s the first week of January 2020 again. Justin Bieber has a new song. Impeachment is the talk of Washington, D.C. There is news of a flu-like virus outbreak in China, but unless you’re an epidemiologist or travel […]
E-commerce, News & Trends, Retail Types
January 19, 2021
Via: ForbesStaying relevant has never been harder, given the rapid pace of innovation, driven by the number and variety of new technologies and, not to mention, the global pandemic that created additional economic and operational strain. The COVID-19 pandemic changed consumer […]
E-commerce, Retail Types, Suppliers
January 11, 2021
Via: ForbesThe Brexit transition period has officially ended and many small businesses, particularly e-commerce businesses and other retailers, are facing the reality of new regulations. Many are having to navigate through complex new requirements around tax and customs charges that have […]
January 6, 2021
Via: SCMR EditorialBusiness leaders and consumers alike have observed the ubiquity of e-commerce brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic. At this juncture, that is not news. Well, how about this: According to IBM’s U.S. Retail Index, the coronavirus accelerated the shift toward […]
December 30, 2020
Via: Diana Beverly RossIBM’s 2020 U.S. Retail Index reports that the pandemic has accelerated the shift to digital shopping by roughly five years. The consequences are real: there is now even more pressure on retailers to keep up with the new consumer trends. […]
December 22, 2020
Via: Retail Info Systems NewsAfter a year of explosive e-commerce growth and shopper behavior upheaval, the retail playing field has been leveled and startups are getting noticed like never before. Global investors pumped $3.3 billion into 301 deals this year for e-commerce startups. In […]