| View Article | multichannelmerchant.com Are open ecommerce platforms a concept whose time has come? If we’ve learned anything from the last two-plus years, it’s that flexibility and choice are key to endurance during dynamic events, a lesson that applies to both life and business, across categories and industries. As in-person work is back, we…
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| View Article | www.cmswire.com As ecommerce sales continue to rise dramatically, the digital imperative has hit the moment of truth — 58% of consumers will turn more toward online shopping after the pandemic. With information overload online, a buyer faces the gargantuan task of filtering through the information noise to make a purchase decision.…
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| View Article | www.globalbankingandfinance.com How AI is Impacting the Future of Ecommerce 1 There is no doubt that artificial intelligence (AI) is rapidly changing the ecommerce landscape. From automated customer service to personalized product recommendations, AI is transforming the way online retailers do business.As AI technology continues to evolve, the potential applications for ecommerce…
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| View Article | www.pymnts.com In his inimitable style, the billionaire CEO of the nation’s largest mall owner had a blunt message for investors Tuesday (Nov. 1) saying that Simon Property Group ’s core business is strong and seeing no slowdown in demand for physical space. “Brick and mortar is where the action’s at,” SPG…
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| View Article | www.tubefilter.com What if an ecommerce platform aggregated all the must-have products that are trending on social media? That’s the idea behind FirstFinds , a new hub launched by Hearst on October 24 . Visitors who check out FirstFinds are able to peruse more than 1,000 products , which are arranged across…
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| View Article | yourstory.com As the ecommerce landscape matures, it will be interesting to see how businesses refine their technology platforms to reach consumers where they are and with what they need. The COVID-19 pandemic has accelerated the development and application of digital technologies in ecommerce. The pandemic-induced lockdowns and public restrictions led to…
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| View Article | www.forbes.com Inflation AdobeStock_506668349 Despite successful pandemic funding, various e-commerce brands now risk waning consumer loyalty and decreased spending. Inflationary and otherwise volatile economic environments impact both brand and customer, and as businesses increase prices to improve their bottom line, consumers shy away from name-brands and steep prices. I recently sat down…
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| View Article | www.adexchanger.com If you think of livestream shopping in the US as a revolution, it’s a dud. Live video doesn’t cause mass purchasing by people shopping for groceries, home goods, clothes and more through a live video on the web or an app, even though TikTok, Amazon, YouTube, Meta and more are…
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| View Article | www.retailtouchpoints.com When retailers discuss ecommerce fraud detection, their top priority is typically fraudulent chargebacks. A chargeback occurs when a consumer questions a transaction on their credit card and asks the bank to reverse it. There’s no denying that chargebacks are a worthwhile concern for retailers — 44% of consumers have filed…
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| View Article | dazeinfo.com Online payment frauds are increasing like never before due to the exploded adoption of smartphones and the Internet across the world. As a result, people are more likely to use alternative payment methods, such as digital wallets and Buy-Now-Pay-Later option, which are creating new fraud risks. According to a recent…
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