E-commerce News & Media
Retailers need agile 3D, AR to succeed on the visual web
by Rob Weaver
Rob Weaver, chief revenue officer at Vertebrae, offers insight on how, in 2020, pandemic-related store closures brought record numbers of shoppers to the web…
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Netflix launches retail shop
June 16, 2021
In its first e-commerce foray, streaming provider Netflix has launched an online shop offering clothing and accessories relating to streaming media content on…
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Lots of reasons for cart abandonment, claims study
June 15, 2021
Shoppers are abandoning online carts for more than a few reasons, according to a survey from Fast, which provides a headless checkout experience.
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Why BOPIS & BORIS are cornerstone of retail in 2021
by Dean Frew — CTO & SVP RFID Solutions at SML Group, SML RFID
Dean Frew, CTO and senior VP of RFID solutions at SML RFID, explains why having an effective omnichannel solution is no longer about getting a competitive…
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1-800-Flowers.com teams with GLAAD to celebrate Pride Month
June 8, 2021
Online gifting retailer 1-800-Flowers.com is teaming up with GLAAD, the leading LGBTQ+ media advocacy group, to celebrate Pride Month and donating 20% of…
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How 1 retailer became a top 'dog' in 'ruff' pandemic times
by Judy Mottl — Editor, RetailCustomerExperience.com & DigitalSignageToday.com
Zesty Paws, a pet health supplement retailer, has expanded its product line, customer base and distribution, and enjoyed double-digit growth all in the past…
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7 habits of highly successful e-commerce leaders
by Zohar Gilad
Zohar Gilad, co-founder and CEO of Fast Simon, presents seven habits that successful e-commerce leaders share.
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Gap, Walmart partner on home brand
June 1, 2021
Gap is teaming up with Walmart on a home brand and the effort signifies a "new chapter" for the apparel retailer, according to Gap CEO Sonia Syngal.
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Prime Day arriving late June, claims report
June 1, 2021
Amazon's annual big sale, Prime Day, is reportedly happening June 21-22, according to a Fortune report citing a Bloomberg story.
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Filtering Out the Forbidden—Content Moderation
Learn how Allsec's analytics-based reporting simplified content moderation, increased sales, and boosted user-generated content uploads by 17% for a leading…
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Learn how Allsec’s digital retail solutions made managing 870 stores, spread across the United States, a cakewalk for a leading Auto-parts retailer.
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Learn how Allsec's digital retail solutions saved $3M for one of the world’s largest e-commerce empires while reducing AR by 15% month-on-month without…
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Department store taps AI to help online shoppers find that perfect gift
May 24, 2021
Jarrold, a 251-year-old department store in Norfolk, England, is deploying AI technology from Boon, to give customers a unique and personalized smart gifting…
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YETI tapping AR, 3D for immersive online customer experiences
by Judy Mottl — Editor, RetailCustomerExperience.com & DigitalSignageToday.com
The outdoor brand is deploying innovative technologies that are providing customers an augmented reality/3D virtual experience when shopping online for that…
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April online grocery sales go boom with 16% growth
May 21, 2021
Total U.S. online grocery sales spiked in April, jumping 16%, compared to a year ago yet fell a bit when compared to the previous month of March.
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Groceries, online shopping drive Walmart Q1 sales boost
May 19, 2021
A 37% spike in consumer online shopping and increased grocery orders were prime reasons Walmart's Q1 sales jumped 6% and operating income increased 26.8%.
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How physical retailers can attract today’s multichannel shopper
by Tom Ertler
Tom Ertler, senior vice president, creative director, at Miller Zell, shares insight on how to create a seamless experience catering to multi-channel shoppers.
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DoorDash, Rite Aid partner on on-demand delivery
May 18, 2021
Drugstore chain, Rite Aid, and third-party delivery service provider, DoorDash are teaming up to provide RiteAid customers on-demand, same-day delivery of…
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Amazon hiring 75K workers for fulfillment network needs
May 17, 2021
Amazon is hiring 75,000 workers for jobs in its fulfillment and logistics network, across the U.S. and Canada.
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TikTok piloting in-app shopping with Hype
May 14, 2021
ByteDance Ltd., maker of video app TikTok, is working with at least one U.K. merchant to test in-app sales in the Europe market.
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