E-commerce News & Media
Earlier holiday shopping will result in more spend, claims research
October 20, 2020
Consumers are shopping for holiday gifts earlier than ever and a Savings.com survey predicts the activity will lead to the biggest and longest holiday sales…
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Holiday shopping during a pandemic: Trends and transitions
by Audwin Cash — SVP, Atrius Enterprise Solutions
Audwin Cash, SVP enterprise solutions, Atrius, Acuity Brands, explains why consumers, while emphatically embracing online retail, also want a comprehensive…
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Big consumer behavior shifts in holiday shopping this year
October 16, 2020
Consumers will be taking a more considered approach toward Black Friday and the Christmas holiday spend though 20% of U.S. shoppers plan to spend more given a…
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Research offers peek at online shopper behavior
October 16, 2020
While consumers are big on discounts and deals they're also still big on having a satisfactory online experience and aren't willing to put up with slow loading…
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Amazon Prime Day 2020 a huge boon for SMB retailers
by Judy Mottl — Editor: RetailCustomerExperience.com & DigitalSignageToday.com, Connect Media
Amazon's marketplace saw stupendous sales activity during its annual two-day Prime Day event, with small retailers enjoying a 60% boost compared to last year's…
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Tech transformation of retail in the time of COVID-19
Retail continues to move online and COVID-19 is limiting physical space. Michele Dupre, group vice president at Verizon Business, answers the question “Why…
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Fashion, pet, auction sites likely targets for Amazon Prime Day marketing
October 12, 2020
Amazon's annual mega sale, Prime Day, will likely target specific competitor e-commerce retailers, according to a JPMorgan analyst.
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Walmart hiring on seasonal help
October 5, 2020
For the first time since 2015 Walmart is hiring on a massive force, 20,000 seasonal workers, for its fulfillment centers in order to handle the upcoming…
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Online grocery sales will hit $250B in five years, claims report
October 5, 2020
Online grocery sales will account for 21.5% of total grocery sales by 2025, reflecting a value of $250 billion.
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Amazon not the only retailer holding big sales in October
September 30, 2020
Amazon's Prime Day sales extravaganza, taking place Oct 13-14, now has some strong competition for luring shoppers.
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Austrian grocery chain launches digital storefront
September 29, 2020
An Austria-based grocery chain, MPREIS, is expanding its brand presence with a digital storefront providing customers an online showcase of products, stock…
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Amazon Prime Day set for October
September 29, 2020
The annual sales extravaganza at Amazon.com, Prime Day, will take place October 13 and 14 after being postponed earlier this year due to the ongoing…
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3D, AR can hurdle long-standing e-commerce challenges, help retailers maintain momentum
by Rob Weaver
Rob Weaver, chief revenue officer at Vertebrae, shares insight on survey results that suggest consumers still find the e-commerce experience frustrating. If…
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Lowe's goes pickup lockers in a big way
September 24, 2020
Home improvement retailer Lowe's will have pickup lockers in all of its U.S. stores by the end of March, 2021, to better serve its online consumers.
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Standard Chartered offers UAE Amazon installment plan
September 18, 2020
Standard Chartered credit cardholders shopping on Amazon.ae can now convert purchases into monthly installments for a period up to 12 months, without having to…
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Love for online won't fade once pandemic is over, claims study
September 17, 2020
Once the coronavirus pandemic subsides 86% of consumers will rely on online shopping at the same pace seen during COVID-19 and a big reason is convenience.
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Amazon debuts Luxury Stores experience
September 16, 2020
Amazon is launching a high-end fashion and beauty shopping experience via its app and it's by available invitation-only to U.S.-based Prime members.
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Walmart membership program grabbing consumer interest
September 16, 2020
Just under half of consumers that shop online at least once a week are somewhat or very likely inclined to join Walmart's membership program, Walmart+, which…
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Amazon hiring 100K workers for fulfillment center sorting
September 15, 2020
Last week Amazon announced it was hiring 33,000 for tech and corporate jobs.
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Gift Cards to Drive the 2020 Holiday Shopping Season
The ongoing impact of COVID-19 will likely drive a major change in our gift-giving choices this year.
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