E-commerce

via TechCrunch: Alibaba scored another blockbuster Singles’ Day after customers around the world shopped in stores and online on the tenth edition of its November 11 shopping festival. That puts this year’s gross merchandise volume – a measure for the dollar value of total transactions – at a staggering $30.8 billion, …

via caxinglobal: Chinese e-commerce companies are riding a new wave of initial public offerings to tap fresh capital from global investors, led by spectacular recent debuts by industry stars such as Meituan Dianping and Pinduoduo Inc. The recent rush of listings reminds some of the craze fanned by Alibaba Group’s blockbuster …

via Yahoo: Alibaba (NYSE: BABA) and JD.com (NASDAQ: JD) control nearly 75% of China’s e-commerce market according to global marketing research company eMarketer. That near-duopoly makes it tough for smaller challengers to gain ground, but a new player called Pinduoduo (NASDAQ: PDD) might have a shot at cracking the market. Pinduoduo …

via BIZCOMMUNITY: At Spree, we have a huge appetite for innovation and making our customers’ shopping journey easy, fun and inspiring. With smartphone usage in SA as high as an estimated 29.2 million (51% of the population), more and more shoppers are making purchases on their mobile phones – and this …

via BIZCommunity: E-commerce is going from strength to strength in South Africa, more and more consumers are gaining confidence in making online purchases that are not solely limited to the likes of books, CDs, electronics, airline tickets and the like. Apparel is beginning to experience a real upswing in the share …

via Irish Tech News: You’re driving on an information highway — everything you need to learn and understand can be seen from right where you’re sitting. The internet gives you access to all the data you will ever need to take your online store down the right road. And, consumers have …

via Forbes: Digital transformation has both positive and negative connotations for traditional retailers, manufacturers and wholesalers. While brick-and-mortar locations have seen a decline in foot traffic, many large retailers such as Best Buy, Nordstrom and Walmart are achieving success by selling online. To satisfy the scaling demand for technology in online …

via DATACONOMY: Almost everything we do, both online and offline, is a source for data. As technology increases, the ways to measure and collect data also increase. One of the ways we understand our world is to study trends in behavior. The issue that people run into now, however, is that …

via memeburn: Ecommerce marketing continues to evolve, each and every year. While there have been a number of interesting trends over the last year or two, from virtual reality to machine learning, chatbots and location-based marketing, some trends will impact on conversion more than others. Ideally, smart retail brands know that …

via SEJ : Running an e-commerce business is not an easy task. Ensuring its success is even more difficult. In the highly competitive world of digital marketing, companies have to solve multiple challenges and focus on the right strategies that will help their business thrive. Online retailers are well aware of …

via ADWEEK : It’s hard to believe there’s anything to look forward to in 2018, but as the ecommerce wars heat up, there’s at least plenty to pay attention to. 2017 asserted the dominance of ecommerce: Amazon bought Whole Foods for $13.7 billion; Google Home and Walmart partnered up to ship …

via Forbes : When you’re managing an e-commerce operation, now is the time to start preparing for the holiday season. The last quarter of the year represents the most profitable time of the fiscal calendar for businesses. This means that there is a lot of competition. As an online retailer, it …