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US holiday shoppers spent record 126 billion US dollars online

US online retailers have a lot to celebrate: Americans spent a record 126 billion US dollars during the 2018 holiday season, 16.5 percent more than last year’s total, according to a report by Adobe Analytics based on data from 80 percent of all online transactions from the top 100 US e-tailers. Cyber Monday was the most lucrative day of the...

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Convenient delivery is crucial to achieve customer loyalty, study reveals

There are many factors to make an online store successful: the look and feel of the website, the product offering, the speed with which new items are added… But there’s one element retailers definitely shouldn’t overlook: delivery. No less than 83 percent of US shoppers said they are unlikely to buy from an online store again after a poor...

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China, US and UK take top spots in 2018 ecommerce report

China has long been at the forefront of technological innovation, and it seems that when it comes to ecommerce, the country is paving the way for a future dominated by online retail. The 2018 Global Ecommerce Report, conducted by the Ecommerce Foundation, found that China was the country which spent the most money each year on buying goods...

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Online B2C turnover in France rose around 82 billion euros in 2017 - Report

A latest France Ecommerce Report 2018 by Ecommerce Foundation highlights the importance and growth of online retail in the country. In 2017, based on the report’s findings, ecommerce in France grew 14 percent and the online business-to-consumer turnover was just under 82 billion euros (95.8 billion dollars), which is expected to witness a...

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What is the online buying process really like?

Social media democratizes fashion - no longer do you have to be in with the mainstream fashion media to get eyes on your products. It is the perfect eCommerce tool because it gives you a stage, and, if you know how to use it, you can reach your audience. Sometimes the moments in a day line up just the right way Wishing you a lovely day ahead,...

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Unboxed: How ecommerce is changing the delivery landscape

London - The continually evolving retail landscape is changing how shopping behaviour is affecting both in-store and online experiences and more importantly, changing customer expectations. As online shopping is now integral to our daily lives, leading retailers, brands and marketplaces can no longer afford to be complacent about the role...

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Tom Ford rollouts e-commerce to the UK

London - US luxury fashion label Tom Ford has expanded its online store to the UK, marking the brand’s international e-commerce push. The new dedicated UK online platform is an extension of Tom Ford’s physical stores and offers the entire brands product categories, including women’s, men’s, ready-to-wear, accessories, eyewear and beauty. The...

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88 percent of US consumers research products online to buy in-store

And people thought that shopping in stores was going to die. A new report released by the Ecommerce Foundation revealed that 88 percent of consumers research products online before buying in-store. This indicates that most consumers take an omnichannel approach to shopping. So, no, brick-and-mortar isn't dead after all. Moreover, in-store pickup...

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Amazon & Flipkart battle for e-commerce's 'last frontier' in India

With 100 million new internet users every year, Amazon is betting big on India, but a major new investment in homegrown rival Flipkart means the battle to dominate the fast-growing e-commerce market is set to heat up. Flipkart announced this week that top international companies including Microsoft, eBay and China's Tencent had pledged...

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China's online population reaches 731 million

The number of internet users in China -- already the world's highest -- reached 731 million in December, authorities said, as e-commerce drives consumer demand across the Asian giant. Total internet users rose 6.2 percent from the end of December 2015 and equals the entire population of Europe, the government-linked China Internet Network...

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Shoppers prefer in-store experiences, despite e-commerce boom

London - The death of brick and mortar stores is a long way away, according to new research from Walker Sands Communications. In their annual Future of Retail Report, Walker Sands noted that despite the rise of ecommerce, customers still prefer an in-store experience. Aside from books, electronics and office supplies, a majority of people are...

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Tamara Mellon returns with direct-to-consumer business model

London - Tamara Mellon is said to have already had her mind set on launching a direct to consumer business model back in 2013. Now, three years and one Chapter 11 bankruptcy later, the footwear designer is back with a her new vision and brand - one which isn't that far off from the 'See Now, Buy Now,' model currently being taken on by designers...