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How to Prep for Mobile Commerce in 2018

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Ecommerce sales jumped from $7.3 But in recent years, buyers are getting even more flexibility and accessibility with online shopping—thanks to the rise of mobile shopping. Mobile commerce is growing in popularity as technology improves. Mobile Commerce is Taking Over Ecommerce. of ecommerce sales.

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The History of Ecommerce: What The Past Says About Tomorrow’s Retail Challenges

BigCommerce

Ecommerce expert Gary Hoover’s research shows that just in the last 14 years, the growth of ecommerce companies has skyrocketed across the board. And some merchandise lines (like clothing and beauty products in particular) have achieved a remarkable 25% average CGR between 2000-2014. What is Ecommerce? 2009 Square, Inc.

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European Retailers Will Embrace Experimentation In 2015

Forrester Omnichannel

European consumers are using multiple devices along their path to purchase and almost a quarter are buying online from outside their home market. This is a growth opportunity for retailers in larger eCommerce markets where online retail sales growth is slowing. We predict that : Read more Categories: European eCommerce trends.

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How Amazon and Independent Ecommerce Brands Grew Online Sales 18,233% in 20 Years [Infographic]

BigCommerce

Or perhaps you simply feel the pressure to give your shoppers the options for free or two-day shipping –– just to compete in today’s competitive ecommerce market. By 2014, 2 million third-party sellers shipped a record-breaking 2 billion items. Apple introduces the iPhone, revolutionizing the way we interact with mobile devices.

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The Metrics Every E-Commerce Store Should be Tracking to Drive Growth

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Mobile devices accounted for 19% of US retail e-commerce in 2014, and that’s expected to climb to 27% by the end of 2018. The traffic coming from mobile is much higher. According to Yotpo , mobile accounts for more than half of all e-commerce traffic. Conversion by device type. Image Source.

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Everything You Need to Know About Bitcoin and Blockchain in Ecommerce

Ecommerce Platforms

Now how is this valid for us ecommerce marketers? The Blockchain Ecommerce Model. In the ecommerce marketplace, individuals are able to register products and buy them directly from the sellers. While shopping at a physical store, the customer only needs to open their bitcoin wallet’s mobile app. Dish Network.

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Who is Winning the eCommerce War- Amazon or Alibaba

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The IPO gave it a market value of $438 million. Alibaba's IPO was held on September 19, 2014. The IPO raised 25 billion for Alibaba and gave it a market value of $231.44 Alipay, Alibaba's payment platform is the world's largest mobile and online payment platform with 400 million users! How the race will look like in 2020.