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The Top 5 E-Commerce Fulfillment Predictions For 2018

RTP blog

DHL is planning to test autonomous delivery trucks in 2018. We predict the intersection of these stories: some time in 2018, at least one company will use drones launched from an autonomous vehicle to deliver a package. Expect significant progress and possibly even proof-of-concept tests by the end of 2018. Who will they be?

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Don’t Miss These Top Ecommerce Conferences in 2018

BigCommerce

One of the best ways to keep current with trends in the market is by attending ecommerce conferences. In this post, you’ll find nine of the top ecommerce expos worldwide and what you can expect from attending them, and you’ll also learn how to effectively prepare to for a conference. Top Ecommerce Conferences to Attend.

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The 19 Ecommerce Growth Challenges of 2018, Outlined by Amazon’s Annual Report

BigCommerce

From general Amazon growing pains to government regulation, part of the report took a hard look at some of the major issues and potential risks ahead that all ecommerce retailers need to consider (as Amazon third-party retailers or otherwise). Amazon Risk Factors and Obstacles in 2018. Let’s take a look at those next. Sell more. .

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What Is E-Commerce Automation — And Why Do You Need It?

ChannelAdvisor

Today, every industry has adopted automation in some form — and e-commerce is no exception. E-commerce automation is responsible for the experiences behind some of the world’s favorite brands. Let’s take a look at what e-commerce automation is and how it can supercharge your online selling with a few simple applications.

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Wish Sold to Asian Ecommerce Platform Qoo10 for $173 Million

Retail TouchPoints

After years of decline, ContextLogic has sold its discount shopping app Wish for approximately $173 million in cash to Qoo10 , an ecommerce platform that operates localized online marketplaces throughout Asia. In 2018 its Japanese marketplace was spun off and sold to Ebay , which had previously been an investor in Qoo10 parent company Giosis.

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5 Most Important Factors for Success in E-commerce (Make Sure You Hit These)

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E-commerce seems to be eating up the retail world right now. Here are the five most important factors for success in e-commerce that you can’t afford to ignore. First, let’s talk about why so many e-commerce businesses struggle in the first place. Why many e-commerce businesses struggle.

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5 Reasons Why Mobile Apps Are Critical To An E-Commerce Business

RTP blog

By Samir Addamine, FollowAnalytics If you’re going to succeed in e-Commerce, you need a mobile app — that’s a fact. Given that, in 2020, nearly half (49%) of all e-Commerce revenue is expected to come from mobile sales, brands that choose not to develop an app are at a severe disadvantage when reaching target audiences.

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