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By 2027, US Online Retail Spending Will Reach $1.6 Trillion

Forrester eCommerce

Forrester’s 2022 Online Retail Forecast, US, provides insights about US total retail sales, online retail sales, and the online retail penetration forecast for 30 product categories for the next five years.

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Holiday Shopping 2022: How AI-Powered Guided Selling Creates Bespoke Customer Experiences

Retail TouchPoints

Considering many customers will be buying some, if not all, of their holiday gifts online, identifying ways to capitalize on increased ecommerce demand can make or break an organization’s holiday profit potential. Guided selling is an interactive method for helping customers quickly identify the product that is right for them.

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Ahold Online Retailer Takes Majority Stake in Cycling-Oriented Delivery Service

Retail TouchPoints

Ahold Delhaize ’s online retailer operating in the Benelux countries, bol.com , has taken a majority stake in delivery company Cycloon. Cycloon’s current management will remain in place following completion of the deal, which is expected in the first half of 2022; financial terms of the deal were not disclosed. “We

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#RSP22: Everything You Need to Know About Holiday 2022

Retail TouchPoints

But despite the rush, retailers still have multiple opportunities to maximize both in-store sales and online conversions. Mastercard Spending Data Reveals 4 Key Takeaways for Holiday 2022. McNamara spotlighted a surge in promotional activities in July 2022 that marked the official kickoff of the back-to-school season.

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Holiday 2022 Recap: Promotions, BOPIS Drove Late-Season Engagement as Overall Growth Slowed

Retail TouchPoints

The 2022 holiday season showed slow, but steady, improvement for the retail industry. As economic headwinds curbed spending capacity, online retail grew in the U.S. Inflation was a major factor in slower growth despite heavy discounting by retailers. but at its lowest rate in years: up 3.5%

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Europe-5 Online Retail Sales Will Reach €553 Billion By 2027

Forrester eCommerce

In 2022, total retail sales for the Europe-5 countries continued to grow strongly, but this growth actually shifted from online channels and touchpoints to offline channels and touchpoints. The Europe-5 markets comprise the top five economies in Europe — in order of size, those are Germany, the UK, France, Italy, and Spain.

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Best Ecommerce Website Templates for 2022

Ecommerce Platforms

The best ecommerce website templates provide visual editors and intuitive, sophisticated web design features that make customization a breeze. But if you aren't design-savvy, the best ecommerce templates are readily equipped with preset designs and nifty features to enhance your customer experience. Go to the top. Go to the top.

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