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Supermercados ECONO Implements Software to Power Ecommerce Platform in Two Languages

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Supermercados ECONO , a retailer with 64 grocery stores in Puerto Rico, is upgrading its current ecommerce platform, ECONO ToGo, with technology from Local Express. Local Express will provide “on location” training to store staff to ensure seamless transition from the current ecommerce platform. “We

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Wish Sold to Asian Ecommerce Platform Qoo10 for $173 Million

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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. Qoo10 is headquartered in Singapore and operates marketplaces in Singapore, Indonesia, Malaysia, mainland China and Hong Kong.

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Instacart Acquires Ecommerce Platform to Empower Local and Independent Grocers

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Instacart has acquired Rosie , an ecommerce platform serving local and independent grocers, wholesalers and retailers, as Instacart seeks to build on its commitment to smaller businesses in addition to expanding its digital offerings. . Rosie’s tools help grocers develop a strong online presence and guide consumers to local stores.

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7 Biggest Traps That Ecommerce Platforms Don’t Tell Retailers

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The pandemic has taken the entire ecommerce sector to unprecedented heights , and this trend will only continue. Using ecommerce platforms like Shopify , Wix or SnapBlooms is a no-brainer for small shops, but before signing on to one, you must know your niche industry and the available ecommerce solutions.

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Creating A Frictionless Shopping Experience With Technology And Data

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By Susan Wall, Oracle + Bronto Consumers today want it all when they shop. As time goes on, and as consumers continue to weave seamlessly in and out of channels, their expectation for a smooth, frictionless shopping experience will continue to rise, making it vital that retailers meet their needs every step of the way. Just ask Alexa.

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ESW Named As Shopware Gold Technology Partner

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The partnership gives ecommerce brands built on Shopware access to ESW’s suite of solutions to enable all aspects of DTC cross-border expansion, including compliance, data security, fraud protection, taxes and tariffs to checkout, delivery, returns, customer service and demand generation, in as little as four weeks.

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Switch Signals: How to Use Ecommerce Platforms to More Effectively Meet Business Goals

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Andreas Arentoft is a data and technology nerd currently working as the Head of Go-to-Market, Technology at Precis Digital. With a diverse background in designing advanced media buying strategies and custom data solutions, Arentoft focuses on bridging technology and business problems to find action-oriented solutions.