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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. billion value of our NOLs as profitable operations are targeted by the continuing business. “At

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Stop & Shop Launches Branded E-Commerce Platform, Retires Peapod Name

Retail TouchPoints

In an effort to create a more seamless shopping experience under the Stop & Shop brand, the retailer has launched a Stop & Shop-branded e-Commerce platform and mobile app that will replace the Peapod digital platform customers previously used.

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Supermercados ECONO Implements Software to Power Ecommerce Platform in Two Languages

Retail TouchPoints

Supermercados ECONO , a retailer with 64 grocery stores in Puerto Rico, is upgrading its current ecommerce platform, ECONO ToGo, with technology from Local Express. The software also provides bilingual English and Spanish content for every level of the ecommerce operation, including live customer service assistance in both languages.

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The Best Open Source E-Commerce Platforms

Fabric Blog

The world has become more digitally interconnected and the web is the connectivity platform. Online e-commerce platforms are one of the most evolving sectors of the web, with more retailers trying to evolve their online presence or completely shift operations online.

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Instacart Acquires Ecommerce Platform to Empower Local and Independent Grocers

Retail TouchPoints

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. . Local and independent grocers are so important to the grocery ecosystem.

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7 Biggest Traps That Ecommerce Platforms Don’t Tell Retailers

Retail TouchPoints

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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Branchbob Review: What You Need to Know About This Free Ecommerce Platform

Ecommerce Platforms

With a range of in-built ecommerce features and an easy-to-use interface, there are many reasons to choose Branchbob over more mainstream CMSs. . Branchbob is a free ecommerce platform and cloud-based CMS, created in germany, that lets you conveniently set up your own online shop from your smartphone.