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Kroger Doubles Ship Assortment Via 3rd-Party Marketplace

Retail TouchPoints

As the pandemic has driven the adoption of e-Commerce to a level retailers didn’t expect to see for a year or more, many are speeding up the development of digital products and services that were further ahead on their technology roadmaps. QFC Pilots Apple Pay, Google Pay And Other Touchless Payments.

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June 2021 COVID-19 + Ecommerce News Roundup

ROI Revolution

Ecommerce vs. in-person: Pandemic impacts in 2021. After surging nearly 34% in 2020 due to the pandemic, ecommerce retail sales are expected to grow a more modest 13.7% this year while non-ecommerce sales will see 2.2% yearly growth until 2025, and ecommerce will eventually see slight declines in growth. sales growth.

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

BigCommerce

When it comes to ecommerce, a word that first comes to mind is growth. Ecommerce expert Gary Hoover’s research shows that just in the last 14 years, the growth of ecommerce companies has skyrocketed across the board. In fact, growth projections estimate that by 2022, ecommerce revenues will exceed $638 billion in the U.S.

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4 Ways Retailers Use Digital Technology to Improve the Brick-and-Mortar Experience

Sailthru

As ecommerce growth continues to explode, UBS analysts project that by 2025, 75,000(!) When Sailthru surveyed more than 2,000 American and British consumers , we found that most of them didn’t notice or care about the absence of stores like Sears, Toys”R”Us or House of Fraser. Mobile Payments.

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Different Types of POS Systems: Quick Guide For Retail Business Owners

Korona

Using a mobile POS requires little or no upfront investment and offers the aforementioned mobility. See related: The Difference Between POS and mPOS & Mobile Payments Explained. This is especially important for maintaining accurate sales data, especially as online and offline commerce lines continue to blur.

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Different Types of POS Systems: Quick Guide For Retail Business Owners

Korona

Using a mobile POS requires little or no upfront investment and offers the aforementioned mobility. See related: The Difference Between POS and mPOS & Mobile Payments Explained. This is especially important for maintaining accurate sales data, especially as online and offline commerce lines continue to blur.

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What to Sell in 2018: How to Find a Product Niche and Start Selling Online

BigCommerce

You’d be surprised how many people set up a store before identifying ecommerce opportunities. Think of anything you buy at Walmart or Amazon that has a big brand behind it — food, golf clubs, clothes , kids toys, etc. Niche segments often spell success for ecommerce. Online competition is fiercer than ever.