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How to overcome two of the most common online payment issues

GetElastic

But as an ecommerce merchant, there is a lot of nuance to running a successful online store that brings in revenue. Here are two of the most common online payment challenges and how you can overcome them. That was the case for Battery Pete , a US-wide battery retailer based in Florida. The most important thing?

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Americans are Embracing Subscription Services and Digital Goods in a Big Way

Retail TouchPoints

The adoption of subscription-based services and digital goods purchases were on the rise well before COVID-19 hit. There are subscription shopping services now available too. Subscription is a great model because it builds a relationship between the consumer and vendor — or the service provider in some cases. The average U.S.

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6 Paid Social Trends to Be Aware of in 2024

Retail TouchPoints

For online retailers that want to stay relevant and competitive, it’s important to stay on top of the latest trends and strategies. The value of social commerce continues to grow rapidly and is shaping the future of online retail. Social commerce value will keep on growing.

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Digital Commerce and the Threat of Card-not-present Fraud

BigCommerce

Digital commerce continues to be top of mind for online retailers. Retailers continually optimize their sales channels to deliver more seamless consumer experiences. This risk for mid-sized merchants could be caused by two factors. New Payment Methods, New Fraudulent Activity. Take digital commerce, for example.

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Top 10 Technology Investments Online Merchants In US Are Banking On For 2022

RetailMinded

A new study revealed: Social media marketing (32%), e-commerce software (31%), email marketing (29%), retail operations (26%) and online payments (24%) score highly. 63% of US brands plan to increase investment in retail software in 2022. Customer service (28%). Retail operations (26%). trillion worldwide.

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Shopify Strikes a Deal with Chinese Ecommerce Giant JD.com to Unlock the Trillion-Dollar Market

Ecommerce Platforms

In this collaboration, JD has offered a particular boarding channel, JD Marketplace, simplifying entry to the Chinese market for Shopify merchants. By joining forces, these two companies have created a new ecommerce channel, opening up the world's biggest market for millions of merchants. What is JD offering to Shopify Merchants?

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How online retailers can profit from Singles’ Day and the global shopping festival

GetElastic

billion Cyber Monday online shopping day in the US. Popularized in 2009 by an executive named Daniel Zhang who used the date to promote Tmall, Alibaba’s virtual mall for brands, with just 27 merchants participating. the world’s biggest retail event, three times larger than Cyber Monday 2018, which at $7.9 Source: [link].