eCommerce

eCommerce
In Support Of The (Best) On-Demand Marketplace
September 22, 2016

In the latest installment of what makes a great online marketplace experience, Hyperwallet’s Michael Ting tells PYMNTS’ Karen Webster that support is crucial — even if it is behind the scenes.

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Is eBay The Anti-Amazon?
September 19, 2016

In the latest battle between Amazon and eBay for the hearts and minds — and products — of sellers, eBay has been sharpening its focus. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no...

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Instagram ‘Enhancing’ Ads To Up Interaction
September 16, 2016

In what has been, thus far, a rapid and persistent push for greater monetization in 2016, Instagram has continually been rolling out new upgrades to its ad platform, hoping to make said ads more desirable for their virtual army of users, lucrative for their advertisers...

EC Report Sees Antitrust Concerns In eCommerce
September 15, 2016

The European Commission, which operates as the antitrust watchdog in the European Union, said on Thursday (Sept. 15) that there may be probes into eCommerce practices across a wide range of companies, from digital firms to consumer product enterprises. Get the Full Story Complete the...

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Barclaycard Tries Customization
September 15, 2016

Barclaycard is trying customization to promote its bPay contactless payments and has partnered with case manufacturer Case Station. Consumers can go online and design their own smartphone case with an embedded bPay chip.

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Rural eCommerce Is Exploding — And That’s Both Good And Bad News For Retailers
September 14, 2016

“It is getting out of hand,” a mailman recently told The Wall Street Journal of the explosion in rural commerce spurred on by the rise of Amazon and others that have made millions of goods previously out of reach for these consumers suddenly available with a...

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Ripple Effects: 1-Click To Catastrophe
September 13, 2016

The ripple effects of increasing eCommerce and consumer demand for fast deliveries is heralding new supply chains and logistics models. Retailers such as Target and Walmart are storing merchandise in warehouses for faster response to customer orders. Meanwhile, port and other transportation activity is slowing...

Delivery Time And Brand Packaging Can Secure Customer Loyalty
September 12, 2016

Further proof that the customer experience is key to brand loyalty is contained in a study by Dotcom Distribution. Fast shipping and aesthetics are top of mind for consumers. Seventy percent are willing to pay more for same-day delivery, and brand packaging reflects product quality.

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Digital Commerce Increased 22 Percent In Second Quarter
September 12, 2016

Digital commerce increased 22 percent in the second quarter, surpassing industry expectations, according to Demandware, the Salesforce company. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to...