e-commerce

E-commerce is the activity of electronically buying or selling of products on online services or over the Internet.

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Coronavirus Update: Italy Closes Most Retailers; CME Group Closes Trading Floor; Amazon Establishes Relief Fund
Coronavirus Update: Italy Closes Most Retailers; CME Group Closes Trading Floor; Amazon Establishes Relief Fund
March 12, 2020  |  Coronavirus

Under siege by the coronavirus, the Italian government has ordered the closures of all retailers barring pharmacies and grocers, according to published reports Wednesday (March...

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Formjacking Takes Off (And The Rest Of The Week In Sizzles And Fizzles)
Formjacking Takes Off (And The Rest Of The Week In Sizzles And Fizzles)
February 22, 2019  |  Sizzle/Fizzle

While there is much negative to be said about cybercriminals, one can’t accuse hackers and cybercriminals of being uncreative in their methods.  As phishing and...

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US Online Grocery Spend Peaks At 3 Pct
US Online Grocery Spend Peaks At 3 Pct
February 05, 2019  |  Retail

Although retailers such as Kroger, Walmart and Amazon are working on grocery delivery solutions, only 3 percent of today’s grocery spend in the U.S. occurs...

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50 Pct Of Amazon Holiday Sales Come From SMB Sellers
50 Pct Of Amazon Holiday Sales Come From SMB Sellers
December 26, 2018  |  eCommerce

Amazon announced news on Wednesday (Dec. 26) that it had a record-breaking holiday season in 2018, with more items ordered around the globe than any...

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Walmart Wants To Deliver Food Directly Into Your Fridge
Walmart Wants To Deliver Food Directly Into Your Fridge
December 19, 2018  |  Retail

In an interview with CNBC, Marc Lore, president and CEO of Walmart’s U.S. eCommerce business, laid out what he saw as the future of food...

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Raising The Roof With Platform Payments
Raising The Roof With Platform Payments
December 11, 2018  |  Platform Payments

As a growing group of consumers around the globe adopt digital payment platforms and tools, some well-known players, including Google and Amazon, are now working...

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The Art And Science Of Making Embarrassing Purchases More Private
The Art And Science Of Making Embarrassing Purchases More Private
November 24, 2018  |  eCommerce

These are amazing times to be a consumer who suffers from retail embarrassment. Both science and digital technology are making it easier — much easier —...

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The Walmart/Amazon Whole Paycheck Matchup
The Walmart/Amazon Whole Paycheck Matchup
November 19, 2018  |  Consumer Insights

Walmart’s Q3 earnings last week was a story of strong digital sales and 16 consecutive quarters of same-store sales growth. Consumers, executives said, continue to...

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Helping The Rising Tide Lift All Boats
Helping The Rising Tide Lift All Boats
November 13, 2018  |  Today In Data

There is plenty of good news in the U.S. economy, with low unemployment and high consumer confidence topping the list. But while the engine is...

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