ecommerce

eCommerce (also known as electronic commerce) is a process of buying and selling of products or services, making money transfers, and transferring data over an electronic medium (Internet). This network allows people to do business with no barrier of distance and time.
LTK Says Everybody Wants to Become a Creator, but Is That a Good Thing?
LTK Says Everybody Wants to Become a Creator, but Is That a Good Thing?
December 26, 2023  |  Retail

The urge to play “creator” has spread like wildfire through our culture. People from all walks of life are itching to share their stories, skills...

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Creating a White Christmas, Even When Mother Nature Plays Scrooge
Creating a White Christmas, Even When Mother Nature Plays Scrooge
December 23, 2023  |  Retail

Dreaming of a white Christmas this year? Sadly for those who are, it seems that most U.S. citizens won’t get their snow-filled wish. Before we...

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Year in Review: Social Media eCommerce Has Not Yet Caught On
Year in Review: Social Media eCommerce Has Not Yet Caught On
December 22, 2023  |  eCommerce

Social platforms such as TikTok, Facebook and Instagram have made it quicker and easier for consumers worldwide to share their shopping stories and start retail...

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Report: B2B eCommerce Platforms MaxAB and Wasoko in Merger Talks
Report: B2B eCommerce Platforms MaxAB and Wasoko in Merger Talks
December 22, 2023  |  B2B Payments

MaxAB, an Egyptian B2B eCommerce startup, and Wasoko, a Kenya-based eCommerce player, are reportedly in talks to merge their operations. The talks are ongoing and...

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6 in 10 Subscription Merchants Drive Conversion With ‘Buy Buttons’
6 in 10 Subscription Merchants Drive Conversion With ‘Buy Buttons’
December 22, 2023  |  Subscriptions

As subscription merchants look to reduce transaction friction to increase conversion, the majority now offer “buy buttons.” By the Numbers The study “The Subscription Commerce...

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Streaming Subscriptions Set Sights on New Monetization Opportunities
Streaming Subscriptions Set Sights on New Monetization Opportunities
December 22, 2023  |  Streaming

As streaming platforms evolved throughout the year, many leaders in the industry set their sights on ways to monetize their content beyond subscription fees and...

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Decision Brief: How Merchants Can Avoid FX Costs That Shave Margins and Hurt Sales
Decision Brief: How Merchants Can Avoid FX Costs That Shave Margins and Hurt Sales
December 22, 2023  |  Global Payments

Introduction: Online merchants can branch out into new markets and geographies. But to do so, and to boost sales, they must carry forward the implementation...

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Chinese Consumers Are Saving Rather Than Spending Amid Economic Downturn 
Chinese Consumers Are Saving Rather Than Spending Amid Economic Downturn 
December 21, 2023  |  Consumer Insights

Chinese consumers are reportedly feeling the effects of the country’s economic downturn.  This downturn, characterized by declining exports, a slowdown in manufacturing and a property...

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Consumers’ Digital Engagement Grows in 2023 as the Number and Frequency of Digital Activities Grow
Consumers’ Digital Engagement Grows in 2023 as the Number and Frequency of Digital Activities Grow
December 21, 2023  |  Connected Economy

There’s been a significant increase in digital engagement across all age groups and income brackets over the past year, PYMNTS Intelligence has found, with the...

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