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.

Starboard Takes Stake in GoDaddy as Web Builder Spotlights Payments
Starboard Takes Stake in GoDaddy as Web Builder Spotlights Payments
December 27, 2021  |  Investments

GoDaddy, best known as a website builder and domain-registry firm, has just received an $800 million infusion of capital from activist investor Starboard Value LP....

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Mastercard: Online Sales Grew 11% , US Retail Up 8.5% This Holiday Season
Mastercard: Online Sales Grew 11% , US Retail Up 8.5% This Holiday Season
December 26, 2021  |  Retail

A new Mastercard report released Sunday (Dec. 26) says holiday retail sales were up 8.5% this year for the time between Nov. 1 through Dec....

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Growing Appetite for Unique Food Gifts a Game Changer for Restaurants This Holiday Season
Growing Appetite for Unique Food Gifts a Game Changer for Restaurants This Holiday Season
December 24, 2021  |  Restaurant innovation

With the advent, as it were, of new eCommerce marketplaces and technologies, America’s independent restaurants can reach more customers than ever this gifting season. But...

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The Three Pillars of Retail’s 2021 Digital Transformation
The Three Pillars of Retail’s 2021 Digital Transformation
December 24, 2021  |  Retail

With 2021 ending shortly and 2022 kicking off soon, we thought now is a good time for retailers to hit pause. This article represents a...

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Fed: Pandemic Caused In-Person Card Payments to Drop by $11.7B in 2020
Fed: Pandemic Caused In-Person Card Payments to Drop by $11.7B in 2020
December 22, 2021  |  Consumer Payments

In a report released Wednesday (Dec. 22), the Federal Reserve said that payment behavior saw a massive, pandemic-driven shift in 2020. Get the Full Story...

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Headless Commerce Startup Bolt Eyes $14B Valuation
Headless Commerce Startup Bolt Eyes $14B Valuation
December 22, 2021  |  Investments

Headless commerce platform Bolt is eyeing a $14 billion valuation and close to $400 million in funding following an almost $400 million Series E funding...

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On-Demand Alcohol Delivery Options Expand Despite Slow Adoption
On-Demand Alcohol Delivery Options Expand Despite Slow Adoption
December 22, 2021  |  eCommerce

Since the start of the pandemic, on-demand delivery has taken over the restaurant industry and gained significant ground in grocery. Yet, facing increased oversight and...

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As 2021 Ends, Valuations a Key Consideration for eComm, Crypto Listings 
As 2021 Ends, Valuations a Key Consideration for eComm, Crypto Listings 
December 22, 2021  |  IPO

It’s been a tumultuous year for the markets – for the slew of crypto firms and online platforms, some of them global in scope –...

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US Multinational Businesses Wait 53% Longer to Receive Cross-Border Payments Than Domestic Payments
US Multinational Businesses Wait 53% Longer to Receive Cross-Border Payments Than Domestic Payments
December 22, 2021  |  B2B Payments

Global eCommerce activity has surged over the past year, presenting prime growth opportunities for enterprises. These opportunities come with several challenges, however. Enterprises must meet cross-border...

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