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.

US Consumers Expect To Return $115 Billion In Unwanted Gifts
US Consumers Expect To Return $115 Billion In Unwanted Gifts
January 03, 2021  |  Delivery

A surge in eCommerce returns driven by COVID-19-related policy changes is hurting retailers but helping logistics companies, the Financial Times reports. Get the Full Story...

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Examining BNPL Solutions’ Role In The 2020 Holiday Shopping Season
Examining BNPL Solutions’ Role In The 2020 Holiday Shopping Season
December 31, 2020  |  Buy Now Pay Later

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The Year In Data: Measuring 2020’s Payments Innovation
The Year In Data: Measuring 2020’s Payments Innovation
December 31, 2020  |  Consumer Insights

How We Will Pay: Home As The Consumer Command Center Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...

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Nike, Pepsi Lead The Year Of Direct To Consumer
Nike, Pepsi Lead The Year Of Direct To Consumer
December 30, 2020  |  Retail

This year will not only go down in history as “the year of the pandemic,” but for consumer packaged goods brands, it will also be...

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Amazon Completes Purchase Of Podcast Maker Wondery
Amazon Completes Purchase Of Podcast Maker Wondery
December 30, 2020  |  Amazon

Following reports that Amazon was looking to acquire podcast creator Wondery, it has now done so, according to a release from the eCommerce giant on...

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B2B eCommerce Embraces The Ecosystem Opportunity
B2B eCommerce Embraces The Ecosystem Opportunity
December 30, 2020  |  B2B Payments

With trade shows canceled and enterprise digitization accelerated, 2020 was a big year for the adoption of B2B eCommerce. Whether through the use of online...

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Amazon Sellers Have A Merry Christmas, But Struggle With Returns
Amazon Sellers Have A Merry Christmas, But Struggle With Returns
December 30, 2020  |  Retail

There’s no arguing the fact that Amazon has been a lifeline for small businesses this year. During the extended holiday season, the eCommerce giant says...

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Opportunities And Challenges In The Digital-First Era
Opportunities And Challenges In The Digital-First Era
December 30, 2020  |  Today In Data

Department stores are struggling in a digital-first economy, while forward-thinking retailers are looking at the returns process as an opportunity to create a positive customer experience. In eCommerce, Amazon is...

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Walmart Talks Up Its Advertising Platform In Bid To Challenge Amazon
Walmart Talks Up Its Advertising Platform In Bid To Challenge Amazon
December 30, 2020  |  Retail

The Walmart Media Group is looking to take on Amazon’s advertising division by touting what the retail giant can do for online sellers. Get the Full Story...

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