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.

African eComm Firm Taps Local Agents, Businesses To Streamline Logistics 
African eComm Firm Taps Local Agents, Businesses To Streamline Logistics 
March 02, 2020  |  Delivery

Of Africa’s one billion-plus population, some 400 million use the internet, putting the continent among the most digitally connected populations worldwide. Yet, the lack of...

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Enabling Retail Convenience With Vending Machines And Kiosks
Enabling Retail Convenience With Vending Machines And Kiosks
March 02, 2020  |  Retail

To help consumers conveniently access their favorite products, retailers are offering a wide array of merchandise through automated retail technology. These innovations have arrived in...

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Japan Regulators Want Rakuten To Shelve Free Shipping Offer
Japan Regulators Want Rakuten To Shelve Free Shipping Offer
February 28, 2020  |  Retail

The Fair Trade Commission in Japan (JFTC) has asked eCommerce company Rakuten to delay its plans to offer free shipping, which would take effect on...

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Grocery eTailer RedMart Sees Record Demand Amid Coronavirus
Grocery eTailer RedMart Sees Record Demand Amid Coronavirus
February 28, 2020  |  Retail

More consumers are reportedly tapping into eCommerce to buy groceries, as well as other products, following a panic-buying in Singapore in February as the coronavirus...

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eCommerce Fashion Seller Zalando Pivots To Luxury Apparel
eCommerce Fashion Seller Zalando Pivots To Luxury Apparel
February 28, 2020  |  Retail

Zalando, Europe’s largest online fashion retailer, is making an ambitious foray into the €38bn luxury clothing market. The company plans to double its eCommerce offerings...

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2020 Buy Button Report: Some Use Cases Pushing It
2020 Buy Button Report: Some Use Cases Pushing It
February 28, 2020  |  eCommerce

When eBay first introduced the “buy it now” button way back in Y2K, it was designed for the impatient online shopper who couldn’t wait for...

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Office Depot Turns To B2B eCommerce To Boost Revenues
Office Depot Turns To B2B eCommerce To Boost Revenues
February 27, 2020  |  B2B Payments

In an effort to boost revenue after disappointing Q4 earnings, Office Depot is turning its attention to business-to-business (B2B) eCommerce, according to reports. The company reported...

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Walmart Takes Aim At Amazon Prime With Walmart+
Walmart Takes Aim At Amazon Prime With Walmart+
February 27, 2020  |  Retail

Walmart, in a bid to stem eCommerce losses and compete more directly with Amazon, is working on a new endeavor called Walmart+ to compete with...

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Lowe’s Goes For Major eCommerce Makeover
Lowe’s Goes For Major eCommerce Makeover
February 27, 2020  |  Retail

When its website went down for a few hours on Black Friday 2018, it was an online disappointment for home improvement titan Lowe’s. It was...

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