NRF 2023 Recap: Highlights from Retail's Big Show

Earlier this week, the National Retail Federation (NRF) brought the merchant community together for Retail’s Big Show. With over 175 sessions, this year’s event was a proving ground for game-changing innovations, emerging trends, and breakthrough technologies that set the industry’s priorities for the upcoming year. Our NRF 2023 recap zeroes in on the key highlights … Continued

Ecommerce Trends 2023: 4 Things for Merchants to Consider

The world is at a turning point as it exits an era of digital transformation. Ecommerce is still on a growth trajectory and is estimated to reach $8.14 trillion in global revenue by 2026 despite the hits it took in 2022. However, faced with rising energy and goods prices due to rising geopolitical tensions, global … Continued

The Full Cart, Ep. 202: On the 2021 Holiday Season feat. Sucharita Kodali

  The holiday season is finally here, and eCommerce is positioned for double-digit growth YoY yet again. But along with an influx of shoppers, merchants are getting ready to take on never-before-seen challenges, from navigating the global supply chain crisis to striking a delicate balance between in-store and online channels. In the latest episode of … Continued

A Crisis of Confidence

Ecommerce fraud is a global problem. On that, everyone agrees. But new research from Riskified shows that merchants and consumers don’t see eye-to-eye on a key issue in fraud prevention. Consumers are not particularly confident in merchants’ ability to combat fraud. To measure the gap between how merchants and consumers view fraud prevention, Riskified conducted … Continued

3 mCommerce Trends To Watch in 2021

People are turning to their smartphones more than ever, and retailers worldwide have had to launch or expand their online presence to protect their revenue and continue serving customers through lockdowns and social distancing. The outcome is not only greater mobile shopping activity but also fiercer competition as the online shopping field gets crowded with … Continued

Why Merchants Need Buy Now, Pay Later Now

Buy Now, Pay Later (BNPL) has quickly become a popular online payment option. According to a PYMNTS report, Millennials and Gen-Z will spend 44% and 72% more on orders if BNPL is available as an option. To capitalize on this growth, one in three eCommerce retailers are expected to offer some type of BNPL payment … Continued

Coronavirus and Its Impact on Online Electronics Sales

As more and more data is made available on the impact of COVID-19 on eCommerce, it’s becoming clearer how the different industries are faring. The staples, like groceries, alongside food deliveries, are drawing in existing and new shoppers every day. On the other end, travel and event tickets have taken a hard hit. Business in … Continued