The impact and challenges of shopping apps
30.07.2024
Many people use shopping apps when shopping. Features such as online shopping lists, digital receipts or personalised offers are well received. Mobile commerce is now part of the omnichannel strategy for retailers.
Innovate – or lose your seat at the top table, dear retailers
29.04.2024
Established players in the retail sector have been usurped by creative newcomers that have prioritized innovation. Staying ahead of the curve in terms of technological advancements and consumer preferences is a factor for success.
Global market share of online payment services
03.04.2024
Shoppers love to pay with their Amazon Pay account on non-Amazon websites, but merchants prefer different payment options like PayPal, Google Pay or Apple Pay.
Online retailers: more than 80% of shoppers had poor experiences
02.04.2024
The “2024 Online Retail Trends Report" surveyed consumers about their recent online shopping experiences: most of them said that online retailers failed to meet their expectations.
SPAR South Africa redefines local shopping through partnerships
02.02.2024
SPAR South Africa is forming partnerships with local providers to power its SPAR2U delivery service in under-served areas (townships) across the country.
Walmart and Unity to bring immersive commerce to games and apps
09.01.2024
Walmart announced plans to give Unity developers the ability to integrate Walmart’s commerce APIs directly into their games and apps.
MediaMarktSaturn tests space-as-a-service offer for marketplace sellers
13.12.2023
In a pilot project, a fitness equipment provider from the Marketplace of MediaMarktSaturn is using instore floor space to present its products.
Survey: Cash is number one in Europe
01.12.2023
According to a new survey cash is the most frequently used payment method in Europe. On average, one out of four respondents see the digital euro as a supplement to cash.
Kingfisher launches AI-powered DIY assistant
23.11.2023
Kingfisher has launched the first AI-powered assistant in the home improvement sector, harnessing the capability of generative AI to support customers with their DIY projects.
Walmart enables viewers to "shop the moment" while streaming
13.11.2023
Walmart and NBCUniversal announced a new commerce partnership that allows Bravo fans to 'shop the moment' on Peacock for the first time. Fans can shop directly from the retailer while tuning in to Bravo’s "Below Deck Mediterranean" season 8 the next day on Peacock.
Macy’s launches new digital fashion platform: mstylelab
20.10.2023
Macy’s launches mstylelab, a new engagement platform that journeys into the future of fashion merging the physical and digital realms to create cutting-edge experiences.
AI shopping guide announced by Microsoft
10.10.2023
Development in e-commerce never stands still. Microsoft provides proof with its new AI functions for the Bing search engine, which are soon to be rolled out. The Buying Guide is a shopping guide tailored to users within the Bing search results page.
Google Business Profile – digital showplace for retailers
26.09.2023
In recent years, many retailers have been working on digitizing their business. Online and offline sales channels are increasingly merging. In this context, the Google Business Profile occupies a key position.
Emerging fraud schemes in retail and eCommerce
18.09.2023
Visa released the Fall 2023 edition of its Biannual Threats Report which highlights emerging fraud schemes targeting the global economy. This edition showcases a significant rise of phishing schemes proliferated through generative AI tools, and a marked increase in enumeration and ransomware.
Alo Yoga launches virtual reality shopping experience
09.02.2023
Alo Yoga announced it has launched an immersive digital shopping experience complete with virtual reality integration, digital styling capabilities, streaming beauty and wellness tutorials, workout classes, and seamless checkout.
The magic of virtual showrooms
07.02.2023
Experiences during the Corona pandemic have shown that in the spaces between personal, physical in-store shopping and the more impersonal, rigid web store there is the potential for richer shopping experiences. With impressive online showrooms, many retailers and brands have tried to bridge this gap.
Magic mirrors and augmented reality in the beauty industry
17.02.2021
Now there is another B2C retail sector – apart from the furniture and fashion industries – with emerging AR use cases: enter the beauty industry.