E-Commerce

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is rapidly transforming various industries, and e-commerce is no exception. The advent of AI technologies is leading to a seismic shift in the way e-commerce businesses operate and engage with their customers. Early adopters stand to gain a significant competitive advantage, while those that lag behind risk losing market share. This article…

If you asked nearly 500 online shoppers how they would classify their experience finding products on their favorite retail website and nearly three in four said it was “easy,” you’d think that most websites were doing a pretty good job, right? Think again. While 70 percent of those shoppers characterized searching for products online as…

Black Friday and Cyber Monday (BFCM) can set the tone for an online retailer's entire financial year. These sales days have brought more and more people to online shops during recent years, often translating into massive revenue surges. In 2022, in the U.S. alone, Black Friday sales raked in $9.12 billion, while Cyber Monday made…

Expanding retail reach has never been more crucial. As a global market player, you're undoubtedly aware of e-commerce's power, but understanding its true potential can be an enlightening experience. Thanks to the revolutionary advancements in e-commerce, businesses worldwide, including Colorado Springs, have unprecedented access to consumers. Colorado Springs SEO Company, for instance, can maximize this…

The U.S. Census Bureau announced that overall retail sales in July were up 0.7 percent from June and up 3.2 percent year-over-year (YoY), reports CNBC. The advanced retail sales report showed a seasonally adjusted increase of 0.7 percent for the month, better than the 0.4 percent Dow Jones estimate. Excluding autos, sales rose a robust 1 percent, also against a 0.4 percent…

The only constant, as they say, is change. Anyone in the retail world knows this intuitively, especially after the past three years. But if you think the turmoil is behind us and things are heading back to what we once called normal, I’ve got news: there’s no going back. War in Ukraine, volatile oil prices,…

Amazon.com is hosting a second Prime Day-like sales bonanza in October, the company announced Tuesday, seeking to attract consumers planning to start their holiday shopping early, reports CNBC. The company didn’t share exact dates for the event, called “Prime Big Deal Days,” but said it will be held in 19 countries. Amazon just wrapped up…

Today’s evolving digital landscape has changed the way we give and receive gifts. Traditional gift-giving practices are being revolutionized by the rise of digital gift cards, as more people embrace the convenience and flexibility they offer. This shift towards digitization has not only transformed the gifting experience, but has also presented a new set of…

Reuters reports U.S. retail sales rose less than expected in June, increasing 0.2 percent month-over-month, the Commerce Department said on Tuesday. Data for May was revised higher to show sales gaining 0.5 percent instead of 0.3 percent as previously reported. Economists polled by Reuters had forecast retail sales gaining 0.5 percent. Excluding automobiles, gasoline, building materials and food services,…

In episode 410 of Total Retail Talks, Editor-in-Chief Joe Keenan interviews Jeffery Fowler, CEO at Hodinkee, an influential editorial and e-commerce site for new and vintage wristwatches. Fowler provides an overview of the Hodinkee business, including its start as a blog (0:58), his professional background that led him to join the brand (7:00), and the drivers…