E-Commerce

Checkout Challenged: Navigating the New Wave of Email Address Lawsuits in Massachusetts
August 21, 2024 at 7:15 pm

The digital marketplace is facing a new legal challenge that could reshape the online checkout experience. Class-action lawsuits targeting the near-universal practice of asking for an email address during checkout online are on the rise. As we previously reported, the summer started with a wave of class actions alleging violations of California’s Song-Beverly Credit Card…

e.l.f. Beauty Reports 50% Quarterly Sales Increase
August 12, 2024 at 3:25 pm

e.l.f. Beauty reported a 50 percent gain in net sales in the first fiscal quarter of 2024 and increased its full year forecast as a result. The company reported a net sales of $324.5 million, saying the increase — from $216.3 million a year ago — was a result of both its brick-and-mortar and e-commerce…

Winning in E-Commerce: Strategies for a Competitive Edge
August 7, 2024 at 2:47 pm

The e-commerce landscape is more intensely competitive than ever, with new businesses constantly emerging and customer expectations rising. For e-commerce companies wanting to stay relevant, they must adopt dynamic strategies that ensure a robust infrastructure that can provide a seamless customer experience. Here are three keys to success for e-commerce businesses: 1. Balancing Security and…

NRF: Back-to-School Spending Expected to Reach $38.8B
July 30, 2024 at 4:07 pm

As of early July, more than half (55 percent) of back-to-school and college shoppers had already begun buying items for the upcoming school year, according to the annual survey released today by the National Retail Federation (NRF) and Prosper Insights & Analytics. Total back-to-school spending is expected to reach $38.8 billion, the second-highest figure on…

The Impact of Forced Account Creation and Simplifying the Checkout Process
July 29, 2024 at 6:09 pm

In the fiercely competitive realm of online shopping, each phase of the customer journey greatly influences conversion rates and customer loyalty. The checkout process is a crucial last step in this journey. In fact, half of consumers want the process to be easier. A seamless and effective checkout procedure results in increased conversion rates, enhanced customer…

Amazon Prime Day 1 Brings in Estimated $7.2B in Online Spending
July 17, 2024 at 5:51 pm

Preliminary results for Amazon Prime Day, held July 16-17, show that shoppers spent about $7.2 billion online across retailers — not just at Amazon.com — during the first day of the e-commerce sales event, which has quickly become as ubiquitous as the fall Cyber Monday sales day. Adobe Analytics reported that the $7.2 billion amount…

6 E-Commerce Marketing Tips for a Successful Holiday Season
July 17, 2024 at 8:46 am

While we may not be saying “happy holidays!” just yet, now is the time for e-commerce marketers to turn their attention to one of the most important shopping seasons of the year: Black Friday and Cyber Monday (BFCM). The key to success is making data-driven decisions with a goal of driving profitability. Below are six…

Adobe: Prime Day Expected to Drive $14B in Online Sales for US Retailers
July 15, 2024 at 5:38 pm

Amazon Prime Day, which has become an industry-wide moment as consumers embrace deals across retailers, will drive $14 billion online — a 10.5 percent increase year-over-year — for U.S. retailers, according to data recently published by Adobe Analytics. The event,  taking place July 16-17, will also bring steeper discounts, a rise in back-to-school shopping, and…

Infographic Reveals Gift Card Program Best Practices
July 12, 2024 at 12:48 pm

NAPCO Research recently produced a pair of comprehensive reports on the state of the digital gift card industries in the U.S. and Australian markets. These studies, produced in conjunction with Blackhawk Network, evaluate the purchaser and recipient experience for both digital and physical cards of a brand's own gift card, based upon 100-plus unique criteria.…

e.l.f. First Beauty Brand to Sell Products on Roblox Via Virtual Kiosk
July 2, 2024 at 5:32 pm

Beauty brand e.l.f. has expanded its partnership with virtual world and gaming platform Roblox to include real-world commerce, reports PYMNTS. In the new virtual kiosk within the e.l.f. Up! experience on Roblox, which is powered by Walmart, U.S. visitors can buy a Roblox-exclusive limited-edition physical product — a hoodie — as well as a selection…