The busiest month of the year is now upon us, and brands and retailers of all sizes have prepared for the massive surge in sales that takes place during this time.
According to the National Retail Federation, the holiday season can represent as much as 30% of retailers’ annual sales.
With Facebook Messenger now able to accept payments through chatbots, a new era of ecommerce is here.
The new functionality lets retailers accept payments directly, right there within a Messenger conversation with a user.
The ecommerce market in Asia is growing faster than that of any other region in the world.
In 2015, ecommerce sales reached $835bn in Asia – a total increase of 32% from the prior year.
Since Asia’s market is rapidly growing and filled with new opportunities, many U.S. brands are now looking for ways to sell directly to local customers online.
By focusing on the customer experience rather than sales, smaller brands and retailers can effectively compete with their largest competitors.
A great example of this comes from flower delivery service UrbanStems.
In the world of luxury clothing brands, there are two that stand out: Burberry and Hermes.
Both brands are longstanding international status symbols at the forefront of the fashion industry – each featuring distinct and exceptional product lines.
But where they differ greatly is in their digital commerce offerings.
With the rapid evolution of online viruses and the growth of sites that have been broken into by hackers, dangers threatening your business are more common than ever.
This is especially relevant in the U.S., where hackers are targeting all kinds of organizations ranging from small businesses to hospitals.