e-commerce

How am I successful in e-commerce? How do I win customers online? Which online store is the right one for me? We collect tips and background knowledge on the topic of online commerce.

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Toshiba opens new Retail Operations Center in Europe

Facility equipped with innovative technology and a powerful inventory management system

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With chatbots on the winning side?

How Google wants to promote productivity and creativity with Bard

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The dream of all logistics experts: Each delivery simply works

How the start-up Green Convenience wants to guarantee successful deliveries.

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Aldi and (e-)commerce in China

How the discounter is positioning itself in East Asia and what others can learn from it

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LVMH and Epic Games announce strategic partnership

Companies aim to transform Maisons’ creative pipeline and customer experiences

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Iberian Sports Retail adopts Hii Retail native cloud platform

The Iberian Sports Retail Group adopts the Hii Retail native cloud platform in over 350 stores across three countries – “It enables us to scale up”

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MikMak rolls out e-commerce acceleration platform

Platform offers brands insights that drive business performance

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Enhance inventory management and loss prevention – with Zebra SmartCount solution

Now available in DACH, this accurate, easy-to-use solution provides time and cost savings and better inventory management

#e-commerce #sustainability

PayU and Prosus champion sustainable packaging solutions in India

'Scaling Sustainable Packaging Report' takes a comprehensive look at the significant waste management challenges India faces

05.06.2023 #e-commerce #digitization

Metyis Campus with Hugo Boss as partner and investor

Premium lifestyle company invests 15 million euros in 'Digital Campus'

Metyis, a multinational provider of solutions in big data, digital commerce, marketing & design, and advisory services, and premium lifestyle company Hugo Boss marked a key milestone in their partnership today, as the Metyis Campus in Gondomar, ...

30.05.2023 #online trading #e-commerce

If you use A for Amazon, you have to adapt B – accounting

Accounting software for Amazon retailers – is it necessary?

More and more customers are shopping online, so more and more retailers are offering their goods on e-commerce platforms - above all Amazon. Because the global mail order company promises an enormous range and simple sales. However, bookkeeping ...

26.05.2023 #online trading #e-commerce

BuzzFeed & Verishop launch "Goodful" storefront

Companies tap exclusive creator network to drive e-commerce and lifestyle content

Innovative e-commerce initiative by the digital media company bridges content & shopping experience across social media & web. Best-in-class technology offered to online shoppers by Verishop. ...

25.05.2023 #e-commerce #brick and mortar retail

Something is stirring on the shelf

Attracting attention with animated product presentation

A few aisles, many haphazard shelves and even more competing products – how can brands stand out from the crowd? A Romanian start-up has also asked itself this question. The answer: Tokinomo, an interactive robot arm that brings products to ...

25.05.2023 #e-commerce #retail

K5 Future Retail Conference - Top speakers on all aspects of e-commerce

20.06.2023 - 21.06.2023 | Berlin

On June 20 and 21, 2023, the ESTREL Berlin will open its doors. Top speakers and experts from e-commerce will come together at the K5 FUTURE RETAIL CONFERENCE 2023. This year, K5 is taking place under very special conditions: the ongoing ...

09.05.2023 #e-commerce #Tech in Retail

Robots say hello and deliver groceries quickly

S Group and Starship Technologies launch robot deliveries in seven cooperative regions in Finland

S-kaupat, the online grocery store of leading Finnish retail operator S Group, will start express deliveries with emission-free delivery robots in phases during the spring and summer, in partnership with Starship Technologies, the world’s ...

03.05.2023 #e-commerce #retail

K5 Future Retail Conference

20.06.2023 - 21.06.2023 | Berlin, Germany

#LEARNFROMTHEBEST #MEETTHEBEST #BETHEBESTOn June 20 and 21, 2023, the K5 Future Retail Conference 2023, the absolute highlight of the e-commerce year, will take place for the 11th time. A fascinating event awaits you in 2023 as well: numerous ...

02.05.2023 #e-commerce #retail

Shoptalk Europe

09.05.2023 - 11.05.2023 | Barcelona, Spain

Uniting Europe's entire retail ecosystemThe biggest, most influential and rising retailers and brands across Europe and worldwide unite at Shoptalk Europe for unrivaled business-critical connections, conversations, insights and extraordinary ...

26.04.2023 #e-commerce #retail

Gerry Weber announces financial restructuring

Focus on preventive "StaRUG" proceedings and on operational restructuring of the German retail business

Gerry Weber International AG is planning major steps for a realignment both at the financial and the operational level in order to position the company for the long term and for the future. The restructuring project is a result of complex challenges ...

12.04.2023 #online trading #e-commerce

The Top 500 European cross-border online shops

The "Top 500 Cross-Border Retail Europe" edition is a major compilation of cross-border data from the websites of European retailers

Cross-Border Commerce Europe has released a major research paper covering and ranking the 500 strongest European players with a focus on cross-border performance. The total online EU cross-border market generated €179.4 billion in 2022 ...

20.03.2023 #online trading #e-commerce

e-Commerce Day

05.05.2023 - 05.05.2023 | Cologne, Germany

e-Commerce Day by Kaufland – The trade fair for e-commerceThe e-Commerce Day by Kaufland opens its doors once again and invites industry newcomers, professionals and interested parties to Cologne to exchange views on current trends and ...

18.03.2023 #online trading #e-commerce

World Retail Congress

25.04.2023 - 27.04.2023 | Barcelona, Spain

Shaping the future of global retailRetailing has had to face enormous existential challenges. From the Covid-19 pandemic through to today’s worsening macro economic conditions, there are increasing operational pressures and serious impacts on ...

16.03.2023 #e-commerce #Tech in Retail

e-marketing Paris

28.03.2023 - 30.03.2023 | Paris, France

The trade fair for digital marketingThe e-marketing Paris is a trade fair focused on the e-commerce market with over 15,000 visitors annually, 190 conferences and over 300 exhibitors from well-known companies. The fair covers all topics from B2B ...

16.02.2023 #online trading #e-commerce

IAW Köln

28.02.2023 - 02.03.2023 | Cologne, Germany

A window on the trade for the top buyers from Germany and EuropeThe IAW is the place where buyers can get together among themselves because the International Trade Fair for Retail Promotions and Imports is organized exclusively for trade ...

16.02.2023 #e-commerce #customer experience

How to thrive with social commerce in 2023

Webinar on 22nd February at 4:30 CET

Global sales through social media platforms reached an estimated $992 billion in 2022, and that growth isn’t expected to slow down any time soon! Data from the MikMak platform shows that shopping traffic on social channels grew 19 percent last ...

07.02.2023 #e-commerce #retail

White Label World Expo

28.02.2023 - 01.03.2023 | London, United Kingdom

Discover the most trending and innovative productsPacked with event features to grow your business potential, the White Label World Expo – UK will set its agenda to cover nearly all of the retail, e-commerce, and selling/supplying industries. ...

22.01.2023 #e-commerce #retail

Attracting young customers with sustainability and metaverse

How ByondXR wants to shape the future of e-commerce

In marketing, standstill leads to regression faster than in many other sectors. Strategies that were the cutting edge ten years ago often no longer work today. "Generation Z" in particular has its own very specific demands with regard to ...

16.01.2023 #online trading #e-commerce

E-commerce: Success with digital specialty shops?

Three small retailers show how they celebrate online success with unusual products

In the German retail sector, digitization has never arrived across the board. Many smaller retailers in particular still do not have an online shop. On the other hand, there are retailers who show how to gain a foothold in online trading – ...

11.01.2023 #online trading #e-commerce

Become the hero of your customers!

Optimise your international shipping strategy – here's how

Omnichannel shopping is in high demand. Almost half of European online shoppers ordered internationally last year. For many e-commerce companies, the opportunities offered by selling their goods internationally are tempting. But in order to retain ...

09.01.2023 #online trading #e-commerce

Weekly groceries almost delivering themselves to your doorstep

LOXO presents Europe's first autonomous delivery vehicle for last mile delivery

Lack of staff and processes with optimization potential in retail? LOXO kills two birds with one stone and releases the brand new LOXO Alpha on the streets of Switzerland already at the beginning of this year: an innovative answer to the dynamically ...

05.01.2023 #e-commerce #customer relationship management

Security for brand and shopping experience?

How retailers can protect their business from cybercriminals

There are numerous steps retailers can and should take to improve their security posture, protect their brand, and ensure a safe shopping experience for their customers during the holiday season (and beyond). Once the shopping season has begun, ...

04.01.2023 #online trading #e-commerce

Open app, call fitting room, try on

Amazon sets on the fashion niche with Amazon Style with all-modern technology

Online? Offline? Omnichannel! That's what customers are often calling for these days. Even e-commerce veteran Amazon hears the calls from afar and, after its Amazon Go and Amazon Fresh stores in the grocery sector including self- and seamless ...

14.12.2022 #e-commerce #customer experience

Salsify: Expansion of the GDSN data pool

Provider of the commerce experience management platform CommerceXM wants to fully meet requirements of the DACH region

Salsify’s GS1-certified GDSN data pool now provides full support for all target market validation requirements in the DACH region, which includes Germany, Austria, and Switzerland. Products synchronized to trading partners in these ...

12.12.2022 #e-commerce #sustainability

E-commerce: For better, but also for worse!

How to optimally reach the clientele in current times of crisis

Inflation, rising energy costs, Covid - these crises currently have Germany firmly in their grip and are consequently influencing consumer behaviour in the country in the long term. Due to rising living costs, German consumers are currently holding ...

12.12.2022 #e-commerce #digitization

Nike launches a new digital community and experience

.SWOOSH – a platform that champions athletes and serves the future of sport by creating a home for Nike virtual creations

Nike has launched .SWOOSH, a new digital community and experience which is a home for Nike virtual creations and uses blockchain-powered technology – or what many call “web3” – to offer an inclusive, equitable place for ...

09.12.2022 #online trading #e-commerce

Lifebelt digital headquarters in retail?

About You and Douglas – How retail can succeed in a digital world

In recent years, some companies that previously relied on their fixed location havebeen forced to switch their business model partially or even completely to e-commerce-but this is not enough to survive in this fast-moving and agile ...

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07.12.2022 #e-commerce #digitization

Kraft Heinz optimizes product content for 3000 SKUs to win on the digital shelf

Salsify assists Kraft Heinz in delivering a consistent brand experience across every digital and physical retail channel

Salsify, the Commerce Experience Management (CommerceXM) platform empowering brand manufacturers, distributors, and retailers to win on the digital shelf, announced it is helping The Kraft Heinz Company update retailer product content in just ...

24.11.2022 #e-commerce #customer relationship management

Why a PIM solution is essential for your ecommerce strategy

Salsify's webinar on effective product information management (PIM) on Nov. 30 at 4 p.m.

Effective product information management (PIM) is the cornerstone of your brand’s ecommerce strategy. Accurate and relevant product data helps brand manufacturers win on the digital shelf by convincing shoppers on all channels and touchpoints ...

23.11.2022 #online trading #e-commerce

More than one third of consumers plan to spend less this holiday season

Consumer preferences for online shopping fluctuates while popularity of omnichannel shopping continues to climb

Applause has announced the 2022 results of its third annual global survey on holiday shopping trends. The research showed a marked increase in consumers returning to physical store locations. Eighty two percent of consumers said they were ...

23.11.2022 #e-commerce #brick and mortar retail

Black Friday and Cyber Monday: challenges, stumbling blocks and solutions

What matters before, during and after big shopping events

Bargains, deals and savings as far as the eye can see: Black Friday and Cyber Monday are just around the corner, ushering in the most competitive time of the year. We spoke to Stefan Mennecke, Vice President of Sales - MEA, Central, Eastern ...

21.11.2022 #e-commerce #retail

E-Commerce Berlin Expo 2023

Be inspired by e-commerce trends, use cases, forecasts and presentations from leading industry experts

The E-Commerce Berlin Expo is the largest pure-play e-commerce event in the capital city of Germany. The conference attracts over 8,000 visitors and more than 200 exhibitors, making it an insightful e-commerce fest. ...

18.11.2022 #e-commerce #mobile payment

Contactless mobile payments to surpass 1 billion users in 2024

Research predicts increasing consumer demand for convenient and frictionless payment methods is accelerating this growth

A new study from Juniper Research has found that the total number of unique contactless mobile payment users will reach 1 billion globally by 2024; rising from 782 million in 2022, representing a growth of 60%. ...

14.11.2022 #online trading #e-commerce

With mailing bags against cardboard shortage & packaging waste

Interview: Hamburg-based start-up Boomerang tries to solve two problems of online trade with one stone thanks to an innovative idea

Since the pandemic, online trade is booming like never before. But what sounds like a blessing can also become a burden. Packaging waste is increasing rapidly and polluting the environment. At the same time, the global crises are causing a shortage ...

10.11.2022 #online trading #e-commerce

Cost-of-living crisis: How to prepare for peak season

Metapack survey shows impact of increased cost of living on purchasing power in the run-up to Christmas

Retail peak season has arrived, and just like the last few years, this one is filled with uncertainty and consumer behavioral changes. To help retailers prepare, delivery technology provider Metapack partnered with Retail Economics to conduct ...

07.11.2022 #online trading #e-commerce

Insights on the 'Buy now, pay later' market in Latin America to 2028

The BNPL payment industry in Latin America has recorded strong growth over the last four quarters, supported by increased e-commerce penetration

The "Latin America Buy Now Pay Later Business and Investment Opportunities - 75+ KPIs on Buy Now Pay Later Trends by End-Use Sectors, Operational KPIs, Market Share, Retail Product Dynamics, and Consumer Demographics - Q3 2022 Update" ...

02.11.2022 #online trading #e-commerce

Smart shopping app Karma launches 'Pay with Karma'

Industry-first AI-based embedded checkout saves consumers time and money shopping with different stores

Karma has announced the launch of its innovative payment feature, Pay with Karma. The new embedded checkout gives shoppers a simplified, one-swipe purchase point across different retailers with multiple payment options. When paying with Karma, ...

28.10.2022 #online trading #e-commerce

Bolt launches virtual shopping assistant

New assistant powers convenient experiences for shoppers and drives higher account registrations, more logged-in shoppers, and conversion for retailers

Bolt, a checkout technology company, today announced the launch of its latest product, Bolt Shopper Assistant, the first virtual shopping assistant of its kind – enabling retailers to turn anonymous guest shoppers into account-holding ...

24.10.2022 #online trading #e-commerce

Online grocery shopping during COVID-19

NITC study about barriers, access and what happens next

When the COVID-19 pandemic first swept across North America and led to emergency shutdowns during the spring of 2020, the way people acquired food and household necessities was dramatically impacted. As stay-at-home orders minimized personal travel, ...

21.10.2022 #e-commerce #digitization

Salsify releases The Brand CIO Guide

A comprehensive framework for building an effective tech stack to drive e-commerce sales

The speed, scale, and complexity needed to meet shoppers’ demands today has put new pressures on IT departments. 75% of enterprise resource planning (ERP) transformation projects fail to stay on schedule or within budget, according ...

21.10.2022 #online trading #e-commerce

Cooperation offers e-commerce brands customer service AI

New partnership enables e-commerce brands to leverage the best AI automated customer service through a centralized helpdesk

Thankful, a leader in AI-powered written customer service automation, has struck a strategic partnership with Gorgias, a helpdesk for e-commerce used by over 10,000 online merchants. ...