e-Commerce Platforms

A great web store experience is critical to growth for business-to-business (B2B) companies. However, many B2B sellers are failing to meet buyer expectations, which is a significant business risk. According to insights from our B2B Buyer Report, 91 percent of buyers in the U.S. would switch suppliers after a bad experience trying to purchase on their…

Regardless of the time, location or platform that customers choose to interact with their favorite brands, they expect a personalized and engaging experience. And for businesses that can deliver a unified experience, meeting customers' heightened expectations is a great opportunity to outperform rivals. In fact, 80 percent of customers admit that the experience a company…

Small to midsized businesses (SMBs) have been caught between a rock and a hard place by their SaaS platforms. Everyone knows interest rates have been rising and inflation has also lifted prices. However, the seemingly endless and automatic "price changes" announced by billion-dollar software companies like Shopify are endangering the very existence of SMBs. Shopify…

Shoptalk always brings the best and brightest minds of the industry together for four days packed with insights, networking opportunities, trend predictions and so much more. This year, the spring event in Las Vegas was no exception. But like many other major industry events, Shoptalk can feel like you’re sprinting a marathon — there's so…

Last year was rocky in tech. However, despite a slowdown in the industry, investments in digital transformation are growing — the global market is expected to reach $6.8 trillion by 2032. Forward-thinking organizations are looking to MACH-based (microservices, API-first, cloud-native, and headless) and composable architectures to gain complete control over their digital commerce ecosystems. According…

Neiman Marcus Group on Wednesday announced it has abandoned plans to use Farfetch’s e-commerce software to revamp the luxury department store’s online storefront and app. The luxury department store chain will also not join Farfetch’s marketplace. Neiman Marcus Group first entered an agreement with Farfetch in 2022, when the luxury e-tailer invested $200 million in…

From having their morning coffee waiting for them at the click of a button, to winding down with a personalized movie recommendation on Netflix, consumers are accustomed to personalized experiences at every touchpoint throughout their day. Their expectations while shopping are no different. And while retailers are clear on the need to tailor for individual…

In 2023, e-commerce witnessed unprecedented growth. Accelerated by evolving consumer habits and new tech, online sales surged across industries. The latest in social media integration, artificial intelligence-driven personalization, and seamless omnichannel experiences reshaped digital marketplaces. Furthermore, retailers embraced post-purchase engagement, recognizing its value in nurturing brand loyalty. With convenience and tailored experiences at the forefront,…

Personalized commerce experiences have long been the holy grail for retail and consumer packaged goods (CPGs) companies. As consumers now expect to interact and purchase from companies via an array of touchpoints, it's now more important than ever for brands to provide a seamless and cohesive omnichannel digital experience, no matter how customers start or…

Rare is the e-commerce small to midsize business (SMB) that has the time, resources and expertise to build its own website. It’s basically Amazon.com, Shopify, a Shopify competitor, or bust. Thanks to a bunch of artificial intelligence-powered releases from Shopify in the second half of 2023, that’s not necessarily as limiting as it might sound.…