E-Commerce
December 20, 2023 at 5:33 pm
Total Retail recently published its Top 50 Tips of 2023 report. This annual feature includes tips on how to run a more efficient and profitable retail business, and covers multiple functions for doing so, including e-commerce. Below are five tips designed for retailers that will help them position their businesses for success to close the holiday…
December 20, 2023 at 4:17 pm
Seattle-based retailer Zulily's website has been down for maintenance since Monday following the layoffs of 800 workers. When attempting to visit Zulily's website Wednesday, the link redirects to https://www.zulily.com/password and displays a message that says, "We are down for maintenance." Earlier this month, news emerged about Zulily layoffs in three states — Washington, Ohio and…
December 18, 2023 at 1:47 pm
In episode 432 of Total Retail Talks, Editor-in-Chief Joe Keenan interviews Matt Kaness, CEO of GoodwillFinds, an online, curated selection of hundreds of thousands of unique items, showcasing a wide variety of secondhand clothing, books, home decor and more. Listen in as Kaness provides an overview of GoodwillFinds (0:55), discusses his professional background and what…
December 14, 2023 at 5:10 pm
U.S. retail sales unexpectedly rose in November as the holiday shopping season got off to a brisk start amid deep discounting, likely keeping the economy on a moderate growth path this quarter and further alleviating fears of a recession, reports Reuters. The Census Bureau said overall retail sales in November were up 0.3 percent from October…
December 12, 2023 at 6:14 pm
A boom in online shopping or will there be a return to in-store shopping in the lead up to Christmas this year? We all know that more and more buying decisions start online. According to our latest research, that figure sits at a hefty 84 percent. With inflationary pressure continuing to overshadow the public purse,…
December 4, 2023 at 5:21 pm
Retail behemoth Amazon.com took the top spot in terms of total retail sales on Black Friday this year, according to a report from data insight company Numerator. Walmart came in second, followed by Target, Best Buy, and Costco. Numerator tracks purchase data and surveys verified buyers to understand shifts in consumer behavior. Over Cyber Weekend…
December 4, 2023 at 10:32 am
The COVID-19 pandemic and the ongoing war in Ukraine have had a significant impact on the global economy, disrupting supply chains and altering consumer behavior. And though the repercussions of the war in Israel haven't yet been determined, it's safe to say that amid these challenges e-commerce has emerged as a vital lifeline. Case in…
November 30, 2023 at 5:10 pm
Shutterfly’s personalized products come to life through innovative technology and supply chain efficiencies. During the busy holiday season, the gifting retailer goes the extra mile to ensure products are crafted and delivered in record time. In this video interview, Sally Pofcher, CEO of Shutterfly, discusses what excited her about the opportunity to join the company…
November 30, 2023 at 3:29 pm
Keeping up with the state of e-commerce is difficult. The online shopping space for both B2B and B2C organizations is in a constant state of flux. Just prior to 2020, most B2C retailers and brands had fully embraced digital commerce. The most successful companies stayed ahead of e-commerce trends and were able to quickly pivot…
November 28, 2023 at 5:14 pm
Adobe Analytics released its Cyber Monday data on Tuesday morning, reporting $12.4 billion in consumer spending on the shopping holiday, up 9.6 percent year-over-year (YoY) and surpassing Adobe’s initial projection. In the peak hour (10:00 pm to 11:00 pm Eastern), consumers spent $15.7 million every minute. This year's Cyber Monday now ranks as the biggest online…
