Mobile Commerce

According to metrics from the DynamicAction Retail Index: Spring 2018, an in-depth analysis of over $8 billion in consumer transactions in the U.S. and Europe (from January through Memorial Day 2018), North American consumers this year were not only increasingly shopping — and buying at full price — on their mobile devices, but also equating nearly every major or minor holiday with sales, expecting promotions, markdowns and free shipping at every turn.

Once referred to as the “retail apocalypse,” it has become clear in the last few months that “retail transformation” is a more accurate depiction of the status of the current retail industry. An industry that was once rooted in brick-and-mortar is now rooted in technology. It’s simple: if retailers want to not only survive, but…

Retail isn’t dead, it has just moved — online. It’s no secret that the proliferation of mobile has altered countless elements of consumers’ lives, including the way they shop. While the in-store experience isn't without its advantages — tactile and instant gratification, to name a few — the convenience of on-the-go browsing and in-the-moment purchasing…

Shoppers today are more obsessed with their phones than ever before. According to a study from Statista, the average U.S. consumer spends over 2.5 hours on their mobile device daily. Whether that time is spent on social media, texting or browsing the web, mobile has completely transformed consumers’ expectations. Even as the popularity of mobile shopping…

As consumers continue to shift toward mobile shopping, e-commerce retailers must take a hard look at site performance to remain competitive. And speed really does make all the difference, as 53 percent of mobile shoppers abandon websites after just three seconds of load time. If that’s not enough motivation, ​mobile ​page-load speed will soon impact organic…

Despite the flashy “Retail Apocalypse” headlines, the truth is retail is alive and growing. Yes, some legacy retailers are struggling to adapt to the tidal wave of new technology and consumer demands that define today’s retail market, but innovative retailers are embracing technology to create exciting experiences, which are attracting new customers and allowing them…

This is part two of a three-part series. You can read part one here.  Mobile commerce, whether on a dedicated app or a responsive website, has redefined the shopping habits of millions of consumers. As this channel becomes more critical than ever for retailers, Astound Commerce’s Mobile Matters report takes a look at the state…

Attendees will learn how online retailers can leverage modern e-commerce automation and business intelligence technology.

Years ago, the biggest debate in retail was “bricks vs. clicks.” It was assumed that shoppers would either buy in a physical store or online. Today, mobile devices have completely upturned that either/or paradigm. There's now fluidity in how consumers are shopping, and a variety of touchpoints they're using along their purchase journeys. Physical stores…

In this week's episode of Retail Right Now, Total Retail's Caitlin Sullivan and Joe Keenan discuss Mother's Day retail spending, including online vs. in-store shopping, and the product categories primed to see big sales.