FedEx study: SMBs rely on ecommerce for international growth
FedEx Corp.’s Small Business Trade Index data shows that the growth of ecommerce is vital to U.S. small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs). More than 90% of the 1,000 SMBs said ecommerce platforms have been key to facilitating global trade. At…
B2B marketplace FashionGo aids buyers with ‘Dynamic Net Terms’
In the quickly changing world of fashion apparel and other trendy items, wholesale marketplace FashionGo has been using breakthrough AI technology applications for years to help buyers sort through endless product selections. “For us, AI is something like very much…
Caterpillar adds 100,000 new ecommerce customers
As a major global manufacturer, Caterpillar continues to grow its ecommerce business and make it easier for customers and dealers to do business online. While speaking at a recent virtual event presented by Jefferies Group, Caterpillar group president for services,…
New Amazon generative AI tool rolling out to create product listings from URLs
Amazon’s generative artificial intelligence (AI) tools began to appear for sellers in 2023, and the ecommerce giant still has more to come. In the latest example, a seller on Amazon will be able to use generative AI to create content…
The Risks and Rewards of AI Adoption in Retail
Retailers are not wasting any time in pushing the gen AI agenda. However, they may be moving a bit too fast by overlooking some valid concerns about unrecognized risks. The post The Risks and Rewards of AI Adoption in Retail…
E-Commerce Returns’ Billion-Dollar Burden on Business and the Planet
Online shopping returns cost retailers billions of dollars, pump tonnes of carbon dioxide into the atmosphere, and dump billions of pounds of waste into landfills, according to a global plastics cleanup company report. The post E-Commerce Returns’ Billion-Dollar Burden on…
Loxx Boxx Prevents Porch Piracy With Secure, Smart Storage
Security cameras can catch a porch thief in the act, but they probably won’t prevent the snatch-and-grab from happening. Loxx Boxx offers a more proactive solution by securing your deliveries in a bolted-down metal box under digital lockdown. The post…
Accelerate Global E-Commerce Growth With 5 Localization Methods
In the dynamic landscape of global e-commerce, unlocking the potential of international markets requires a nuanced and market-specific approach. Embracing these five localization and delivery experience methods can empower businesses to navigate the complexities of selling their products internationally and…
Cybersecurity Expert Pegs AI as Online Shopping’s Biggest Threat
According to Kumar Dasani, CISO at Digital River, AI’s seemingly boundless potential has spurred concern. The pace of its evolution has suggested capabilities that may be difficult to fathom for some, but it’s also important to stay rooted in reality….
eBay sees private sales growth and opportunities in Germany
eBay has witnessed a significant increase in trade between German consumers on its platform. The number of sellers has grown by double-digit percentages, partly due to the elimination of selling costs. The company sees room for further growth.
