Holiday season delivery rush
During the holiday season, post and delivery services are extremely busy.
Amazon’s cashierless retail is going big
Amazon Go automated store tech could soon be applied to larger stores.
Alibaba e-commerce joint venture in Russia
Alibaba announced a partnership to form a new e-commerce platform.
Mexican e-commerce to benefit from trade deal with the USA
A renewed trade agreement with the United States could boost Mexican e-commerce substantially.
Zara rolls out ship-from store
By the end of the year, 2000 Zara stores will be able to directly ship orders to customers.
PayPal’s new smart payment buttons
The new e-commerce checkout technology shows relevant payment method for each customer.
Australian e-commerce market reaches 21.4 billion USD
In 2017, the Australian e-commerce market grew to reach 21.4 billion USD.
Adobe announced Magento Commerce acquisition
Adobe to acquire Magento Commerce for 1.68 billion USD.
Saudi Arabia growing into the largest e-commerce market in the Middle East
By 2020, online retail sales in Saudi Arabia are anticipated to surpass the UAE.
Amazon Go opens to the public
The first fully automated grocery store opened to the public on January 22nd.
Holidays 2017 e-commerce statistics
The 2 months holiday period, spanning from November 1st to December 31st, is marked by strong retail sales.
Pakistani e-commerce to reach 1 billion USD by 2020
The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority published a report predicting that the country’s market would reach 1 billion USD by 2020.
Santa’s busiest helpers - the local post and delivery services
This holiday season, post and delivery services are extremly busy.
Black Friday e-commerce sales reach new record high
According to the Holiday Predictions report from Adobe Digital Insights, Black Friday 2017 e-commerce sales reached USD 5 billion.
EU: The end of geoblocking for online retailers
The European Union plans to force online retailers operating in the region to make their goods available to all EU consumers, regardless of where they live.
IKEA: 15% of UK sales are now online
The Swedish furniture retailer giant reported that, after growing by 10% in 2017, its e-commerce business reached 15% of its British sales.
Alibaba’s Singles‘ day reach $25 billion in sales
Alibaba Group Holding Ltd’s Single’s day, also known as the 11.11. shopping festival, is annual 24 hours e-commerce event that started in 2009.
Zalando announces its project for a third international tech hub
The fashion retailer and marketplace plans to open its new tech hub, focusing on improving the digital experience, early next year, in Lisbon.
Black Friday predictions & Ecommerce
It is well known: the holiday season and shopping go hand in hand. Periscope by McKinsey just published their report “Black Friday 2017 Shopping Report: Consumer sentiment is riding high”.
BMW e-commerce expansion in Brazil
The automobile and motorcycle manufacturer will be working with the Latin American payment service provider allpago.
Bundestag elections 2017: how it might affect trade
How will the Bundestag vote affect trade this year? Read here what the parties want to do for the next four years.
