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The Rise of Temu: Disruption, convenience, and the hidden costs of hyper-consumerism

In an era of digital marketplace transformation, Temu has emerged as a lightning rod for both economic innovation and critical scrutiny of contemporary consumption patterns. The platform's meteoric rise — achieving a 53 percent year-on-year growth in monthly active users in the United Kingdom — represents more than a digital success story; it...

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Mobile devices dominated US Black Friday sales, driving 79 percent of all website traffic

A staggering amount of Black Friday shopping took place on mobile devices this year, accounting for 79 percent of all site traffic, according to the latest insights from Bluecore. For the seventh consecutive year, the retail technology company studied consumers' Black Friday shopping habits and purchases across 150 retail brands in seven retail...

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From omnichannel to shopping on social media: e-commerce (related) terms explained

On this page, you will find common or frequently used e-commerce terms (or words related to the topic of online shopping) and their meanings. You can choose to read the article from beginning to end or click on a term from the A-Z glossary to go directly to it. Glossary (A-Z) • Cross-border • Cross-channel • E-commerce • M-commerce / Mobile...

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Wolford chooses NewStore as global omnichannel store solution

Skinwear brand Wolford has chosen NewStore as a part of its Wolford X omnichannel digitalization. The omnichannel platform will help to unify the digital and physical channels of Wolford, integrating direct sales channels such as stores, ecommerce and social media in order to offer a smoother and more immediate service to its customers. NewStore...

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Mode partners with L.K.Bennett as payment option

Fintech group Mode has entered into a partnership with L.K.Bennett as a payment option. The luxury retailer will offer customers Mode as an additional payment option, allowing them to make instant payments and earn rewards. Mode will also allow customers to pay without card, instead providing the option of scanning a QR code or clicking a button...

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Francesca's launches new mobile shopping app

Francesca's has debuted a new mobile app as it transitions into a digital-focused commerce model. The retailer recently announced closures of 140 stores, all expected to shutter by the end of January 2021. Now, the retailer is working to make online shopping more convenient for its customers. TheFrancesca's app is currently available for iOS...

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Anne Klein to retail through Facebook Shop's live in-app shopping

Facebook has selected Anne Klein as one of the exclusive brands that will debut Facebook Shop's live in-app shopping. The womenswear brand will host a four-part series of live shopping events with exclusive promotions and products. The items can be purchased in-app on Facebook during the live stream. "We are excited to be among a limited group...

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Klarna releases new mobile shopping app

Klarna has updated its shopping experience through a new mobile app that allows consumers access to exclusive deals and product launches. As an alternative payments solutions provider, Klarna's retail offerings are always centered around adding convenience to commerce. In addition to allowing consumers to shop online and pay in four...

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Infographic: How US consumers discovered, searched and purchased products in 2019

Ninety percent of US shoppers are more likely to buy a product if it is visually searchable on smartphones, according to a new report which tracked the way consumers shopped in 2019. In a survey of over 1,000 Americans, global consumer intelligence company ViSenze also found that shoppable content (43 percent) and product recommendations (40...

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Mobiles driving 52 percent of online fashion sales this Christmas

Mobile phones are driving fashion shopping this festive season, accounting for 67 percent of traffic to fashion retail sites and 52 percent of online sales revenue, according to new research. Conversion rates on phones also jumped 53 percent higher since last year as consumers become more comfortable shopping with their mobiles and retailers...

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Fashion retailers see 37 percent YoY jump in mobile sales

New York – The last Optimove Retail Pulse reveals that fashion retailers globally saw a 37 percent year-on-year increase in mobile shopping (2017 vs 2018.) In December 2018 alone, fashion merchants enjoyed a 55 percent YoY increase of mobile orders. Equally on the rise is are average order values for fashion merchants. To this point, Optimove's...

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Learning from China's approach to mobile shopping

London - Most Westerners may prefer the comfort of their laptops and computers when it comes to online shopping, but in China, e-commerce via mobile devices has far surpassed the possibilities in Europe and North America. Consider that nearly half of China’s e-commerce purchases are already executed via smartphone, totalling 505.7 billion...