Holiday spending in the U.S. this year is projected to exceed $1.1 trillion, up more than 5% from 2017, according to an annual consumer survey from Deloitte, with $128 billion coming from online sales, about a 20% increase. Here are the rest of the projections for the holiday shopping season.
eBay has filed a lawsuit against Amazon claiming the ecommerce giant has been using illegal tactics to lure sellers away from the rival marketplace since at least 2015. The lawsuit alleges that Amazon knew it was breaking eBay’s rules and policies, and even communicated these infractions in discussions with eBay sellers.
Wayfair, looking very Amazon-ish, has launched a new paid membership program called MyWay that for $29.99 a year gives customers access to benefits like exclusive sales, discounts on installation and assembly services, free shipping and next-day delivery with no minimum order threshold.
Best Buy, Nike and Sephora have partnered with Google Shopping Actions, which allows consumers to order products across all of its platforms including voice assistant, YouTube, Google Maps and Gmail. See what other major retailers are part of Google Shopping Actions.
Same-day delivery is an increasingly popular tool for retailers and ecommerce companies to get an edge on competitors and satisfy customer expectations. This infographic from GoPeople highlights same-day trends and statistics, providing a window into customer preferences and how businesses are using it.
Walmart, refusing to slow down, announced the acquisition of Bare Necessities, adding an online intimates retailer to its list of ecommerce properties. This news comes hot on the heels of the retail giant’s October purchase of plus-sized fashion retailer Eloquii. Here is why Bare Necessities fits well into Walmart’s group of acquired ecommerce brands.
As the Oct. 15 date looms for a $134 million debt payment, Sears could file for bankruptcy, according to several media reports. Here is a look back at what Sears has done recently did in attempting to save its brand from bankruptcy.
Deciding to sell cross-border can be an overwhelming process as there are a lot of moving parts for U.S. retailers to think about. In our latest MCM CommerceChat podcast, Melissa O’Malley, Director of Global Initiatives and Communications for Paypal, discusses what retailers need to consider when looking at selling into global markets.
The National Retail Federation is projecting holiday retail sales growth of 4.3% to 4.8% over 2017 in November and December, or $717.45 billion to $720.89 billion, up from an average jump of 3.9% over the past five years. Here is what NRF had to say about the predictions.
Walgreens is partnering with subscription beauty retailer Birchbox to build a Birchbox retail experience in select Walgreens stores, including a curated Birchbox shop on Walgreens’ digital properties. Here is how this move could be a game-changer for both companies.