week of 6/22/2020 May Retail, Food Sales Up a Record 17.7%; Ecommerce Jumps 30% Retail and food sales jumped a record 17.7% in May compared to April, according to figures from the U.S. Census Bureau, a hopeful sign of a recovery from the ongoing effects of the pandemic, after tanking an adjusted 16.4% in the March-to-April period. Ecommerce posted strong gains, increasing 30% in May from the previous month. What Ecommerce Sellers Should Know About Third-Party Services While third-party solutions provide much-needed features, integrating them as a core part of your ecommerce stack is not without risk. So, whether you’re incorporating new solutions or reevaluating existing ones, ecommerce sellers should take the time to choose the right ones, saving time, money and peace of mind in the long run. Digital Payments in 2020: Remote Ordering and Managing Risk As COVID-19 continues to impact the market, we’ve seen a massive shift toward ecommerce. The rise in contactless payment as a result of the coronavirus has been a key trend. Consumers are adopting options like mobile ordering and in-store pickup at an astonishing rate. Learn about best practices to address fraud risks. The Future of BOPIS After COVID-19 Those who have embraced omnichannel retailing by allowing customers to do everything from browsing to payment on their personal device have found it much easier to adapt with tactics like BOPIS to ensure the safety and health of employees and shoppers. The current crisis will serve as a catalyst for long-term process changes. Walmart Gives Shopify’s 1 Million+ Sellers Access to its Marketplace Cross-Border Shipping Costs Going Up July 1, More Hikes in January 3 Easy Marketing Strategies to Retain Customers in a Tough Environment Pricing Strategies to Optimize Customer Loyalty in Uncertain Times See open jobs for ecommerce, marketing, and fulfillment operations View Jobs