Consumers and Merchants Had a Cautious Holiday Season
Consumers were concerned about 2013 holiday season issues that kept last-minute deals from getting to their doorsteps.
Ecommerce
3 Steps to Stop Payment Fraud
Why, after 30 years of B2C ecommerce activity, is payment fraud still so prevalent? And more importantly, what can be done to stop it?
How Web Personalization Drives Purchases and Post-Purchases
Online retailers are in urgent need of strategies to help reduce website churn and convert visitors to buyers. Here’s how personalizing the experience can help.
Cyber Monday Was 2014’s Heaviest Shopping Day at $2B+
When it came to desktop buying, Cyber Monday once again ranked as the highest shopping day of the year. See how other days did for holiday season 2014.
Mobile Will Represent More Than Half of Transactions in 2015
Additionally, as retailers make the looming switch to EMV payments systems, those systems also accept mobile capabilities such as Apple Pay, which will also contribute to increased mobile payments. Click for more 2015 cybercrime predictions from ThreatMetrix.
Why Customers Prefer Online Shopping
More and more shoppers are opting to buy online than in-store. This infographic by Nextopia illustrates the various reasons why people are moving away from the shopping mall to the screen.
Mobile Accounts for 45% of Holiday Ecommerce Traffic
The holiday shopping season saw strong online and mobile sales with online sales up 13.9% year-over-year. See what other key metrics made an impact on the 2014 holiday season.
Staples Announces Availability of Ambient Alerts
Staples announced the availability of ambient alerts for its Staples Connect platform, providing visual notification outside of the Staples Connect app. See what other features are available with the ambient alerts.
Coach Acquires Stuart Weitzman
Coach announced it is acquiring luxury footwear brand Stuart Weitzman through a private equity firm Sycamore Partners. See what this will mean for both brands.
USPS Inspector General Says Sunday Delivery Inefficient
The USPS OIG said the USPS has been inefficient in handling Sunday deliveries for major customer Amazon, leading to over $350,000 in additional costs.