Ecommerce Industry News
Online sales rose 20% last month year-over-year, according to Mastercard SpendingPulse. Comparing April 2021 to April 2019, online sales grew 95%. As far as total US retail sales, they grew 23% in April 2021 year-over-year. […]
March 2021 saw healthy retail sales growth over March 2020 when pandemic restrictions went into place. The boost was due in part to government stimulus checks and attitudes about COVID as more people get vaccinated, […]
Small versus large – when it comes to commerce, big brands and chainstores seem to have the advantage over small businesses, so it’s worth noting two initiatives designed to help level the playing field. The […]
Even if the NFT bubble bursts, digital assets could remain viable. When Christie’s, an auction house that dates to the 18th century and a pillar of the establishment art world, sold a non-fungible token for […]
If you’ve been paying any attention to the news, you’ve probably heard about NTFs and how they’re affecting the art and collectibles markets. But you won’t find NFTs at yard sales, rummage sales, or thrift […]
The US Postal Service is “PO’ed” at Nike over its new sneaker design that features what looks like a USPS label on the heel. On March 5, Sneaker Files wrote about “USPS-Inspired” Nike Air Force […]
People in the UK are eager to get out and about after pandemic lockdowns, according to eBay. Its UK advertising unit said research signals a surge in shopping for going-out clothes and holiday wardrobes once […]
Google launched a curated shopping microsite called the Best Things for Everything Guide, “a microsite that highlights 1,000 products based on what’s popular on the web, so you can easily find great choices.” In announcing […]
Many people are curious about how the pandemic changed people’s shopping habits; a survey from Slickdeals lets them compare their own behavior with those of others. Online sellers’ first question may be, which categories were […]
Amazon sellers should be thinking about Prime Day if they aren’t already. While last year the holiday-shopping event was held in October because of the pandemic, Prime Day is usually held in July. Working backwards, […]