From the Editor – June 13, 2021
Amazon will hold its Prime Day event next week (June 21 – 22). As in years past, other retailers are capitalizing on the opportunity as people go looking for deals. (Profitero calls it the “Prime […]
Category: Trends and Shopping Data
Collectors Corner: Pokemon Cards
Considered one of the most successful media franchises in history, the Pokémon universe is celebrating its 25th anniversary this year, and it’s creating a marketing problem for some retailers. The characters made their first appearance […]
EcommerceBytes Soundoff: Letters to the Editor – June 13, 2021
In every issue, readers soundoff about issues important to them. From shipping issues to payment processing, from fees to online marketplace policies, EcommerceBytes Soundoff gives you a chance to air your views. Dear Ina,Regarding the […]
Trade Group Predicts Double Digit Growth in Retail Sales
The National Retail Federation (NRF) revised its forecast to predict even stronger 2021 retail sales growth. The NRF anticipates retail sales to grow between 10.5 percent and 13.5 percent to between $4.44 trillion and $4.56 […]
What Shoppers Will Be Buying on Amazon Prime Day
When deciding where to offer big discounts on Amazon Prime Day, merchants typically focus on certain categories. According to shopping resource RetailMeNot, that includes smart home devices, TVs and laptops, fashion, beauty, pet products, tools, […]
Amazon and Walmart Do Not Need Access to Your Online Banking
We all do our best to be on guard for phishing emails designed to make us part with our money. But it’s just as important to watch out for phishing phone calls, too. A local […]
From the Editor – May 9, 2021
Online marketplaces reported strong growth in the first quarter of 2021 – but did existing sellers sell more, or did the majority of growth come from new sellers? Unfortunately they don’t say, unlike retail chains […]
With Costs on the Rise, Should You Raise Your Prices?
By the big numbers, ecommerce has been flying high during the pandemic. Online sales have soared, as homebound and restless consumers shopped online in greater numbers than ever before. Bill Ready, Google’s head of commerce, […]
Collectors Corner: Marvin the Martian
If you’ve never seen a Looney Tunes cartoon, you’re not from Earth. Begun by Warner Brothers in 1930 to compete with Walt Disney’s Silly Symphonies, Looney Tunes (along with its sister series Merrie Melodies) introduced […]
EcommerceBytes Soundoff: Letters to the Editor – May 9, 2021
In every issue, readers soundoff about issues important to them. From shipping issues to payment processing, from fees to online marketplace policies, EcommerceBytes Soundoff gives you a chance to air your views. Dear Ina,I had […]