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 that report “same store sales” Read more
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, observed that six months of Read more
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 the world to the lunacy Read more
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 a customer that bought some Read more
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. A Mastercard spokesperson said retail Read more
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, according to the National Retail Read more
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 first initiative may come as Read more
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 nearly $70 million in March, Read more
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 shops. In fact, like Bitcoin, Read more
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 1 Experimental sneakers that the Read more
