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 […]
Category: Trends and Shopping Data
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 […]
Online Sales Grow in April, as Do Total US Retail Sales
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. […]
Should You Be Getting Ready for a Sales Blitz?
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, […]
From the Editor – April 11, 2021
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 […]
What Online Sellers Should Know about NFTs and the Digital Asset Craze
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 […]
Collectors Corner: Collectibles Go Digital with NFTs
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 […]