Ecommerce Industry News
Facebook wants to help creators monetize their efforts on its Instagram platform, but it may not be targeting whom you think. In the world of ecommerce, “creators” are generally considered artists, artisans, and crafters who […]
As sellers head into the holiday season and eye adding a social component to their operations, Facebook wants the ecommerce world to know that it is open for business. There are several channels on Facebook […]
Most consumers don’t plan to shop on social platforms in the new year, according to new survey results released by Shopkick, maker of a shopping rewards app. That said, Facebook is the most popular of […]
PayPal grew revenue 12% in the first three months of 2019 (Q1) to $4.13 billion, it announced on Wednesday, and it grew total payment volume (TPV) by 22%, or 25% on an FX-neutral basis, to […]
Selling on Instagram is now possible with checkout, a feature announced today that lets shoppers pay for items directly in posts. The checkout on Instagram feature is currently limited to US shoppers from a small […]
Selling on Instagram is now possible with the help of PayPal. This is bound to be very welcome news for small sellers who chafe at marketplace restrictions – though for now, the beta product is […]
A newly released report from Salesforce found social media was the breakout channel for holiday shopping traffic in 2018, with use of mobile devices a contributing factor. Social traffic grew 34 percent year-over-year for the […]
Consumers will spend more on holiday shopping this year, according to a new survey of 1,500 US consumers. They also appear to be less concerned with the economy and their overall financial situation than they […]
BigCommerce raised another $64 million to grow its business of helping merchants and brands build online stores. The company said the funding would help it accelerate its product roadmap and expand internationally. The company was […]
Etsy wants sellers to telegram their shop love on Instagram on February 8th. Etsy is asking sellers to participate in a new Instagram marketing campaign as part of a #LoveYourShopSweeps sweepstakes. Sellers who promote their […]