Ecommerce Industry News
eBay and Etsy agree: dressing up your pet for Halloween remains a popular trend. The companies say shoppers look to their marketplaces for inspiration for costumes and other items to help celebrate the spooky holiday. […]
This finding from a research report caught our eye – do you identify with the following profile? “The super shopper is a 47 year-old woman with a household income under $50,000 who spends 44 hours […]
Merchants must combat the perception that online buying poses serious consumer risks as people are changing their behavior in response to such concerns. The belief that their purchasing details could end up stolen for all […]
Most people prefer to complain using online methods, according to a new survey from Trustpilot, a review community for online shoppers. The national survey of 1,000 adults conducted by OnePoll found that 62% of Americans prefer […]
Color theory holds a long-term place in marketing strategies, as people tend to associate certain meanings to particular shades. These habits extend to consumers and online purchasing, where some color choices may be better, and […]
The old aphorism about too much of a good thing being, well, a bad thing, provides a caution to anyone who designs things. Restaurant menus, fashion options, and yes website searches may be serving up […]
Too cold to go outside? Stay home and shop in front of the warm glow of the computer screen. That’s what happened this winter, according to Marin Software, which said search ad impressions skyrocketed during […]
Custora said that despite government data showing overall retail sales declined 0.4% in January year-over-year, its data shows ecommerce sales grew 8% for the month. And the severe winter weather may have something to do with it. Custora, which […]
The National Retailer Federation (NRF) announced holiday sales figures (including both traditional retailers and ecommerce merchants) and also reported on annual sales growth of some key categories released by the U.S. Census Bureau this week that may […]