The digital transformation of the commerce industry brought conveniences but unintentionally contributed to global carbon emissions. This article examines the E-commerce carbon footprint, highlighting sustainability efforts by giants like Levi’s and Oda, and the challenges and hopes for a more environmentally friendly future. The Carbon Footprint of E-Commerce Online shopping, especially during the global pandemic, …
The e-commerce industry can navigate the crisis in the coming year, but it is not expected to achieve the record growth rates of previous years. However, 2023 is likely to be anything but boring for e-commerce retailers. While it’s not appropriate to say that the celebration in e-commerce is over, there is currently a somewhat …
Kyrgyzstan, a country blessed with breathtaking natural beauty and a rich history, has been laying out ambitious plans in recent years to establish itself as a pivotal player in the fields of logistics and e-commerce in Central Asia. The plans unveiled at the recent e-Commerce EXPO 2023 point towards a promising future. Kyrgyzstan’s Vision Nazarbek …
ChatGPT and E-Commerce may not appear to have much in common at first glance, but in reality, there are numerous ways that E-Commerce platforms can significantly benefit from AI software. Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning have long been recognized as some of the most significant trends. Consequently, the excitement surrounding ChatGPT is not surprising. The …
Emerging from China, livestream commerce stands as a sizzling trend in the world of eCommerce, with the possibility of expanding its reach to other global regions. In the Chinese market, the landscape of livestream commerce has grown fiercer, as numerous contenders rise to contest Taobao’s once-unquestioned dominance. Originating in 2016, livestream commerce emerged in China …
When thinking about sustainability, online commerce might not be the first thing that comes to mind. However, in this field as well, environmentally conscious thinking is gaining increasing importance. The spectrum ranges from ecological packaging solutions to sustainable business models, encompassing diverse and promising requirements. Compared to the entire supply chain, traditional retail generates approximately …
Dubai leads the global trends in digital shopping, with 94% of consumers using digital features. The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has established itself as a frontrunner in the adoption of digital shopping features. An impressive 94% of its 3.1 million adult buyers have used at least one digital function during their recent shopping experiences. This …
The Metaverse resembles the early days of the internet in the 1990s and promises new opportunities that need to be carefully explored. Despite nostalgic memories of platforms like “Second Life,” it is evident that the Metaverse is unstoppable. “Fashion in Metaverse” opens up another field for companies to engage customers through immersive experiences. Virtual spaces …
The SDI4ECom initiative, in collaboration with PIA econda and PIA UDG, as well as the Research Center for Computer Science and Hochschule Offenburg, aims to give customers full control over their data in the realm of online shopping. Through this research project, customers can build their own shopping identities, ensuring that their data is protected …
The Amazon Prime Day offers unique opportunities for Amazon’s business partners to increase their sales and enhance their brand awareness. To make the most out of this important day, merchants should take some crucial steps. On July 11th and 12th – the Amazon Prime Day – the 1.7 million small and medium-sized independent businesses on …
According to a recent study conducted by Stripe, the majority of German companies expect an increase in revenue through subscription models, despite the current economic situation. Subscription models rely on international expansion, flexible pricing, and minimizing declined payments. As a result, they remain one of the biggest trends in e-commerce in 2023, even in the …
Image source: Pixabay In this recording from September 2022, Christoph Blumtritt, Team Lead Digital Market Outlook at Statista, shares insights about the ever-changing eCommerce market. The economy as a whole is about to enter an unpredictable era, so it’s time to explore what this could mean for eCommerce. Register and watch for free. In the webinar, …
Richard C. Geibel talks about the currently very fast-growing field of social commerce, which represents a new type of combination of social media and e-commerce. On the one hand, functions of e-commerce are adopted in the social media platforms (esp. Instagram, meta, YouTube, TikTok) and on the other hand, elements of social media are …
The number of newly founded online start-ups and mail order companies has increased tenfold within the last 10 years. The increasing digitization of trade and changed shopping habits are playing into the hands of the industry. Image: Pixabay Since the first documented sale of goods on the Internet in August 1994 – a CD by …
What is the economic and social significance of online retail in Germany? What is the economic and social importance of online retail in Germany? This is a question that is often the subject of emotional and controversial debate, especially against the backdrop of the (supposed) destruction of traditional retail structures. The current study “Value Creation …
Which topics and current market movements are particularly challenging for wholesalers? This question is answered by a new study by IFH COLOGNE and MIRAKL. Conclusion: Many wholesalers are in the first phase of their digital transformation and are currently responding to changing market dynamics and customer requirements. Get more exciting insights into the study by …
Key factors in e-commerce: Seventh look at the book Finally, the time has come! The 2nd edition of the successful “Key Factors in E-Commerce” is now available. Get a small foretaste here already and gain first insights. If you don’t know the first chapters yet, click here for the first, here for the second, here for the third, here for the fourth, here …
Key factors in e-commerce: Insights into the sixth chapter! Finally, the time has come! The 2nd edition of the successful “Key Factors in E-Commerce” is now available. Get a small foretaste here already and gain first insights. If you don’t know the first chapters yet, click here for the first, here for the second, here for the third, here for the fourth and …
Part 2 of Jan Dominik Gunkels article about E-Commerce in China #3 Insufficient Respect for the Pride and Culture of the Chinese People Chinese are proud people with millennia of celebrated history. If you want to do business with them, they expect that you endear yourself to them. Most products offered based …
Key factors in e-commerce: Insights into the fifth chapter! Finally, the time has come! The 2nd edition of the successful “Key Factors in E-Commerce” is now available. Get a small foretaste here already and gain first insights. If you don’t know the first chapters yet, click here for the first, here for the second, here …