Lockdowns, travel bans, and closures of the spring of 2020 forced consumers online, forcing 10 years’ worth of eCommerce growth in just 90 days . The world’s retailers followed, many selling directly to consumers (DTC) for the very first time. At the height of the pandemic in 2020, . As a result, retailers quickly jumped […]

I know you’re thinking the holiday season is far away, but it’s not! With Singles Day and Thanksgiving in November, the holiday season is right around the corner for retailers and international eCommerce merchants alike. With a little effort, your eCommerce business will be smoothly fulfilling orders for your customers both domestic and international well […]

Are you curious to see how many online shoppers buy cross border? We’ve highlighted a few countries that love to order products from the United States. Some favorites include toys, children’s products and fashion. However, even auto parts are popular items in some parts of the world like South Africa. United Arab Emirates There are […]

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COVID-19 has changed how we shop, work and play. It’s forcing us to change the way we do business. Many companies are struggling with domestic sales as supply chains and logistic resources are being directed at keeping our hospitals and grocery stores stocked. Many companies are turning their focus to eCommerce as a way to […]

According to Amazon, “Online shopping is inherently more environmentally friendly than traditional retailing.” But is it really?

While the United States is preparing for its biggest shopping weekend of the year with Black Friday and Cyber Monday, the biggest shopping day in the world has already come and gone. Singles Day, a sort of anti-Valentine’s Day has a firm hold on the Chinese calendar on November 11. Made popular in China in 2009 by eCommerce giant Alibaba, Singles Day has become the Super Bowl of shopping days.