E-commerce is evolving faster than ever and the rules of the game are changing with AI, internationalisation, a Customer Centric approach, Social Commerce, and more. You have to keep up! TextMaster and Acolad have carried out an exhaustive study on the future of e-commerce. From personalisation through AI, to sustainable development and breaking into new markets, this report is your roadmap to success in this rapidly changing [...]
Read moreInternational expansion: five common mistakes to avoid
International expansion can bring countless benefits to your business. It can be one of your most profitable undertakings, bringing increased revenue and new customers. However, proper planning and understanding local habits are crucial to avoid setting off on the wrong foot.
This guide highlights the five most common mistakes businesses make during an international expansion. All you have to do is avoid them.
Some companies expand internationally on impulse or [...]
Read moreOnline retail versus physical stores: which is more harmful to the environment?
In 2023, global online retail sales reached approximately $5.8 trillion according to Statista. Now that’s a staggering figure! So it makes a lot of sense to think about the environmental aspect of online transactions. Are online stores more harmful to the environment than physical shops? Or is it the other way round? And how can we become more responsible consumers? Let’s find out the answers together.
What environmental impact does e-commerce have?
The growth of e-commerce in Europe continues unabated! During the last three years, a 9% increase has been recorded, and a look at this year’s early results shows that January was up +8% on 2023. But with more online shopping comes more parcels, more packaging, more pollution.
So as e-commerce experts, we did some research to analyse the real environmental impact of e-commerce.
Cross-border e-commerce: definition, role, and implementation
E-commerce is becoming increasingly international. Only yesterday I bought a poster from a Swedish artist online in a couple of clicks. For customers, cross-border e-commerce means easier access to a wide range of offers. For companies and e-tailers, this is an opportunity to reach customers on the other side of the world. In this guide, we explore all the different facets of cross-border e-commerce.
Cross-border e-commerce occurs when a buyer orders a product [...]
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