Cyber Week alone will see some $311 billion in spending worldwide, $75 billion in the U.S. and account for almost a quarter of holiday purchases, according to Salesforce. What’s more, AI is expected to play a big role in this year’s holiday spree, assisting in 19% of Cyber Week sales valued at $61 billion. Global…
Google is introducing new shopping features that transform how consumers discover and compare products in-store and online. Key features: Google Lens now provides in-store product price comparisons. Google Maps enables local product inventory searches. Expanded buy now, pay later options. Expanded virtual card protections. Why we care. Google’s new shopping features, powered by AI and…
The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) is preparing aggressive remedies in the wake of its antitrust victory against Google, including a potential forced sale of the Chrome browser, Bloomberg reports. Why we care. Chrome dominates the global browser market, and its separation from Google could dramatically reshape the tech landscape and digital advertising. A forced sale…
Retailers are facing significant challenges and opportunities as they prepare for 2025. To stay ahead, leveraging advanced technology and data strategies to enhance customer engagement and drive growth is essential. Join our expert panel for Charting the Path Forward: Building a Future-Forward Platform for Retailers in 2025. Gain insights from Melissa Tatoris, Head of Retail…
Your website’s design can make or break your ecommerce business. After all, design elements have important jobs: Grab shoppers’ attention with eye-catching aesthetics Guide visitors smoothly from browsing to buying A great example of this is the streetwear brand Kith. When Kith redesigned its website, it didn’t just focus on branding and colors. It zeroed…
Welcome to Creator Columns, where we bring expert HubSpot Creator voices to the Blogs that inspire and help you grow better. Brands in ecommerce have the wonderful advantage of having access to a broader number of consumers than their local counterparts. Before you can woo a broader base of consumers, it is important to recognize…
Many people across Africa rely on mobile internet for everyday activities, and with this comes a growing interest in global shopping. Increasingly, people are ordering from sites like Amazon, Aliexpress, Alibaba, and eBay, as well as subscribing to digital services such as Spotify, Google Play, and Netflix. Unfortunately, high levels of fraud remain a challenge…
Black Friday is the highlight of the sales calendar, with many businesses taking advantage of the increased consumer enthusiasm and spending. That means competition is rife, and offering discounts alone isn’t enough. With so many moving parts, executing a successful campaign can be challenging. That’s why Brevo created the Ultimate Black Friday Checklist — a…
Online success hinges on making it fast and easy for users to find what they’re looking for. Shifting channels, evolving consumer expectations, and technologies like AI require teams to be more dynamic than ever. Every customer experience requires extensive planning, with content and technology working together behind the scenes to deliver personalized journeys that engage and convert….
Last week, in an unprecedented move, the IAB filed a lawsuit to prevent the FTC from enforcing its new “Click to Cancel” rule requiring companies to make it easy to cancel subscriptions. The suit, filed with trade groups the NCTA (The Internet and Television Association) and the Electronic Security Association (ESA), marks the first time…