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Logistics Challenges and Trends in E-commerce: Outlook for 2024

The ever-evolving e-commerce revolution is reshaping the fashion retail scene, providing consumers with unprecedented convenience. Yet, for companies manoeuvring through this dynamic environment, a host of logistical challenges accompanies this transformation, rendering the intricacies of effective logistics management increasingly vital for...

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Web Summit: Challenges and opportunities of social and live commerce in Europe and the US

Lisbon - Social and live commerce offers opportunities. That was the message offered by participants in the panel discussion 'Social and live commerce: what will it take to break through in the West?', which took place on November 15 at the technology conference Web Summit. There are two things going on in e-commerce right now, argued Sophie Frè...

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From omnichannel to shopping on social media: e-commerce (related) terms explained

On this page, you will find common or frequently used e-commerce terms (or words related to the topic of online shopping) and their meanings. You can choose to read the article from beginning to end or click on a term from the A-Z glossary to go directly to it. Glossary (A-Z) • Cross-border • Cross-channel • E-commerce • M-commerce / Mobile...

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Wilko’s new owner relaunches e-commerce site

British budget retailer Wilko has relaunched its own website weeks after it was bought out of administration by retail group The Range in a five million pound deal. The move ensures that Wilko’s name can recommence trading, and continue offering its wide selection of health and beauty products, alongside homeware, decorating and other household...

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Klarna introduces new conscious shopping tools

Klarna, the AI-powered global payments network and shopping assistant, has announced the launch of several new products and services aimed at promoting circularity and encouraging smart shopping. Klarna is used by 150 million consumers and 27 million app users worldwide. According to a study by NielsonIQ, consumers are increasingly prioritising...

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How AI-driven Product Data Standardization is Optimizing the Fashion Industry

As fashion retailers gear up for each new season, the time-consuming task of entering or copy-pasting product data often looms large before launching products online. Fortunately, AI technology can handle this repetitive work flawlessly, freeing up human resources for more engaging and creative tasks. Enriching product data can pose significant...

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AI-driven shopping app Yaysay secures 10.3 million dollars in funding

Yaysay, a shopping app utilising artificial intelligence (AI) to provide a personalised gamified experience, has secured 10.3 million dollars in funding in order to launch its Beta mode into the market. The app, co-founded by industry veterans from Casper, Gilt Groupe and Stitch Fix, aims to make off-price shopping a “five-minute daily habit”,...

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European e-commerce sales continue to grow, but growth is becoming increasingly slower

European e-commerce sales continued to grow in 2022, according to a new report by Ecommerce Europe and Eurocommerce. Thanks to 6 percent growth, B2C sales reached 899 billion euros. However, growth is slowing down. Indeed, in 2021, the growth rate was still at 12 percent, the platforms reported. Several elements play into the differences between...

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Software in fashion directory - ERP | PLM | POS | AI | 3D

Which software is typically used in the fashion industry? The fashion industry uses a variety of software for different purposes, from design to production to retail. Some of the commonly used software tools and platforms in the fashion industry include the system types below: 3d software in the fashion industry 3D software in fashion has...

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Fanatics partners with Dazn Group on e-commerce merchandise experience

Digital sports platform Fanatics has announced a new partnership with Dazn Group that will see the introduction of purchasable merchandise on Dazn’s sports entertainment app. From the third quarter of 2023, Dazn customers will be able to purchase a “substantial” product range directly from an integrated online store on the app, with pieces...

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Shopify launches first AI-powered commerce assistant

E-commerce provider Shopify has announced a wide array of updates in its Summer '23 Edition, with AI at its core. In a statement the company said the primary focus of these updates is to empower merchants with heightened productivity, creativity, and capabilities, marking the dawn of a new era in commerce. Among the highlights of the Summer '23...

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Dsquared2 launches new online flagship store to bolster D2C sales

Luxury apparel brand Dsquared2 has unveiled a new online flagship store as part of its efforts to maximise global D2C reach and revenue. Via a partnership with digital commerce specialist Astound Commerce, the fashion house has set out to offer a fully localised and seamless experience, while securing complete ownership over the storefront and...