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The Rise of Temu: Disruption, convenience, and the hidden costs of hyper-consumerism

In an era of digital marketplace transformation, Temu has emerged as a lightning rod for both economic innovation and critical scrutiny of contemporary consumption patterns. The platform's meteoric rise — achieving a 53 percent year-on-year growth in monthly active users in the United Kingdom — represents more than a digital success story; it...

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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Wolford chooses NewStore as global omnichannel store solution

Skinwear brand Wolford has chosen NewStore as a part of its Wolford X omnichannel digitalization. The omnichannel platform will help to unify the digital and physical channels of Wolford, integrating direct sales channels such as stores, ecommerce and social media in order to offer a smoother and more immediate service to its customers. NewStore...

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Mode partners with L.K.Bennett as payment option

Fintech group Mode has entered into a partnership with L.K.Bennett as a payment option. The luxury retailer will offer customers Mode as an additional payment option, allowing them to make instant payments and earn rewards. Mode will also allow customers to pay without card, instead providing the option of scanning a QR code or clicking a button...

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Infographic: How US consumers discovered, searched and purchased products in 2019

Ninety percent of US shoppers are more likely to buy a product if it is visually searchable on smartphones, according to a new report which tracked the way consumers shopped in 2019. In a survey of over 1,000 Americans, global consumer intelligence company ViSenze also found that shoppable content (43 percent) and product recommendations (40...

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Mobiles driving 52 percent of online fashion sales this Christmas

Mobile phones are driving fashion shopping this festive season, accounting for 67 percent of traffic to fashion retail sites and 52 percent of online sales revenue, according to new research. Conversion rates on phones also jumped 53 percent higher since last year as consumers become more comfortable shopping with their mobiles and retailers...