Tech in E-commerce
eBay Unveils a New AI Tool That Generates Product Listings From Photos
eBay's innovative listing tool harnesses the power of artificial intelligence to extract listing details directly from images.
Sep 12, 2023
Funding Roundup: ScrapUncle, India Index, ShipEase and Others Garner Fresh Financial Injection
It has been an outstanding week for startups in the e-commerce, logistics and supply chain space. Check out 6 of their amazing achievements: ScrapUncle, Markato, India Index, ShipEase, ZEVO and Praso.
Sep 08, 2023
Estée Lauder and Google Cloud Partner to Enhance Consumer Experience through Generative AI
The Estée Lauder Companies and Google Cloud are leveraging AI to redefine online consumer experiences and set new standards for beauty retail.
Sep 06, 2023
Funding Roundup: Zepto, Pickaboo, 13SQFT.com and Others Gain Recent Funding Boost
It has been an outstanding week for startups in the e-commerce, logistics and supply chain space. Check out 6 of their amazing achievements: Zepto, Pickaboo, 16SQFT.com, Devolut, Starcart and Samplify.
Sep 01, 2023
Emerging E-Commerce Logistics & Transportation Startups in Asia
Top 10 E-Commerce Logistics & Transportation Companies in Asia: Astro, Bijnis, Euler Motors, GoKwik, Inteluck, Kargo Technologies, Mobidoo, Novelship, Seoul Robotics and Una Brands.
Aug 31, 2023
Funding Roundup: Zeelo, Ghost, AirconAI and Others Gain Fresh Investments
It has been an outstanding week for startups in the e-commerce, logistics and supply chain space. Check out 6 of their amazing achievements: Zeelo, Ghost, AirconAI, StoreConnect, dipp and LighthouseAI.
Aug 25, 2023
Ensuring E-Commerce Security: How to Safeguard Customers Against Payment Fraud
Explore essential strategies to enhance e-commerce security and protect customers against the growing threat of payment fraud.
Aug 24, 2023
The Power of Payments in Driving Customer Experience and Revenue Growth
Explore how strategic payment solutions can transform customer experiences and fuel revenue expansion. Dive into the dynamics of driving growth through effective payment strategies. Read more to unlock the potential of payments with our insightful article.
Aug 22, 2023
Petco Expands Partnership With DoorDash, Unveils New App Features
Learn about the expanded partnership between Petco and DoorDash, while also exploring the enhanced pet profile feature and app updates, making pet parenting a breeze.
Aug 22, 2023
Funding Roundup: Tradeshift, Trove, CargoStream and Others Achieve Fresh Capital
It has been an outstanding week for startups in the e-commerce, logistics and supply chain space. Check out 6 of their amazing achievements: Tradeshift, Trove, Cargo Stream, In-Seam, Swotzy and ShipCalm.
Aug 18, 2023
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Retail technology improves operations
With the increased competition in the e-commerce industry, there is a greater pressure on firms to invest in technology and stay on top of the current trends in e-commerce technology. Retail technology refers to the digital tools and innovations utilized by retailers to manage their supply chain operations. Many retailers have reported the great benefits of technology in e-commerce. Such tools not only help retailers manage capacity, but also improve customer experience and increase production with tech.
Emerging technologies in e-commerce
The pandemic-induced e-commerce boom has forced businesses to review their offerings and adopt emerging technologies in e-commerce.. New technologies for the retail industry include the deployment of chatbots, personalized shopping experience with artificial intelligence and virtual reality-based shopping.
Social commerce drives e-commerce
Social commerce is the convergence of social media and e-commerce, where social media platforms become a marketplace for retailers to sell products and services. This is an emerging trend in retail that has gained momentum in many countries over the course of the pandemic. Firms have begun to develop modern retail technology tools and platforms to make social commerce accessible for both businesses and customers. One of them is Meesho, an e-commerce startup that is reinventing the social commerce space with the launch of its fully integrated e-commerce software in the form of a mobile app.
E-commerce technology trends
The COVID-19 pandemic has accelerated e-commerce growth years into the future, which in turn fueled the development of new technologies for the retail industry. It is imperative for brands to invest in technology and stay on top of the latest e-commerce technology trends if they are to remain competitive in the ever-changing retail landscape. Some of the emerging technologies in retail include mobile wallets, product customization, augmented and virtual reality. There are plenty of benefits of technology in e-commerce, such as improved retail operations, greater customer retention and improved customer experience.