Tech in E-commerce
Funding Roundup: Big Series B Wins for ChannelEngine, Bazaar, Wasoko and Other Deals
It has been yet another great week for startups in the e-commerce, logistics and supply chain space. Here are 7 of their amazing accomplishments!
Mar 18, 2022
Funding Roundup: Convelio, Instafreight, Swiftly Raised Series B Funding and Other Deals
It has been a phenomenal week for startups in the e-commerce, logistics and supply chain space. In this Ecosystem Funding Roundup, we are happy to feature 7 of their outstanding achievements!
Mar 11, 2022
Built In Austin: E-Commerce Startup Cart.com Raised $240M to Fuel Growth
Austin’s rising e-commerce startup, Cart.com has acquired fresh funding of $240M following several months of rapid growth.
Feb 10, 2022
Internet Retailing: More Tech Companies to Invest in 3D, AR & Virtual Shopping Services
An increased interest in metaverse is driving more tech companies to invest in 3D, AR, and virtual shopping services in recent years.
Feb 09, 2022
Making Artificial Intelligence Work for E-Commerce Logistics
Learn from Carolin-Carmen Neubauer, the Chief Operating Officer and Co-Founder of FERO.Ai on making artificial intelligence work for e-commerce logistics.
Jan 18, 2022
Nikkei Asia: Aeon Set to Build ASEAN Logistics Hub in Cambodia
Aeon has plans to transform Cambodia into its international logistics hub to serve the growing trade market and cross-border e-commerce in Southeast Asia.
Jan 13, 2022
The Straits Times: Masan Group Invests in Tech to Expand E-Commerce
Vietnam’s Masan Group announced its plans to increase technology investments and expand partnerships to meet rising local demand for e-commerce.
Jan 04, 2022
The Drum: Enhancing Customer Experience Through Data
With the rise of e-commerce, brands are increasingly using data to tailor a better shopping experience for customers as well as boost sales.
Dec 07, 2021
CBS News: Walmart and Zipline Team Up to Launch Drone-Delivery System
Walmart partners with delivery company Zipline to pilot drone delivery service for customers living within a 50-mile radius of Walmart’s headquarters.
Dec 01, 2021
Retail Dive: Knot Standard Provides Fitting Technology to Retailers
Knot Standard has launched a Custom OnDemand platform, an AI-powered tool that allows retailers to create custom apparel that fits each and every customer.
Nov 05, 2021
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North America
Logistics & Supply Chain
Home Delivery World
Aug 31 - Sep 01, 2022 | Pennsylvania Convention Center, Philadelphia
Europe
Retail & E-Commerce
Savant eCommerce Copenhagen 2022
Sep 20 - 21, 2022 | Radisson Collection Royal Hotel
Europe
Retail & E-Commerce
Paris Retail Week
Sep 20 - 22, 2022 | Paris Expo Porte de Versailles
North America
Logistics & Supply Chain
Leaders in Logistics: North America 2022
Sep 26 - 27, 2022 | Marriott Crystal Gateway, Arlington VA
Europe
Retail & E-Commerce
eCommerce Expo UK 2022
Sep 28 - 29, 2022 | Excel London
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Planning for Peak Season 2022: E-Commerce Shopping Trends in the United States
Aug 16, 2022
Retail Dive: Online Retail Sales in the United States to Hit $1.6 Trillion Mark by 2027
Aug 16, 2022
Funding Roundup: Major Wins for CleverTap, Locad, ReturnLogic and Others
Aug 12, 2022
PR Newswire: Purolator Transforms Transportation Sector With Its New Sortation Facility in Toronto
Aug 12, 2022
Alcott Global Podcast: Carbon Neutrality in a Shipping Company
Aug 11, 2022
FreightWaves: FedEx to Apply Peak Season Surcharges As Early As September
Aug 11, 2022
E-Commerce Logistics Race in Latin America: Which Country Performed the Best in H1 2022?
Aug 10, 2022
The Business Times: A.P. Moller - Maersk Purchases Martin Bencher Group for US$61M
Aug 10, 2022
Funding Roundup: Bizongo, Homzmart, Vetted and Others Secured Early-Stage Deals
Aug 05, 2022
How Peak Season 2022 in Europe Might Look Like
Aug 05, 2022
TechCrunch: Shopify Invests $100 Million in a Marketing Automation Startup, Klaviyo
Aug 05, 2022
ITLN: Xpressbees Names Suraj Bangera as Senior Vice President of Cross-Border Business
Aug 04, 2022
Retail Dive: Amazon Launches Same-Day Shipping for Pacsun, GNC, SuperDry, and Diesel Customers
Aug 03, 2022
E-Commerce Logistics Race in Europe: Which Country Performed the Best in Q1 2022?
Aug 02, 2022
Supply Chain Dive: OnTrac and LaserShip Introduce Transcontinental Delivery Service to Prepare for Peak Season
Aug 02, 2022
Alcott Global Podcast: Importance of Supply Chain in Stationery Industry
Aug 01, 2022
Guest Post: 10 Ways Retailers Can Inspire Customers During Peak Season
Aug 01, 2022
Funding Roundup: Early Funding Rounds Secured by Cartona, DealCart and Others
Jul 29, 2022
Vogue: Glossier Launches into Wholesale Partnership with Sephora
Jul 29, 2022
E-Commerce Logistics Race 2022: Canada vs the United States
Jul 28, 2022
Macau Business: DHL Express Names Phil Corcoran as Australia’s Managing Director
Jul 28, 2022
Top E-Commerce Retailers in the United States 2022
Jul 27, 2022
Logistics Manager: InPost Now Has 4000 Parcel Lockers in the UK
Jul 27, 2022
Marketing Interactive: L'Oréal Appoints Kenny Ng as Regional E-Commerce Director
Jul 26, 2022
Guest Post: Why Logistics and Supply Chain Management Is Important
Jul 26, 2022
Emerging Tech in E-Commerce & Retail
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.
