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As mobile commerce continues to grow worldwide, Europe is one continent that continues to see large increases in both smartphone and tablet commerce transactions. However,…

Gender and online shopping have a unique relationship - a few years ago we discussed the differences between gender and eCommerce and found some pretty…

CLICK TO DOWNLOAD "The Evolution of Commerce Through Consumer Behavior" INFOSHEET (PDF)   Our new infosheet discusses "The Evolution of Commerce Through Consumer Behavior" and…

Retail brands are always looking for ways to increase sales and retain customers. Long before the start of digital commerce, brands offered loyalty programs –…

Fewer industries have evolved more over the past few years than the digital payment industry. From security chips in payment cards crossing the Atlantic and…

Our latest whitepaper discusses Western Europe from an eCommerce perspective and focuses on expansion opportunities not only for retailers with an existing presence in Europe but also…

As the fastest growing online retail country in the Asia Pacific, many online retailers are looking at India as a possible destination for global expansion.…

Social networks have become a vital component in the way people communicate. But how do social networks impact the way we as consumers currently shop…

Last year, the term “omni-channel” continued to be a part of many conversations in the online retail industry as brands evaluated their current and future…

Despite the recent decline and discontinuation of Google Glass, it’s been projected by some technology experts that 2015 may be the year of more practical “wearable…

The holiday season, successful for many online retailers, is now in the rear-view mirror. With 2015 officially under way, what should online retailers be on…

If one trend emerged from the 2014 holiday season, it’s that more consumers are choosing not to wait in lines on Black Friday but instead…

As we continue on from our Cyber Monday 2013 results blog post last year, here is our compilation of Cyber Monday 2014 results. Our infographic features data…

As the northern neighbors of the United States, online retail opportunities in Canada present a unique appeal to an array of different brands. Given some…

The 2014 holiday shopping season is almost here! Our new infographic looks at data for the 2014 holiday shopping season to help retailers prepare for…

The name Alibaba may not be a household name in the U.S. and Europe, but the Asian eCommerce giant is one of the largest global…

Italy has emerged recently as one of the major target markets for some online retail brands looking to expand into new countries. As a member…

The Hispanic population in the United States continues to increase, having been recently projected by the U.S. Census Bureau to account for one-third of the…

In the world of online retail, both large and small retailers are always looking for ways to be innovative when it comes to acquiring and…

Online retailers are always looking for new and innovative ways to increase their conversion rates. From initiatives such as social log-in to responsive design, changing…

Last year, we discussed the impact of back-to-school shopping online and how more parents are looking online for clothing, school supplies, and other items compared to…

We are excited for the launch of our monthly device comparison reports! With data from 31 unique brands and over 5 million combined site visits,…

Online retail continues to be a place of innovation for brands regarding their retail strategy. From driving sales to obtaining customer insights, deploying on-site initiatives…

A key component of a successful online retail business is understanding consumer behavior. One of the key distinguishers of consumer behavior is age – not…

Our newest infographic focuses on the everyday world of eCommerce in the United States, including a closer look into the eyewear, health & beauty, apparel…

It was only a few years ago when QR codes were among the “buzzwords” in the retail industry. Deemed as a way to digitize traditional…

China is one of the most unique nations in the world when it comes to the online retail industry. With the largest population of any…

How does the global mobile commerce growth affect the retail industry? Our new infographic focuses on the latest global growth of mobile commerce, inspired by…

The term “big data”, or using complex datasets to further understand operations and customers, has now been a buzzword in the eCommerce industry for several…

Omni-channel commerce, or uniting online and traditional brick-and-mortar channels and operations, finally became a reality for some retailers in 2013. Many retailers who currently do…