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SEPTEMBER 15, 2020

This growth has understandably made online shopping a high priority for retailers aiming to grab consumers’ attention, but it also means that eCommerce is becoming fiercely competitive. The following Deep Dive will explore why offering flexible payment methods such as installment payment plans can help smaller retailers stay in the game. .

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MAY 22, 2020

In today’s top news, China has opted not to set any economy growth forecast amid the uncertainty caused by the pandemic, and Dubai is creating a free trade zone for eCommerce. China Drops GDP Target Due To Economic Instability. Dubai Creating $870M Free Trading Zone For eCommerce. In 2019, China’s economy grew 6.1

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SEPTEMBER 4, 2019

Since 1992, when eCommerce was still in its infancy, online retailers have not had to collect sales tax. In fact, the 75 largest online retail marketplaces in the world were responsible for nearly half of all global eCommerce sales in 2017. that would surpass any thresholds for being exempted from economic nexus taxes.

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OCTOBER 28, 2016

India may hurdle the United States as the world’s second-biggest eCommerce market over the next two decades, research from Worldpay estimates. At the same time, as India sees wages growing and younger people gaining economic traction, internet usage will grow, too, to 730 million from 250 million at present.

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NOVEMBER 16, 2020

US Economic Forecasts Grim Amid Escalating COVID-19. Fears of economic freefall are mounting as the U.S. DoorDash IPO Filing Shows Expansion Plans Beyond Food. The all-cash deal gives PNC the U.S. unit of Spain-headquartered BBVA. The new combined bank will be the fifth-largest retail bank in the country.

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FEBRUARY 6, 2019

Chinese upstart eCommerce site Pinduoduo (PDD) is raising more than $1 billion to help compete with Chinese giants like Alibaba and JD.com, according to reports. billion, said it’s planning on selling 37 million of its shares to raise the new billion, or even $1.25 The company, which went public six months ago and raised $1.6

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OCTOBER 5, 2020

Combine the absence of physical retail for luxury goods with the sweeping job loss and economic destruction left in COVID’s wake, and luxury has landed in hot water for the moment. Some luxury retailers are combating this by turning to installment payment plans, which enable merchants to more flexibly accommodate consumers’ purchases.”.

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SEPTEMBER 5, 2018

B2B eCommerce platform Udaan has caught the attention of investors to the tune of $225 million , marking what reports on Tuesday (Sept. According to The Economic Times , Udaan hit the $1 billion valuation mark after 26 months. 4) said is now the fastest-growing unicorn startup in India. Both are existing investors of the company.

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JANUARY 25, 2019

More than 70 nations are planning to restart World Trade Organization talks in an effort to create a standard set of rules to govern the sharing of eCommerce and cross-border data. So far, China has not signed on to the statement, which is expected to be announced at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland. “We

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JUNE 18, 2020

Consumers want to invest in high-end items and home improvement projects to enhance their surroundings even amid economic concerns. 15,000: Minimum count of merchants or brands that are offering or plan to offer BNPL. This desire has led to increasing interest in buy now, pay later (BNPL) options for shoppers and merchants.

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NOVEMBER 10, 2020

During this period of economic recession and job loss, reopening and reinvention, with new infection hotspots popping up weekly, starting a new business sounds somewhere between slightly iffy and totally bonkers. Each has a slightly different take on new retail and ecommerce shopping and payments experiences.

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JULY 27, 2020

The pandemic-related economic downturn is making consumers wary of payment methods that can worsen their debts. consumers have experienced stress about purchasing expensive items, yet 85 percent are interested in interest-free BNPL plans at their preferred retailers. Payment plans are commonly used in the U.K.

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FEBRUARY 7, 2020

In today’s top payments news, Uber reported positive fourth quarter earnings, NYSE owner International Exchange said it will not pursue plans to buy eBay and Afterpay pushed back against RBA’s potential regulation of “tap and go” fees. NYSE Owner Abandons Plans To Buy eBay. Afterpay Pushes Back Against Australia’s Fee Regulation.

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AUGUST 6, 2018

But supermarkets face a dilemma: How to fill all of those eCommerce orders? Jose Vicente Aguerrevere, Takeoff Technologies co-founder, chairman and CEO, said the system comes as customers are seeking a more economical way to buy groceries online.

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AUGUST 8, 2018

As eCommerce and delivery companies fight an increasingly tough battle to streamline costs and compete for customers, a number of firms are moving to take control over logistics and distribution, as the cost savings and efficiencies can help accelerate growth and lower the expense of making final delivery to the customer. and Canada.

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AUGUST 5, 2020

eBay is teaming up with LendingPoint to give the eCommerce giant’s U.S. The program, launched during the global COVID-19 economic downturn, will provide “eligible sellers with a fast, flexible and transparent funding experience.”. sellers access to funding to help them build up and sustain their businesses. billion.

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MARCH 21, 2016

Indian payments startup Paytm has hired Alibaba’s head of wholesale business to steer its growth and build a stronger collaboration with the Chinese eCommerce giant. As part of its expansion strategy, the Noida, India-based company also announced its plan to increase its marketplace seller base from 100,000 to over 500,000.

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SEPTEMBER 18, 2020

Deloitte also forecasts the digital shift, saying eCommerce sales will grow 25 percent to 35 percent over 2019 levels, compared to a 14.7 And eCommerce holiday sales will come in between $182 billion and $196 billion this season, according to Deloitte. economic forecaster. “E-commerce That translates to sales between $1.14

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OCTOBER 25, 2017

In the vein of young romantics crafting elaborate prom-posals for their beaus, 54 North American states, districts and territories are courting the eCommerce giant, and courting it hard. (If The economic development agency’s top official, Manuel Laboy, said Puerto Rico wanted to show it could bounce back from the hurricane. In the U.S.

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OCTOBER 19, 2020

Keijzer serves as the state secretary for economic affairs and climate policy for the Netherlands, while O is the secretary of digital transition and electronic communications for France. France Will Proceed With Controversial Digital Services Tax Plan. EU Watchdogs Create ‘Big Tech Hit List’. OECD’s Tax Reform To Be Presented To G20.

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NOVEMBER 21, 2019

Walmart will expand aggressively in China , with a plan to add 500 new locations in the country over the next half decade or so, according to a report by CNN. The news comes as China is in the midst of an economic slowdown and a protracted trade war with the U.S.

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JULY 17, 2020

Postal Service might be about to make eCommerce shipping woes even worse. According to several sources including the EcommerceBytes blog, the USPS is developing a new business plan focused on cost cutting and economic efficiency, and cuts are rumored that could delay mail and package delivery. The beleaguered U.S.

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APRIL 29, 2016

According to WSJ, UPS has invested in software to help it plan more efficient delivery routes, added package pickup locations to allow it to pool more deliveries and picked up more of what it refers to as last-mile deliveries, which used to be primarily handled by the U.S. Treasury Department regarding cuts to pension plans made back in 2007.

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JULY 7, 2020

Now, with the pandemic still surging, Walmart hopes to capitalize on the new need for eCommerce sales. While the pandemic boosted Walmart’s sales, its eCommerce department is still only around an eighth of Amazon’s. Amazon is valued at $1.5 trillion compared to Walmart’s $337 billion, Vox writes.

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JUNE 18, 2020

The eCommerce leader said it expects to create tens of thousands of part-time opportunities in the Amazon Flex communities. Amazon Flex partners enjoy the part-time opportunity to earn more, especially at this time when the country is economically recovering from the impact of the nationwide lockdown.”.

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OCTOBER 1, 2020

Offering flexible payment plans is one strategy that can make high-end items appear more attainable to consumers who may not be able to afford them at full cost upfront — and retailers are finding this method effective. but it plans to expand in both countries.

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MAY 21, 2020

For example, Walmart recently reported that eCommerce sales increased 74 percent year on year in the first quarter , while Target saw eCommerce sales soar 141 percent during the same time period. According to our latest polling, 31.1 Another 30.3 Another 32.7

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JULY 2, 2020

She said there could be more cuts coming due to adverse economic conditions. “We The company, facing the common struggles of many old brick-and-mortar retailers such as eCommerce competition, was crippled by the pandemic. Meanwhile, Golds Gym filed for Chapter 11 in early May, amid a plan to shutter 32 locations.

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DECEMBER 18, 2020

Secondhand eCommerce platform Poshmark filed for an initial public offering (IPO) after posting more than $30 million in profit across two consecutive quarters. “We but the company has plans to expand across the globe. We only recently became profitable and have experienced net losses. Poshmark reports that it has transacted $1.1

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JUNE 29, 2020

Black-owned small businesses recover from the COVID-19 economic crisis. The company added that its efforts to aid small businesses would include an additional $10 million to fund a grant program to help U.S. American Express conducted a “Small Business Recovery Research” report that found about 62 percent of U.S.

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JULY 10, 2020

AliExpress Russia , the eCommerce venture between the Alibaba Group Holding Ltd., Moscow’s Higher School of Economics estimated the volume of goods shipped to Russians from abroad was worth $6.5 AliExpress is one of the most downloaded eCommerce apps around the world, and it aims to serve international buyers mainly.

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AUGUST 16, 2020

Some of the aid afforded to SMBs involves securing funding, budgeting, drawing in new customers, working with finances, enacting eCommerce and managing reputation. In addition, Visa and Plastiq plan to launch a new campaign focused on digital means to educate companies on how to pay bills online, according to the release.

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AUGUST 21, 2020

Michael Jaffé, the court-appointed insolvency administrator, said an agreement has been reached to sell Wirecard’s Brazilian business to Sao Paulo-based PagSeguro Digital, one of the nation’s largest mobile payment-based eCommerce companies. “It the London-based banking and compliance platform backed by Visa , the administrator said.

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OCTOBER 8, 2020

PYMNTS found that close to 77 percent of those shopping less in physical stores plan to do so at least "somewhat less often" than before, per the report. Keep One Eye Open With eCommerce. San Francisco-based Samovar Tea Company is doing this by adding digital engagement, like virtual tea rituals, to sweeten the eCommerce appeal.

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JULY 23, 2020

Flexible in-store payment plans that can help consumers handle both everyday and big-ticket purchases are gaining popularity in the United States, where the pandemic’s economic effects are causing consumers to temper their spending. Deep Dive: Demand For In-Store And eCommerce BNPL Offerings Rise During Health Crisis.

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DECEMBER 2, 2020

The pandemic has triggered a massive surge in eCommerce businesses looking to expand internationally. eCommerce firms with global ambitions often choose to enlist third-party help to facilitate the cross-border payments that can fuel their growth. Small Businesses Venture Into The Global eCommerce Space.

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MARCH 30, 2020

Even eCommerce sales have slowed to a below-average pace. Another survey released this week — this one of purchasing managers from the services sector — showed a rapid global slowdown, with the main economic index for Britain tumbling to its lowest since 1998, as reported by Reuters. The results of its survey suggest that U.K.

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