ecommerce
Facebook reveals its Libra cryptocurrency
Libra was announced as a low-volatility cryptocurrency, powered by a smart contract platform that’s designed to be secure, scalable, and reliable. The cryptocurrency is governed by non-profit Libra Association based in Geneva
Stein Mart to install Amazon pick-up lockers
Amazon customers will soon be able to receive delivery of their orders at nearly 200 Stein Mart stores across 28 states. The giant ecommerce player has been focusing on some similar initiatives
US: online sales grow by 16.5% in the holiday season
According to the Adobe Digital Insights Holiday Recap 2018, 126 billion US dollars were spent online this holiday season in the US, which represents an increase of 16.5% year-over-year
Kyaia invests in digital platform
Overcube is the name of the new project of the Kyaia group, the largest footwear group in Portugal
Great Britain: Online sales continue to increase
A first estimate issued by the Office for National Statistics (ONS) indicates that retail sales in Great Britain continue to decline. Online sales increased again
Carrefour to acquire 17% of Showroomprive
The French multinational retailer and the online sales player announced the signing of a strategic agreement. Carrefour will acquire 17% of the share capital of Showroomprive from Conforama, a subsidiary of the Steinhoff Group
E-commerce in Romania: 2.8 billion euros in 2017
The Romanian e-commerce market was valued at 2.8 billion euros at the end of 2017, according to GPeC, ecommerce specialists. According to the report, Romanians spent an average of 7.67 million euros daily in online shopping
Birkenstock discontinuing Amazon deliveries in Europe
The Germany-based footwear company has issued a statement where it claims consumers have been misled by counterfeit products offered for sale on Amazon Marketplace. They will discontinue deliveries through Amazon effective in the new year
Yoox self-destructing online ads
Yoox has teamed up with Google to develop an innovative and groundbreaking interactive ads, creating for YouTube the world’s most exclusive collection
Alibaba’s Singles’ Day with new record
China-based ecommerce giant Alibaba generated record 25 billion US dollars (168 billion yuan) in sales in a day, partnering with more retailers to host the 2017 Singles’ Day event
Strong customer growth energises Zalando
The Berlin-based online platform dedicated to fashion products announced third quarter revenue up by 28.7% reaching 1 074.7 million euros. Active customers base increased by one million-
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