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High grocery prices across the U.S. have led more households to turn to Walmart, a brand famous for low prices, for their everyday grocery needs—and they are placing their orders online. According to analysts at U.S. eGrocery Market Share, 37% of online food sales are now purchased through Walmart—a trend driven by inflation, rapid growth…

TikTok has announced a new partnership with Amazon, allowing users to shop for Amazon products directly through the social media app. The new feature seeks to capitalize on the growing "social commerce" trend—mainly driven by Gen Z and Millennial consumers—whereby users of social media apps can shop for products while engaging with content. Since launching…

Following a year-long investigation, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and 17 U.S. states filed an antitrust lawsuit against Amazon over allegations that the ecommerce giant practices illegal anti-competitive behaviors to maintain “monopolistic control” over the ecommerce industry. The plaintiffs hope it will open competition, lower product prices, and lower costs for sellers. However, Amazon argues…

The potential ban of TikTok in the U.S. following a bill passed by U.S. Congress and signed into law by President Biden on April 24 could rattle the ecommerce industry, particularly for Amazon sellers who were increasingly using the platform to engage potential customers. With its focus on quick, casual engagement among younger demographics, TikTok…

The retail industry, continuously in flux, is poised for significant transformations in the next five years. Industry leaders predict a landscape shaped by seamless tech integration, evolving consumer preferences, and a redefinition of what constitutes the "store" experience. Given the boom in ecommerce, especially since the COVID-19 pandemic, it is not surprising that more and…

If you sell online, you are always looking for new ways to reach customers and improve your competitive edge. While Amazon undoubtedly offers the most global exposure, you might also hear rumblings of an old face with a new look shaking up the e-commerce landscape: Walmart. Although Walmart made a name for itself as the…

In 2022, e-commerce sales globally broke $5.7 trillion, a figure which is expected to grow to nearly $6.3 trillion in 2023. Within this rapidly expanding market, shopping by mobile device – a trend known as “m-commerce” – is set to become the standard shopping method. E-commerce giants, such as Amazon and Walmart, are spearheading m-commerce…

Sustainability is becoming central to growing the beauty e-commerce market. The beauty industry – including skincare, fragrance, makeup, and haircare - has long been criticized for its environmental impact, use of toxic chemicals, and non-recyclable materials. However, in recent years, beauty has been undergoing a green movement, known as “sustainable beauty,” with brands taking action…

Developments in A.I. technology – like Amazon’s Alexa - are poised to reshape ecommerce and consumer behavior. As a result, online sellers will need to adapt to new product search methods powered by A.I. in order to stay on top of the trend. “You will never go to a search site again, you will never…

Health and personal care products – such as beauty, medicine, and hygiene - have long been a brick-and-mortar retail stronghold. Yet, as more consumers turn online for their shopping needs, physical retail dominance in this category is beginning to slip. Amazon, the world’s predominant ecommerce marketplace, is expected to overtake Walmart in health and personal…