A Look at COVID 19 and Technology
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Tag: ecommerce
Etsy will Advertise its Sellers’ Goods Offsite, Take a Large Cut of Sales and Major Vendors Can’t Opt Out
by Etsy is launching a new advertising campaign that promotes its sellers’ products offsite and it’s a mandatory program with substantial fees…
Macy’s is Warning Customers its Website Leaked Credit Card Information Out to Hackers for a Week
by Retailer Macy’s is warning its customers of a security compromise, which left payment information open to hackers for a week…
TikTok is Experimenting with Ecommerce and Bio Links
TikTok is testing links for bios and ecommerce, probably signaling a move toward going up against its social media rivals…
Amazon is Giving Away Free Money but it Comes with a Catch or Two, of Course
The most recent Amazon promotion offers shoppers a $15 account credit for the purchase of $50 in gift cards, but there are caveats…
Toys ‘R’ Us Unveils a New Website, but it’s Actually Powered by Target
Toys ‘R’ Us has a new website for parents and kids alike to shop, but Target is really the company behind the online platform…
Google Latest take on Online Shopping goes Live in the US
by Google has refreshed Google Shopping, a competitor to adversary Amazon, with emphasis on low prices and personalized, omnichannel recommendations…
FedEx and Amazon are Ending their Ground Shipping Contract
Ecommerce titan Amazon and ubiquitous delivery service FedEx are ending their long-lasting ground shipment agreement…
The FTC is Reportedly Looking into the Amazon-Apple Deal which Hurt Small Resellers
The US Federal Trade Commission is looking into a deal struck between Apple and Amazon, which ostensibly harmed small resellers…
Amazon Rolls Out a New Monthly Curated Clothing Package Service
Amazon has introduced a new option for women which offers personal stylists who pick out and send clothing for a small price…
After Walmart Leaves Google Express, it will Expand Shipping Options by Offering Free One-Day Delivery across the US Soon
Walmart continues to expand its purchase and shipping options, with a plan to offer free one-day delivery across the United States…
Google Tests Shopping Links under YouTube Videos which Go Directly to Google Express
by A test run of Google Express YouTube video shopping links are appearing on the platform, in an apparent effort to boost the ecommerce site…
eBay can Help Shoppers Find Similar Items by Using AI with a “Looks Like This” Option
An eBay AI shopping tool, already working on Android and iOS mobile apps right now, gives shoppers a hand in finding similar items…
Instagram Users can Soon Buy Direct from Big Brands without Ever having to Leave the App
A new feature, called “Checkout on Instagram,” a direct product buying option from well-known name-brands, will soon be available…
PayPal Finally Gives People the Ability to Make Instant Bank Transfers (in the US to Start)
PayPal instant bank transfers are here, giving people another option for funds availability, for a convenience fee, of course…
Facebook is Actually Testing Selling Products during Live Streams — but only in Thailand for Now
Facebook live stream shopping is now in testing in Thailand, giving content broadcasters a new way to make merchandise available to viewers… There’s always a …