Retail

Online shopping returns cost retailers billions of dollars, pump tonnes of carbon dioxide into the atmosphere, and dump billions of pounds of waste into landfills, according to a global plastics cleanup company report.

According to Kumar Dasani, CISO at Digital River, AI’s seemingly boundless potential has spurred concern. The pace of its evolution has suggested capabilities that may be difficult to fathom for some, but it’s also important to stay rooted in reality.

Mobile payment innovations are transforming commerce by enhancing consumer convenience and boosting sales across online and physical stores. New technologies streamline transactions, with growing adoption among businesses and consumers driving the market forward.

As businesses and industries continue to evaluate the pros and cons of ChatGPT, generative AI, and other artificial intelligence species, some adopters praise its time-saving and innovative benefits. Others are hesitant to trust the new technology. Either way, where gen AI is headed is an ongoing co...

Facing yet another year marked by economic uncertainty, brands need to forge connections by not just offering discounts. They also must authentically engage shoppers with exceptional product experiences and champion eco-conscious practices.

AI is swiftly and significantly transforming the retail landscape and everything within it. Here are six AI trends and how e-tailers can capitalize on each.

Better cybersecurity may soon come to a mobile app you use in time to defend against a rising wave of data breaches, malware assaults, and AI-powered bot attacks.

There are best practices and rules of thumb that can help guide merchants to maximize the efficacy of their Amazon store. Here are some to keep in mind when getting started.

Like it or not, most organizations find themselves unwillingly dragged into using AI. They might recognize the potential of AI to improve customer and employee experiences, yet they struggle with the challenges of integrating diverse AI technologies.

The arrival of 2024 will not find the same old e-commerce environment of prior years. Changes in economic conditions, marketing strategies, and a host of new retail challenges are forcing innovative solutions to solve fresh e-commerce issues.

E-commerce merchants are bracing for escalating threats posed by customer dishonesty and insider misconduct. This trend is exacerbated by the economic downturn, which has tightened cybersecurity budgets, making the marketplace more vulnerable to attacks, including those from politically motivated, h...

Merchants must provide payment options to reach Gen Z in 2024 and beyond so they do not get left behind by a generation of consumers who take their business elsewhere.

Delivery by drone of packages on the doorstep of consumers has been slow in coming, but 2024 could be the year the technology finally takes flight.

The use of generative AI technology has moved beyond the curiosity phase for retailers and become the foundation for software business applications that enable enterprises to conduct business better and more quickly.

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