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Here it comes: the second stage of our E-commerce Germany Awards 2022!

More than 340 companies competed in ten categories in order to be spotted by the audience and then, being evaluated by our Jury. However, as long as we would love to reward them all, we can invite only 10# companies in each category. And the audience has decided. Throughout December, the public voting took place on our website. More than 20.000 votes were casted, making it the highest vote count…

Textile EPR: Recycling laws for fashion e-commerce across Europe

Different recycling laws apply across Europe. France is a pioneering nation for other EU countries in this area. For online retailers in particular, there are many regulations on the recycling of packaging, electrical appliances, and also textiles. German, or other non-French online retailers that ship to end-consumers France must also comply with these regulations. The French law on combating waste and the circular economy is particularly innovative, because it states,…

Voting for the E-commerce Germany Awards 2022 is now open!

Now that our voting lines are open within the E-commerce Germany Awards 2022, it’s time to vote! This means you can run to the voting stage straightaway to cast your vote. If, however, the concept of E-commerce Germany Awards is rather foreign to you, read through our brief guide! What are E-commerce Germany Awards? As one of the most prestigious awards in e-Commerce, the E-commerce Germany Awards marked its position…

Is Omnichannel-Commerce the future of retail?

For a long time, trends have indicated that the reign of the more traditional, brick and mortar retail is threatened by online retail. Given the accelerated growth of e-commerce brought about since the pandemic, it seems such trends have increased. However, if we take a closer look at the development of online shops and retail stores, a different development is emerging, characterised by flexibility and the linking of several retail…

E-commerce Germany Awards are back to business!

Despite a long break from physical events, we’re back and ready to go! We’re not only bringing back the E-commerce Berlin Expo in February 2022, but also all the events associated with it. E-commerce Germany Awards is, of course, one of them. There are exciting times ahead, so let’s find out what they will bring! What are E-commerce Germany Awards? A fifth edition of the E-commerce Germany Awards is coming…

Call for Papers 2021/2022: overview, takeaways & winners

Call for Papers contests never fail to disappoint our team and then the audience at the event. Coming back to the offline edition of our event this year, we were extremely pleased to see so many submissions. Having just completed this edition, we are extremely pleased to tell you more about this year’s edition, show you the areas we are particularly proud of, and, of course, reveal our winners. About…

The time has come! Our annual Call for Paper voting phase is underway – and we’re waiting for your votes.

With our in-person event back in Berlin after a one-year physical absence, it’s a fantastic chance for you to contribute to what you see on stage! What is the Call for Papers contest? Every year, our E-commerce Berlin Expo stage welcomes presentations from experts from all over the world. While we have speakers we would always want to watch on repeat, we believe there are many amazing presenters and presentations…

3D Virtual Photography is 6x More Cost-Effective for Online Product Imagery – CGTrader ARsenal Reports

Virtual photography up to 6 times cheaper than traditional photographyThe global average price of photography for five-product photoshoots is $11,0763D virtual photography can deliver the same number and quality of visuals for just $2,000 New research released by CGTrader ARsenal shows that 3D virtual photography – also known as 3D rendering – is now the most cost-effective means of creating a substantial product image bank for retail businesses. The global…

Win or lose on marketplaces is up to your content

The ecommerce world is rapidly evolving, both from business to business, and the business to customer aspects. Ecommerce customers search for products and find them on various sites and roughly these can be split into 2 categories – retailer’s sites and numerous marketplaces. Online retailers realize the situation and understand that they need to provide customers with a consistent shopping experience across this variety of channels. That is why…

Top 10 Mistakes to Avoid in eCommerce Search and How To Do It The Right Way

We’ve all experienced the frustration of trying – and failing – to find the right product in our favorite ecommerce store. Why can it be so difficult to find the products you already know you want to buy? Here’s why: 61% of all sites perform below average on site search tests. These poorly performing sites often repeat these common errors: 61% only show results if shoppers use exact matches to…

From the web to your doorstep: a package’s journey from the moment of purchase

A combination of advanced logistics, innovative technology and skilled employees are the key to getting an online purchase to consumers in a timely manner. Shipment tracking is an essential tool for tracking a package, and is very useful to know the current status of the goods, whether they have arrived at their destination or whether they are still on their way. Germany, 15th September 2021 – The last year has…

Top 10 Insights about Web Push Notifications in DACH 2021

Signalize, a free push notification solution, recently released the Benchmark 2021 in Push Notification Marketing for the DACH region. The report is based on a representative sample of 25 million opt-ins and 50 million push notifications sent via the Signalize platform in DACH (Germany, Austria, Switzerland) 2020. Push notifications are clickable short messages sent from a website to site’s visitors who have previously opted-in for receiving them. Recipients get the…