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Biggest Market in DACH: German E-Commerce revenues shrink for the first time ever
The numbers are in: German online retails have been hit by inflation in 2022. However, the long-term growth story still seem intact as consumer data by bevh suggests. The German e-commerce sector was unable to continue the high sales figures of the previous year in 2022, data from the Association for ecommerce an distance selling (bevh) suggests. Gross sales of goods in e-commerce, not adjusted for inflation, fell by 8.8%…
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Outsmart your competition on marketplaces
You don’t need to be Einstein to use advanced logic Have you ever had the feeling you’re constantly chasing your own tail on marketplaces? Continuously adjusting your listings to make sure your changing costs (for shipping for example) are reflected in your products’ pricing? Monitoring your competition every hour and changing your offer to win the buy-box? There’s a smarter way to do this. Setup advanced logic for your marketplace…
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The payment trends every merchant needs to watch in 2023
It’s estimated that the global ecommerce market will tip out at $5.7 trillion by the end 2022 and in 2023 it’s set to grow to $6.51 trillion. (shopify) There are many factors that come into success for online retailers and a key consideration should be how easy you as a merchant make it for your customers to pay and checkout from your store. Consumers are looking for flexibility and convenience…
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How B2B webshops in DACH region can increase their conversion rate
The importance of B2B e-commerce is growing continuously and there is no end in sight. According to a publication by IFH Cologne, around 1.3 trillion euros were turned over in B2B online commerce in Germany alone. The trend towards e-commerce will continue to increase in the future, which is why more and more B2B companies are jumping on the e-commerce bandwagon in the DACH region as well. However, the conversion…
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Resilience through recession
The last two years have been a series of highs and lows, leaving businesses trying to forecast for the future as best they can. Meanwhile, risk of recession is rising globally as the cost-of-living crisis intensifies. Merchants are facing softer demand, rising input costs, labour shortages and ongoing supply chain disruption.  We’d be silly if we said current economic challenges aren’t a cause for concern. However, there are many things…
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Cross-Border Payments and Ecommerce Report 2022-2023 by The Paypers – Hot Off the Press
The cross-border ecommerce market is growing steadily, and it does not show any signs of slowing down – whether we talk about the B2C or B2B component. New technologies are being rolled out to streamline payments processes, trends and developments with the potential to shape this market become more important and easier to spot, and most certainly customer behaviours change as more and more services are being adapted to better…
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Germany: Top 9 success factors for B2B e-commerce
Online business has a firm place in consumer behavior: Since 2018, the share of Germans shopping on the internet is almost constant at around 70%. In European comparison, this puts Germany in sixth place.¹ Let’s take a closer look at the e-commerce market in Germany.German e-commerce market: Online trade is booming Sales in digital B2C commerce are expected to rise to 97.4 billion euros in 2022.² In the business customer…
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Outsourcing your e-commerce fulfillment: 5 things to keep in mind
E-commerce logistics has many moving parts. Keeping track of them all can give a brand a major headache, especially when in-house logistics knowledge is limited. Outsourcing can be the key to avoiding the hassle. This article is a handy guide for anyone screaming “But where do I start?” at their computer screen right now. When a brand considers outsourcing its e-commerce logistics, it is usually thinking about handing off a…
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The Top 4 E-Commerce Strategies for Amplifying Promotional Sales Periods
The prices and listings of products online are constantly  changing – whether it be by the minute, the hour, or day,  dynamic pricing and real-time promotional strategies are  now the key to maximizing profits year-round and staying  ahead of the competition in the long-run.  These daily pricing and product changes are aside from the  fact that throughout the year, there are many promotional  periods that change the prices or listings…
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How web design affects your e-commerce website
E-commerce is a relatively new business opportunity that allows companies to offer their products and services online. The e-commerce website is an essential part of this process and can be instrumental in influencing the success or failure of a company’s online business.  An appealing web design is important to be visible on the Internet and to attract customers. A professional design appeals to the target audience and makes it easy…
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The 5 principles of responsible packaging in e-commerce
Consumers can no longer imagine life without online trade. Goods can be easily delivered to your home via the internet. Customers place special demands on the packaging: it should be safe, sustainable and easy to open. Of course, product protection is still at the top of the list. With a turnover of almost 100 billion euros in 2021, online retail continues to grow in Germany. According to the German Bundesverband…
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eCommerce and packaging: tips you didn’t know you needed
If you want to get ahead of the competition in online sales, consider the role of packaging and its lasting benefits. Learn about six critical eCommerce packaging tips and make them work for you. eCommerce has changed the way people shop online. It is now easier than ever to buy goods from anywhere worldwide. But there are many factors to consider when choosing suitable packaging for your product. Packaging matters…