Tech in E-commerce
Funding Roundup: Transfix, Vopero, Inteluck, and Others Shine Bright with Funding Success
It has been an outstanding week for startups in the e-commerce, logistics and supply chain space. Check out 6 of their amazing achievements: Transfix, Vopero, Inteluck, Vision AI, Neo Mobility and Showroom B2B.
Oct 27, 2023
Zalando Launches ZEOS Fulfillment Solution to Unlock Profitability and Efficiency for Retailers
The ZEOS brand aims to build an operating system for the fashion and lifestyle industry that enables brands and retailers to manage their multi-channel business across Europe within one unified platform.
Oct 24, 2023
Amazon Expands Prime Air Drone Delivery Service to Italy, UK, and the US
With the integration of drone deliveries into the existing delivery network, Amazon aims to enhance the overall retail experience, promote a more sustainable delivery model, and further expedite product deliveries.
Oct 23, 2023
Funding Roundup: Lottie, Creative Force, Oorjaa and Others Land Fresh Funding
It has been an outstanding week for startups in the e-commerce, logistics and supply chain space. Check out 6 of their amazing achievements: Lottie, Creative Force, Oorjaa, Relewise, BIVA Analytics and Tripplo.
Oct 20, 2023
Preparations for Peak Season 2023 Report
Get ready for Peak Season 2023 with our report covering the latest trends, expert advice, and insights to maximize sales.
Oct 19, 2023
Funding Roundup: Meolaa, Loop, Pickle and Others Achieve Capital Infusion
It has been an outstanding week for startups in the e-commerce, logistics and supply chain space. Check out 6 of their amazing achievements: Meolaa, Loop, MyDello, MarketLeap, Pickle and Velostics.
Oct 13, 2023
Funding Roundup: Ergos, Resourcify, Boxbot and Others Celebrate Funding Boost
It has been an outstanding week for startups in the e-commerce, logistics and supply chain space. Check out 6 of their amazing achievements: Resourcify, Boxbot, Ergos, Yaysay, BoomGrow and Giftpack.
Oct 06, 2023
Introducing the Parcel Monitor Global Carrier Database: Retailers’ Trusted Source for Logistics Partners
Backed by thousands of robust performance data points, Parcel Monitor's Global Carrier Database offers a rapidly expanding and unparalleled repository of logistics companies across the globe.
Oct 05, 2023
Funding Roundup: JOKR, Koltiva, ANKA and Others Acquire Fresh Funds
It has been an outstanding week for startups in the e-commerce, logistics and supply chain space. Check out 6 of their amazing achievements: JOKR, ANKA, Koltiva, Bababos, Complete Farmer and Zerobroker
Sep 29, 2023
Funding Roundup: Mottu, Kale Logistics, Novelship and Others Win Fresh Financial Support
It has been an outstanding week for startups in the e-commerce, logistics and supply chain space. Check out 6 of their amazing achievements: Mottu, Kale Logistics, Novelship, Parade, WOGOM and Buyandship.
Sep 22, 2023
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Retail technology improves operations
With the increased competition in the e-commerce industry, there is a greater pressure on firms to invest in technology and stay on top of the current trends in e-commerce technology. Retail technology refers to the digital tools and innovations utilized by retailers to manage their supply chain operations. Many retailers have reported the great benefits of technology in e-commerce. Such tools not only help retailers manage capacity, but also improve customer experience and increase production with tech.
Emerging technologies in e-commerce
The pandemic-induced e-commerce boom has forced businesses to review their offerings and adopt emerging technologies in e-commerce.. New technologies for the retail industry include the deployment of chatbots, personalized shopping experience with artificial intelligence and virtual reality-based shopping.
Social commerce drives e-commerce
Social commerce is the convergence of social media and e-commerce, where social media platforms become a marketplace for retailers to sell products and services. This is an emerging trend in retail that has gained momentum in many countries over the course of the pandemic. Firms have begun to develop modern retail technology tools and platforms to make social commerce accessible for both businesses and customers. One of them is Meesho, an e-commerce startup that is reinventing the social commerce space with the launch of its fully integrated e-commerce software in the form of a mobile app.
E-commerce technology trends
The COVID-19 pandemic has accelerated e-commerce growth years into the future, which in turn fueled the development of new technologies for the retail industry. It is imperative for brands to invest in technology and stay on top of the latest e-commerce technology trends if they are to remain competitive in the ever-changing retail landscape. Some of the emerging technologies in retail include mobile wallets, product customization, augmented and virtual reality. There are plenty of benefits of technology in e-commerce, such as improved retail operations, greater customer retention and improved customer experience.
