The evolving landscape of retail payments significantly shapes consumer behavior. As retail rapidly transforms, payment preferences are crucial to shopping decisions. From biometric payment cards to digital wallets and Buy Now, Pay Later (BNPL) options, consumers are increasingly drawn to retailers that provide their preferred payment methods. Research suggests that many online shoppers have abandoned purchases due to a lack of payment choices.

Online sellers on the Amazon Marketplace can gain valuable tips from Onramp Funds’ Prime Day Playbook as they prepare for the upcoming annual sales extravaganza.

Settle, the developer of an operations platform that helps consumer packaged goods (CPG) brands scale, launched its expanded procurement and inventory management suite this month following the acquisition of inventory management firm Turbine.

E-commerce in 2025 will face significant challenges, from ongoing supply chain disruptions and increasingly sophisticated cyberattacks to intensifying competition for customer trust and loyalty. At the same time, businesses must refine their strategies to reach less mature markets with distinct consumer preferences and infrastructure limitations.

In today’s visually-driven digital world, images are no longer just for aesthetics — they are the reason why people buy. Customers rarely make time to read lengthy text. With attention spans shortening and information overload growing, leaders who harness the power of visual communication gain distinct advantages. Indeed, images are money.

Artificial intelligence (AI) is driving more innovation in e-commerce, turning what was once an intriguing concept into a must-have competitive advantage. No longer just a tool for efficiency, AI is revolutionizing how retailers personalize shopping experiences, optimize product discovery, and drive customer engagement.

Video remains a dominant force in consumer engagement, solidifying its role as an essential tool for brand storytelling. From short-form social clips to immersive long-form content, video shapes how brands connect with audiences across generations.

Poor-quality product data routinely has severe implications for retailers. If left unresolved, bad data hinders the effectiveness of business operations, product search and discovery, customer satisfaction, and sales.