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E-commerce set to skyrocket by 64.69%, eyeing a $6.34 trillion horizon in 2027

1 E-commerce set to skyrocket by 64.69%, eyeing a $6.34 trillion horizon in 2027

A recent comprehensive study by flyers-on-line.com delves deep into these compelling questions by analyzing eCommerce markets across the globe. China emerges as the undisputed leader, with a market value of $779.858 billion in 2022, predominantly driven by the electronics sector. This is projected to more than double, soaring to approximately $1.73 trillion by 2027.

Want to keep your customers? Then work with more than one carrier

2 Want to keep your customers? Then work with more than one carrier

Anton Eder, co-founder of global enterprise post-purchase software provider parcelLab, tackles what retailers should put in place to ensure a seamless experience for their customers.

AI ‘unlikely to be the next big trend in retail and e-commerce’

3 AI ‘unlikely to be the next big trend in retail and e-commerce’

Artificial intelligence (AI) is unlikely to be the next big trend in the retail and e-commerce sector after new analysis found it ranks bottom in the proportion of job vacancies requiring AI skills.

Consolidate to accumulate

4 Consolidate to accumulate

Pooling inventory to serve both fashion retail stores and e-commerce channels can create an engine for growth, with increased sales and higher margins. Darcy de Thierry, Managing Director of Ferag UK, explains how.

Preparing for peak season precision

5 Preparing for peak season precision

Preparing for the rise and fall in demand around peak season shopping is nothing new to retailers – certainly not for pure-play e-commerce brands who are reliant on what is often a single, make-or-break, touchpoint with their consumer audience: the point of order fulfilment.

Nearly half of online shoppers are choosing preloved gifts this festive season

6 Nearly half of online shoppers are choosing preloved gifts this festive season

Pre-loved Christmas presents continue to surge in popularity with almost half (44%) of online shoppers turning to marketplaces for gifts this festive season, according to a survey of more than 50,000 online shoppers by parcel carrier Yodel.

Avery Dennison completes acquisition of Silver Crystal Group

7 Avery Dennison completes acquisition of Silver Crystal Group

Avery Dennison has completed the acquisition of Silver Crystal Group, an established player in sports apparel customisation and application across in-venue, direct-to-business and e-commerce platforms.

The price of slow websites: businesses could be missing out on up to £28.4 billion this Christmas

8 The price of slow websites: businesses could be missing out on up to £28.4 billion this Christmas

Online operations are the backbone for thousands of businesses both large and small in the UK, especially around the holiday season, with online spending predicted to hit £24.1 billion between 1st November and 31st December, according to the Adobe Digital Economy Index.

Artificial intelligence brings online shops sales increases of 11 percent and more

9 Artificial intelligence brings online shops sales increases of 11 percent and more

A study by FactFinder shows the importance of AI in European e-commerce in 2023. In the areas of search, merchandising and personalisation, the use of the new technology leads to the largest increases in sales for webshops on average.

Whistl recognised a Logistics UK Van Excellence Operator

10 Whistl recognised a Logistics UK Van Excellence Operator

Whistl, the UK logistics specialist in e-fulfilment, mail and parcels, has been recognised as a Logistics UK Van Excellence Operator.

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