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E-Commerce Trends 2025

What does online shopping have in store for consumers next year? As bricks-and-mortar sales still prevail, how can e-commerce win a fairer share in shoppers’ hearts? Let’s take a look at e-commerce trends expected in 2025 to find out.

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One-Click Checkout Is Most Desired Feature for U.S. Merchants

A recent report indicates that 45% of U.S. online merchants have requested one-click checkout solutions from their payment service providers (PSPs) in an effort to enhance conversion rates.

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Alibaba and E-Mart to Create E-Commerce JV

Alibaba Group Holding Ltd. has agreed to form a joint venture for its South Korean operations with the e-commerce platform E-Mart Inc.

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Mastercard Says About Strong US Holiday Retail Sales

In the United States, the financial well-being of households remains healthy, as evidenced by the fact that local shoppers continue to spend money during the holiday season, searching for the most profitable goods deals on virtual trading platforms, making purchases of a significant cumulative amount of apparel, electronics, and jewelry.

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Visa Analysis Reveals Online Holiday Shopping Growth

Online retail shopping during the holiday season increased by 7.1%, according to Visa observations, though the majority of purchases still take place in brick-and-mortar stores.

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Klarna Becomes Default Option for WooCommerce

Klarna payments will be automatically enabled for all the new merchants using the WooCommerce platform.

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Klarna and eBay Bring BNPL to New Markets

Flexible Klarna buy now pay later (BNPL) options are now available to eBay customers in more European markets.

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Klarna Is Available at Checkout on Apple Pay in Canada

Users in Canada checking out with Apple Pay online or in apps can now benefit from the flexible payment options offered by leading European BNPL provider Klarna.

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Amazon and Intuit Strengthen Strategic Alliance

Amazon and Intuit enhance their long-term collaboration to save sellers time and improve decision-making by providing seamless data synchronization between Amazon and QuickBooks platforms.

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Walmart Marketplace Reports Record Black Friday-Cyber Monday Sales

Walmart reported that at the beginning of the holiday shopping season, third-party sellers enjoyed record sales volumes.

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Deutsche Bank Brings Merchant Solutions to APAC

Deutsche Bank Merchant Solutions capabilities are officially available in Australia, India, Indonesia and South Korea. They provide the bank’s clients with a global payment acceptance platform with a diverse range of local payment methods.

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Online Black Friday Spending Rises 10%

U.S. shoppers made online purchases worth nearly $10.8 billion on Black Friday using their mobile phones, laptops, desktops and other portable devices.

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How Online Payment Trends Affect Holiday Shopping

Holiday shopping patterns continuously change reflecting macroeconomic realities, consumer behaviour shifts, and the constant evolution of payment methods. As the season of joy is approaching, we cannot help but wonder what changes current online payment trends have brought to the holiday shopping routine. 

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Mastercard Offers Immersive Shopping Experiences to Boost Canadian SMBs

Mastercard is launching a festive shopping initiative in Fort Langley, B.C., where immersive interactive experiences will amuse customers and support local small businesses (SMBs).

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Canadian Holiday Sales to Increase 2.2% This Season

Mastercard SpendingPulse reveals encouraging signs for Canadian holiday retail sales, with several factors enhancing consumers’ purchasing power.

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Over Half of U.S. Consumers to Tap Credit for Holiday Shopping

The impact of rising costs and limited budgets is evident in consumer sentiment in the U.S. this holiday season, as about 68% are worried about affording gifts and more than half will be forced to use credit solutions for holiday shopping.