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Alibaba Reports Earnings

Chinese e-commerce giant Alibaba on Friday, November 15, released information about its earnings for the third quarter of 2024.

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Amazon Launches Low-Cost Ecommerce Service in US

Amazon has launched a new virtual store of products priced from $20 and below.

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Mastercard to Phase Out Manual Card and Password Entry by 2030

Mastercard envisions the future of e-commerce without manual entries of physical card numbers, passwords or one-time codes needed for secure purchases.

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Alibaba Launches AI Search Tool for Small Businesses

Alibaba, the Chinese e-commerce giant, which is also a major player in the technology sector, on Tuesday, November 12, presented an artificial intelligence-based search engine designed for small businesses in Europe and the Americas to source supplies.

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Klarna Collaborates With John Lewis & Partners

Klarna has partnered with John Lewis & Partners to offer its “Pay in 3” BNPL service, allowing customers to spread payments over 60 days with no interest accrued.

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Affirm Rolls Out BNPL Services in UK

Flexible payment network Affirm introduced its BNPL services to customers in the UK marking its first European expansion.

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AliExpress Welcomes U.S. Retailers to Its Direct Platform

AliExpress invited U.S.-based retailers to join the AliExpressDirect initiative and reach a global audience through the Chinese leading e-commerce platform.

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Amazon Introduces New Virtual Holiday Shop

Holiday shopping has just become easier and more fun with a new virtual holiday shop by Amazon.

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Halloween Sales to Drop and Become Spread Out in 2024

Halloween consumer shopping patterns are changing, with holiday sales expected to fall by $600 million from the record-high figures of 2023.

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Why Are Crypto Payments So Rare in E-Commerce?

Statistics say private cryptocurrencies and stablecoins were used for less than 0.2% of global e-commerce transaction value in 2022. At the same time, global cryptocurrency ownership rates have been steadily increasing for the past few years. Besides, the growing number of merchants are adding crypto to acceptable payment methods. Something just doesn’t add up. What […]

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Getnet Launches Single Entry Point for Payments in Latin America

Getnet has launched a regional e-commerce solution that provides a single entry point (SEP) for payment transactions in countries such as Chile, Brazil, Mexico, and Argentina.

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Amazon Reportedly to Shut Down Speedy Brick-and-Mortar Delivery Service

The media released information according to which Amazon is shutting down a service that offers same-day delivery from mall and brick-and-mortar retailers.

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Ukrainian Monobank Launched BNPL Marketplace

Ukrainian neobank Monobank has introduced a new marketplace service for gadgets and electronics with BNPL payment options available for every item.

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Klarna Now Available at Checkout on Apple Pay

Users checking out on Apple Pay online and in apps with iPhone and iPad on iOS 18 and iPadOS 18 or later can now leverage all the benefits of Klarna flexible payment options.

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Amazon Uses Legal Action and Other Methods to Combat Fake Reviews

Amazon on Monday, October 14, said that it uses legal action and other methods to combat fake reviews and prevent customers from seeing relevant materials.

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Sam’s Club Reportedly Prepares to Open First All-Digital Store

The media reports that Sam’s Club is currently preparing to launch its first store without checkout lanes.

E-commerce, short for electronic commerce, refers to the trading of goods and services through digital platforms. It enables businesses and consumers to conduct transactions online, offering convenience, speed, and global accessibility across a wide range of industries, from retail and travel to financial services. Online and mobile commerce rely on digital payment systems to complete purchases. When a customer shops online, a payment gateway or processor securely handles the transaction, authorizing the transfer of funds between accounts. A seamless, secure, and fast payment experience is essential to building trust and reducing cart abandonment in e-commerce, making payment technology a key driver of online commerce growth.