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Digital commerce to exceed 11.6 trillion dollars in 2021

Soaring growth in online sales show e-commerce spending is set to rise 11.5 percent this year to 11.6 trillion dollars. New findings from Juniper Research highlight the success of digital solutions during the pandemic spurring consumer behaviour will become increasingly digitally led, rather than reverting to pre-pandemic norms. The research...

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Google: Tapping into shopping micro-moments

Most consumers will agree that when it comes to shopping, the tiniest moments and emotions can have the biggest effect. From impulse buying, to pre-thought out shopping trips, the smartphone has rapidly become shoppers main assistant and go to shopping partner. 65 percent of consumers who buy apparel via their smartphone will consult search...

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Yahoo opens door to deal, unveils big job cuts

Yahoo on Tuesday said it is cutting 15 percent of its workforce and narrowing its focus as it explores "strategic alternatives" for the future of the faded Internet star. The announcement, coming with the release of a big quarterly loss, offered the first sign that Yahoo may be open to a sale or merger after years of struggling to regain its...