Slow delivery is fatal in eCommerce – at least that’s the received wisdom. However, industry researchers are increasingly finding that consumers are willing to forgo speed in favour of last-mile delivery options that promote environmental sustainability. For many consumers, the…
Sustainability has been a growing concern for many in recent years, but the toll of the pandemic has accelerated concerns from retailers and consumers alike. The impact our shopping habits have on the environment has never been more visible. From…
Sustainability remains high on the priority list for eCommerce for 2021. Brands and retailers need to determine their chosen strategies to remain commercially competitive, inspire interest and maintain customer loyalty. Engagement with eCommerce retailers and brands has soared in popularity…
Since the pandemic began some months ago now, a lot has changed for society. One of the more positive outcomes has been the increased awareness of our impact on the environment. During lockdown, the world witnessed a sharp drop in…
Section 1: Sustainability 2020 has been a year of great change for consumers and retailers alike. Buying habits have been hugely affected, with the closure of physical stores pushing more people online and putting great strain on retailers to keep…
2020 continues to be an extremely turbulent and disruptive time for the retail sector, with ongoing economic and political uncertainties placing online brands under increasing pressure to remain competitive and retain loyal customers. To do so, online brands should be…
2019 certainly came with its challenges – from ongoing political turbulence to the evolving demands of today’s customer. But, the outlook for retailers is not entirely bleak. In fact, eCommerce sales continue to drive retail forward, with recent reports suggesting…
Consumers are increasingly expecting fast, affordable and on-trend, seasonal apparel at the click of a button – putting increased pressure on online retailers to deliver in ever-shortening time frames. This ‘fast fashion’ phenomenon continues to cause a significant shift within…
The primary role of packaging is to protect a product throughout the eCommerce supply chain – from distribution to delivery. Packaging that fails to do this, will not only have a direct impact on the bottom line for brands but…