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Top 250 Fashion & Beauty Retail Europe: Annual Ranking

Cross-Border Commerce Europe has released the second edition of “Top 250 Fashion & Beauty Retail Europe”, an annual ranking highlighting the online fashion & beauty sector as a leading segment in online retail. Brussels, 14th September [...]

14
Sep
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5th edition of the “TOP 16 Countries Cross-Border Europe”: an annual ranking that identifies the top 16 European countries

Brussels, 29th June 2023. Cross-Border Commerce Europe, the platform dedicated to fostering cross-border eCommerce in Europe, has published a significant research paper covering two country rankings: (I) TOP 16 from the consumer perspective and (II) TOP [...]

28
Jun
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5th edition of the “TOP 500 Cross-Border Retail Europe”: an annual ranking of the TOP 500 European cross-border online shops

Brussels, March 30th 2023. Cross-Border Commerce Europe, the platform that stimulates cross-border e-commerce in Europe, releases a major research paper covering and ranking the 500 strongest European players with a focus on cross-border performance. The total [...]

27
Mar

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Retail media: How retailers are becoming advertising giants
21 September 2023

Shoppers browsing their favourite websites, from Argos to Amazon, may be bombarded with a raft of deals, however some may be more prominent than others. The positioning of product listings is just one way brands are working with retailers to advertise to the huge audience that many shopping websites attract. [...]

The future of AI in the retail industry: What to expect
20 September 2023

Regardless of what technology the future will bring, it is clear that artificial intelligence is already automating much of our work. In the long term, AI’s contribution to many industries will only increase. It is safe to assume that AI is the next technological leap, just as significant as the [...]

Always show the number of user ratings in list items
19 September 2023

Throughout multiple rounds of Baymard’s large-scale testing, it’s clear that user ratings and reviews are critical to users’ purchasing decisions (e.g., see our article on responding to negative reviews or designing the ratings distribution summary). However, it was also observed in testing that only displaying user ratings averages — the [...]

Beyond clicks and opens: it’s time to expect more from your email reporting
18 September 2023

Jess Grossman would be the first to tell you your highest order rate is most likely coming from people who have engaged with your brand in the last 30 days. As an ecommerce veteran and owner of In Social, a Shopify Expert digital marketing agency, Grossman understands the fundamental rules of [...]

Brands are increasingly testing out virtual sizing tools
17 September 2023

Online apparel brands are increasingly warming up to new sizing technologies. This summer, Shopify added TrueFit to its suite of apps, allowing developers to add the sizing tool to product detail pages. Already in use at brands like Lululemon and Gap, TrueFit asks customers to input data like their height, weight [...]

The current state of e-commerce product page ux performance
16 September 2023

The product page is the centerpiece of users’ product-purchasing decisions, as nearly all users go through product pages before deciding whether or not they’ll purchase an item. It’s therefore crucial that product pages perform well for the end user. However, our latest e-commerce UX Product Page benchmark reveals that only [...]

The EU Commission’s proposal for PSD3 and PSR
15 September 2023

On 28 June 2023, the EU Commission presented proposals for a Payment Services Directive 3 (“PSD3“) and a Payment Services Regulation (“PSR“). Whilst we have already positioned PSD3 and PSR within the existing regulatory framework in our article “The new EU payment service regulation – Kick-off of our PSD3 series” [...]

One marketing model that’s helped well-known brands become extraordinary
14 September 2023

Well-known brands such as Google, Apple, Uber, Nike and Amazon didn’t become extraordinary by accident. It’s taken a strategy and an approach that too many emerging or challenger eCommerce brands try to bypass in their desire to experience rapid growth. Extraordinary brands require an extraordinary growth framework. And the most [...]

infographic fashion 2023
Top 250 Fashion & Beauty Retail Europe: Annual Ranking

Cross-Border Commerce Europe has released the second edition of “Top 250 Fashion & Beauty Retail Europe”, an annual ranking highlighting the online fashion & beauty sector as a leading segment in online retail. Brussels, 14th September 2023 – Cross-Border Commerce Europe, the platform dedicated to fostering cross-border e-commerce in Europe, [...]

14
Sep
Why it’s time to reinvent and future-proof your approach to content marketing
13 September 2023

To succeed in the highly competitive creator economy of today and the future, content marketers need to rethink their approach. Read on to find out how. As a content marketer, you’re likely questioning your path forward. We’re at an inflection point with AI. Many marketers worry about job security. Yet, we face [...]

How the beauty industry appeals to new consumers
12 September 2023

The quintessential quality of beauty is it allows one to present themselves in a way that appeals to both themselves and others. Companies are continuing to evolve their own presentation. Astha Malik, chief business officer of Braze, orchestrated a panel of top marketers from Nivea Beiersdorf, Publicis Groupe and Accenture to [...]

Strategies for a more resilient supply chain
11 September 2023

The retail industry faces numerous challenges in today’s rapidly changing market, and among the most pressing are inventory management issues. The inventory glut and the bullwhip effect are two key factors contributing to these challenges. This blog post will discuss how these problems arise in the retail sector and explore [...]

DTC brands are warming up to off-price retail
10 September 2023

In addition to death and taxes, one of the certainties in the retail world is that, eventually, every brand’s products will end up in an off-price retailer. Both name brands and more value-based companies alike have unloaded out-of-season collections at off-price retailers for decades. But, digitally-native and direct-to-consumer companies were [...]

Luxury brands need to evolve to embrace Gen Z’s multifaceted approach to beauty and fashion
9 September 2023

For Gen Z, the rise of social media has decentralized and democratized beauty. As an industry concept particular to this generation, beauty isn’t just about looks; it’s about what people do — and why. Beauty is purpose. It’s multifaceted and shaped by people’s interests — which are something close to infinite. Beauty [...]

How AR technologies can help retailers enhance customer experience
8 September 2023

According to a recent report by SkyQuest Technology, the adoption of augmented reality (AR) by retailers is on the rise. While 24% of respondents have said they are using the technology in their business, another 26% have confirmed they are  considering its use. The most common use case for AR [...]

What can Twitter analytics tell you?
7 September 2023

Everyone from small businesses to individuals aspire to build a following community on Twitter. This is tricky. But, it’s possible, if your strategy is informed by Twitter analytics and data. That is to say, this is crucial for fostering engagement, increasing reach, and building a thriving community on Twitter.  Launched [...]

How to create effective marketing segmentation and persona strategies
6 September 2023

We’re in the era of social media and constant online presence — brands are battling for every inch of real estate in the market of consumer attention. These companies aren’t just up against direct competitors, but also every other company, prominent figure, or social media user that’s trying to engage [...]

Email marketing automation: Tips and strategies for success
5 September 2023

As technology and customer expectations continue to evolve, embracing email marketing automation is no longer just an option but a strategic imperative for brands looking to stay ahead in the digital landscape. From welcoming new subscribers with personalized greetings to recovering abandoned carts and celebrating special occasions, email automation streamlines [...]

Selling on TikTok in 2023
4 September 2023

It is undeniable that for a large part of the British population, social media and entertainment platforms are an important part of daily life. In the UK, 57.6 million active users¹ spend almost two hours a day using these platforms to keep in touch with friends and family (54%), fill [...]

Retail AI use cases and trends
3 September 2023

Retail has been undergoing a digital transformation for some time. Most of us have seen the gradual macroeconomic effects of this change, from the increasingly empty malls to the shuttering of once-prosperous brick-and-mortar stores. Retailers seek to deliver maximum customer value, anticipate demand, and optimize pricing and efficiency – and [...]

Google virtual try-on – what is it, and how does it affect SEO?
2 September 2023

Google has taken many steps over the years to advance the online shopping experience for users. From the introduction of Google Lens’ ‘search what you see’ back in 2017, to the advancement of the Shopping Graph in 2021, Google is making it ever  more simple for users to have a [...]

Maintain holiday customer engagement
1 September 2023

With people shopping for holiday gifts much earlier in the year, brands must adjust when and where they deploy their holiday campaigns to ensure consumer engagement before, during, and even after the holiday season. Grab attention early: Holiday shopping now begins weeks before the holidays. As of mid-October, holiday shoppers in the [...]

Generational comparison on the use of payment methods
31 August 2023

The generational comparison bibliography is full of contributions that go into detail on all of the relative aspects. An analysis of snapshots on spending capacity, purchasing needs and familiarity with digital tools also makes it possible to develop a comparison in terms of payments. How spending habits change from Baby [...]

Prepare for Black Friday 2023: 28 Tips for ecommerce stores
30 August 2023

As the holiday season approaches, businesses worldwide gear up for the shopping extravaganza of Black Friday and Cyber Monday. These events present immense opportunities for retailers to maximize sales, but success requires strategic action and thorough Black Friday planning.  In this comprehensive guide, we’ll navigate you through the stages of how [...]


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Retail media: How retailers are becoming advertising giants
21 September 2023

Shoppers browsing their favourite websites, from Argos to Amazon, may be bombarded with a raft of deals, however some may be more prominent than others. The positioning of product listings is just one way brands are working with retailers to advertise to [...]

The future of AI in the retail industry: What to expect
20 September 2023

Regardless of what technology the future will bring, it is clear that artificial intelligence is already automating much of our work. In the long term, AI’s contribution to many industries will only increase. It is safe to assume that AI is the [...]

Always show the number of user ratings in list items
19 September 2023

Throughout multiple rounds of Baymard’s large-scale testing, it’s clear that user ratings and reviews are critical to users’ purchasing decisions (e.g., see our article on responding to negative reviews or designing the ratings distribution summary). However, it was also observed in testing [...]

Beyond clicks and opens: it’s time to expect more from your email reporting
18 September 2023

Jess Grossman would be the first to tell you your highest order rate is most likely coming from people who have engaged with your brand in the last 30 days. As an ecommerce veteran and owner of In Social, a Shopify Expert digital [...]

Brands are increasingly testing out virtual sizing tools
17 September 2023

Online apparel brands are increasingly warming up to new sizing technologies. This summer, Shopify added TrueFit to its suite of apps, allowing developers to add the sizing tool to product detail pages. Already in use at brands like Lululemon and Gap, TrueFit asks [...]

The current state of e-commerce product page ux performance
16 September 2023

The product page is the centerpiece of users’ product-purchasing decisions, as nearly all users go through product pages before deciding whether or not they’ll purchase an item. It’s therefore crucial that product pages perform well for the end user. However, our latest [...]

The EU Commission’s proposal for PSD3 and PSR
15 September 2023

On 28 June 2023, the EU Commission presented proposals for a Payment Services Directive 3 (“PSD3“) and a Payment Services Regulation (“PSR“). Whilst we have already positioned PSD3 and PSR within the existing regulatory framework in our article “The new EU payment [...]

One marketing model that’s helped well-known brands become extraordinary
14 September 2023

Well-known brands such as Google, Apple, Uber, Nike and Amazon didn’t become extraordinary by accident. It’s taken a strategy and an approach that too many emerging or challenger eCommerce brands try to bypass in their desire to experience rapid growth. Extraordinary brands [...]

infographic fashion 2023
Top 250 Fashion & Beauty Retail Europe: Annual Ranking

Cross-Border Commerce Europe has released the second edition of “Top 250 Fashion & Beauty Retail Europe”, an annual ranking highlighting the online fashion & beauty sector as a leading segment in online retail. Brussels, 14th September 2023 – Cross-Border Commerce Europe, the [...]

14
Sep


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Retail media: How retailers are becoming advertising giants
21 September 2023

Shoppers browsing their favourite websites, from Argos to Amazon, may be bombarded with a raft of deals, however some may be more prominent than others. The positioning of product listings is just one way brands are working with retailers to advertise to [...]

The future of AI in the retail industry: What to expect
20 September 2023

Regardless of what technology the future will bring, it is clear that artificial intelligence is already automating much of our work. In the long term, AI’s contribution to many industries will only increase. It is safe to assume that AI is the [...]

Always show the number of user ratings in list items
19 September 2023

Throughout multiple rounds of Baymard’s large-scale testing, it’s clear that user ratings and reviews are critical to users’ purchasing decisions (e.g., see our article on responding to negative reviews or designing the ratings distribution summary). However, it was also observed in testing [...]

Beyond clicks and opens: it’s time to expect more from your email reporting
18 September 2023

Jess Grossman would be the first to tell you your highest order rate is most likely coming from people who have engaged with your brand in the last 30 days. As an ecommerce veteran and owner of In Social, a Shopify Expert digital [...]

Brands are increasingly testing out virtual sizing tools
17 September 2023

Online apparel brands are increasingly warming up to new sizing technologies. This summer, Shopify added TrueFit to its suite of apps, allowing developers to add the sizing tool to product detail pages. Already in use at brands like Lululemon and Gap, TrueFit asks [...]

The current state of e-commerce product page ux performance
16 September 2023

The product page is the centerpiece of users’ product-purchasing decisions, as nearly all users go through product pages before deciding whether or not they’ll purchase an item. It’s therefore crucial that product pages perform well for the end user. However, our latest [...]

The EU Commission’s proposal for PSD3 and PSR
15 September 2023

On 28 June 2023, the EU Commission presented proposals for a Payment Services Directive 3 (“PSD3“) and a Payment Services Regulation (“PSR“). Whilst we have already positioned PSD3 and PSR within the existing regulatory framework in our article “The new EU payment [...]

One marketing model that’s helped well-known brands become extraordinary
14 September 2023

Well-known brands such as Google, Apple, Uber, Nike and Amazon didn’t become extraordinary by accident. It’s taken a strategy and an approach that too many emerging or challenger eCommerce brands try to bypass in their desire to experience rapid growth. Extraordinary brands [...]

infographic fashion 2023
Top 250 Fashion & Beauty Retail Europe: Annual Ranking

Cross-Border Commerce Europe has released the second edition of “Top 250 Fashion & Beauty Retail Europe”, an annual ranking highlighting the online fashion & beauty sector as a leading segment in online retail. Brussels, 14th September 2023 – Cross-Border Commerce Europe, the [...]

14
Sep
Why it’s time to reinvent and future-proof your approach to content marketing
13 September 2023

To succeed in the highly competitive creator economy of today and the future, content marketers need to rethink their approach. Read on to find out how. As a content marketer, you’re likely questioning your path forward. We’re at an inflection point with AI. Many [...]

How the beauty industry appeals to new consumers
12 September 2023

The quintessential quality of beauty is it allows one to present themselves in a way that appeals to both themselves and others. Companies are continuing to evolve their own presentation. Astha Malik, chief business officer of Braze, orchestrated a panel of top marketers [...]

Strategies for a more resilient supply chain
11 September 2023

The retail industry faces numerous challenges in today’s rapidly changing market, and among the most pressing are inventory management issues. The inventory glut and the bullwhip effect are two key factors contributing to these challenges. This blog post will discuss how these [...]

DTC brands are warming up to off-price retail
10 September 2023

In addition to death and taxes, one of the certainties in the retail world is that, eventually, every brand’s products will end up in an off-price retailer. Both name brands and more value-based companies alike have unloaded out-of-season collections at off-price retailers [...]

Luxury brands need to evolve to embrace Gen Z’s multifaceted approach to beauty and fashion
9 September 2023

For Gen Z, the rise of social media has decentralized and democratized beauty. As an industry concept particular to this generation, beauty isn’t just about looks; it’s about what people do — and why. Beauty is purpose. It’s multifaceted and shaped by people’s interests [...]

How AR technologies can help retailers enhance customer experience
8 September 2023

According to a recent report by SkyQuest Technology, the adoption of augmented reality (AR) by retailers is on the rise. While 24% of respondents have said they are using the technology in their business, another 26% have confirmed they are  considering its [...]

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