Mobile usage and the growth of internet connectivity has contributed to a growth in cross border e-commerce as well. Here are 6 current trends to take note of, which will boost e-commerce businesses in the long run:   Digitalization and Internet Connectivity Growth   According to research by Statista, in... read more →

CEE e-commerce economies have developed tremendously during the last several years, surpassing many other regions of the world. Here are five reasons as to why the countries of  CEE have become digital powerhouses and the effect they have on the digitization of payments.   Image by DaLiu Dynamic economic growth ... read more →

Black Friday is the largest shopping holiday in the US.  In recent years, it has now become a global phenomenon and increasingly popular outside the US. Canada, the UK, France, Germany, Spain, Brazil, Australia, China and other countries have some form of the event in the month of November. The globalization of... read more →

Companies are undoubtedly concerned about this year’s shortened holiday season in the US. Thanksgiving will fall on November 28th, whereas last year it fell on the 22nd, giving retailers less time to drive sales for the approaching Christmas holidays. Here are some ways to boost sales during this holiday season. ... read more →

Every business is striving for a single purpose - growth. Undoubtedly, growth is achieved by acquiring new customers, but moreover, by retaining already existing ones. Proper customer retention ensures a successful business with continuous profits and fewer costs. Here is how to boost customer retention:    What is customer retention? ... read more →

What once originated as a Celtic festival to ward off evil spirits, Halloween has now become one of the largest spending holidays in the United States. Here’s a look at major trends and statistics which should be expected for the upcoming Halloween season:    Who is spending the most on... read more →

Chinese consumers are shopping online more than ever. However, the Chinese market is unexplored for EU merchants. This is due to long shipping and clearance times and lack of knowledge regarding regulations and logistics. Here’s a look at the WeChat Pay customs push solution and how it can drastically solve... read more →

Mobile technology’s rapid spread in Asia Pacific has contributed to an increase in digital commerce. Euromonitor International found that 41% of global e-commerce spending was from the region.  Due to this, experts suggest that the region will begin shaping worldwide e-commerce trends altogether. Here's a look at online shoppers behaviour... read more →

Digital online and mobile banking users exceeded 2 billion in 2018, according to the 2019 Global Identity and Anti-Fraud Report. Additionally, the industry expects an 11% growth rate by 2023. Due to this growth, fraud concerns are increasing tremendously. Here’s how Oceanpayment’s risk management system helps cross-border merchants stay safe.  ... read more →

UK online shopping trends project a reach of over 200 billion euros in turnover by the end of 2019. This will be a 14.6%  increase from the turnover of 175 billion euros in 2018. Here is a look at some more insight regarding the e-commerce market of England and spending... read more →