E-Commerce
July 9, 2025 at 4:21 pm
In this episode of Retail Right Now, Total Retail's Joe Keenan and Marie Albiges discuss the recently released 2025 Best Digital Gift Card Programs, Australia report, produced by NAPCO Research in conjunction with Blackhawk Network. This fourth annual report is the most comprehensive assessment of the digital gift card industry in the market. Keenan and…
July 9, 2025 at 3:37 pm
The largest retail sales event of the year — anchored by Amazon.com's longest-ever Prime event — is predicted to generate $23.8 billion in revenue across U.S. retailers, according to Adobe Analytics, and the first day's spending of $7.9 billion reaffirmed that forecast. The nearly $8 billion in sales U.S. retailers saw Tuesday, the first day…
July 7, 2025 at 4:13 pm
The Prime Day sales event is an industry-wide moment for e-commerce, with discounts happening broadly across U.S. retailers in the month of July. Adobe released its forecast on Monday, covering the period from July 8 to July 11. U.S. retailers are expected to drive a record $23.8 billion in online spend from July 8 to…
July 2, 2025 at 11:20 am
As the global shift toward digital commerce accelerates, gift cards — especially digital ones — have emerged as one of retail’s most powerful tools for engagement, revenue growth, and brand affinity. The 2025 edition of Best Digital Gift Card Programs – Australia, a benchmark report produced by NAPCO Research and Blackhawk Network (BHN), offers a…
June 25, 2025 at 5:05 pm
As digital commerce continues to reshape consumer expectations, one channel is quietly driving major gains for retailers: digital gift cards. According to the 2025 Best Digital Gift Card Programs (Australian Edition) — a joint research effort by NAPCO Research and Blackhawk Network (BHN) —gift cards aren’t just a convenience item anymore. They’re a high-growth, high-impact…
June 24, 2025 at 2:05 pm
A few days after Amazon.com announced it was having a four-day Prime Day sale in July, major retailers, including Target and Walmart, revealed weeklong sales of their own in an effort to compete with the e-commerce giant. Walmart's "Deals" event, spanning six days starting at midnight July 8, promises discounts on large electronics, outdoor items,…
June 23, 2025 at 11:39 am
As tariff tensions fluctuate, their consequences are already rippling through global supply chains. For small and midsized e-commerce players, it’s not just a policy issue — it’s a strategic threat to pricing models, sourcing stability and customer trust. Retailers are grappling with rising landed costs and longer lead times, and many are being forced to…
June 17, 2025 at 5:03 pm
Amazon.com is extending its Prime Day discount bonanza, announcing that the annual sale will run four days this year, reports CNBC. The 96-hour event will start at 12:01 a.m. PT on July 8, and continue through July 11, Amazon said in a press release. For the first time, the company will roll out themed “deal…
June 16, 2025 at 11:31 am
The global trade landscape feels less like a calm sea and more like a storm‑tossed tightrope. With tariff tables that sometimes update hourly, even the most seasoned e‑commerce brands can lose their footing. Tariffs squeeze margins, disrupt supply chains, and —i f mishandled — erode customer trust. Yet there's a practical path forward. Consider the…
June 12, 2025 at 4:49 pm
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