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Ecommerce latest news
Chris Grant (he/him)

What is an Address Verification System (AVS)?

Definition: An address verification service is a system that checks to ensure the customer’s entered address is registered with major shipping carriers. Ecommerce stores can use this verification process to reduce the number of checkout errors, increasing conversion rates in the process.

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Ecommerce latest news
Dylan Fernandez

The various types and history of eCommerce

In order to fully understand ecommerce, let’s look at its history. In general, businesses can be classified into six main types of ecommerce: B2C. B2B.

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Ecommerce latest news
Chris Grant (he/him)

Did you know that 90% of UK shoppers use Amazon? Three top marketplace trends for 2020

Recent research discovered that 90% of UK shoppers use Amazon with over 40% accessing its Prime subscription service. On top of this staggering stat, one-fifth of Amazon shoppers use the service once a week. Yet the dominance of marketplace shopping extends far beyond Amazon. Last year, $1.66 trillion was spent globally on the top 100 online marketplaces. But it’s not just sales volume that’s exciting about online marketplaces. They are a hotbed of innovation and leading e-commerce best practices across all markets.