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While e-commerce was growing fast before the COVID-19 outbreak, the lockdown phase of the pandemic forced it into hyperdrive. Online sales surged 30% in 2020 compared to the year before and were up another 18% last year, putting e-commerce sales some 54% above where they stood before the global health crisis hit.

Although online sales growth has slowed in 2022 from the breakneck pace that was previously being set, sales are still above pre-pandemic levels. Census Bureau year-to-date data shows that through the end of July, “non-store” sales have grown 11% over last year to $740 billion, or almost as much as online retailers tallied in all of 2019.

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Buying goods and groceries online has become the de facto way many people shop today, and it’s only going to keep growing in the future. E-commerce now makes up 14.5% of all retail sales, up from less

3D luxury shopping on Tmall. Photo credit: Alibaba Group

Alibaba Group is multiplying the ways that luxury brands can connect with China’s affluent shoppers in the metaverse with a series of digital upgrades and events this month.

Alibaba’s luxury shopping platform, Tmall Luxury Pavilion, is hosting an augmented reality (AR) fashion show and introducing a Meta Pass, which confers priority digital access to brands’ products, from Burberry to Bogner.

In recent years, the platform has already deployed 3D shopping, augmented reality (AR) and virtual reality (VR) try-ons for products, digital avatars and digital collectibles.

Also this month in Shanghai, luxury executives attended an awards ceremony and explored an exhibition on extended reality (XR) to visualize retail’s future.

While the metaverse was the talk of the town at New York Fashion Week mid-month, China’s luxury ecosystem has long been at the cutting edge of shopping. The planet’s most populous group of

• Amazon started a building boom in 2020 amid soaring sales as the pandemic hit
• Now the retail giant has too much space and is slowing or canceling several projects, including at least five in Michigan
• Related businesses are affected, including a Novi-based transport company that is closing and laying off delivery drivers

Amazon opened a $150 million regional fulfillment center southeast of Grand Rapids in March 2020, as the start of the COVID pandemic propelled staggering growth for retail delivery across the United State.

The 850,000-square-foot building in Gaines Township, about four miles from the Gerald Ford International Airport, generated enough activity to employ 1,000 people as national e-commerce sales soared 50 percent from 2019 to 2021.

That’s when Amazon — in the midst of its pandemic building boom — sought to open two additional facilities across 68th Street to sort and deliver online orders to front porches, and officials

Veteran Costco shoppers are familiar with the limited-run vendor roadshows for high-end (but heavily discounted) items like Vitamix or Traeger grills that liven up Costco warehouses, particularly on weekends.

The “surprise treasure” nature of these offerings flesh out the private label Kirkland Signature brand of products that draw shoppers in regularly. But Costco is employing a similar strategy in an out-of-the-way online portal of its website. It’s called Costco Next, and it contains a curated selection of limited goods Costco says are supplied by “some of Costco’s most trusted suppliers.” They’re mostly in the home goods, tech, fashion and outdoors realms – a hodgepodge of retailers you might know and some you probably don’t.

To let the warehouse giant explain it, “this innovative approach helps us achieve our goal of bringing a broader selection of goods to our members while increasing the value of the Costco membership.” That’s a

Labor Day weekend has come and gone—but some of its many savings events are sticking around a little while longer. Whether you’re looking to snag a top-of-the-line OLED TV or refresh your fall wardrobe, this weekend is a great time to score a discount. Because there are so many promotions to parse, we’ve scoured the web to round up the best sales online across home, fashion, beauty, tech and more—all happening right now.

Some of the best sales happening this weekend include West Elm’s Warehouse Salewhere you can save up to 50% on furniture and home décor, Tempur-Pedic’s extended Labor Day Eventwhich features up to $700 off adjustable mattress sets, and Samsung’s extended Labor Day offers, including up to $2,000

LOS ANGELES, CA, September 13, 2022 /24-7PressRelease/ — Dutch company Rollz International, a developer of products designed to help individuals with mobility issues stay active and independent, announces the launch of its US company and online presence.

While Rollz’s American customers have previously been able to purchase the company’s mobility aids through US distributors, Rollz’s new American company and web store makes it easier than ever for its customers to access direct service.

Popular Rollz products in the United States include the Rollz Motion, a rollator-transport chair combination offering an innovative, stylish design. The product was praised by several leading international award organizations, including the Red Dot and iF Design Awards.

While Rollz products offer innovative features and functionality, improving its customers’ quality of life, they are also

VII. How Can We Solve This?

Save money shopping

Are you an impulse buyer who can’t resist a timely sale? Or maybe you’re just looking for ways to get more of the things you want without blowing your budget. Here are some hacks you can use to save money while you’re shopping online.

1. Sign up for newsletters and notifications

When you visit a retail website while you’re shopping online, the first thing that usually pops up is an invitation to join that retailer’s email newsletter. It’s a way for them to keep you updated on new products and services while building a fanbase of loyal customers.

It’s extremely important for retailers; they’re usually willing to shell out a chunky discount if you sign up. So, go ahead and drop your email address, and you’ll likely be rewarded with an attractive discount on your next purchase.

2. Fill your cart and wait

Here’s where a little

Packers fans show their spirit by sporting green and gold gear.

A band’s followers wear tees with the group’s name or logo plastered across the front.

And now — once again — Culver’s enthusiasts can don what they love.

Culver’s launched its first-ever merch shop online for a limited time last fall. The ButterBurger Boutique made its grand return in August — and now, it’s here to stay, according to a news release.

The online shop carries cheese curd crew socks, a retro soft-style tee with the original Sauk City Culver’s on the front, a Curdis (aka Culver’s mascot) plush toyand more.

If you’ve ever wondered if fresh frozen custard thinks about you too, there’s a full-zip hoodie share that sentiment.

“We’re always hearing from our guests that they’re looking for more ways to rep Culver’s wherever they go, so we created the ButterBurger Boutique as a