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Rakuten France now allows Club R members to buy vouchers and gift cards with their kitty

Paris, December 03. At a time when purchasing power remains at the heart of French people's concerns, Rakuten France is continuing its…

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Black Friday 2024: Last Key E-commerce Statistics!

Black Friday has become a must-attend event for consumers and retailers in France. Every year, the event attracts increasing interest, with…

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2024 CHRISTMAS BAROMETER RAKUTEN FRANCE x IPSOS

THE FRENCH ARE MORE OPTIMISTIC THIS YEAR ABOUT THEIR PURCHASING POWER: BLACK FRIDAY DEALS, CASHBACK AND GIFT RESALE (AN AVERAGE OF €100…

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Tips for a successful e-commerce packaging

In e-commerce, product packaging plays a crucial role in the customer experience, especially on marketplaces. Find out in this article how…

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Ads in E-Commerce: How to Boost Sales during Black Friday

Black Friday has become a must-attend event for e-tailers. It represents a unique opportunity to boost sales and revenues. However, in an…

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How can you increase your visibility on a marketplace?

In the world of e-commerce, marketplaces have become indispensable, offering sellers considerable visibility and audience reach. However,…

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E-commerce Website Cost: how much should you budget?

The e-commerce sector is doing well. In 2023, total sales generated by French e-tailers reached 159.9 billion euros (source: Statistica,…

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Customer reviews and e-commerce: collecting, managing and distributing feedback

58% of French people say they consult customer reviews before making an e-commerce, marketplace or in-store purchase. Among 15-24…

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Apple Keynote: announcements boost the second-hand market

Paris, September 18 - Every year, the Apple keynote attracts worldwide interest, not only for the release of new products, but also for the…

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Second-hand, a key step towards a new consumer society

Second-hand goods have made their way into the minds of the French. It has become a veritable social phenomenon, marking an irreversible…

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How to select the best marketplace for your e-commerce business?

A marketplace can be a powerful lever for increasing your online sales, expanding your audience, improving your visibility and…

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Self-Service in E-commerce: A Powerful Asset for Boosting Customer Relationships

94% of French people want to solve their own problems (source: Yext study, 2023). Today's e-buyers want to find accessible answers in just…

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Rakuten Worldfirst partnership: Why a multi-currency account is the answer to your international payments

Selling on marketplaces sometimes means you can be dealing with buyers from different countries and getting paid in various currencies.…

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What is omnichannel e-commerce?

Electronic commerce, or e-commerce, has revolutionized the way people buy and sell products and services online. However, with the rapid…

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How to avoid abandoned carts in e-commerce?

Abandoned carts are a frequent problem in e-commerce, depriving you of part of your sales. Find out how to reduce them with our tips. What…

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Customer Satisfaction: How to Maximize It in E-Commerce

Customer satisfaction measures a consumer's satisfaction with a product, a service or, in a broader sense, a shopping experience. This…

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Barcodes: Why They Matter in E-Commerce

Whether you're buying or selling a book, a telephone case or a vacuum cleaner... All these products have one thing in common: the presence…

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Fulfillment costs: How to measure and reduce them in e-commerce?

Whether you decide to handle it yourself or outsource it, e-commerce fulfillment has a cost. A cost that you obviously try to keep as low…

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