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12/12/2024
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…
18/11/2024
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…
15/11/2024
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…
08/11/2024
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…
31/10/2024
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…
29/10/2024
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,…
11/10/2024
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,…
30/09/2024
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…
27/09/2024
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…
27/09/2024
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…
25/09/2024
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…
24/09/2024
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…
23/09/2024
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.…
20/09/2024
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…
06/09/2024
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…
29/08/2024
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…
27/08/2024
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…
26/08/2024
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…