Black Friday and Cyber Monday may be over, but retailers are still offering notable discounts across categories. These deals won’t last long, so if something catches your eye, be sure to checkout quickly. Below, we compiled a handful of extended Cyber Monday sales we think you should know about. We also put together a list of Cyber Monday bestsellers so you can see what other Select readers shopped for this week. SKIP AHEAD Best extended Cyber Monday deals | Best extended Cyber Monday sales Best extended Cyber Monday deals 2023 All of our recommendations below are based on our previous…
There are many fraudulent online shops, Audi Marissa is picky about endorsements
Jakarta (ANTARA News) – Audi Marissa admits that she is now more selective in accepting endorsement. Because apparently, he had an unpleasant experience. Audi says it used to accept endorsement whatever comes to him. But one day, there was followers It was Audi who messaged him and said that online shop those promoted by him are fraudsters. “Several years ago I often visited endorse from online shop. Now I’m choosing because I had a bad experience. So there is followers who told him that he had been deceived by the same person online shop which I endorse. So …
Online Shop Fraud is Increasingly Widespread, Here’s How to Prevent It
Jakarta (ANTARA) – Advances in technology and information support increased internet use. This has opened up opportunities for the emergence of various cyber crimes, such as cases of online transaction fraud in the name of Customs and Excise. Customs and Excise noted that fraud using the online shop (olshop) mode is the most widely used method of fraud, even causing losses of up to billions of rupiah. Head of the Subdirectorate of Public Relations and Customs Extension, Hatta Wardhana, said that the online shopping trend remains lively even though cases of the Covid-19 pandemic have slowed down. “Ease of digital…
Why more fashion retailers are charging return fees
The increasing popularity of ‘bracket buying’ (buying multiple sizes with the intention of returning whatever doesn’t fit) and ‘wardrobing’ (buying clothes, wearing them for an event, then returning them for a full discount) also leaves retailers holding the bag. The fashion industry bears the brunt of this, since fit is not an exact science. “You’re not buying a ballpoint pen,” says Toronto-based independent retail expert Bruce Winder, “so you need to try it on, and you need to touch and feel the garment and see if it looks good on you.” Ultimately, around $212bn in online purchases in the US…
Customers are willing to wait longer for delivery when they shop in store showroom vs. online: IU News
BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — Nearly a decade ago, Fei Gao predicted in his research that having online shoppers pick up their purchases at a local store could help retailers head off the so-called “retail apocalypse” — the notion that online shopping would eventually lead to the demise of traditional brick-and-mortar stores. New IU research finds renewed value in stores returning to an old concept — the store showroom — particularly when larger, big-ticket durable goods are involved. Photo courtesy of Getty Images Today, it is a winning “omnichannel” strategy for sellers. Not only does it provide fulfillment to customers who want…
TikTok says it regrets Indonesia’s decision to ban e-commerce sales on social media platforms
JAKARTA, Indonesia (AP) — Chinese-owned app TikTok on Thursday said it regretted the Indonesian government’s decision to ban e-commerce transactions on social media platforms and particularly the impact it would have on the millions of sellers who use TikTok Shop. But TikTok Indonesia said in a statement it will respect the regulations and laws that apply in Indonesia and “will take a constructive path forward.” “We deeply regret the government’s announcement, especially how it will impact the livelihoods of the six million sellers and nearly seven million affiliate creators who use TikTok Shop,” said the statement sent to The Associated…
TikTok halts Indonesia online shop to comply with new rules
Indonesia last week announced sweeping regulations that will force ByteDance Ltd.’s TikTok to split its shopping feature from the popular video-scrolling service in the country, an unprecedented separation that could stall TikTok’s e-commerce thrust just as it was gaining traction against Sea Ltd. and GoTo Group. The rule “- which bars social commerce companies from handling direct payments for online purchases “- is part of newly tightened trade regulations aimed at ensuring local e-commerce services, such as GoTo’s Tokopedia, won’t be squeezed out. Indonesia also seeks to keep its 64.2 million micro, small and medium enterprises that contribute 61% of…
POV: TikTok Online Shop
Background: Reports are circulating that TikTok is planning to launch its own online retail store in the US in July, with an initial story appearing from global news provider Semafor. Details and Implications: TikTok appears to be looking to take on Amazon, Shein and others by opening a retail store in the US version of its app, potentially as soon as next month, and will use the store to feature its own line of products like toys and kitchen gadgets . While TikTok’s existing TikTok Shop feature enables brands to sell products on its platform for a commission, the new…