Shopping’s gone mobile, and there’s no turning back. The era of “e-commerce” has catapulted into the era of “m-commerce,” and your favorite way to shop is a huge part of this transformation. Mobile devices aren’t just creeping up on desktop shopping; they’ve officially dominated it. And at the intersection of convenience, tech-savvy consumers, and businesses racing to adapt lies one key tool playing an outsized role in this shift—QR codes. Why QR codes? They’re everywhere lately. Those little black-and-white pixelated squares you probably scanned in a restaurant to check the…
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Why QR Code Payments Are the Secret to APAC’s Digital Wallet Boom
The Rise of Digital Wallets in APAC: Redefining Payments and the Future of Cashless Economies Across the Asia-Pacific (APAC) region, digital wallets such as Alipay and WeChat Pay have fundamentally reshaped the way individuals and businesses handle money. From paying for a morning coffee to securing government subsidies, these mobile payment innovations have positioned APAC as a global leader in the transition toward cashless economies. But what makes this transformation so significant, and what challenges remain in this highly dynamic landscape? Cashless Economies on the Rise By 2024, an estimated…
Read MoreHas mobile commerce reached the point that its experience beats desktop?
Online shopping is nothing new, but has buying using a smartphone finally found its groove? When it comes to shopping online, many people are now turning primarily – or even exclusively – to mobile commerce, making their purchases using a smartphone or tablet. That said, is it just convenient, or does it truly provide a better experience than using a laptop or desktop? Over the holidays, for the first time, mobile commerce surpassed shopping over laptops and desktops. People are getting more comfortable using smaller screens to get the job…
Read MoreMobile commerce to see 68 percent growth by the close of the year
As a growing number of people shop on their smartphones, companies see more income from apps. Mobile commerce has been taking off – particularly since the start of the pandemic – meaning that companies with online strategies focusing on smartphone shoppers have been winning out. The trend is only expected to continue through until the end of this year and beyond. According to a recent eMarketer report, online shopping will have reached $845 billion by the end of this year. Moreover, mobile commerce is expected to drive about half of…
Read MoreTrust in mobile commerce accuracy is very low among online shoppers
About 6 in 10 consumers do not entirely trust that their orders will be filled as requested. A new Zebra study has revealed that the confidence consumers may once have had in mobile commerce seems to have dwindled. This trend has forced retailers to place a priority on boosting their labor and supply chain capabilities. The Zebra Technologies Corporation (NASDAQ stock symbol ZBRA) 14th Annual Global Shopper Study showed that there is a massive gap in consumer trust when it comes to what they expect from their mobile commerce experience.…
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