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Igloo, an insurtech firm, encourages online shoppers to insure their purchases for better shopping experience. Its Online Shopping Insurance was designed in partnership with e-wallet app GCash. Online shopping provides…
According to the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI), of the nearly 28,000 consumer complaints it received in 2022, more than 12,000 or 44% involved online transactions. The figures are…
Online shopping is fast becoming the most preferred buying mode for many Filipinos, and it’s easy to see why. It’s convenient, provides limitless options, and offers immediate gratification. Gone are…
For micro, small and medium enterprises (MSME) and side-hustle online sellers, setting up an online store is still quite daunting. But show biz celebrity and emerging entrepreneur Nadine Lustre found…
TikTok Shop, the e-commerce solution of short-form mobile video, TikTok, announces its Shopping Center tab feature that takes users straight to its shopping portal in one touch. Depicted by the…
On Jan. 4, 2023, during President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s state visit to China, the Philippines’ Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) signed a memorandum of understanding aimed at focusing on…
E-commerce platform Shopee kicked off the holiday season with exciting deals at its 11.11 Mega Pamasko Sale. Sellers and shoppers can browse through what Shopee promises as 150 million deals…
The latest study titled “Future of Commerce” by mobile video platform TikTok predicts that “Shoppertainment” (shopping with entertainment) may reach a market value of over $1 trillion by 2025, more…
Boosted by increased shopper traffic and support from Shopee’s platform tools, top local sellers sold six times more items on Shopee’s 9.9 Super Shopping Day held on Sept. 9. Seller…
By Bharath Vellore, General Manager Provenir APAC The last three years had a significant and unprecedented impact on the global e-commerce market. In the Asia Pacific (APAC), e-commerce sales are…
Filipinos have totally adopted to shopping online that even if the government has eased mobility restrictions brought about by the pandemic, they continue to buy goods online. According to the…
The latest report from e-commerce platform eBay revealed that 79% of eBay-enabled small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in the Philippines exported to 10 or more international markets in 2020, while…
Despite the economic situation and the challenges setting up a business poses, Davao-based Shopee sellers Shiela Reyes-Lao and Lou Putian prove that one can be a successful online entrepreneur. Reyes-Lao…
Businesses cannot afford any disruption in their operations, most especially in the delivery of goods. Ensuring that the flow of products moves seamlessly from business, suppliers, and customers. “With the…
According to the latest e-payments data from the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP), digital payments grew by over 30% in 2021 from 20% in 2020. The rise in e-commerce is…
Shopee Philippines brand ambassador and celebrity Marian Rivera shares tips to help shoppers make the most of the 7.7 Mid-Year Sale. Always set a budget Setting a budget for everything…
Department of Trade and Industry Region XI Division Chief, Small and Medium Enterprise Division Marie Ann J. How, Shopee Philippines VisMin Seller Acquisition Head Dane Mangoba, SY Glow Cosmetics shop…
Alibaba Global Initiatives (AGI), the professional training arm of Alibaba Group, will launch a new edition of its Alibaba Netpreneur Training program in the Philippines. The four-week program will include…
E-commerce platform Shopee opens its internship programs to university students who want to develop business and digital skills. The internship program lasts for three to five months and introduces eligible…
Discover a wide range of items from A to Z on marked-down deals as low as P66 in time for Shopee 6.6 Mid-Year Sale. Aside from shopping for these “Mas…
Retail firm Primer Group of Companies has tapped buy now pay later (BNPL) platform Atome to provide shoppers with flexible payment options. Customers in the Philippines who shop online can…
By Soham Chokshi, Co-Founder and CEO, Shipsy According to Bain & Co., riding on the back of its whopping 350 million customer base, Southeast Asia (SEA) is poised to leapfrog…
Get ready for outdoor adventure as Shopee lines up a wide range of products for its May 15 Payday Sale. Take that much-needed break and go to the beach, try…
Phishing remains an effective way to lure online shoppers into handing over their personal data and financial information to cybercriminals. Well-known brands in the retail and banking sectors are most…
E-commerce platform Shopee is launching its first ever Career Jumpstart Series, a curation of virtual open houses designed to train young tech leaders with career-building skills. The Shopee Career Jumpstart…
Since its launch, Shopee has been known for hosting some of the biggest e-commerce campaigns, and the recent 3.15 Consumer Day was no exception. It marked Shopee’s first mega sale…
Union Bank of the Philippines (UnionBank) teamed up with e-commerce platform Lazada, enabling online sellers to have more options when it comes to bringing their products closer to customers. UnionBank…
While MSMEs still comprise the majority of registered businesses in the country, a survey conducted by the Department of Trade & Industry (DTI) – Ecommerce Office in September 2020 showed…
Konstruk, Philippine-based e-commerce and site for construction hardware ng bayan, recently launched its online platform, making online transactions for home improvement and construction supplies a seamless experience for both customers…
Need a change of scenery or want to take advantage of the long weekend? Then a getaway with family or friends is just what you need! But before you get…