The Modern Vendor
By Barry Campbell Independent Canadian vendors are important contributors to the fabric of Canadian culture; numbering over 1.2M strong. Unfortunately in the world of online shopping they are less than equally represented.
Where Are Canadian Online Shoppers? Online Marketplaces
Canadian consumers who frequently purchase online indicate their favourite places to do so are online marketplaces, according to a recent survey by GetApp. Fifty-nine percent of Canadians surveyed said they shop online markeplaces often, and another 29 percent said they shop there sometimes.
Top Cosmetics Brands in the Online Secondhand Market
Numerous surveys have found recommerce (selling used or excess items) is one of the fastest growing online markets in Canada. The products range from clothing to electronics and everything in between. Some brands within each category typically sell faster (and for more money) than others. An often underserved, high-demand secondhand category is Cosmetics. Following is […]
Metaverse Online Business Opportunities to Top $750B by 2030
SAN ANTONIO, July 18, 2022 /CNW/ — The metaverse is anticipated to become a platform where people, especially Gen Z, spend time with social communities, consume media, and participate in virtual events and sports. Frost & Sullivan’s recent analysis, Global Metaverse Growth Opportunities, finds that the metaverse will be an interconnected network of virtual worlds […]
Est. 8 Million Canadians Plan to Shop Amazon Prime Day in 2022
PRESS RELEASE – 27% of Canadian adults, or roughly an estimated 8.2 million people, plan to shop this year’s Amazon Prime Day sales, up from 24% in 2021, according to ‘Finder’s Amazon Prime Day Shopping Report’.
Recommerce in Canada: Pre-owned/Used Product Sales (Stats)
Virtually any Canadian can sell used goods online. It’s often an introduction and gateway into ecommerce. Individuals are motivated by concerns for the environment, powered by a desire to earn more money, and inspired by hobbies.
Canada Ranks Second in Top Amazon Marketplaces for SMB Sellers
Amazon provides a platform to quickly and profitably turn Canadian ecommerce dreams into reality, even if they’re new to online business. According to Amazon, in 2021 Canadian sellers sold almost 110 million products (209 every minute). More than half of them were fulfilled by Amazon (FBA). Close to 4000 Canadian sellers had over $100,000 in […]
Canadian Small Businesses on Amazon.ca: 20th Anniversary (Infographic)
Amazon.ca is celebrating its 20th anniversary this year, as well as marking several other achievements and anniversaries of service to Canadians. It’s been 10 years since they launched the first Canadian fulfillment centre in Mississauga, Ontario.
Coping With Customs When Shipping Products From Canada
Selling your products online comes with many opportunities to reach consumers in a global market. Many Canadian eCommerce businesses ship to the US and beyond. That said, Canadian small businesses have only recently begun to embrace eCommerce in general, let alone selling to international markets. Individual sellers often find it that much more intimidating. Sadly, […]
Do You Have Enough Time and Money to Sell on Amazon?
More and more Canadians are considering internet side hustles, home-based businesses, or selling their products online. Amazon provides a platform to quickly and profitably turn those dreams into reality, even if you’re new to online business. Within three months, most beginners have their Amazon business started and their first live listing. Almost all of them […]
