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[Do Consumers Trust Social Commerce?](/content/news/do-consumers-trust-social-commerce/ "Do Consumers Trust Social Commerce?"/index.html)

More than half of all consumers avoid buying products from social media channels because they are worried about scams.

[Businesses Turn To Inventory Management Systems to Manage Costs](/content/news/businesses-turn-to-inventory-management-systems-to-manage-costs/ "Businesses Turn To Inventory Management Systems to Manage Costs"/index.html)

Ecommerce businesses are increasingly investing in inventory management software to reduce inventory overhead costs and boost growth.

[Retailers See Benefits of Leaner Inventories](/content/news/retailers-see-benefits-of-leaner-inventories/ "Retailers See Benefits of Leaner Inventories"/index.html)

Cutting down on inventory is helping retailers match demand this holiday season. Healthier supply chains are helping retailers make better-sized orders.

[AI and Machine Learning Help Forecast the Holiday Season](/content/news/ai-and-machine-learning-help-forecast-the-holiday-season/ "AI and Machine Learning Help Forecast the Holiday Season"/index.html)

Retailers increasingly use AI and machine learning to forecast holiday season demand and balance inventory. However, they must have accurate data.

[BNPL Payments Set to Rise This Holiday Season](/content/news/bnpl-payments-set-to-rise-this-holiday-season/ "BNPL Payments Set to Rise This Holiday Season"/index.html)

As consumers look to reduce holiday season costs, BNPL is fast becoming an alternative way to save money in the short term.

[Will Retailers Charge for Returns to Promote Sustainability?](/content/news/will-retailers-charge-for-returns-to-promote-sustainability/ "Will Retailers Charge for Returns to Promote Sustainability?"/index.html)

Returns are costly for both retailers and the environment. Could charging consumers to return products help both?

[Multichannel Ecommerce Boomed in 2022](/content/news/multichannel-e-commerce-boomed-in-2022/ "Multichannel Ecommerce Boomed in 2022"/index.html)

Sellers are expanding into marketplaces to reach more customers and workaround competitive platforms. Dropshipping outgrew all other forms of commerce.

[Adobe Digital Price Index Records 40‑Month Online Price Low](/content/news/adobe-digital-price-index-records-40-month-online-price-low/ "Adobe Digital Price Index Records 40‑Month Online Price Low"/index.html)

For the 40th month in a row, Adobe’s DPI has recorded a decline in online prices, suggesting retailers are attempting to appeal to cash-strapped shoppers.

[Retailers Focusing on Inventory Ahead of Holiday Season](/content/news/retailers-focusing-on-inventory-ahead-of-holiday-season/ "Retailers Focusing on Inventory Ahead of Holiday Season"/index.html)

Supply chain normalization and software are helping retailers avoid excess inventory. Meanwhile, retailers tighten inventory to focus on seasonal sales.

[Labor Day Spending Expected to be Tight in 2023](/content/news/labor-day-spending-expected-to-be-tight-in-2023/ "Labor Day Spending Expected to be Tight in 2023"/index.html)

Retailers should be cautious of their expectations this year as consumers’ spending habits are still hard-hit by inflation and are likely looking to save.