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Retail Apocalypse Predicted to Continue

Enterra Insights

Howland reports, “[UBS] analysts’ best case estimate is for 75,000 stores to collectively shutter by 2026, if e-commerce penetration rises from today’s 16% to 25%.” UBS store closure estimates for various sectors are: Apparel (21,000 closures), consumer electronics (10,000), and home furnishings (8,000).

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Ecommerce Operations Manager: Job Description & Tips

ShipBob

For example, an Ecommerce Operations Manager might collaborate with the Warehouse Manager to perform regular ecommerce inventory audits. The Bureau of Labor Statistics predicts that about 2,300 new jobs will be added for general and operations managers in ecommerce between 2016 and 2026. Managing inventory. Warehousing.

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eCommerce Business Explained: How To Sell Products Online

Unleashed

And it’s making strides: experts estimate that global eCommerce sales will reach $8 trillion (USD) by 2026. At present, Amazon’s highest-grossing product categories are Computer & Consumer Electronics, Apparel & Accessories, and Books, Music, & Video. How does eCommerce business work?