Alibaba International has reached an impressive milestone with its AI-powered business-to-business (B2B) search engine, Accio. Since its debut in November 2024, the platform has successfully attracted a global user base of over 500,000 small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). Designed to revolutionise product sourcing, Accio’s innovative technology is reshaping the B2B trade landscape. Transforming Global Sourcing Accio leverages advanced natural language processing to empower SME buyers with an intuitive, efficient product search experience. Unlike traditional keyword-based search engines, Accio enables users to search conversationally, bridging the gap between complex queries and actionable results. It currently spans over 7,600 product categories, cataloguing…
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Expansion Driven by Advanced Digital Platform Dundeis has announced a significant upgrade to its e-commerce capabilities by integrating Oporteo’s advanced platform, following the strategic consolidation of its Welsh wholesaling operations with its North Midlands distribution hub. This investment is designed to address the increased production demands and enhance the company’s digital ordering system, positioning Dundeis to meet the evolving needs of its customers more effectively. The merger of Minton & Donello with Dundeis UK Ltd has created significant opportunities for growth and expansion. With the consolidation of these operations at the Llandrindod Wells site, Dundeis recognised the need for a…
As consumer reliance on reviews continues to shape purchasing decisions, the research reveals that while images can significantly enhance review helpfulness, this effect is not universal and depends on several critical factors. Online reviews have become a fundamental aspect of the online shopping journey. Consumers often rely on the experiences of others to make informed decisions about products and services. In response, many online retailers encourage customers to include images in their reviews, believing that this visual content will boost credibility and engagement. However, this new study, which analyzed over 97,000 Amazon reviews and more than 6,000 images, shows that…