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If you sum up the words published about cryptocurrency in the last quarter, they would total in the millions. They would point out the technology’s potential, the endless possible applications, and the energy and talent flocking to the industry. And…

A fresh round of product updates has made Bolt more flexible and accessible than ever.  Since February, we’ve released 15 new features which give even more retailers the flexibility to use and implement Bolt in ways that best suit their…

Imagine it’s halftime at a Los Angeles Lakers game. The crowd is buzzing from the first half and now it’s time to promote a limited-edition Kobe jersey on sale after the game. Typically, they’d announce it on the scoreboard and…

Every ecommerce business, regardless of industry, has a common goal: sell more products. And increasing conversion rates is a big part of that strategy. Headless commerce liberates your consumer touch points from the friction that frustrates shoppers—and you reap the…

The big news in ecommerce data and analytics is the cookie apocalypse. Retailers are asking: What does it mean for my ecommerce business? The answer to that question depends on how they approach collecting shopper data in a cookieless world.…

Today, Bolt and Fanatics, a global digital sports platform, are announcing a multiyear partnership whereby Bolt One-Click Checkout will soon power Fanatics’ owned, affiliate, and partner ecommerce sites. Fanatics, recently voted the Most Innovative Company in Sports by Fast Company,…

Cross-border ecommerce is a phenomenon that has gained a lot of momentum in recent years. Year over year, retailers are making more international sales and reaching more customers globally. With more than 4.66 billion active internet users worldwide, it’s easier…

As merchants try to make it easier for customers to buy online, we’re seeing the proliferation of checkout buttons. This means stores are starting to look more like a confusing NASCAR uniform instead of a delightful shopping experience that makes…

Welcome to the first Bolt Legal + Privacy Digest, a monthly roundup of the best content about the latest retail regulations and privacy announcements, and how Bolt is staying ahead of the ever-changing legal landscape.  How Bolt is protecting shoppers…

The end of the cookie era draws near! No, not the chocolate chip type you dunk in a glass of milk, but the type placed on your web browser that can track your online activity. Cookies are small text files…

Loyalty programs are a great way to create long-term relationships and boost sales. And, they can turn satisfied customers into delighted brand advocates. Seventy percent of consumers are more likely to recommend a brand with a good loyalty program. But…

For years, retailers have heard about the supposed demise of brick and mortar at the hands of Ecommerce. The storefronts that they poured time and resources into building would soon become showrooms for the likes of Amazon.  While some of…

At Bolt, we put our people first. It’s easy to say that, but another thing entirely to put our resources, time, and energy behind the principle. It’s even harder to stretch our thinking about what it means to value and…

Build technology or buy it? For merchants looking to update their commerce experiences, it usually boils down to these two choices. But sometimes, these two options offer a false choice. Building tends to be resource-heavy, demanding department coordination and a…