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Every industry varies from region to region , with each location in the world having its unique challenges . However , when it comes to e-commerce , there are some elements that all business leaders should take note of . In this article , experts from ACI Worldwide – Richard Jolly , Direct Merchant of e-commerce , EMEA , Phillip Finnegan , Vice President and General Manager , Pacific region , and Leslie Choo , Managing Director in the ASEAN region – come together to share their thoughts on what ’ s set to disrupt the e-commerce market in the coming year .
Across the world , retail e-commerce sales continue to rise : this year alone , sales are expected to grow by 21.5 % compared to 2018 . While it ’ s no surprise that merchants face different challenges depending on markets or geography , there are also many similarities . A primary requirement for retailers and merchants this year will be understanding and planning for increased physical and digital convergence as a way to serve customers in all areas of commerce . Retailers are also focused on ensuring their shopping , payment and fulfilment methods easily support the increasing demands from customers for seamless
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