Common Issues to Avoid With Cross Border Selling
BigCommerce
MARCH 2, 2021
The prospect of expanding into cross-border ecommerce can undoubtedly be tempting for any business.
BigCommerce
MARCH 2, 2021
The prospect of expanding into cross-border ecommerce can undoubtedly be tempting for any business.
Forrester eCommerce
MARCH 1, 2021
Your digital transformation initiatives may have been floundering pre-COVID, but that’s ancient history now. Like many other firms, the global pandemic likely forced you to shift almost overnight to only engaging your customers virtually, thrusting the digital teams to the forefront of your firm’s business strategy. The impact on digital strategy, priorities, and approaches has […].
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Optimizely
MARCH 5, 2021
COVID-19. I barely knew what it was at this time last year and yet, it has now made its way into my vernacular on a daily basis. All of ours, for that matter, so I’m sure you can relate. Other terms and phrases that have become ubiquitous staples in our rhetoric over the past year include: Pandemic Shelter-in-place Social distancing Wear a mask Flatten the curve Quarantine.
Kissmetrics
MARCH 4, 2021
My colleagues recently shared the results of a marketing campaign they conducted using Facebook Messenger bots, which are basically the Facebook version of email marketing. The metrics shocked me: 88% open rate and 56% click-through rate! Although I’ve had some great email marketing campaigns, it’s hard to top that result. Why Should You Use Facebook Messenger Bots?
Speaker: Jason Cottrell and Brian Walker
Brands used to look for a commerce platform that could do everything. But over time, one vendor was no longer enough to meet a brand’s needs, so they added, and added, and added— and now it's essential that these vendors work well together. That’s composable, and it’s important to get it right. Customers and your board expect you to be in new channels and to adapt quickly to market change.
BigCommerce
MARCH 4, 2021
Ecommerce was an industry already in flux when the events of 2020 really turned things on their head.
Forrester eCommerce
MARCH 4, 2021
Hyland announced on March 4 that it intends to acquire content platform provider Nuxeo. The deal is expected to close in April or May. Coming on the heels of its acquisition of Alfresco, which we blogged about here, just months ago, Hyland will soon be the home for the two most widely deployed open source […].
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Retail TouchPoints
MARCH 1, 2021
German grocery chain tegut… has piloted a fully automated mini-supermarket concept in Fulda, Germany, with plans to open another three locations in 2021 and, eventually, hundreds of the digital self-service stores across the country. The compact concept — called “ tegut… teo ” — boasts a modular design and wooden construction to complement the store network in a hyperlocal format.
BigCommerce
MARCH 3, 2021
Instagram has built a world of Shopping features that tap into people’s existing behaviors to turn your company’s Instagram into…
Forrester eCommerce
MARCH 2, 2021
An innovative management culture provides a strong purpose, creates diverse and cross-functional teams, focuses on the customer as the center of business activity, and embraces transparent communication with the organization.
Kissmetrics
MARCH 3, 2021
Imagine you’re walking in a mall and receive a Starbucks coupon on your smartphone. You look up to see a Starbucks shop. This scenario may encourage you to visit the outlet, learn about the promo, and use the coupon. With geofencing marketing, or location-based marketing, this convenient strategy turns into a reality. How can you leverage it? Let’s start by discussing the basics.
Speaker: David Nisbet, Everett Zufelt, and Michaela Weber
Once upon a time, in the vast realm of online commerce, there lived a humble checkout button overlooked by many. Yet, within its humble click lay the power to transform a mere visitor into a loyal customer. 🧐 💡 Getting checkout right can mark the difference between a successful sale and an abandoned cart, yet many businesses fail to make payments a part of their commerce strategy even when it has a direct impact on revenue.
Retail TouchPoints
MARCH 4, 2021
Twitter is quietly testing a new shopping feature that will allow brands to showcase products and link out to their ecommerce site directly from within the social platform. The move follows other social platforms like Facebook and Pinterest that have also recently rolled out embedded shopping features. Twitter hasn’t formally announced the feature, but did confirm to TechCrunch that it was trialing new direct shopping mechanics.
BigCommerce
MARCH 3, 2021
The benefits of direct-to-consumer (DTC) ecommerce are clear: more first-party data on customers, you own the end-to-end relationship and it’s…
Forrester eCommerce
MARCH 2, 2021
Despite an ever-expanding universe of marketing channels and complexity, the creative process utilized by most marketers and agencies has remained unchanged for nearly a century. Creativity in today’s marketing and agency setting is reliant upon instincts. “Marketing itself is intuitive,” says Doug Zanger, of The Martin Agency. Yet, an intuition approach alone to creativity produces […].
Kissmetrics
MARCH 1, 2021
If you try to grow your consulting or freelance revenue by merely adding more clients to your portfolio, you may hit a common obstacle: Living project to project. This kind of lifestyle isn’t sustainable for everyone, and it can be frustrating and stressful. One solution to this problem may be productized services. The productized services model allows agency owners, freelancers, and consultants to break out of billing by the hour or per project and instead invoice by sets of services rend
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Adopting MACH technology means more than implementing new platforms. This type of digital change affects your organization at every level and requires a thoughtful approach to navigate challenges that crop up. The Get MACH Ready report, co-authored by MACH Alliance member Scott Canney in collaboration with Orium, commercetools, and Contentstack, will provide you with strategies to prepare your organization for a digital transformation.
Retail TouchPoints
MARCH 1, 2021
Sephora is continuing its move away from malls with the announcement of the largest store expansion in its 21-year history in the U.S. More than 260 new stores are slated to open this year, including 60 freestanding locations and 200 shop-in-shops inside Kohl’s department stores. The LVMH -owned beauty retailer said in a statement that the new store openings were a sign of its confidence in brick-and-mortar retail: “Beauty is one of the most interactive retail experiences and the in-store experi
My Wife Quit Her Job
MARCH 1, 2021
When it comes to selling your own private label products, it’s important to find private label manufacturers that you can trust. After all, your supply chain will provide a solid foundation for your ecommerce business to grow. Because the cost of labor is generally much lower in developing countries, you’ll likely be sourcing your private label products from factories in Asia, India or Mexico.
Forrester eCommerce
MARCH 2, 2021
Pretty soon, we’re going to start booking business travel again, but after the initial endorphin release, how much will we have learned from selling in a WFH world? In his latest blog post for Forrester, Peter Ostrow shares his thoughts on how sales leaders can find the right balance of the “next normal.”.
Kissmetrics
MARCH 3, 2021
What are Google review summaries, and how do they impact consumers’ view of your brand? First impressions matter. When people search for a business or your specific business name on Google, one of the first things they see is your Google listing and the corresponding reviews. Those reviews, positive or negative, impact how they view your brand. What others have to say about your brand could impact how people perceive your brand.
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In this on-demand webinar, discover how Logicbroker’s cutting-edge technology enhances the overall experience for both current and future customers and gain insights into how leveraging our seamless integration process unlocks new dimensions of efficiency and functionality. Plus, learn how our advanced marketplace features are set to revolutionize the way businesses operate, offering opportunities for growth and success within your multi-vendor commerce program.
Retail TouchPoints
MARCH 3, 2021
Paper Source has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy and is hoping to sell the business, according to court filings. The retailer has received a stalking horse bid from its current lenders, led by MidCap Financial, that would provide $16.5 million in financing. Paper Source already has begun closing 11 of its underperforming locations but will keep the remaining 147 stores and its ecommerce site open throughout the bankruptcy proceedings.
My Wife Quit Her Job
MARCH 3, 2021
Today, I’m excited to have Eric Siu back on the show. Eric runs 2 podcasts, the Marketing School with Neil Patel and Growth Everywhere with over 40M downloads. He’s the founder and CEO of ClickFlow, a software tool that helps you grow your SEO traffic. And now he’s an author with his latest book, Leveling Up! Overall, Eric is a master all-around digital marketer, and in this episode, we’re going to talk about how to create a one man media company.
Forrester eCommerce
MARCH 4, 2021
If you want functional and individual goals to be meaningful and actionable, keep them simple, limit the number of goals, and make sure they link clearly to your mission.
Kissmetrics
MARCH 5, 2021
You’ve created a funnel, but it’s not working. Now what? If you thought you could set it and forget it, you’ve got another thing coming. That’s where funnel optimization comes in. Maximizing your conversion funnels can only happen when you experiment with each element of customer interaction, dig deep into the analytics and then optimize the design.
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In this comprehensive guide, we delve into four essential ecommerce strategies for manufacturers. Each strategy is backed by a clear vision to ensure your efforts are aligned. Whether you’re a seasoned industry player or a budding digitalization champion, these strategies offer actionable insights to drive success. What will you find in the guide: Overview of how current events and external pressures impact business priorities.
Retail TouchPoints
MARCH 2, 2021
Before any of us confronted the new reality of a global pandemic, retailers were already interested in the potential benefits of frictionless technology. From contactless payment to fully automated checkout, innovations showed promise for streamlining and improving the customer experience. Now, they have the added appeal of more hygienic shopping as well.
Retail Technology Review
MARCH 2, 2021
nsign.tv has launched a new version of its omnichannel communication platform for Retail, which has already been implemented by more than 150 companies in more than 25 countries to digitally transform their physical spaces.
Forrester eCommerce
MARCH 1, 2021
If you are a Customer Experience (CX) leader, you need an effective CX measurement programme. Why? Because you need to determine whether your organisation is succeeding in delivering experiences that drive business results (ROI). Effective programmes answer the following questions: How good is the quality of our customers’ experiences? How can we improve the quality […].
Kissmetrics
MARCH 5, 2021
Just like your favorite iOS apps , software-specific apps can greatly improve our day-to-day work experiences. Slack is one of the most popular channel-based messaging systems on the market, with over 12 million people using the system every day. What’s more, their diverse and ever-growing selection of Slack apps is only improving their service. For marketers, Slack apps may improve productivity, efficiency, collaboration, and project management.
Speaker: David Azoulay, Marc Stracuzza, Román Tejada, and Guest Speaker Sucharita Kodali
Imagine a retail landscape where every interaction is personalized, every decision informed, and every opportunity maximized 🤔✨ Join us for an exploratory journey into the heart of AI-driven retail innovation. We’ll unveil the transformative potential of AI and data analytics in shaping the future of omnichannel personalization and e-commerce.
Retail TouchPoints
MARCH 2, 2021
Macy’s has announced a series of changes to its senior leadership team, including the elimination of the Chief Operations Officer role, as it moves forward with its “Polaris” omnichannel transformation strategy. Current COO John Harper, who has with Macy’s for more than 35 years, will leave the company on Aug. 1, 2021. Additional leadership changes include: With the elimination of the COO role, Chief Stores Officer Marc Mastronardi and Chief Supply Chain Officer Dennis Mullahy will report direct
MakeWebBetter
MARCH 3, 2021
WooCommerce login options are different ways that customers have during the purchase or shopping on a WooCommerce store to register and carry out the shopping or the checkout process. The available login options are chosen by the buyers based on their convenience and the kind of relationship they want with the seller. And, all the […]. The post WooCommerce Login: What Options Your Customers Have?
Forrester eCommerce
MARCH 1, 2021
A few months before I joined Forrester in 2015 I found a blog that introduced a new incident response (IR) metric written by @rickhholland “Mean Time Before CEO Apologizes”. Rick introduced this – not exactly tongue in cheek metric for IR – because the playbook was so familiar. Get breached, release a serious apology video, […].
Kissmetrics
MARCH 1, 2021
With the competition becoming fiercer every day, e-commerce businesses need to pull all the stops to ensure they continue beating the competition. One simple yet powerful marketing tool you can use to your advantage is the Google Customer Reviews feature. Research shows that 70 percent of people trust online reviews more than they trust advertisements.
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Understanding the intricate world of Point-of-Sale (POS) technology is a common challenge for tech buyers. When it comes to defining the functions of Point-of-Sale systems, the communications have yet to be standardized–—until now. Forrester’s new report, Demystifying The Technical Functions of POS Solutions, breaks through the noise and provides business leaders with the information and tools they need to evaluate the features of POS systems.
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