Retail TouchPoints

OCTOBER 8, 2024

It’s unclear why B2B ecommerce is often compared with B2C, given how different the experiences are for buyers and the underlying infrastructures for selling products online. Yet the comparisons persist, with many B2B companies frustrated that they can’t fully monetize their ecommerce channel.

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Retail TouchPoints

JANUARY 24, 2024

As 2024 unfolds, the B2B ecommerce sector is undergoing significant transformation driven by technological advancements and shifting buyer behaviors. Navigating digital transformation in 2024’s B2B ecommerce landscape hinges on a deeper comprehension of AI, omnichannel strategies and social commerce.

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Groove

APRIL 15, 2024

B2C platforms often do not keep up with these changes or may not meet the unique requirements of B2B transactions. BigCommerce has a solution to that never-ending problem: BigCommerce B2B Edition. What Are the Four Factors Driving B2B to Shift to eCommerce? What Are the Four Factors Driving B2B to Shift to eCommerce?

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Forrester eCommerce

MARCH 13, 2018

On March 12, Salesforce announced its intent to acquire CloudCraze, a B2B eCommerce application. This savvy and long-anticipated move nicely rounds out its broad CRM portfolio and supports B2B customers through their engagement journey. This is because B2C engagement is […].

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Retail TouchPoints

DECEMBER 7, 2022

That’s what creates an exceptional customer experience. With a single view and the right observability to hand, creating a unique experience isn’t just possible; it’s highly probable. Whether a company operates in B2B or B2C marketplaces, it’s critical to ensure that you’re working at peak performance.

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Retail TouchPoints

APRIL 4, 2022

We expect to see some pandemic-era commerce developments continue with some new twists, and we’re watching some emerging commerce trends that may go strong beyond 2022 — all with the goal of creating richer, more engaging customer experiences and stronger bonds between customers and brands.

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RTP blog

APRIL 26, 2018

focuses on how retailers can bolster their customers’ experience, I noticed a number of sessions and in-person meetings at the two conferences that actually touched on the world of a somewhat different audience: B2B buyers. Another example of retail’s impact on B2B comes from an unlikely source — luxury candy boutique Sugarfina.

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Forrester eCommerce

JULY 13, 2020

This Wednesday, July 15th, we’re inviting executives from all companies — large and small, B2B, and B2C — to participate in our inaugural CX Reality Day.

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GetElastic

NOVEMBER 9, 2021

Based on evidence from 2021’s State of Digital Commerce Report, and 2020’s B2B Digital Commerce research, the survey examines digital commerce through the lens of multiple verticals and business models. By 2024, 15% of B2B organizations will use digital commerce platforms to support both their customers and sales reps in all sales activities.

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Forrester eCommerce

OCTOBER 29, 2019

Efficiency gains and improving brand affinity via customer experience will dominate B2B marketers' thinking in 2020.

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Optimizely

JULY 18, 2018

Kaleigh started the company about 4 years ago and has focused specifically on writing for B2B ecommerce brands like BigCommerce, Get Feedback, SnapApp, and more. But wait, B2B? How does that help you as a B2C marketer? What B2C brands can learn from B2B marketers. ….and and much more. READ THE INTERVIEW.

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GetElastic

APRIL 23, 2019

Chatbots are used for a number of different functions in today’s consumer experiences– they can act as your personal shopper, update your bank account, serve as your hotel concierge, and can even send notifications about your pizza delivery. . The B2C Experience. The B2B Experience. Source: The Message.

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BigCommerce

NOVEMBER 13, 2017

What we got back were hundreds of submissions from online brands building visionary developments that drive growth opportunities, solve business challenges, and deliver outstanding customer experiences above and beyond traditional online retail. Bob Johnson’s Computer Stuff won the Innovation Award for Customer Experience.

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Forrester eCommerce

JULY 13, 2020

On Wednesday, July 15, we’re inviting executives from all companies — large and small, B2B, and B2C — to participate in our inaugural CX Reality Day and test out the real experiences that their brand delivers to customers.

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Retail TouchPoints

APRIL 17, 2024

Within the world of B2B and B2C commerce, where understanding consumer behavior is key, this change has spurred a quest for innovative solutions. Here, gen AI intervenes, enriching catalogs and enabling a more comprehensive customer experience. The shift isn’t limited to chatbots; it extends to enhancing product catalogs.

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GetElastic

JANUARY 10, 2018

For a few years, personalization has been B2C commerce’s favorite catch phrase: know your customer, personalize the offers and prices, sell at the right time and keep communicating until you build a relationship and not just a sale. But what about personalization for B2B (business to business) sales?

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GetElastic

OCTOBER 15, 2018

When B2B buyers leave the office, they become those same B2C buyers; and they all still demand remarkable customer experiences. So, what does this mean for organizations and bringing B2B ecommerce strategies to the next level? According to Forrester , B2B ecommerce is on track to hit $1.2

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Retail TouchPoints

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

Rue21 will tap into learnings from his experiences at these organizations, especially his technology strategy expertise, to further enhance the brand’s customer journey and “optimize its platforms to support growth and enhanced interactions with rue21’s diverse community,” according to a company statement. ”

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Retail TouchPoints

MAY 27, 2024

Make sure your mobile customer experience is optimized. With 64% of online shoppers completing at least half of their customer service on mobile devices, a mobile-first experience is mandated. Unfortunately, and maybe not so surprisingly, it didn’t perform as well, seeing a low 11% likelihood of garnering an order.

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GetElastic

NOVEMBER 26, 2018

With a market of that size, B2B organizations need to start planning now as to how they’ll compete for a piece of that trillion-dollar share.  In   In order to compete, companies must differentiate – and that comes down to the customer experiences they deliver.

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ChannelAdvisor

APRIL 25, 2022

B2B buyers today believe that making purchases for work should be as easy as making purchases for themselves. To provide this more B2C-like experience, B2B organizations must ensure products on their sites are easy to find, the purchasing process is seamless, and delivery is fast, flexible and reliable. .

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ChannelAdvisor

APRIL 25, 2022

B2B buyers today believe that making purchases for work should be as easy as making purchases for themselves. To provide this more B2C-like experience, B2B organizations must ensure products on their sites are easy to find, the purchasing process is seamless, and delivery is fast, flexible and reliable. .

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Multichannel B2C B2B eCommerce 95

UpSellIt

NOVEMBER 22, 2021

If you’re a B2B marketer, you understand the process of closing a sale takes time. B2B brands have unlimited opportunities to utilize CRO in their customer journey and streamline their sales cycle. The B2B Customer Journey. The Benefits of B2B Conversion Rate Optimization. Better User Experience.

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Kissmetrics

MARCH 27, 2018

More specifically, does a brand actually correlate to sales, especially for B2B players? And if so, what elements of branding are the most important to consider for B2B players who want to wisely join the trend? Despite claims that brand loyalty is dead, the truth is that the bias is still overpowering in B2C arenas.

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Ecommerce Platforms

APRIL 3, 2020

While it’s easy to assume that the age of online stores is focused strictly on the B2C marketplace, the truth is actually that B2B companies are gaining steam too. According to Statista, the B2B eCommerce market worldwide is worth $12.2 That’s more than 6 times the value of B2C ecommerce. trillion (as of 2019).

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GetElastic

OCTOBER 4, 2018

With a keynote from innovation icon Clayton Christensen, and multiple tracks and workshops spanning commerce best practices, selling on Amazon, and stacking up against Amazon, content management, information architecture and AI, the message was clear: B2B commerce has arrived. Key Takeaways: B2B buyers demand remarkable customer experience.

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FastSpring

DECEMBER 18, 2020

While we’ve been shopping for items like clothes or shoes online for years, another trend is now emerging—business-to-business (B2B) ecommerce. It’s easy to think of online sales as a marketplace where we buy items for ourselves, but more and more B2B and SaaS sales are now happening online. What is B2B Ecommerce?

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B2B eCommerce Payment Services SEO 147

GetElastic

SEPTEMBER 15, 2021

B2B eCommerce has rapidly been changing over the past few years, and 2021 is no exception. B2B companies are implementing new strategies to adapt to the changing consumer needs and take advantage of a growing online customer base, characterized by new loyalty programs, deep personalization options, and AI-based features.

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GetElastic

OCTOBER 16, 2019

In today’s digital commerce world, customer experience is the key differentiator and competitive basis between brands. Every experience a customer has with both your brand and a competitor will influence their final purchase, and as a result, any commerce offering needs a state-of-the-art solution to capture growth effectively.

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B2B Customer Data B2C Technology 150

BigCommerce

MAY 4, 2018

Traditionally B2B retailers are going direct to consumer. Learn more about the nuances of B2B online selling. It will include current AI business applications and customer-serving AI applications, and provide a forward-looking spin on AI’s long-term implications for online retail businesses. The B2B Workshop. by 2021.

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BigCommerce

MAY 25, 2017

The Business of B2B. Our customer base is split 50/50 for homeowners (regular consumers) and businesses (B2B). And yet, only 20% of our revenue comes from our B2C segment. Our customer base is split 50/50 for homeowners (regular consumers) and businesses (B2B). BigCommerce's B2B Power. Embassy Suites.

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Forrester eCommerce

AUGUST 26, 2020

CMOs are fully aware of the importance of customer data. Expect the lines between employee and customer experiences to blur. The employee data tsunami is less obvious, though. CMOs often own external communication, while chief human resources officers (CHROs) own internal communication.

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RTP blog

APRIL 9, 2018

By Tom O’Keefe, 4-Tell Nordstrom has long been synonymous with the words ‘Customer Experience.’ Defining what it means to provide the white glove treatment — and proving that it equates to a fiercely loyal customer base — businesses have always looked to them for strategies to enhance the customer experience.

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Customer Experience Customer Omnichannel eCommerce 150

Retail TouchPoints

DECEMBER 15, 2023

“With Gatik’s autonomous box trucks, we are able to be quicker with our deliveries and focus more on the customer service side of things, which ultimately leads to happier customers and repeat customers.”

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B2C Travel B2B Marketing 264

GetElastic

SEPTEMBER 2, 2021

While I had some exposure to eCommerce in my past, specifically when I managed the Lenovo account as consultant, I constantly find myself internalizing how eCommerce impacts B2B account managers. Market Trends in B2B eCommerce. Time = Money.

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B2B Management eCommerce B2C 141

BigCommerce

JUNE 21, 2018

They’re selling automotive parts, accessories, and service online for everything from sportbikes to trucks for both B2C and B2B buyers. Below we’ve highlighted 13 automotive brands that are focused on creating exceptional customer experiences by designing ecommerce sites that drive sales, revenue, and market share.

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Retail TouchPoints

AUGUST 7, 2023

Digital marketplaces help you provide the personalization customers have come to expect, and in today’s crowded ecommerce space, the customer experience has never been more important. With a B2B or B2C marketplace, you benefit from an ecosystem of buyers and sellers.

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