Forrester eCommerce

JANUARY 26, 2024

I’m pleased to announce the publication of The B2C Customer Data Platform Landscape, Q1 2024. Forrester’s landscape research is a valuable resource for marketers to understand and differentiate the range of solutions available to them in a very dynamic market.

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NOVEMBER 30, 2017

The B2C market moves fast — there are always new tactics and new channels marketers should keep an eye on. As a B2C marketer, you should be asking yourself hard questions like: What KPIs should we care about? How will you be analyzing customer data? B2C marketers will stop wasting time on vanity metrics.

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B2C Marketing Channel Customer Data 186

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NOVEMBER 16, 2017

Data is at the core of all ecommerce marketing today. Data allows you to measure the success of your email marketing campaigns; shows you what ads are performing well; measures traffic coming to your website; and helps you understand what products are most popular with your buyers. Customer service platform.

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B2C Marketing Customer Data eCommerce Marketing 150

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. Consider the application in ecommerce where gen AI-powered chatbots redefine customer interactions. Many retailers grapple with insufficient product data.

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Social Media B2C B2B Customer Data 289

Forrester eCommerce

OCTOBER 29, 2020

Customer experience (CX) has become the number one business priority for marketers. The percentage of European B2C marketers considering improving CX as their company’s top business priority has jumped from 26% in 2019 to 46% in 2020. CMOs are fully aware of the importance of customer data to personalise experiences.

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Forrester eCommerce

OCTOBER 26, 2018

Six months ago we started a conversation about customer data platforms (CDPs). The timing was right; CDPs were driving attention towards a historically sleepy corner of the martech universe centered around data management, gaining traction among vendors, and racking up mentions in the marketing trade press.

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APRIL 5, 2018

Buyers today have simply changed the way they purchase products, with more and more of the B2C market moving online (or to Amazon) each year. Many B2C brands are making the leap and shifting away from retail and toward direct-to-consumer (DTC). You have to choose your own strategy, and test out what works best for your customers.

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Retail TouchPoints

AUGUST 24, 2022

As ecommerce has become a part of everyday life, customers have felt empowered to take control of their checkout experiences both in-store and at home. These deficiencies can make the experience even more drawn out and cumbersome than waiting in line, leading the customer to ask if it’s even worth it in the first place.

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Payment Services eCommerce Shipping Costs Shipping 278

Retail TouchPoints

DECEMBER 23, 2022

Forrester also notes that over the past few years, retailers focused heavily on their ecommerce business and in-store fulfillment; as a result, they found out the hard way that their legacy and outdated technology stack impacted their agility and ability to respond to changing consumer behavior. As 2022 wraps up, it’s time for a “reset.”

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eCommerce Shipping Costs Retail Recommendation 230

Kibo

APRIL 8, 2020

Mega retailers like Amazon and Barnes & Noble have big data, sophisticated digital storefronts, and advanced personalization built into the customer journey. In a brick-and-mortar store, endstands and displays are built to draw attention from passing customers, but offer very limited options. This isn’t a new problem.

Books 108

Books B2C B2B Social Media 108

Elsner

MAY 21, 2020

In today’s fast-paced market, the majority of the customers are turning to B2B Ecommerce stores to purchase their products directly. B2B customer experience has improved, but the consumers are waiting for stores to buck up and fulfill their expectations. Below are some strategies for B2B Ecommerce stores: 1.

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B2B eCommerce Improvements B2C 78

Kibo

APRIL 19, 2022

They create (or source), market, and sell their products directly to customers. D2C brands connect with customers using primarily digital channels and touchpoints like social media, eCommerce websites, mobile apps, SEO/paid search and email. The difference between B2C and D2C Commerce. The D2C Customer Journey.

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Payment Services Customer B2C Social Media 127

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MARCH 6, 2018

B2C marketers have to work harder than ever to personalize and customize email marketing campaigns. In fact, 63% of Millennial consumers and 58% of GenX consumers are willing to share data with companies in exchange for personalized offers and discounts. Buyers today simply expect personalized emails.

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eCommerce B2C Recommendation Customer Data 199

Groove

AUGUST 18, 2020

Many successful online businesses today leverage eCommerce marketing tools to grow their brand and achieve their business goals. In this blog, we're diving into the features, pros and cons of both Klaviyo vs. MailChimp to help you determine the best eCommerce tool for your business's needs. Real-Time Customer Data.

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Merchant Services Shopify Subscription Multi-channel 370

Forrester eCommerce

JANUARY 10, 2022

Customer data platforms (CDPs) are among marketers’ top marketing technology (martech) priorities in Asia Pacific (APAC).

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AUGUST 31, 2017

As a B2C marketer, you habitually send out emails that say “Hi [Your Name]”, offer Facebook ads that show products buyers clicked on, but never bought, and send push notifications based on current location. Your ecommerce business relies on this type of technology-driven personalization for one reason: it’s incredibly effective.

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Forrester eCommerce

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

The California attorney general’s office reached a settlement with DoorDash after the food delivery company sold customer data without proper notice or opt out controls. It got slapped with a measly $375,000 fine (for context, DoorDash’s stock price is $122 and change), but don’t brush this off as a one-and-done.

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Customer Data Customer B2C Marketing 418

Forrester eCommerce

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

I’m pleased to announce the publication of The Customer Data Platforms In Asia Pacific Landscape, Q1 2024 report. This comprehensive report features 22 vendors with $5 million or more annual CDP revenue from the APAC market.

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Marketing Customer Data Customer B2C 459

Groove

JUNE 25, 2020

The BigCommerce & HubSpot Integration by Groove Commerce helps you automatically sync all customer and order data from BigCommerce with Hubspot's smart lists and reporting tools. Sync order data into deals, and sync customer data from orders into contacts. Follow-Up With Customers Post-Purchase.

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DECEMBER 5, 2017

The customer lifecycle is a beautiful thing. In an ideal world, it ends with a meaningful relationship: a new loyal customer. As your customers move through their unique lifecycle stages, your ecommerce brand should engage with them at each step of the way. Loyal customer. Use customer data to segment buyers.

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eCommerce B2C eCommerce Marketing Channel 150

GetElastic

SEPTEMBER 2, 2021

I recently joined Elastic Path in January of 2021, where I am really enjoying working in the eCommerce market and learning a ton. 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.

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Omnisend

JANUARY 8, 2024

Reading Time: 8 minutes A common misconception about repeat customers is that they only respond to crazy discounts. While providing discounts is an effective strategy to encourage returning customers, it’s neither the only nor the best way. Use Omnisend’s powerful email and SMS marketing to create a superior customer experience.

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DECEMBER 21, 2017

But before you run off, let me tell you about an ecommerce trend that will actually help you better sell to customers and ensure their (undying) loyalty. Every B2C marketer needs to know about contextual commerce. Contextual commerce harnesses another trend you’ve probably heard a lot about — omnichannel.

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Customer Loyalty Improvements Customer Merchant Services 191

Fabric

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

Enterprise e-commerce platforms are purpose-built to handle the complex needs of large-scale retail operations. With global e-commerce sales projected to reach $6.3 A powerful solution for enterprise Enterprise e-commerce platforms are purpose-built to handle the complex needs of large-scale retailers.

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eCommerce Platforms eCommerce Payment Services Merchant Services 130

Optimizely

OCTOBER 4, 2018

While the barrier to entry has never been lower to start an ecommerce business, B2C brands can easily get sidetracked by costly and complicated technology builds and marketing implementations. Marketers love Zaius’s unified approach to data management and campaign execution because it puts them in the driver’s seat.

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Shopify Merchant Services B2C Demo 186

Forrester eCommerce

JANUARY 29, 2019

Customers demand that marketing coordinate with sales, service, and commerce to deliver better experiences. That’s why enterprise marketing technology (martech) is melding with customer experience (CX) to deliver consistency and relevance (see Forrester’s “Predictions 2019: B2C Marketing” report).

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Ecommerce Platforms

FEBRUARY 23, 2021

As your business grows, your enterprise ecommerce platform needs to be equipped to handle a range of tasks, from rendering product catalogs to managing orders. Your ecommerce software holds your company together and keeps it running when you’re trying to guide your clients through your checkout. The Best Enterprise Ecommerce Platforms.

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eCommerce Platforms Merchant Services Shipping Costs eCommerce 118

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NOVEMBER 2, 2017

Why should you care about urgency in ecommerce? Urgency is often what pushes a potential customer to click “Buy.” But in the real world, customers may take months or even years to warm up to your brand before buying. It’s your job as a B2C marketer to convince them to buy sooner rather than later. Deals with a Deadline.

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eCommerce Marketing Marketing eCommerce B2C 170

ChannelAdvisor

MARCH 10, 2022

While most brands previously saw e-commerce as one channel in their go-to-market strategy, it now consists of a multitude of channels — each with its own complexities from costs of listing to storage to fulfillment. More customer data from direct interaction with consumers . Connect Your Products to More Channels .

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Multichannel Channel Shipping Costs Drop Ship 109

Forrester eCommerce

AUGUST 26, 2020

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

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Customer Experience Customer Data Customer B2C 508

ChannelAdvisor

MARCH 10, 2022

While most brands previously saw e-commerce as one channel in their go-to-market strategy, it now consists of a multitude of channels — each with its own complexities from costs of listing to storage to fulfillment. More customer data from direct interaction with consumers . Connect Your Products to More Channels .

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Multichannel Channel Shipping Costs Drop Ship 98

365 Retail

MAY 7, 2021

However, the most significant question we must ask ourselves should be: is this significant shift to e-commerce now a permanent mainstay in the world of retail, or is it an anomalistic trend which will fade away shortly after the exodus of the pandemic? The critical components of the e-commerce platform.

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eCommerce Payment Services Merchant Services eCommerce Platforms 96

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MAY 15, 2018

It’s almost time for the Internet Retailer Conference & Exhibition , AKA IRCE — the massive ecommerce conference with the largest expo hall in the industry. That’s why we’ve picked out the IRCE sessions that are must-sees for any B2C marketer, whether you’re focused on merchandising, marketplaces, omnichannel, design, or search.

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Internet Retail Magazine Customer Retention eCommerce 321

Omnisend

DECEMBER 15, 2020

When your customers make a purchase, they’re thinking about getting the product and not about things like customer support. When that time comes, the customer will look to contact the company. You can have dedicated teams for each one of them, but remember to properly prepare your agents for customer interaction.

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Omnichannel Live Chat Customer Social Media 148

Forrester eCommerce

MAY 3, 2021

Marketers are obsessed with data. But when that obsession turns into tunnel vision on customer data only, it becomes impossible to achieve personalization at scale. Instead, brands need to know both their customer and their content, and Adobe took the wraps off a prototype that aims to do just that.

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MAY 16, 2019

This week was Magento Imagine 2019 with 3,000-plus ecommerce leaders from around the world converging on Las Vegas for breakout sessions, live customer panels, and much more. Here are some of my personal takeaways from the show, including the trends and technologies that will impact ecommerce and Magento customers in the coming year.

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Magento Customer Data B2C Technology 150

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FEBRUARY 21, 2019

We know data science can sound pretty intimidating. But in the ever-changing world of B2C and ecommerce marketing, it doesn’t have to be. In fact, there’s a real delight that comes with getting to know who your buyers are, as well as discovering insights in your data that could turn them into loyal customers for life.

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B2C Webinar Marketing Customer Data 30