BigCommerce

AUGUST 13, 2018

Most online sellers begin their journey from one sales channel, setting up shop through a website or marketplace. Multi-channel retailing is the practice of selling merchandise on more than one sales channel. A report by BigCommerce confirms that buyers across several age groups are shopping from multiple sales channels.

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Retail TouchPoints

APRIL 27, 2023

However, one sustainable investment management firm’s data indicates that ecommerce can generate 17% less greenhouse gas emissions than brick and mortar retail shopping, and other studies report similar ecommerce advantages. However, multiple studies have found that the opposite is true.

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Retail TouchPoints

MARCH 25, 2024

The same study suggests this trend is only expected to continue: by 2027, the global retail ecommerce market is projected to grow by 39% and surpass the $8 trillion mark. As ecommerce sales continue to grow, so does the focus on logistics, enabling retailers to meet the rising demand for shipping. trillion in 2024 to $1.57

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BigCommerce

DECEMBER 13, 2017

Wrong pricing, fake reviews or just bad customer service can kill your Amazon adventure faster than you think. To many, this makes Amazon complicated, but… Your pricing strategy on Amazon must be dead simple, and lead with the customer in mind. Further, I’ll give you insight into our approach to pricing on Amazon.

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Kissmetrics

FEBRUARY 4, 2021

While online stores tend to have fewer expenses, e-commerce overhead can quickly add up. As a business owner, you should always be looking for ways to cut costs. Which costs can you forgo, and which do you need? Let’s look at the most effective ways to reduce your online store costs. Fixed Overhead Costs.

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Retail TouchPoints

JULY 14, 2021

Suppliers are breaking down their demand forecasts geographically, while retailers are breaking them down by channel. Plus, with dynamic pricing becoming more mainstream, changes in competitors’ prices are key data as well. While CPGs are looking at geography, retailers are largely looking at specific channels.

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lateshipment

MARCH 15, 2021

Read on further to know how much late deliveries can cost your business and how you can deal with them in order to spur customers to spend more on your brand! The Human Cost of Late Deliveries. You Bear the Cost of Late Deliveries. It costs as much as seven times more to acquire a new customer than to retain an existing one.

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Retail TouchPoints

MAY 18, 2021

COVID-19 undoubtedly convinced a large number of ecommerce “virgins” to make their very first online purchase, but it’s likely much of the dramatic growth seen over the past year came from infrequent ecommerce users — those that had used online channels for less than 25% of their purchases prior to the pandemic.

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Wiser

JUNE 17, 2021

It’s a must to explore all options when looking for new sales channels, and one opportunity to simplify logistic processes is with Fulfillment by Amazon (FBA). Although, like everything, Amazon has its pros and cons—especially when it is time to create consistent pricing strategies. Fixed and Variable Costs of Amazon FBA.

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BigCommerce

DECEMBER 13, 2017

Those millions sold have been made selling a variety of products, among various industries, at a mix of price points and using several different methods. Within 18 months they were selling more on Amazon than through their traditional channels. A Case Study: How to Sell to — and on — Amazon. How did they do it? Editor's Note.

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Shipping Costs Multi-channel Shipping Fulfillment 354

Retail TouchPoints

OCTOBER 1, 2021

As supply chains become increasingly complex due to the proliferation of commerce channels and higher consumer expectations, businesses are turning to outsourced functions that can deliver on speed, quality and cost. All these costs can add up quickly! The Power of Outsourcing: Netflix x AWS Case Study.

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Supplies Shipping Costs Fulfillment Shipping 279

ESW

APRIL 5, 2023

While every brand with a DTC channel dreams of a sudden surge in website traffic, too much of a good thing can do irreparable damage to even the most established online retailer. Preparing a DTC channel for peak season is a must for growing revenue and preserving brand reputation. times higher than a site page that loaded in 5 seconds.

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Omnisend

AUGUST 25, 2023

Welcome message Product announcement Collection launch announcement Flash sale announcement Free shipping promo [B-WEAR!] Source Free shipping promo SMS is a powerful incentive that resonates with customers’ desire for added value. This message communicates the opportunity for recipients to enjoy shipping without extra cost.

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BigCommerce

SEPTEMBER 28, 2017

According to an internal study conducted by Reamaze , ecommerce businesses on average accrue more than 3x the conversational volume compared to a software business per month. What is Multi-Channel Ecommerce Customer Service? This is what multi-channel customer service aims to solve. Let’s dive in. You should be. Text message.

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Groove

JUNE 16, 2022

Scaling While Controlling Costs Out-of-the-Box Solution Both SaaS and on-premise solutions use extensions, often referred to as apps, to enhance website functionality. Unfortunately for merchants using traditional platforms, each extension requires its own backend setup costs and maintenance.

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Groove

APRIL 1, 2022

Consumer packaged goods (CPGs) are fast-moving products that are sold quickly at a reasonably low price. In this guide, we’re outlining the importance of a few variables — packaging, shipping and fulfillment — as well as strategies to help your eCommerce store drive CPG growth. What are Consumer Packaged Goods? Read on for more!

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Merchant Services Consumer Shipping Costs Drop Ship 195

Wiser

AUGUST 24, 2017

H ave you ever looked around a store and noticed that most prices end in nine? These pricing strategies deal with psychological pricing. That’s right, pricing is even more complex than just calculating margins and measuring price elasticity; psychological pricing is designed to appeal to a customer’s emotions. .

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Fabric

MARCH 14, 2023

From managing more SKUs across multiple sales channels, to more intricate and sophisticated order management operations, to complex post-purchase processes, scaling operations in the lightning quick and rapidly changing fashion and apparel industry is fraught with risks and pitfalls.

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Retail TouchPoints

OCTOBER 6, 2022

The Retail TouchPoints 2022 Retail Strategy & Planning (#RSP22) webinar series, now available on-demand, offered a wealth of tips and best practices across critical areas including pricing, location-based technology, inventory management and marketplaces. Differentiating on product and price has become harder and harder.

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Retail TouchPoints

MARCH 14, 2023

No matter what the channel, however, there will always be customers who second-guess their purchase, have something arrive too late for its intended use or receive something other than what they expected. However, that doesn’t mean retailers shouldn’t be searching for ways to minimize the costs returns incur.

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Retail TouchPoints

AUGUST 16, 2021

If this dollar value were a proxy for revenues, the returns channel would be the second largest global retailer behind Walmart. That is a significant amount of capital tied up in the returns channel! This was rendered possible as retailers and brands offered low-cost shipping, unlimited holding periods and easy returns.

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RTP blog

APRIL 6, 2018

By Cheryl Sullivan, Revionics The pace of change in retail is more breathless than ever, and today’s always-on, cross-channel shopper has preferences and tastes that evolve at the speed of social media. In fact, 31% of shoppers said they would wait as long as it takes for the right price.

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BigCommerce

AUGUST 3, 2017

You might have offers that run all year round or maybe you have a few offers that are permanent such as “free shipping.” Notice how Don Wood’s Ford Racing Parts does it: You can’t miss the Free shipping offer with a banner of that size. I won’t pay for shipping. The solution is simple: provide free shipping.

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Retail TouchPoints

AUGUST 24, 2022

A recent study found shoppers of all demographics are warming up to the idea of self-checkout, seeing it as a faster option that eliminates the need to wait in line. Today’s online shoppers are looking for customization wherever possible, and that necessitates that ecommerce stores offer a variety of payment and shipping methods.

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Payment Services eCommerce Shipping Costs Shipping 289

ESW

JUNE 14, 2023

Finding the right warehouse and shipping provider can be a challenge for any brand with a DTC ecommerce channel. Here are eight factors and criteria every beauty brand should consider when selecting a warehouse and shipping provider. But for beauty brands, the task is even more daunting. Clearly, visibility is in.

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Shipping Costs Shipping Online Catalogues Supplies 78

SellBrite

JULY 7, 2017

According to a study by IHL Group, in 2015 overstock cost retailers more than $1 trillion globally. Inaccurate competitor data is another popular reason for overstock, leaving a seller unable to offer a competitive price point for a sourced item. Discerning Product Demand & Expenses.

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Shipping Costs eCommerce Merchant Services Multichannel 160

Groove

AUGUST 21, 2022

Specialty Pricing: Many B2B retailers, including Ballard Industrial, offer special pricing based on multiple factors. This particular client bases its pricing models on customer tiers and quantities purchased. Our team assisted this client in setting up the correct pricing rules in order to automate this process.

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Merchant Services Payments BigCommerce B2B 297

lateshipment

AUGUST 13, 2021

Dropshipping is a method to fulfill orders by listing products online and passing them to a third-party supplier responsible for shipping them to the customers. Low overhead costs: You don’t have to maintain a brick-and-mortar shop or a warehouse for your products. Shipping and taxes. What is dropshipping?

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Shipping Costs Payment Services Shipping Social Media 130

Fabric

MAY 31, 2023

According to the 2020 Shopper Story study by Criteo, 93% of US shoppers cite discounts and promotions as driving factors when deciding which retailers or brands to patronize. Customers today want to feel understood by their brands through personalized pricing offers, messaging, content, promotions, and ads.

Shipping Costs 130

Shipping Costs X-cart eCommerce Payment Services 130

Fabric

MAY 31, 2023

According to the 2020 Shopper Story study by Criteo, 93% of US shoppers cite discounts and promotions as driving factors when deciding which retailers or brands to patronize. Customers today want to feel understood by their brands through personalized pricing offers, messaging, content, promotions, and ads.

Shipping Costs 130

Shipping Costs X-cart eCommerce Payment Services 130

Fabric

MAY 31, 2023

According to the 2020 Shopper Story study by Criteo, 93% of US shoppers cite discounts and promotions as driving factors when deciding which retailers or brands to patronize. Customers today want to feel understood by their brands through personalized pricing offers, messaging, content, promotions, and ads.

Shipping Costs 130

Shipping Costs X-cart eCommerce Payment Services 130

Retail TouchPoints

NOVEMBER 12, 2021

RTP: Shopify recently released a study on the state of local retail in the U.S. As retailers start to sell online more, they are finding themselves competing with online marketplaces, and two out of every five retailers in our study said they were having a tough time with that. What stood out to you in the findings?

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BigCommerce

AUGUST 8, 2017

Most channels require significant lead time to yield an ROI (ex. Some channels yield quick results but not day in and day out (ex. And some channels are consistent but time consuming to dial in (ex. In 2017, there are 6 different social media channels where you can follow proven ad strategies and generate consistent ROI.

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Social Media Shipping Costs Multi-channel B2B 420

Retail TouchPoints

NOVEMBER 1, 2022

Lastly, retailers can turn disappointed customers into delighted customers by offering free or expedited shipping on an online order when an item they’re searching for isn’t available in-store. Boost staff productivity and reduce wait times: Location infrastructure helps retailers to reduce staff costs.

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Payment Services Retail Shipping Costs Mobile 277

BigCommerce

FEBRUARY 1, 2018

Sure, you might be able to sell your item for much less than the competition, but will shipping costs obliterate your margins? Figure out which one works best for your margins, your sales channel and your customer’s expectations. This is because there is: A low cost to entry. How much do they cost? PCI compliance.

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Shipping Costs Merchant Services Payment Services BigCommerce 411

Retail TouchPoints

DECEMBER 22, 2021

I am astounded by the number of Shopify employees who have told me they have Shopify stores of their own as a side hustle (someone needs to study this trend so we can understand just how prevalent it is). Brands can’t easily redeploy in-store personnel to their ecommerce channel. What will Become of Ecommerce?

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eCommerce Shipping Costs Shopify Conversion Optimization 306

Inflow Insights

JUNE 17, 2020

This case study will show not only how we set up the campaigns but also the impact they had on the back-end metrics using Google Search Console and Google Analytics. We also utilized a 1D click delivery optimization given that the lower price point of the product lent itself well to the impulse buy from the consumer.

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