Retail TouchPoints

JULY 27, 2020

COVID-19 has changed retail. Earlier this year, we released a report, titled “The Best Vision is Insight,” outlining our predictions for the top retail trends of 2020. Online retailers of daily necessities may be inundated with overspill from closed physical stores. Sustainability Lives Up To Its Name…Becomes Sustainable.

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Retail TouchPoints

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

Online shopping is now easier than ever before, enabling consumers to purchase everything from socks to a dining room table from a computer at their home to a mobile phone in an airport terminal. While this is good news for many ecommerce retailers, it has also become more and more expensive to deliver those goods to customers.

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Retail TouchPoints

NOVEMBER 19, 2020

Jenn Henry, Senior Director of Global Brand for eBay, shares how the company translates its learnings into tools and resources that will help both small businesses and online consumers navigate this rapidly changing retail arena, including features such as: A Seller-Initiated Offer option; New Time Away and augmented Best Match.

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Retail TouchPoints

JANUARY 13, 2023

The 2022 holiday season showed slow, but steady, improvement for the retail industry. As economic headwinds curbed spending capacity, online retail grew in the U.S. Inflation was a major factor in slower growth despite heavy discounting by retailers. but at its lowest rate in years: up 3.5% Global digital sales topped $1.1

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Frooition

AUGUST 26, 2022

The cost of living crisis caused by rising energy costs and the subsequent squeeze on household budgets will hit online retail businesses hard this winter. Christmas 2022 is going to be challenging for many retailers. 10 Tips To Help Online Retail Businesses Survive The Cost of Living Crisis.

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BigCommerce

APRIL 24, 2018

Meeting your business objectives isn’t easy – no matter how many Inc., The truth of the matter is this: What makes your business successful is your dedication to customer experience, your market strategies, your operational efficiencies and the team of people you build. On-Premise: Self-hosted on your business premises.

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Retail TouchPoints

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

The practices the FTC is challenging have helped to spur competition and innovation across the retail industry, and have produced greater selection, lower prices, and faster delivery speeds for Amazon customers and greater opportunity for the many businesses that sell in Amazon’s store.” But that’s not how competition works.

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BigCommerce

JULY 25, 2017

She receives hundreds and hundreds of letters thanking her for taking her products the final mile –– that is, for styling them and allowing customers to purchase entire outfits. By building a community around her great writing, and then around her ability to merchandise, Shari has built a following well beyond her customers.

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Groove

DECEMBER 18, 2019

Used by over 1 million businesses worldwide, what’s so good (or bad) about Shopify? We’ve created an in-depth analysis on implementing Shopify as your eCommerce platform as well as alternative platforms specific to enterprise business and small businesses. Shopify Alternatives for Enterprise Businesses.

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Retail TouchPoints

SEPTEMBER 21, 2021

The 2021 Retail Strategy & Planning webinar series, now available on demand, brought together retailers, solution providers, practitioners and industry experts from firms including IDC, Alvarez & Marsal, WSL Strategic Retail and Cambridge Retail Advisors. She wore it and the retailer got blasted with traffic.

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365 Retail

DECEMBER 3, 2024

As 2025 beckons, slight economic improvements such as easing inflation are tempered by high interest rates and cost-of-living pressures that continue to impact both consumers and small businesses. For many online retailers, higher National Insurance contributions and new tax policies are adding to operational costs.

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BigCommerce

JUNE 20, 2017

Crafters and gifters often first launch on Etsy –– where transaction fees cut into margins and you don’t own the customer relationship (Etsy does). That can spell bad new when your sales spike –– meaning less revenue in the short-term and much, much less repeat business in the long-term. More Ownership. The Favor Design Studio.

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Groove

APRIL 9, 2024

Rob shares insightful strategies that have contributed to the success of Gun Dog Supply, emphasizing the importance of customer service, product knowledge, and creating value beyond transactions. His insights and experiences continue to inspire and educate those looking to navigate the ever-evolving landscape of online retail.

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BigCommerce

FEBRUARY 1, 2018

Make sure that you have a blueprint for your business, even if you do not have a full business plan. Make sure you have a life cycle written out of how you will market/source/sell and get your product to the customer. Also when your sales ramp up, invest in an online shipping tool to automate shipping. Business insurance.

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Ecommerce Platforms

MAY 2, 2018

Ecommerce Minute hosts Bart Mroz and John Suder bring you your daily dose of all things ecommerce tech, and retail news. Behind every successful online retail store lies tactical strategies, powerful tools, and dedication. This is a raw podcast created for online retailers by online retailers.

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BigCommerce

JUNE 8, 2017

You’ve got a killer product, nailed down your marketing strategy, and are finally getting in front of customers. The orders are rolling in and your business is primed for explosive growth. Fulfillment encompasses the entire process of receiving an order and delivering it to a customer. Customer communication. Not so fast.

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Retail Technology Review

MARCH 27, 2018

Online retailing has expanded rapidly, the growth of the Internet and advancements in delivery capabilities has seen many small businesses take advantage of this, selling through online marketplaces to maximise their reach. By Andrew Tavener, Head of Marketing, Descartes.

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BigCommerce

MARCH 23, 2017

With Google continuing to lead the industry in web (and paid) search, and Facebook continuing its powerhouse status as first-party data collector –– these two tech giants offer online businesses visibility and targeting that’s unparalleled elsewhere on the web. Of course, with so much opportunity comes a cost.

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Korona

SEPTEMBER 7, 2022

Managing a successful small business takes many aspects into account. In addition to knowing the basics of small business, you also need to know about financial management, human resource management, technology, inventory, and the laws and regulations pertaining to your business. Focus on your customers.

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365 Retail

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

The Retail Technology Show (RTS), the leading industry event that connects retail’s changemakers and leading tech innovators, has announced that Holly Tucker MBE, Founder of Holly & Co and Not On The High Street, will deliver a keynote session as part of its trailblazing 2024 conference programme.

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Ecommerce Platforms

NOVEMBER 16, 2020

With a robust app market, you can even customize and upgrade your site however you choose. Out the box, it already offers everything you might need to run an effective store, and also lets you customize your design and add various feature extensions. Customer support ??. What’s The Best Ecommerce Platform for Small Business?

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UpSellIt

MARCH 5, 2018

This means there’s some major changes happening in the world of online retail. Consent within the scope of GDPR is important because it directly impacts how online retailers advertise to consumers within the EU. Under GDPR, consumers (your customers) have the right to remain anonymous.

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GetElastic

AUGUST 1, 2019

At the end of 2018, ecommerce sales accounted for more than 14% of all retail sales across the globe. But as an ecommerce merchant, there is a lot of nuance to running a successful online store that brings in revenue. Make it easy for your customers to make a purchase. That number is slated to grow even more this year.

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365 Retail

MARCH 19, 2025

Despite an economic downturn and evolving consumer behaviour, there are still plenty of opportunities for online retailers to stand out from the crowd and expand into new markets. How bad do you think the current situation is for retailers? However, that isn’t logical or cost-effective for small businesses.

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365 Retail

NOVEMBER 30, 2022

LabTech , owner of the world-famous Camden Market, has announced the launch of its partnership with Good Sixty , the sustainable online marketplace for independent retailers and producers. Forty of Camden Market’s traders have signed up with nearly 2,000 products on offer, representing the first retail-only platform from Good Sixty.

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lateshipment

AUGUST 16, 2021

A sigh of relief for retailers and huge expectations for retailers towards the Holiday season as the eCommerce industry has looked good so far in 2021. However, with no such leash on the spending capacity, total US Holiday retail sales in 2021 are predicted to rise 2.7% billion, accounting for a record 18.9%

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ROI Revolution

OCTOBER 19, 2020

Amazon wasn’t the only retail giant that saw big wins over this year’s Prime Day period. 51% of Digital Commerce 360’s top 100 online retailers had special sales on October 13. Compared to the Tuesday before Amazon Prime Day 2020, non-Amazon retail sites in the U.S. Small business success.

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iVend

JANUARY 20, 2021

2020 was a difficult year for the world and offline retail in particular was hit hard. However, innovation didn’t stop evolving, online retail boomed more quickly than ever before and delivery infrastructure became super sophisticated. Here are our predictions on the tech trends that will shape retail in 2021.

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Omnisend

SEPTEMBER 9, 2021

The fact is that online business trends play a vital role in day-to-day B2B operations and, according to Insider Intelligence , B2B ecommerce site sales are likely to reach $1.5 Here, we discuss how small businesses can use the Black Friday weekend (Cyber 5) to maximize sales. billion in 2021.

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RetailMinded

NOVEMBER 14, 2022

Retail and other small businesses face a lot of competition, particularly online. Here are four things that are essential for small businesses to grow: Build A Us er-Friendly Website. All businesses in 2022 should have a user-friendly website regardless of industry. It must be a good one. Conclusion.

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365 Retail

JANUARY 18, 2022

Amazon has reversed a decision to ban customers from using UK Visa credit cards on its website. The online retailer had been expecting to introduce the changes from this Wednesday, having warned customers that the card company’s fees were too high. on Amazon.co.uk will no longer take place on January 19. “We

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Korona

DECEMBER 31, 2021

Every year, millions of small businesses sprout up across the United States. million businesses in the United States are small businesses. In other words, small businesses are the backbone of the U.S. In other words, small businesses are the backbone of the U.S. Table of Contents.

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RetailMinded

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

Are you ready to catapult your pre-owned retail business into the digital universe ? Transitioning from a physical shop floor to the online market is like swapping a bicycle for a spaceship. 7 Steps for Pre-Owned Retailers Who Want to Go Digital Get ready to jump into the digital arena, pre-owned retail heroes!

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Kissmetrics

MARCH 25, 2021

Downtown Pet Supply, an Illinois-based company that makes its own products and sells them both online and in their store, wanted to improve its e-commerce sales and expand customer reach. Even for brick-and-mortar establishments, paid ad campaigns can extend customer reach and raise awareness of their brands. Provide a Service.

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Ecommerce Platforms

MARCH 18, 2023

Quick answer : The term “retail store” typically applies to a physical, or brick-and-mortar location, such as a supermarket, boutique, or individual offline store. Both retail and ecommerce stores have their own distinctive pros and cons to consider for any entrepreneur. What is Retail? How Does Retail Work?

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Kissmetrics

SEPTEMBER 12, 2020

Some use cases for general website builders include: Information websites – If your goal is to simply host information online, these general website builders can be quite useful. For instance, you may have a kitchen renovation company and want to start reaching potential customers online. Scalability. Who should use Wix?

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Email Audience

AUGUST 2, 2023

But what are the best email marketing services for small businesses? 9 Best Email Marketing Services for Small Businesses Overview Small businesses have different needs than enterprises. If you run a small business, you’re probably pressed for time. I’ll introduce you to 9 options. It’s cheap.

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