TradeGecko

APRIL 9, 2019

Over the past decade, the rise in eCommerce has transformed the retail experience - and this trend only continues to grow. In recent years, online retail sales reached an incredible $2.3 trillion worldwide , and eCommerce sales accounted for more than 10% of all retail sales globally.

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Retail TouchPoints

FEBRUARY 1, 2022

In conversations with retailers, technology partners and industry veterans in my network, several points have stood out. One area of investment by retailers is a shift to buy online, pick up in-store (BOPIS), which was called “table stakes” by one retailer insider I talked with. Rise of Community Commerce.

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Retail TouchPoints

SEPTEMBER 12, 2024

Alcohol ecommerce solution Drinks has launched the “Drinks-as-a-service” (DaaS) platform, a subscription software solution that will allow any brand, merchant or ecommerce operator to navigate the various tax and compliance impediments to selling alcohol online.

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BigCommerce

MAY 15, 2018

It’s decision time for traditional retailers. When I worked agency side, we started building ecommerce sites on SaaS platforms like BigCommerce. I already knew the benefits of SaaS across other pieces of the commerce platform stack, including: Omnichannel commerce technologies. OMS Systems. WM Systems.

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BigCommerce

MAY 4, 2018

IRCE – the Internet Retailer Conference & Exhibition – is an annual event held in June in Chicago, Illinois. It draws more than 10,000 ecommerce professionals to the shores of Lake Michigan with more than 130 speaking sessions, 16 tracks and 300+ vendor exhibitions. But that’s where AI and social commerce could help.

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Fabric Blog

NOVEMBER 11, 2021

E-commerce technology is a fast-paced industry. Currently, more than 50% of global e-commerce takes place outside of online marketplaces, forcing brands to proactively acquire retail technology that lets them interact with and serve shoppers.

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RTP blog

DECEMBER 14, 2018

Competition from e-Commerce, technological innovations and new consumer expectations have triggered a revolution in retail that is redefining the shopping experience. From high-end luxury boutiques to big-box discount outlets, retailers are looking for new ways to attract and retain customers.

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Retail TouchPoints

AUGUST 11, 2020

For retail, a significant area of focus for CX innovation has been in the pre-purchase experience. These retailers and brands have all fostered a culture of experimentation, which helps them continuously test new CX innovations and find new ways to delight their customers. Post-Order Delight. Culture Of Experimentation.

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Retail TouchPoints

MARCH 24, 2022

Ask any retailer or consumer and they’ll agree on this point: ecommerce returns are a problem — albeit for diametrically opposed reasons. As a result, drop-off (at a carrier or retail location) became the preferred returns method for 67% of consumers, according to our BOXpoll surveys. consumers love the USPS.

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Retail TouchPoints

JULY 15, 2022

Instacart has announced a number of promotions to its C-suite and the creation of two new senior leadership positions — Chief Business Officer and Chief Architect — in order to better position the business toward its ambition of becoming a full-service grocery technology company as readies to IPO. “As

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Retail TouchPoints

DECEMBER 5, 2022

Former Amazon Fresh Grocery VP Michael Huffaker has been appointed as Chief Operating Officer of CarParts.com as the ecommerce retailer looks to “continuously stay ahead of the curve.”. Then in April , the company brought in Lowe’s former VP of Ecommerce Technology, Kals Subramanian, as Chief Technology Officer (CTO).

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Retail TouchPoints

FEBRUARY 23, 2023

Instacart has expanded the offerings under its Instacart Platform umbrella, a suite of enterprise-grade technologies designed to help grocers with their digital transformations. Through our partnership with Instacart, we’re able to leverage Platform technologies that have helped us seamlessly grow our ecommerce business.

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Retail TouchPoints

MAY 23, 2024

Tech Math is when every technology partner tells you that they have contributed (fill in the blank) $XX million in additional sales…and yet, surprisingly, the business isn’t up nearly as much, if at all. Most of the retail CEOs I meet are frustrated by the inefficiencies caused by too many partners.

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BigCommerce

APRIL 3, 2018

What you should look for in ecommerce technology to make sure you aren’t doing all the legwork here. In fact, many retailers have already gone this route. is so extreme it obscures the impressive growth other JavaScript technologies have enjoyed: Javascript technology growth with Angular.js Let’s dive in.

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BigCommerce

JANUARY 23, 2018

Here is what I’ll cover: What’s in Our Ecommerce Replatforming Guide. Startups focus on marketing, because their technology is covered: Enterprise brands can do this, too. There are 3 pain points that often forces brands to migrate to new technology – and all of them are signals that you should have done it much, much sooner.

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Forrester Omnichannel

JUNE 23, 2014

We're at the beginning of a retail transformation: The growing percentage of retail revenues driven by eCommerce and the influence of digital technologies on consumer behavior and expectations alike means that retailers are being forced to reevaluate the value proposition of the store. B2C eCommerce.

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RTP blog

OCTOBER 17, 2018

Earlier this month, Retail TouchPoints unveiled its fifth annual E-Commerce Technology Preview , which includes insights from industry experts at 12 solution providers. The guide offers an exclusive look at what retailers need to do in order to achieve e-Commerce success in 2019 and beyond.

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BigCommerce

APRIL 6, 2018

This is the purpose of PCI DSS –– and every retailer is required to comply. Depending on the ecommerce technology and backend a retailer uses, PCI compliance can be an easy check on a long list of things retailers need to do to ensure their customers are transacting securely. See how security is built in.

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Retail TouchPoints

DECEMBER 12, 2024

The holiday shopping frenzy is officially in full swing now that Thanksgiving weekend has ushered in Cyber Week dealmaking, and brands are pulling out all the stops to capture consumer attention during the most lucrative retail season of the year. Laura Cosgrove is a seasoned executive with extensive experience in ecommerce technology.

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Retail TouchPoints

OCTOBER 21, 2024

the parent company of Bed, Bath & Beyond , has entered a multi-faceted strategic partnership with home décor retailer Kirkland’s that will bring the currently online-only Bed Bath & Beyond back to brick-and-mortar retail, a year-and-a-half after it shuttered all its stores. Beyond, Inc. ,

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Profitero

APRIL 27, 2020

At the same time, Profitero brought serious muscle to the technology side of its business by hiring former LogMeIn CTO Sandor Palfy. Here are snippets from Profitero’s press coverage of the past week, which also demonstrate how Profitero is helping brands navigate eCommerce and all its complexities. Mr. Heffernan said.

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BigCommerce

APRIL 24, 2018

That is, which ecommerce platform you choose to power your business and ready it for scalable, long-term growth. For most growing mid-market businesses, this technology is typically provided by BigCommerce, Magento, Salesforce Cloud Commerce (formerly Demandware) or Shopify. SaaS ecommerce platforms.

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Retail TouchPoints

OCTOBER 9, 2020

To take its online presence to the next level and meet shoppers’ needs in the virtual world, CITY Furniture overhauled its ecommerce approach by building its own headless platform, designed to integrate with modular partner solutions as needed. Adapting Ecommerce for Furniture’s Extended Shopper Journeys.

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Retail TouchPoints

JANUARY 27, 2023

Because ecommerce can incorporate hundreds of software solutions, there isn’t only one way to be composable. Rather, composable commerce should be considered as a set of principles for each element of your technology infrastructure: Each element does only one thing well and isn’t responsible for too many things at once.

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Retail TouchPoints

AUGUST 13, 2021

With more than 10 years of experience in digital marketing, ecommerce strategy and digital transformation, she has helped architect omnichannel strategies for hundreds of brands and retailers, including Michael Kors, Joann Fabrics , Converse and Billabong Brands. It’s very different than if you’re an automotive retailer.

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BigCommerce

JUNE 19, 2018

ERPs are the lifeblood of large retail operations. ERPs are essential in allowing retailers to offer multichannel experiences to their customers. They allow the retailer to have a single, comprehensive view of their customers , orders, inventory, etc. Steve Deckert, Co-Founder, Smile.io. Microsoft Dynamics. Brightpearl.

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Groove

JUNE 17, 2024

Choosing the right tech stack for your eCommerce store is crucial for ensuring a seamless user experience, scalability, and integration with other essential business processes. For example, a fashion retailer may want to create a visually engaging homepage with large images and videos showcasing their products.

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GetElastic

OCTOBER 15, 2018

Commerce innovation is not just for retailers and consumer brands, business-to-business organizations must capitalize on the disruptive trends that are emerging. So, what does this mean for organizations and bringing B2B ecommerce strategies to the next level? .  It’s either innovate or die.

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BigCommerce

MARCH 29, 2021

retail industry vaulted 10 years ahead in terms of digital penetration. In three months, the U.S. In other words —…

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TalkingRetail

JULY 3, 2024

Confectionery wholesaler Hancocks has launched a new website to improve the shopping experience for retailers. The business has made a significant investment in the latest e-commerce technology to further improve the customer browsing and purchasing process with faster loading speeds, mobile optimisation and personalisation.

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TradeGecko

APRIL 9, 2019

Over the past decade, the rise in eCommerce has transformed the retail experience - and this trend only continues to grow. In recent years, online retail sales reached an incredible $2.3 trillion worldwide , and eCommerce sales accounted for more than 10% of all retail sales globally.

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BigCommerce

OCTOBER 26, 2017

Technology: Do I have the technology to support my initiatives? Ensure Your Technology is Scalable. Make sure that you have an ecommerce technology solution that can scale –– and isn’t cost-prohibitive. Going global without a strong technology foundation is a recipe for disaster. Beauty and Cosmetics.

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GetElastic

DECEMBER 7, 2017

Retail Customer Experience ). Retail companies have tried to manage this pain point with barcodes, RFIDs, and self-checkout counters. And no ecommerce technology comes closer does that better than checkout-less shopping. Sensor technology and video scans track your movement across the store. Grab it and go.

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GetElastic

DECEMBER 7, 2017

Retail Customer Experience ). Retail companies have tried to manage this pain point with barcodes, RFIDs, and self-checkout counters. And no ecommerce technology comes closer does that better than checkout-less shopping. Sensor technology and video scans track your movement across the store. Grab it and go.

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ChannelAdvisor

MARCH 9, 2021

We’ve seen brands and retailers double growth and reach new GMV records after listing products on multiple marketplaces. . And depending on what e-commerce technology you use, the transition may be a lot faster and smoother than you’d expect. Becoming a multichannel seller has always had tremendous benefits.

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ecomdash

AUGUST 9, 2018

Blockchain technology is becoming the driving force for global financial transactions. With worldwide ecommerce revenue set to hit the $135 billion mark by 2023 , the adoption of blockchain technology isn’t just a passing idea anymore. But, how is blockchain technology shaping ecommerce? Lower Expenses.

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Retail TouchPoints

MARCH 25, 2021

Subscriptions originally emerged as a way of creating recurring revenue models for retailers and brands. But for most other retailers, whose value propositions inevitably go beyond speed and efficiency, a successful subscription model should reflect how shoppers experience their unique benefits.

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