Sendcloud e-commerce shipping platform launches in the UK
Retail Technology Review
OCTOBER 5, 2020
Sendcloud, an all-in-one shipping platform for e-commerce businesses, has launched into the UK market.
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5 Tips for a Great eCommerce Returns Process
lateshipment
AUGUST 13, 2020
Besides that, you should have an e-commerce returns process that works for you rather than against you. There is no law requiring e-commerce stores to have a return policy, but a concise and transparent return policy offers customers security. Who pays for the return shipping costs? Have a Clear Return Policy.
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[Guest Blog] E-Commerce Business Intelligence and Financial Analytics in the Age of Cloud Accounting
ChannelAdvisor
APRIL 23, 2020
But IT resources in the e-commerce sector have been so consumed with meeting the industry’s other explosive technology needs that little appetite or capacity exists to address the accounting needs of e-commerce companies. . Time to get with the times . Data siloed in different platforms and formats.
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21 Sessions, Presentations and Workshops You Can’t Miss at IRCE 2018
BigCommerce
MAY 4, 2018
IRCE is arguably the ecommerce industry’s biggest and most influential annual event. The chatter was a mix of ecommerce technicalities, marketing strategies and a bunch of “I haven’t seen you in forever!”. IRCE is the who’s who of ecommerce – and it doesn’t discriminate. IRCE is a who’s who of ecommerce professionals.
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Optimizing Your E-Commerce Fulfillment Strategy for the Holidays
ChannelAdvisor
SEPTEMBER 20, 2017
When it comes to shipping costs and speed, consumer expectations have shifted drastically over the past several years, with the latest available research indicating delivery demands have reached an all-time high. E-Commerce Shipping: Free Still Tops Fast. For next-day shipping, the decline was 20%.
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4 Ways Brands Can Prepare Their Email Marketing Program for BFCM
Retail TouchPoints
AUGUST 25, 2022
Black Friday and Cyber Monday (BFCM) are right around the corner, and many ecommerce brands are already planning for another uncertain year. Behavior-based automation is an essential tool for ecommerce brands looking to increase their email marketing sales. Greg Zakowicz is a Senior Ecommerce Expert at Omnisend.
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Department store chain Belk thrives during the pandemic aided by ship-from-store capabilities supported by Logistyx Technologies
Retail Technology Review
APRIL 20, 2021
US department store Belk thrived as e-commerce orders surged during the pandemic by having ship-from-store order fulfilment facilities already in place across its 291 store locations with the help of parcel shipping software from Logistyx Technologies.
E-commerce delivery platform leader MetaPack bought by Stamps.com
Retail Technology Review
AUGUST 9, 2018
the provider of postage online and shipping software solutions, to sell the business in a deal worth approximately £175 million. MetaPack has reached an agreement with Stamps.com Inc.,
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The Top 10 Sessions to See at IRCE 2018
Optimizely
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. Break Point: The Reality of US Ecommerce Today. Don Davis, Editor at Large, Internet Retailer. Wednesday: June 06. 10:30 AM – 11:00 AM.
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The State of Ecommerce Platforms in 2018: Cloud Commerce, Open SaaS and The API Economy
BigCommerce
APRIL 24, 2018
Your unique combination of these aspects is unlike that of any other ecommerce business out there – and is why no FUD headline like “Why Your Business Will Fail” or “8 Innovative Ways to Skyrocket Growth” will ever fully apply to your brand. We’ll cover: What an ecommerce platform is. What is an Ecommerce Platform?
Fast search and free shipping top the list of ‘ecommerce must-haves’ this Christmas
Retail Technology Review
NOVEMBER 13, 2018
Fast search functions and free shipping are the keys to ecommerce success this holiday season. That’s according to a new research report from Episerver, outlining the 26 best practices for online retailers this Christmas.
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Nearly three quarters of shoppers have abandoned online shopping carts due to shipping
Retail Technology Review
JULY 9, 2019
A new global shipping report by BigCommerce, the ecommerce platform for fast-growing and established brands, reveals that almost three quarters (73%) of UK online shoppers have abandoned their cart because they did not like the shipping options available.
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Metapack launches new shipping plans for retailers
Retail Technology Review
SEPTEMBER 27, 2021
the ecommerce delivery technology provider,?has has launched new shipping plans for retailers around the world.
Internet Retailing: European retailers change customer-centric strategies due to lessons learned
Dynamic Action
FEBRUARY 14, 2018
Despite a reduced number of new customers, first-time buyers were the most profitable segment of buyers for European retailers last year. They were on average 10% more profitable for retailers than 11+ time buyers. Some of the costlier shifts in consumer expectation show a need for a better logistics and shifted retail economics.
How to Conduct Online Market Research for Your Ecommerce Business
BigCommerce
FEBRUARY 1, 2018
Conducting market research for your ecommerce business ideas is not only wise, it’s essential. A good ecommerce platform will have this option built-in to its product pages. A word of caution: make sure your website is clear in communicating that your product or service is not ready to ship. Dive in and open an online store.
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How to Use BaaS to Solve Cross-Border eCommerce Issues
ESW
FEBRUARY 5, 2020
Entering these markets is not without specific cross-border eCommerce challenges, however. Third-party BaaS experts can help eCommerce brands quickly and successfully enter new markets, avoiding all of the following pitfalls. retailers looking to enter foreign eCommerce markets is currency and payment processing.
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Investment in BigCommerce, Our Customers and Our Partners
BigCommerce
APRIL 25, 2018
The software-as-a-service (SaaS) ecommerce platform they built achieved near instant, widespread success among a global base of small and medium-sized businesses. That summer I joined as CEO, an opportunity I was thrilled to pursue given the immense market opportunity and my career passion for ecommerce.
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How to Set Up an Ecommerce Loyalty Program to Improve Retention, Build Community and Drive 5X in Sales
BigCommerce
FEBRUARY 23, 2018
We’ll cover: What an ecommerce customer loyalty program is. Examples of ecommerce customer loyalty programs (with case studies). Many businesses use loyalty programs to reward repeat purchases which has shown to be very effective, especially for ecommerce. These retailers have the following characteristics: 1.
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Nearly three quarters have abandoned online shopping carts due to shipping
Retail Technology Review
JULY 16, 2019
A new global shipping report by BigCommerce,a leading ecommerce platform for fast-growing and established brands, reveals that almost three quarters (73%) of UK online shoppers have abandoned their cart because they did not like the shipping options available.
The Ultimate 2018 Ecommerce Checklist: 31 Experts Prioritize 19 Growth Tactics to Implement Now
BigCommerce
DECEMBER 20, 2017
Immediately following Cyber Five of 2017, I sent an email out to a bunch of ecommerce experts and multi-million dollar ecommerce store owners. That latter reason had me asking these crazy smart, crazy successful folks what was on the horizon for ecommerce in 2018. Because a lot happens in a year within retail and ecommerce.
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Holiday Online Sales May Outpace Predictions; Mobile Apps and Mobile Web Are Neck-And-Neck In Sales
Sailthru
JANUARY 11, 2018
Interestingly, the success of both in-store and online sales this close to Christmas Day negated predictions from firms such as Slice Intelligence that online sales would decrease late in the season in favor of in-store shopping, as reported in Internet Retailer. Amazon also said it shipped 5 billion packages to Prime members in 2017.
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Metapack enables retailers to keep trading during COVID-19 disruption with Ship-from-Store solution
Retail Technology Review
MAY 5, 2020
Metapack, the eCommerce delivery technology provider, has announced that over 10 retailers have now deployed its Ship-from-Store solution, enabling them to transform physical stores into mini distribution centres and keep trading during the disruption caused by the COVID-19 crisis.
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70 Freshworks and Pitney Bowes bring AI-powered self-service to the frontlines of shipping and mailing
Retail Technology Review
NOVEMBER 20, 2018
Freshworks, the customer engagement software solutions provider, has partnered with Pitney Bowes, a global technology company that provides commerce solutions in the areas of ecommerce, shipping, mailing, and data to integrate Freddy, its recently launched Omnibot Artificial Intelligence (AI) engine with the next generation SendPro C-series device. (..)
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99% of UK’s top 100 fashion retailers stop marketing to their customers as soon as they have made an online purchase
Retail Technology Review
OCTOBER 22, 2019
99% of the UK’s top 100 fashion retailers are failing to provide customers with a personalised post-checkout experience by neglecting to send tailored shipping communications to their customer, meaning the majority are missing out on a vital marketing channel, according to parcelLab’s ‘UK E-Commerce Shipping Study 2020: Fashion Edition’.
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Don’t Miss ChannelAdvisor at IRCE 2018!
ChannelAdvisor
MAY 25, 2018
With an incredible lineup of speakers and industry leaders — Seth Godin, Warby Parker, Eloquii, Houzz and many more — we expect to learn a lot during this year’s Internet Retailer Conference and Exhibition. More importantly, we can’t wait to connect with you. Can’t wait to see you there!
Episode 81 – 2019 State of the Merchant with Andrew Youderian of Ecommerce Fuel
eCommerce Evolution
JULY 17, 2019
His podcast, Ecommerce Fuel, is one of the most downloaded Ecommerce podcasts on the planet. And Andrew runs one of the largest most successful private eCommerce forums – EcommerceFuel.com. Each year Andrew sends out a poll to hundreds of successful merchants to get a pulse check on all things eCommerce.
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IRCE 2019 in Review: Online Marketplaces Trends & Data
ROI Revolution
JULY 8, 2019
Every year, Internet Retailer gathers tons of data on marketplaces trends and presents it at IRCE. Perks like low prices, free shipping, fast delivery, and a vast selection of products also bring consumers to online marketplaces. ” – Fareeha Ali, Director of Research Strategy, Internet Retailer .
31 Facts About eCommerce That’ll Keep You Up At Night
Creating a Website Today
NOVEMBER 7, 2014
When you think about e-commerce, you probably picture a store online that is constantly promoting new deals, products, services, and so forth. eCommerce involves a lot more strategy from a marketer’s point of view. Internet businesses are easy to start and still booming according to these facts and statistics.
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41 Gain a Competitive Edge at IRCE 2017 with ChannelAdvisor
ChannelAdvisor
MAY 26, 2017
Will you be at the Internet Retailer Conference and Exhibition in Chicago next month? We’ll have several opportunities for you to connect with our e-commerce experts, including: Industry insights and tips at booth 607. Get ready to spend some quality time with ChannelAdvisor!
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49 From Bookstore to Superstore: The Evolution of Amazon.com
ChannelAdvisor
MAY 4, 2018
Circa 1994, Jeff Bezos began working on a business plan (yes, in his garage) for what would eventually become the largest internet retailer in the US. Meanwhile, the marketplace begins offering free shipping on orders over $100 and opens to third-party sellers. It’s also when the Kindle Fire comes on the e-commerce scene.
Office Depot Europe selects CommerceHub to strengthen ecommerce presence
Retail Technology Review
APRIL 2, 2019
Office Depot Europe, retailer of workspace solutions, has selected CommerceHub, a distributed commerce network specialising in drop-ship technology – to help expand its product assortment and create a more efficient supply chain in the UK and Europe.
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[Guest Blog] How Some Marketplace Sellers Are Getting Ahead Through Co-opetition
ChannelAdvisor
JULY 29, 2019
And it changed the online retail landscape forever: fast and free shipping expectations. But shipping isn’t free — it’s eating your margins. To remain competitive, Walmart and other retailers are also focusing on 2-day shipping options. Nonetheless, customers have now come to expect fast, free shipping.
15 Facts About ECommerce That’ll Keep You Up At Night (2020)
Creating a Website Today
NOVEMBER 7, 2014
When you think about e-commerce, you probably picture a store online that is constantly promoting new deals, products, services and so forth. eCommerce involves a lot more strategy from a marketer’s point of view. Internet businesses are easy to start and still booming according to these facts and statistics.
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Kooomo announces new updates to improve the customer experience
Retail Technology Review
DECEMBER 16, 2020
Global eCommerce platform, Kooomo, has announced further updates to its platform, including improved accuracy of stock, increased garment context through updated size charts, greater flexibility when managing cookies and a progress bar which indicates how close a consumer is to qualifying for free shipping.
What is Direct-to-Consumer and How to Balance D2C with Wholesale
Wiser
OCTOBER 15, 2019
.” This is contrary to the traditional strategy of wholesale, when brands partner with retailers to distribute products in bulk for sale by those retailers. However, the popularity of eCommerce has helped grow D2C businesses. The D2C model is successful in part because of the strength of eCommerce.
Master Your Margins on Marketplaces with ChannelAdvisor at IRCE 2019
ChannelAdvisor
JUNE 9, 2019
Together with Joe Caldwell, E-Commerce Manager for SIM Supply, she’ll be sharing insider knowledge on what makes for a truly profitable marketplace business. Our e-commerce experts will be on hand throughout the conference to answer your most pressing questions. That’s not all.
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Best of Catalyst Europe 2017: Key Lessons We Learned at #CatalystEU
ChannelAdvisor
MAY 18, 2017
All our keynote sessions were packed with the latest e-commerce updates and expert advice from the likes of Mary Portas, Julie Deane, Google, and more. ChannelAdvisor CEO David Spitz kicked things off with a look at the rapidly-changing e-commerce landscape. Mobile will continue to disrupt. Brands need to evolve.
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58 Scurri named among 50 global tech start-ups powering the new retail era
Retail Technology Review
MAY 4, 2020
Scurri, the cloud-based software provider that connects and optimises the eCommerce ordering, shipping, and delivery process has been named among the top 50 retail tech start-ups operating globally, according to a new report published by RWRC – home of Retail Week and World Retail Congress.
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70 Keep up with leading omnichannel retailers
PFS
APRIL 19, 2019
More than half of retail sales in the U.S. 2 It is more and more critical that retailers connect their online and offline channels through omnichannel commerce to ensure a consistent experience for today’s anytime, anywhere shoppers. 2 BOPIS also eliminates shipping costs, saving you money. CONSUMERS WANT MORE.
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75 How To Reduce Credit Card Fraud On Your Online Store
FastSpring
JULY 8, 2019
billion spent the year prior, according to a new Internet Retailer analysis of industry data and historical U.S. Commerce Department figures. Make sure IP address align with shipping/billing address. Check if the IP address matches the billing address and/or the shipping address. Consumers spent $517.36
October 2019 Marketing News Recap
ROI Revolution
OCTOBER 28, 2019
Last time , we talked about Amazon’s personalized online storefronts, augmented reality, ecommerce advertising on TikTok, and more. This strategy lends itself to the growing trend of hybrid marketplaces, where brands combine ecommerce and brick-and-mortar to achieve the highest growth potential. Published October 28, 2019.
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84 Macy’s Looks to Loyalty to Drive Revenue; Nike and The New York Times Focus on Personalization
Sailthru
OCTOBER 13, 2017
The platinum level is for Macy’s top spenders, and includes a five percent annual rebate in store credit as well as free shipping. The company’s obsession with personalization, as Parker calls it, is starting to pay off: first quarter sales via its ecommerce site increased 19 percent year-over-year, reports Internet Retailer.
IRCE Day 1 Recap- Personalization, Analytics, Mobile, and More!
ROI Revolution
JUNE 7, 2018
They offered free shipping, 24 hour support, and the ability to test out 5 pairs of glasses for 5 days, with a free return label to send them back. He went on to talk about how the vast majority of the ecommerce industry is focused on trying to reach the masses, and make their offer more efficient.
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100 Everything You Need To Know About Digital Taxes and the VAT
FastSpring
DECEMBER 6, 2018
Additionally, because most of these digital goods exist digitally, customers can easily access the software or service they paid for quickly, without having to wait for the item to be physically shipped and delivered. An ecommerce platform like FastSpring stays at the cutting edge of tax codes and international law. States in the U.S.
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