My Wife Quit Her Job
NOVEMBER 16, 2020
If you want to start an online store, you have to know where to find wholesale suppliers. Should you search on Google? Should you attend a tradeshow? Should you import from China? Where can you find drop ship suppliers, wholesalers or factories to manufacture your products? When my wife and I first started our online store, we had these exact same questions.
SellBrite
NOVEMBER 11, 2020
Nate and Alysha Jackson used to be full-time public school teachers. Then they decided to start a side hustle with retail arbitrage on Amazon. They took $100, purchased items on clearance, and sold them on Amazon for a profit. And they kept on doing it. All their free time—weekends, days off, before school, and after school—was spent scouring retail stores, searching for discounted merchandise they could flip.
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Optimizely
NOVEMBER 5, 2020
In an earlier article , we discussed how loyalty programs work and why brands should invest in them. We suggested that the key to a successful loyalty program is keeping customers engaged and emotionally connected. The argument for loyalty programs does not end here. By integrating your loyalty data into a CDP, you can enhance your segmentation strategy and make your customer data more useful and actionable.
BigCommerce
NOVEMBER 12, 2020
There are currently 7.1 million online retailers in the world with 1.8 million in the United States alone.
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Forrester eCommerce
NOVEMBER 18, 2020
It’s not that I’m not a gamer. I enjoy board games and card games: Trivial Pursuit, Settlers Of Catan, SET, Hive. I’m up to level 3056 in Two Dots. As a kid, I played Super Mario Land on my brother’s GameBoy and Sonic The Hedgehog on the family Sega Genesis. But I’ve never been one […].
Kissmetrics
NOVEMBER 25, 2020
In these modern times of digital transformation, it may seem like most digital marketing strategies are designed for online businesses. So are there any digital marketing strategies for brick-and-mortar businesses? Yes, there are, and one of the most effective ones is hyperlocal marketing. What is Hyperlocal Marketing? As the name suggests, hyperlocal marketing is a marketing strategy that focuses on reaching customers in your vicinity.
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Retail TouchPoints
NOVEMBER 12, 2020
Aetrex Worldwide has launched Albert 2, the next generation of the company’s 3D foot scanning technology. The omnichannel device is designed to be a fully integrated foot scanning system that can help shoppers find correctly fitting footwear and orthotics and provide an enhanced customer experience at retail. Customers step into the Albert 2, which can scan both feet in 20 seconds or less, to capture static and dynamic pressure as well as 3D measurements of the foot.
My Wife Quit Her Job
NOVEMBER 9, 2020
If you are interested in selling private label products on Amazon, you need to know what you are getting into. This post will answer one of the most common questions I get asked, “how much does it cost to sell on Amazon with private label products?” First off, there is no “one size fits all” number in terms of startup expenses because there are so many variables involved.
BigCommerce
NOVEMBER 19, 2020
It’s not often that widespread change happens overnight, but that’s how it felt for much of the U.S.
Forrester eCommerce
NOVEMBER 5, 2020
I was scouring some of the Black Friday ads this week, and the trend seems to be less “Black Friday” than “Black November, and probably most of December too.” Best Buy is touting, ” Black Friday all season long.” Target offers weekly, “Black Friday Now” deals. Walmart? “Black Friday Deals for Days!
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AI is rapidly transforming digital commerce, but how do you separate real opportunities from hype? Moderated by Orium, AI for Commerce: Foundations, Aspirations, and Hype , experts from Bloomreach , commercetools , Contentstack , and Fluent Commerce explores where AI is already delivering results and where its potential is still unfolding. This masterclass dives into proven AI applications, emerging innovations , and the gaps between promise and reality in commerce.
Kissmetrics
NOVEMBER 26, 2020
Have you ever seen a Facebook ad for Chanel? Or an Instagram ad for Lamborghini? Me neither. That’s because luxury marketing strategies don’t follow the same rules as mass-market brands. Selling to high-end consumers requires a different approach. But that doesn’t mean popular digital channels are off-limits. SEO, PPC, even some social media sites can drive online sales for your luxury brand.
Groove
NOVEMBER 17, 2020
Klaviyo vs. Listrak. Investing in an eCommerce marketing tool helps businesses attract, engage and delight customers at every stage of the buyer's journey. Improve your email marketing strategy and exceed customer expectations with a tool that best fits your eCommerce needs. In this blog, we're comparing Klaviyo vs. Listrak to help you determine which platform is best for your eCommerce business.
Retail TouchPoints
NOVEMBER 27, 2020
There is no doubt that retailers have faced many struggles as a result of the pandemic. Brick-and-mortar stores were forced to shutter around the country, forcing retailers to amplify their ecommerce efforts, with varying levels of success. Many struggled to adapt, resulting in a record number of bankruptcies, and in some cases complete closures, including industry stalwarts like Neiman Marcus, Lord & Taylor and J.Crew.
My Wife Quit Her Job
NOVEMBER 25, 2020
Today, I’m really happy to have Amanda Wittenborn back on the show. Amanda is a student in my Create Profitable Online Store Course, and back in episode 269, we talked about her 7 Figure commerce business selling party supplies online. In fact, she was on track for a record year until COVID-19 hit and she lost almost all of her sales overnight. In this episode, you’ll learn how Amanda pivoted her business and managed to grow her sales significantly despite the pandemic.
Speaker: Ethan Woolley, Director at Kharon
This webinar will explore how companies can proactively address compliance risks–rather than reactively responding to–UFLPA enforcement actions. Ethan Woolley will provide insights into the latest CBP enforcement trends, entity list updates, and industries under increased scrutiny, with a look at potential shifts under the Trump administration. Ethan will also explore how predictive data and strategic due diligence can help organizations stay ahead of regulatory challenges and strengthen complia
BigCommerce
NOVEMBER 1, 2020
With dozens of social media channels to choose from, including Facebook, Instagram, Snapchat, Messenger and SMS, why should you focus…
Forrester eCommerce
NOVEMBER 5, 2020
This year, I led my first custom survey research for Forrester, the 2020 State of Modern Technology Operations survey. We selected a random panel of 268 digital and IT professionals with day to day responsibility for operating digital systems. (We did *not* rule out developers, as long as they also had runtime responsibilities). We also […].
Kissmetrics
NOVEMBER 25, 2020
Whether you care to admit it or not, the decisions you make today will be driven by your emotions. In emotional marketing, we talk a lot about using psychological triggers to get customers to click, convert, engage, etc. “By leveraging common psychological triggers all people have,” you might hear, “you can drive more sales.”. While it may feel like we make decisions with our minds, using logic and reasoning, the “mental triggers” we hear about are tied more to emotion than anything else.
Groove
NOVEMBER 24, 2020
Are you considering migrating eCommerce platforms? Position your business for growth by aligning your eCommerce platform choices with your unique business goals. In this blog, we're sharing 5 features of BigCommerce Enterprise that help both B2B and D2C eCommerce stores create a seamless shopping experience and drive more revenue. Bigcommerce Enterprise Features To Increase Revenue.
Speaker: Benjamin Woll, Tiffany Spizzo, and Jaime Santos Alcón
Enterprise commerce is evolving fast, and brands relying on rigid, one-size-fits-all solutions risk losing agility. But modernization doesn’t have to mean disruption. In this webinar, we’ll explore how an extensible, modular approach empowers brands to integrate new capabilities, enhance performance, and scale efficiently—all while leveraging Shopify’s strengths.
Retail TouchPoints
NOVEMBER 4, 2020
Consumer preference for online shopping continues to rise, as more purchases are being made online than in stores with each passing year. In 2019 , the total market share of online U.S. retail sales surpassed general merchandise sales for the first time in history. And as a result of the coronavirus pandemic, this trend is only increasing. According to McKinsey , ecommerce sales in apparel, department stores and beauty products have increased by nearly 10%, on average, since the onset of the pan
My Wife Quit Her Job
NOVEMBER 4, 2020
Today, I’m thrilled to have Sam Oh on the show. Sam is the director of product education at Ahrefs and if you’ve ever checked out the Ahrefs YouTube channel, you’ve probably seen Sam dropping knowledge bombs on SEO. I love his style and he’s turned the Ahrefs YouTube channel into a powerhouse with over 150K subscribers in a relatively short time.
BigCommerce
NOVEMBER 2, 2020
Selecting the right ecommerce platform for your business isn’t a decision you can make quickly.
Forrester eCommerce
NOVEMBER 20, 2020
One of the best parts of being a Forrester analyst is having the time, space, and data to wrestle with abstract, complex concepts that inevitably influence business today and in the near future. For the past several months, I’ve been chipping away at a topic that is on the minds of leaders in just about […].
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Kissmetrics
NOVEMBER 23, 2020
Suddenly you notice that none of your social media activity seems to be showing up at all. It’s like you don’t even exist on the site… Weird! Is it a bug? Every website suffers from them sometimes, and the interactive features can often be the first to go haywire. Server maintenance could also be the culprit. But another possibility is that you might have been “shadowbanned” (previously called ghostbanned).
Groove
NOVEMBER 10, 2020
B2B eCommerce businesses require a platform that allows for a positive user experience, taking into consideration factors like fast site speed and mobile optimization. When this client turned to Groove to switch platforms, we were happy to help. Continue reading this case study to see the website design before & after for our client, Curtain Call, and how we updated their eCommerce store to improve the customer experience.
Retail TouchPoints
NOVEMBER 12, 2020
Retail Ecommerce Ventures placed a $4 million stalking horse bid for the intellectual property of Stein Mart through a majority-owned subsidiary called Stein Mart Online. The assets available for sale include the Stein Mart brand as well as its private label brands, domain names, social media assets and customer data. Retail Ecommerce Ventures has acquired the intellectual property of multiple retailers in recent years, including Modell’s Sporting Goods , Dressbarn and Pier 1 Imports.
Ecommerce Platforms
NOVEMBER 16, 2020
The quest to discover the best ecommerce platform out there has been our ongoing goal here at ecommerce-platforms.com ever since the site was established. We invest real hours each week to test and examine each platform, all in an effort to find out how viable they are among the top ecommerce platforms in the market. We're doing all this testing so that you don't have to.
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BigCommerce
NOVEMBER 18, 2020
Is it time to find an alternative to Volusion?
Forrester eCommerce
NOVEMBER 23, 2020
Whether you are a producer of enterprise technology or a consumer of it, if you have sent an email, bought a cell phone, or ordered a nice little gift online, you should care.
Kissmetrics
NOVEMBER 16, 2020
If I told you that you could become a sucessful vlogger, would you believe me? Or do you think that there is too much competition? YouTube is saturated — 500 hours of video are uploaded to YouTube every minute. There are dozens of million-dollar YouTubers creating thousands of hours of video a year. How could you possibly break through the noise?
Groove
NOVEMBER 4, 2020
When the KegWorks team became frustrated with the costs and poor functionality of Magento 1, they turned to Groove Commerce for help migrating eCommerce platforms. Their migration decision has helped position KegWorks for growth, and the recently launched BigCommerce website design has improved the overall user experience. Launching KegWorks' BigCommerce Website Design.
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