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.
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 […].
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BigCommerce
NOVEMBER 12, 2020
There are currently 7.1 million online retailers in the world with 1.8 million in the United States alone.
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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October Prime Day is usually an early sign of how consumer spending trends ahead of the holidays. This one was no exception. Our October Prime Day Report breaks down what’s working: the products flying off the shelves, the categories winning big, big brands, and the search terms defining demand. All brought to you via Similarweb’s Shopper Intelligence platform.
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.
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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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!
BigCommerce
NOVEMBER 1, 2020
With dozens of social media channels to choose from, including Facebook, Instagram, Snapchat, Messenger and SMS, why should you focus…
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.
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.
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Generative AI is poised to redefine B2B, but scaling AI success in this space isn’t without obstacles. From fragmented data sources and complex buyer journeys to operational inefficiencies, the road to AI-powered growth can be challenging. To achieve a competitive edge, understanding your organization’s AI-readiness is essential. Orium's Data & AI Maturity Model provides a quick, actionable way to assess your starting point.
Ecommerce Platforms
NOVEMBER 9, 2020
While we simply can't deny the fact that Shopify is at least one of the top ecommerce platforms for creating and managing online stores today, there can exist some reasons for which you wish to explore its alternatives. No matter why you wish to look at them, here are the top 12 Shopify alternatives for your ready reference, with my brief review of each.
Steve Dennis
NOVEMBER 30, 2020
Wabi-sabi is a Japanese aesthetic concept that finds beauty in imperfec tion and the universe’s natural cycle of growth, decay, and death. Practicing wabi-sabi means eschewing the unnecessary, getting rid of the clutter, and valuing authenticity above all else. Wabi-sabi requires us to accept the reality that nothing lasts, nothing is finished, and nothing is perfect.
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 […].
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.
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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.
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
RetailMinded
NOVEMBER 11, 2020
There’s an unlikely contender for the eCommerce crown – the king of the physical retail space: Walmart. . It seems counterintuitive, but key to Walmart’s success in the eCommerce arena is its sheer physical presence on the ground. Walmart has placed a big emphasis on the opening of its brand-new Supercenters over the last couple of years and that focus has given the brand a huge network of stores it can now leverage for ‘click & collect’ (or buy online, pickup i
Steve Dennis
NOVEMBER 27, 2020
Last week a Wall Street Journal article suggested that perhaps store closings weren’t exactly great for most retail brands. No argument from me, as I’ve been pointing this out for several years and devoted an entire chapter in my new book to this topic. Below is a section titled “We’re About to Being Our Initial Descent” from Chapter 8 (“Optimizing to Extinction”) of Remarkable Retail: How to Win & Keep Customers in the Age of Digital Disruption.
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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 […].
BigCommerce
NOVEMBER 2, 2020
Selecting the right ecommerce platform for your business isn’t a decision you can make quickly.
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).
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.
I’m getting in touch with the news that fashion retailer, Gina Trictot, has achieved 98% inventory accuracy thanks to its partnership with SML RFID. Please see the full press release below, including exclusive quotes.
RetailDive
NOVEMBER 23, 2020
Shoppers' behaviors are changing and will continue to do so. To stay connected with shoppers, brands must find new ways to connect with them, wherever they are.
Ecommerce Guru
NOVEMBER 10, 2020
The e-commerce market is more competitive by the day, and to develop a loyal customer base, e-commerce organizations need to understand innovative ways to establish relationships with their customers. Web traffic is the most important segment for any e-commerce sector, and yet it is the most challenging one. In the evolution of online shopping, social media marketing strategies for eCommerce plays a very important role today.
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.
TalkingRetail
NOVEMBER 23, 2020
Shopping from a local business this Christmas could double the amount of money that stays in the local community, new research reveals. The study, commissioned by Visa, found that for every £10 spent with a local business, more than a third (£3.80) stays within the area. The research also found that currently Brits spend just.
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2025 is right around the corner, and with it comes a new wave of consumer expectations, competitive pressures, and operational challenges. Success lies in finding the balance between operational flexibility and creating experiences that keep customers coming back. The future of retail belongs to those who can stay ahead of shifting customer preferences and marketing trends. 🔮 In this session, we’ll dive deep into what it takes to keep customers engaged and your operations nimble, no matt
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?
Retail TouchPoints
NOVEMBER 3, 2020
Inspire Brands will purchase Dunkin’ Brands , parent company of Dunkin’ and Baskin-Robbins , in a transaction valued at approximately $11.3 billion. Dunkin’ will join a restaurant portfolio of more than 11,000 locations, across brands including Arby’s, Buffalo Wild Wings, SONIC Drive-In and Jimmy John’s. The deal will nearly triple Inspire’s footprint, with the addition of more than 12,500 Dunkin’ and almost 8,000.
RetailDive
NOVEMBER 16, 2020
Consumers are turning to new and unfamiliar retailers; YouTube, in particular, is uniquely positioned to help retailers connect with consumers and drive meangingful engagement.
RetailMinded
NOVEMBER 18, 2020
How, where and who we shop with is changing at breakneck speed. Over the past six months we’ve seen seemingly infallible household brands declare bankruptcy, shopping malls have become ghost towns and the ecommerce industry has boomed to the point where data suggests that it will almost have doubled in size by 2022. . Shopping habits changed so rapidly in 2020 that thousands of businesses were caught unaware.
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The opportunity for e-commerce merchants in international markets is immense. Data indicates that when international options are available at checkout, merchants see up to 20-60% higher cart conversion and a 128% higher gross merchandise value (GMV) than domestic orders. However, while the opportunities are significant, so are the risks. Without careful planning and strategic partnerships, merchants may face challenges, including high shipping costs, complex customs regulations, and unexpected p
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