Steve Dennis

DECEMBER 31, 2019

As far as I can tell, retail has always been pretty darn dynamic. Certainly the past 50 or 60 years brought some big changes: the rise of the suburban regional shopping center, the emergence of discount mass merchants and category killers, the advent of home shopping and warehouse clubs and so on. Yet few would dispute that during the past decade we have witnessed the most seismic changes of all, largely driven by the spread of digital technology.

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Omnisend

JANUARY 2, 2020

Many businesses use multichannel marketing since they can reach out to customers and send them information. However, those that use multichannel marketing run into problems: Style inconsistencies between channels. Miscommunication between channels. Frustrating customers since they need to use multiple channels. Businesses may wonder how they can overcome these problems with their marketing strategy.

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Forrester eCommerce

JANUARY 3, 2020

The best New Year’s resolution? Become machine-learning-literate! It’s good for your organization, your career, and the sanity of your data scientists. See the new “Shatter The Seven Myths Of Machine Learning” report below for a mini course on machine-learning fundamentals and terminology.

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Groove

JANUARY 3, 2020

Did you know that 51% of Americans with internet access prefer to shop online? And that number is continuously growing. With the growing majority of people that shop online, it’s crucial for eCommerce websites to showcase their products in the best way possible. It only takes a vague amount of consumer behavior knowledge to understand that shoppers critique product images and base their purchase decisions off of these images.

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BigCommerce

JANUARY 3, 2020

When I became CEO of EcoEnclose, I knew I wanted to change what packaging means for ecommerce so that it…

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RTP blog

JANUARY 3, 2020

By Rebecca Lerner, MadHive. Over-the-top (OTT) ad spend is on track to reach $5 billion by 2020, with the digital-esque targeting capabilities, granular campaign reporting and low-cost linear alternative attracting a wider variety of brands than traditional TV. These features are helping advertisers — big and small — ensure they are delivering the right messages to the right people while mapping tangible business outcomes and ROI to campaigns.

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Groove

JANUARY 2, 2020

While retail sales are still dominated by brick and mortar stores, the number of people who shop online is rapidly increasing at an unprecedented rate. eCommerce took up 14.3% of total retail sales in 2018. As a result, it’s necessary for businesses to move into this avenue and develop a strong online presence if they want to keep up with the demands of their customers.

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Omnisend

JANUARY 2, 2020

SMS text messages are living their renaissance. In Omnisend, over Thanksgiving week alone, ecommerce merchants sent more than one million SMS campaigns, and that was more than ever before. DTC brands and ecommerce retailers invest in SMS heavily for a reason. According to VoiceSage, over 90% of SMS messages are read within 3 minutes of Read more The post SMS Campaigns 101: Things To Know Before Starting (With Examples) appeared first on Ecommerce Marketing Automation | Omnisend.

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RTP blog

DECEMBER 30, 2019

By Scott Paape, Talus Pay The U.S. market for payment systems is complex. We have over 21 million businesses, and every one of them needs some form of a payment processing solution. They rely on more than 10,000 financial institutions to make that happen. All told, it amounts to an $18 trillion economy. So, yes. Payment processing is complex. However, payment technology is perhaps the best it’s ever been.

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Forrester eCommerce

DECEMBER 31, 2019

Is your firm ready for the roaring twenties? Nigel Fenwick predicts the winners in the next decade will be the businesses that master digital product management.

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Ecommerce Platforms

DECEMBER 30, 2019

So far, it's a verifiable fact that drop shipping never comes along with newbies pretty easily. Not even with a mere blueprint of how ShopBase works. Yet at the same time, with existing e-commerce channels striving for a fairly good dominance in the market, it’s hard to find an all-in-one platform that's honed to perfection. One that centrally manages drop shipping, white labels, and print-on-demand orders, concurrently.

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MakeWebBetter

JANUARY 2, 2020

Recently, we attended an event where many of the local business owners made their presence. We had a great experience there and obviously learned many things. Everyone had their own unique business and issues. However, a common issue among all of them was promoting their local business online. Most of them wanted to do it […]. The post 12 Ways To Promote Local Business Online in 2020 appeared first on MakeWebBetter.

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SellBrite

DECEMBER 31, 2019

In 2019, 1.92 billion people shopped online, and today, with the variety of marketplaces and free tools available, it’s easier than ever to start your own ecommerce business and get in on the online shopping action. But running a successful ecommerce business requires much more than just choosing a shop name and starting to sell products. If you want to learn how to start an ecommerce business, it involves several important steps that begin with what you’re selling. 1.

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Forrester eCommerce

DECEMBER 30, 2019

My colleagues Danny Mu, Guannan Lu and I attended Alibaba ONE Business Conference on December 18 in Hangzhou. The conference attracted 2,000 business leaders from brands across industries and focused on how Alibaba enables brands’ business growth with its digital ecosystem, data and technology capabilities, and business methodologies. Alibaba wrapped these tools, methods, and capabilities […].

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Ecommerce Platforms

JANUARY 3, 2020

Have you got an eye for fashion? Maybe you always wanted to launch your own clothing store, but never had the nerve to strike out on your own? We’re here to tell you that now is the perfect time to take that leap. In today’s digital world full of online store builders like BigCommerce or Shopify , building your own online clothing store doesn’t have to be as daunting as it seems.

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MakeWebBetter

JANUARY 1, 2020

Will you be successful finally in establishing your Online Business Idea this 2020? Well, this question is a matter of concern and worth giving a thought if you are actually done with 9 to 5 jobs and are planning to start your own venture. As easy as it may seem to be having your own […]. The post What It Takes To Start Your Online Business Idea This 2020?

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Omnisend

DECEMBER 31, 2019

Customers love information. Customers appreciate it when a business can provide information about deals, services, and other changes. Many businesses keep in mind online newsletters’ best practices to maintain communication with their customers. It provides multiple benefits: Increasing website traffic through links. Keeping customers happy and informed.

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Forrester eCommerce

DECEMBER 30, 2019

I believe most people who own credit cards have experienced fraud or false positives (non-fraud transaction declined), so did I. Three months ago, I have experienced an overseas credit card fraud with amount around 3,000 USD and my bank is still investigating the case now. What gave me a deeper impression was the complicated procedures […].

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eCommerce CEO

JANUARY 1, 2020

Your dream of sitting on the beach and running a ecommerce business starts with a profitable ecommerce business idea. I’m dreaming. Are you? If you’re planning on diving into ecommerce (like I am), the first step is to research and decide what niche to attack. Then figure out the specific products and validate your business plan. … 15 Niche Ecommerce Business Ideas You Can Bank On Read More ».

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Omniconvert

DECEMBER 30, 2019

In this week’s episode of Growth Interviews, we invite you to join our podcast conversation with Guido Jansen, cognitive Psychologist, The post Guido Jansen podcast: Start by having a unique value proposition appeared first on ECOMMERCE GROWTH Blog.

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Wiser

DECEMBER 30, 2019

It’s often said that the last step is the hardest to take. This is certainly a challenge faced by many eCommerce brands and retailers—how to get customer orders that last mile to their front doors. This is known as last-mile delivery, or the final part of the eCommerce experience when orders are delivered to waiting customers. Brands and retailers who do it right are in a great position to make money: fast fulfillment, great service, and happy shoppers.

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Forrester eCommerce

DECEMBER 30, 2019

A week ago before Christmas, PayPal has officially finished its acquisition of a Chinese licensed payment company GoPay, a deal has started since the end of September. This deal signals PayPal’s official entry to China’s domestic payment market and made it the first foreign payment company to own the domestic payment license. I have followed […].

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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.

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eCommerce CEO

JANUARY 3, 2020

From corporate giants to small mom & pop shops, many ecommerce store owners are turning to free open source ecommerce platforms. The tools needed to sell online don’t come cheap. But using open source software can delete at least one monthly fee. Plus you’ll have greater control over your online presence. Some of today’s most … 19 Top Open Source And Free Ecommerce Platforms for 2020 Read More ».

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ecomdash

JANUARY 2, 2020

Thinking about giving dropshipping retail arbitrage a try? Learn more about what it is, the benefits and drawbacks, and which marketplaces to be cautious of. . The post What is Dropshipping Retail Arbitrage? appeared first on Ecomdash.

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Liveintent

DECEMBER 30, 2019

Every one of us has wished for a do-over at some point in our professional lives. Failure may be the best teacher, but it can also be a pretty painful one. Below, our panel of expert D2C marketers share some of the moments they wish they could go back and handle a little differently. Hopefully the suggestions below will prevent others from making some of the same missteps.

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Forrester eCommerce

JANUARY 2, 2020

It’s that time of year. When folks make up their minds that things are going to change. The gym is full of new members who are eager to get into their journey towards some other semblance of better health, or a beach body, or some change that they desire. Others are in that annual state […].

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Salsify

JANUARY 3, 2020

Projections show the online grocery market in the U.S reaching $100 billion by 2022 , according to 2019 research from the Food Marketing Institute (FMI) and Neilson. Grocery retailers are investing in digital shopping experiences to keep pace with these numbers while continuing to serve brick-and-mortar shoppers. Albertsons Companies, one of the largest food and drug retailers in the U.S., is currently building on its strong local presence in 35 states by investing in micro-fulfillment centers.

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MakeWebBetter

DECEMBER 30, 2019

Success is a journey, not a destination; which explains why we aren’t there! MakeWebBetter announces a new savor in its endeavor. Yes! A step towards a new phase to explore wider opportunities, to serve more customers and to keep our own satisfaction level upgrading with WordPress & WooCommerce Services. As well said – “True success […]. The post MakeWebBetter Heading Towards Its New Phase Via WordPress & WooCommerce Services appeared first on MakeWebBetter.

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Ecommerce Guru

DECEMBER 30, 2019

Everyone is shifting to the e-commerce business in today’s world. E-commerce is simply the process of selling goods and services through the internet. To commence your new business it’s a very nice idea to design a fresh website. Most of the people are still coming in this world but few get to see the light of success. There are many ways by which you can achieve success in the field of E-commerce business because many.

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Forrester eCommerce

JANUARY 2, 2020

Excellence in digital experience is fast becoming a non-negotiable expectation that customers have from a brand. The thing about expectations is that once they rise, they become par for the course. Payments apps are no exception! We recently analysed seven apps from Indian payments providers. We found that that with next-to-zero cost of switching in […].

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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

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