RetailDive
SEPTEMBER 21, 2020
To succeed in today’s e-commerce environment, companies must craft an online experience that meshes with the brick-and-mortar brand experience in their physical stores.
My Wife Quit Her Job
SEPTEMBER 21, 2020
If you are fed up with Ebay and looking to expand your ecommerce business, this post will compare and contrast the top 11 Ebay alternatives to sell your products online. When my wife and I first began our ecommerce journey, we started out by selling on Ebay because it was easy. With Ebay, you can quickly list a product online to millions of users in a matter of minutes for less than a dollar.
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ROI Revolution
SEPTEMBER 24, 2020
Published September 24, 2020. The 2020 holiday ecommerce shopping season will be unlike any other. From Cyber 5’s proximity to Prime Day to consumers’ overall massive shift toward online shopping, many new factors are at play that weren’t a concern for brands last year and couldn’t have been predicted for this year. Let’s dive into the top three factors that will make the hustle and bustle of this year’s shopping season a little more hectic than in years past.
Forrester eCommerce
SEPTEMBER 21, 2020
The perception of legacy enterprise business intelligence (BI) platforms comes with some legitimate stigma and baggage. It’s technology first, not business-led; the graphical user interface (GUI)-based user experience (UX) doesn’t address ease of use for all business decision-makers; there are too many underutilized reports and dashboards floating around in the enterprise; and signals produced by […].
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BigCommerce
SEPTEMBER 25, 2020
Do you want to be part of a fast-growing industry that’s proven it can withstand economic and geopolitical storms, including…
Kissmetrics
SEPTEMBER 22, 2020
A lot of businesses still don’t take Pinterest seriously, which is a huge mistake. Pinterest is now the third-largest social network in the United States. Data shows that Pinterest users spend 50% more than competitor sites, such as Instagram or Facebook (who hold the top spots in the US). Not to mention, 90% or more of Pinterest buyers are brand-new to the merchant site, making their traffic very exciting.
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Forrester eCommerce
SEPTEMBER 23, 2020
One major trend we see is an amped-up focus on retention — keeping customers and ensuring they achieve value.
BigCommerce
SEPTEMBER 22, 2020
Just a decade ago, podcasts were still relatively new.
Kissmetrics
SEPTEMBER 21, 2020
Disclosure: This content is reader-supported, which means if you click on some of our links that we may earn a commission. The best domain registrars are affordable, easy to use, and secure. But with thousands of options to choose from, analysis paralysis takes over. From privacy and security to configuration and DNS management, it’s understandable to feel confused or unsure.
Retail TouchPoints
SEPTEMBER 23, 2020
Walmart plans to hire 20,000 seasonal associates at fulfillment centers across the country, at starting hourly rates ranging from $15.75 up to $23.75 based on location, position and schedule. The retail giant also is extending the length of its Black Friday sales and expanding its inventory in several categories to prepare for the holiday rush. These new hires will build on an earlier effort that has added 500,000 new associates to Walmart’s team since March, up from the initially announced 150,
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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.
Forrester eCommerce
SEPTEMBER 22, 2020
If ever there was a decade that announced itself so defiantly in the first year, it’s the 2020s. With so much change and volatility already, 2020 has proven this decade will be dramatically different than the one before it. It’s imperative that IT and business leaders prepare for 10 years unlike any others. For IT and business leaders, success in the 2010s meant capitalizing on innovative commercial IT (think cloud and mobile). […].
BigCommerce
SEPTEMBER 24, 2020
The 2020 IDC MarketScape Report names BigCommerce a leader among B2C ecommerce platforms.
Kissmetrics
SEPTEMBER 21, 2020
As a business owner, you know reviews and fresh content are essential to your success. Suppose you’re passionate about promoting your business. In that case, you likely spend a lot of time creating new blog articles, crafting social media posts, or developing video content to keep your audience engaged. But there’s another, more passive promotion method that can help grow your business and boost your local search results: Google Local Guides.
Retail TouchPoints
SEPTEMBER 23, 2020
Consumers love environmentally conscious companies. Research from Accenture shows that consumers are buying 72% more environmentally friendly products than they were five years ago, while IBM and the National Retail Federation found buyers are willing to pay around 35% more money for products from eco-friendly brands. The age of waste is over; the age of responsible business has begun.
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Forrester eCommerce
SEPTEMBER 23, 2020
If you’ve been following my blog, you’ll know that we’ve been measuring precisely how the emotional toll of the COVID-19 pandemic is influencing consumer appetite for commercial exchange — we do this by applying Forrester’s Consumer Energy Index, our data-driven framework that captures how ready and willing consumers are to reach out to brands. After […].
Groove
SEPTEMBER 24, 2020
Creating an optimized email marketing strategy is key to engaging new and existing customers. Email and SMS help businesses reach more customers, converse with them on a personal level and customize the shopping experience to cater to their interests. Automate your email and SMS campaigns by leveraging an automation tool, like Klaviyo , to increase efficiency and create a more personalized customer experience.
Kissmetrics
SEPTEMBER 22, 2020
Over the next few months, you are going to see a lot of updates in Ubersuggest , including new features. But before I dive into what I’m going to release soon, let’s first talk about the new Chrome extension. If you haven’t installed it, make sure you go and do so now …. No more Neil’s face. The biggest complaint we got about the extension was “my face” being in the search results.
Retail TouchPoints
SEPTEMBER 22, 2020
design:retail , a trusted voice for retail designers in the brick-and-mortar space, will be migrating its content to an all-digital format as part of Retail TouchPoints. Both publications are owned by Emerald. “The retail design industry, the publishing world and the global economy are all going through unprecedented historic turbulence simultaneously,” said Alison Embrey Medina, VP of Content at Emerald.
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Today’s e-commerce landscape is vast and it’s moving fast and is fiercely competitive. To thrive you need to offer the right products to the right customers on the best channels. Learn how to successfully harness the power of omnichannel selling to reach more online buyers, diversify and grow revenue, and reduce cost – while delivering a seamless "shop to ship" customer experience across all channels.
Forrester eCommerce
SEPTEMBER 22, 2020
Learn how organizations can become more strategic, aligned and agile when bringing offerings to market with the new version of the PMM Model.
Canonicalized
SEPTEMBER 22, 2020
As a person who uses Tableau 95% of the time, I have to say it: I get stuck. A lot! And I'm not ashamed of it. I believe it's normal to run into problems when you're trying to improve. Here are some thoughts that I hope will help you as well as myself in troubled times. The post What to do when you get stuck in Tableau!? appeared first on Canonicalized.
Kissmetrics
SEPTEMBER 24, 2020
Are you currently running an online business? Do you think you can sell more of your products applying the same actions? Because that’s exactly what Conversion Optimization does for you. You’re using the same ads, landing/sales pages, and funnels but they just convert more. That’s something you absolutely want to focus on if you’ve been running ads for a long time but you haven’t found the formula for healthy scaling.
Retail TouchPoints
SEPTEMBER 21, 2020
The challenges of COVID-19 have impacted everything, from the way we shop, eat, behave and live. During our annual 36|86 Festival in August, a panel of experts and founders across the retail industry came together (virtually) to address what trends and consumer habits have changed specifically, how they’ve adapted to serving customers, and what the outlook looks like for the future for small businesses, e-Commerce and logistics.
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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.
Forrester eCommerce
SEPTEMBER 24, 2020
Does your account-based marketing (ABM) dashboard include these six critical reporting dimensions? Forrester analyst John Arnold shares the key elements of compelling ABM performance stories.
Omnisend
SEPTEMBER 22, 2020
Reading Time: 3 minutes. There is nothing more frustrating for a shopper to find that a product they want to purchase is out of stock. This creates the potential for them to turn their search to another online store—costing you sales. Providing back in stock alerts can keep the customer engaged and even cause them to delay their purchase in hopes it will soon be back in stock with your store.
Kissmetrics
SEPTEMBER 22, 2020
Disclosure: This content is reader-supported, which means if you click on some of our links that we may earn a commission. A business credit card is much more than just a convenient payment method; it’s a way for you to earn rewards and benefits for your company. The best business credit cards offer features like purchase protection, membership rewards, travel insurance, and some even pay you cash.
Retail TouchPoints
SEPTEMBER 24, 2020
Party City is hiring 20,000 temporary workers for the holiday season — 80% of its 25,000 seasonal hires in 2019 — even though the retailer is drastically reducing the number of Halloween City pop-up stores it will open this year. While Party City operated approximately 275 temporary Halloween locations last year, it plans only about 25 this year. However, the scale of Party City’s seasonal hiring indicates the Halloween holiday will take center stage in its approximately 850 owned and franchised
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.
Forrester eCommerce
SEPTEMBER 22, 2020
This morning, customer feedback management (CFM) vendor InMoment announced an array of new product and service offerings focused on improving experiences, not just measuring and reporting on them. The vendor is calling this Experience Improvement (XI)™. This is an aggressive move by InMoment: CX technology buyers struggle to find differentiation among technology vendors and often […].
Retail Technology Review
SEPTEMBER 22, 2020
The rise of e-commerce has brought about significant disruption to traditional logistics activities, demanding constant adjustment to best meet changing demand. Similar adaptability is vital in intralogistics to ensure orders are processed and fulfilled effectively. In this article, Stephen Hayes, managing director of Beckhoff UK, explains how to establish scalable, adaptable intralogistics activity from the warehouse floor up.
Kissmetrics
SEPTEMBER 19, 2020
Disclosure: This content is reader-supported, which means if you click on some of our links that we may earn a commission. Whether you want to become a blogger for a big-time news publication, share your independent thoughts online, make millions as a blogger, or something in between, it all starts with a blogging platform. And choosing the right one sets precedence for everything else you do.
Retail TouchPoints
SEPTEMBER 22, 2020
Lowe’s will install pickup lockers at all its U.S. stores by the end of March 2021. The initiative will increase the availability of buy online, pick up in-store (BOPIS) options available for Lowe’s shoppers by giving them an additional method of collecting same-day orders. Shoppers can access their items using a one-time barcode within an automated email notification sent after an associate fulfills their order.
Speaker: Jennifer Wright and Nick Barron
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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