RetailDive

OCTOBER 7, 2020

The coronavirus pandemic has worsened an existential crisis that deepened over the last 10 years.

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SellBrite

OCTOBER 6, 2020

One in five shoppers starts their product search on Google. This makes Google second only to Amazon when it comes to product searches—and gives sellers a great opportunity. Google Shopping is the umbrella term covering the different tools and programs that Google provides to help online stores reach shoppers. But how does Google Shopping actually work?

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BigCommerce

OCTOBER 7, 2020

The internet impacts every area of our lives. We use it for socializing, entertainment, working, and research.

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Forrester eCommerce

OCTOBER 7, 2020

B2B organizations are increasingly striving to develop a value-based approach to pricing software-as-a-service and subscription offerings, assuming all customers are looking for the same value because they share a requirement for the same type of offering. But every customer has a different idea of what price is “just right.”.

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AI adoption is reshaping sales and marketing. But is it delivering real results? We surveyed 1,000+ GTM professionals to find out. The data is clear: AI users report 47% higher productivity and an average of 12 hours saved per week. But leaders say mainstream AI tools still fall short on accuracy and business impact. Download the full report today to see how AI is being used — and where go-to-market professionals think there are gaps and opportunities.

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Kissmetrics

OCTOBER 8, 2020

Disclosure: This content is reader-supported, which means if you click on some of our links that we may earn a commission. Just a decade ago, conference calls were challenging to set up and manage. But today, I can click a few buttons and hop on a call with my entire team in a matter of seconds from the comfort of my home while my teammates stay safely in theirs.

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Groove

OCTOBER 6, 2020

B2B eCommerce businesses often run into problems when it comes to accurately tracking inventory and processing orders. This was the case for one of our clients, so our team created a custom integration to help the company modernize their website and upgrade the user experience. IBM iSeries Integration With BigCommerce. Curtain Call is a B2B retailer that sells dance class wear and costumes for recitals.

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Forrester eCommerce

OCTOBER 7, 2020

Change will be constant in the year ahead. Learn the steps that sales operations leaders can take to put their organizations on a path to success.

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Kissmetrics

OCTOBER 8, 2020

If you’ve ever led a marketing team, you know it’s easy to get overwhelmed by tasks and plans. Numerous blog posts, social media marketing campaigns , and emails crowd your pipeline. But distractions and urgent issues get in the way, and when you check the clock, several hours have passed. It happens all the time: you miss one deadline and end up missing more.

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Groove

OCTOBER 8, 2020

With modern expectations on the rise among online shoppers, many stores must adjust their website design and development to fulfill their customers' needs. In this blog, we're sharing how we helped one client enhance their BigCommerce design and improve the overall eCommerce user experience. eCommerce User Experience: Reducing Buyer Friction. G&M Crabcakes is one of Maryland's most-trusted seafood brands.

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BigCommerce

OCTOBER 9, 2020

Who would have thought that one tiny, plant-derived chemical could become one of the most sought-after ingredients in 2020?

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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.

Forrester eCommerce

OCTOBER 8, 2020

Portfolio marketing teams can play a key role in annual planning efforts by analyzing new markets and new buyers for growth opportunities.

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Kissmetrics

OCTOBER 5, 2020

For better or worse, technology affects communication because it is a part of our everyday lives. It impacts the way we work, entertain ourselves, and stay in touch. You might see the average elementary-aged child with their head buried in a smartphone and tempted to take a gloomy outlook on what technology has done to us. But is it all bad? From a business perspective, you could argue that technology communication is beneficial.

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Retail TouchPoints

OCTOBER 9, 2020

Dollar General has launched the popshelf store concept — smaller locations focusing on on-trend seasonal goods, with 95% of items priced at $5 or less. The first two popshelf locations will open in Hendersonville and Clarksville, Tenn. in fall 2020. Each popshelf will occupy approximately 9,000 square feet and continually refresh merchandise across categories including health and beauty, cleaning supplies and party goods.

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BigCommerce

OCTOBER 6, 2020

Once you’ve been in ecommerce for a while, you’ll know the industry’s symbiotic relationship with technology.

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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

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Forrester eCommerce

OCTOBER 8, 2020

Mental health has become the focus of the discussion when it comes to employee benefits. As an organization, whether you have remained open, or are planning for “return to work” in an office setting, or will continue to keep your workforce remote indefinitely – you need an employee mental health strategy. To set the stage: […].

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Kissmetrics

OCTOBER 5, 2020

The power of social media as a marketing and advertising channel is hard to deny. 42% of all Internet users use social networks to find more information about brands. Plus, 27% of UK and US users say they discovered new brands via social media ads this year. (It shared the top spot for brand discovery with TV ads). With this much potential, you need to know that you’re doing it right.

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OCTOBER 8, 2020

Today I’m thrilled to have Alex Beller on the show. Alex is the founder of Postscript.io which is the SMS platform that I’m currently using for my ecommerce store. In just 6 short months, SMS marketing with Postscript has become one of my top 5 revenue drivers! Today, we’re going to talk about the ins and outs of SMS marketing from someone who lives and breathes it.

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Retail TouchPoints

OCTOBER 8, 2020

Staples will launch contactless returns for online purchases in more than 1,000 of its stores across the U.S. The retailer has partnered with Optoro , which will deploy its contactless Express Returns system that gives retailers access to a nationwide network of unpackaged return drop-off points. The offering allows retailers to seamlessly process their own in-store returns using a simple QR code, enabling customers to avoid lines and providing a safer experience for associates.

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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.

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Forrester eCommerce

OCTOBER 9, 2020

When I was working at @stake in the early 2000s, most of my client engagements were in application security. I did a number of code reviews that actually involved people handing me stacks of paper to go through. ‘Grep’ was an important security tool. When I was involved in application penetration tests, we used a […].

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Kissmetrics

OCTOBER 3, 2020

Did you recently find out that your conversions are low compared to the industry average? If that’s the case, then you need to hire a Conversion Rate Optimization Agency that can help you fix this issue. Today we’ll go over everything you need to be aware of before hiring the right agency for your business. First of all, you should… Know Your Goals and Desired Outcomes.

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lateshipment

OCTOBER 8, 2020

FedEx has announced its General Rate Increase (GRI) for 2021. As in almost every year, the average increase is 4.9%, although the increase is not uniform across all service types and parcel sizes. This article will unpack the latest rate increase, its various nuances, and what it might mean for your business in particular. According to FedEx “These rate changes enable FedEx to continue investing in service enhancement, fleet maintenance, technology innovations, and other areas to serve cus

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Retail TouchPoints

OCTOBER 5, 2020

Grupo Boticário was named a winner in the category of Best RFID Retail Implementation as part of the 14th annual RFID Journal Awards. The recognition is in honor of an RFID solution Grupo Boticário deployed to boost traceability and address other challenges in its supply chain. The RFID Journal Awards, which were announced last week during the RFID Journal Virtually LIVE!

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Forrester eCommerce

OCTOBER 5, 2020

They say data is the new oil. They say data is the new currency. They say data is the key competitive differentiator. All true. But reality is sobering: Only 7% of firms report advanced, insights-driven practices. Respondents to the same survey claimed that less than half (49%) of all business decisions in their enterprise are […].

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Kissmetrics

OCTOBER 6, 2020

The terms “website accessibility” and “ADA website compliance” are increasingly being bounced around in the online business world—there’s a good chance you’ve heard of it. But many people still don’t know what, exactly, ADA website compliance means—or how it can impact a business. I’ll clear up all the confusion and give you a step-by-step guide to making sure your website is ADA compliant—and explain why it matters.

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Groove

OCTOBER 6, 2020

B2B eCommerce businesses often run into problems when it comes to tracking inventory and processing orders. This was the case for one of our clients, so our team created a custom eCommerce integration to help the company modernize their website and upgrade the user experience. eCommerce Integration: Improving B2B Operations. Our client, Perform Group, is the parent company of Curtain Call , an online B2B store that sells dance class wear and costumes for recitals.

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Retail TouchPoints

OCTOBER 9, 2020

With the COVID-19 pandemic escalating the adoption of online shopping across all categories, the home goods sector in particular has seen a notable spike in ecommerce. Even as stores begin to slowly reopen, ecommerce demand remains elevated. To take its online presence to the next level and meet shoppers’ needs in the virtual world, CITY Furniture overhauled its ecommerce approach by building its own headless platform, designed to integrate with modular partner solutions as needed.

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Forrester eCommerce

OCTOBER 5, 2020

This year saw a significant increase in digital activity by B2B buyers. Account-based marketing and demand marketing leaders starting to plan for 2021 have a unique opportunity as a result. Seize the moment by focusing on these six areas.

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Kissmetrics

OCTOBER 4, 2020

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BigCommerce

OCTOBER 3, 2020

Like smoke and fire, commerce and inventory have been intrinsically linked since the early days of business.

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Retail TouchPoints

OCTOBER 5, 2020

The Walmart+ loyalty program has clearly made a major splash: 11% of Americans subscribed within two weeks of its launch, according to a survey by Piplsay. This puts Walmart at more than 30 million subscribers — well below the 150 million Prime members confirmed by Amazon in Q4 2019, but undeniably massive growth in a very short time. Walmart+ may be poised to grow even further in the near future: 53% of those polled had at least heard of the program, and another 27% were considering joining soo

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