Retail Technology Review

NOVEMBER 13, 2018

Fast search functions and free shipping are the keys to ecommerce success this holiday season. That’s according to a new research report from Episerver, outlining the 26 best practices for online retailers this Christmas.

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Dynamic Action

FEBRUARY 14, 2018

Despite a reduced number of new customers, first-time buyers were the most profitable segment of buyers for European retailers last year. They were on average 10% more profitable for retailers than 11+ time buyers. Some of the costlier shifts in consumer expectation show a need for a better logistics and shifted retail economics.

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Retail TouchPoints

APRIL 15, 2021

After all, what good is promoting free shipping over $49 to your $400 cart abandoners? For those under the threshold, promote your free shipping threshold, suggest an add-on item or reinforce the value of the product. Don’t Rely on Discounting. Just because you can offer a discount doesn’t mean you need to rely on them.

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Retail Technology Review

JULY 22, 2020

Retailers can utilise drop shipping (the shipment of goods from a manufacturer or wholesaler, directly to a customer on behalf of the retailer) as a strategic weapon against short-term shock waves such as COVID-19 and as a means of more permanently extending their digital business.

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Retail Technology Review

NOVEMBER 20, 2018

Freshworks, the customer engagement software solutions provider, has partnered with Pitney Bowes, a global technology company that provides commerce solutions in the areas of ecommerce, shipping, mailing, and data to integrate Freddy, its recently launched Omnibot Artificial Intelligence (AI) engine with the next generation SendPro C-series device. (..)

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BigCommerce

FEBRUARY 1, 2018

A word of caution: make sure your website is clear in communicating that your product or service is not ready to ship. Here are a few ecommerce and retail industry publications to check out: Internet Retailer. Also, provide an estimated date for release and details around whether or not you will provide refunds.

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Retail Technology Review

SEPTEMBER 27, 2021

has launched new shipping plans for retailers around the world. From small and medium businesses to large global enterprises, the new transparent pricing models from Metapack have been launched to help retailers expand their business by providing quick and direct access to its Delivery Manager platform.

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BigCommerce

FEBRUARY 23, 2018

However, certain types of internet retailers will see greater value from a loyalty program. These retailers have the following characteristics: 1. Online retailers who receive a steady stream of at least ten or more orders a month will see greater benefit from a reward program. Who Needs a Customer Loyalty Program?

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Retail Technology Review

OCTOBER 5, 2020

Sendcloud, an all-in-one shipping platform for e-commerce businesses, has launched into the UK market.

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Retail Technology Review

JULY 16, 2019

A new global shipping report by BigCommerce,a leading ecommerce platform for fast-growing and established brands, reveals that almost three quarters (73%) of UK online shoppers have abandoned their cart because they did not like the shipping options available.

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Retail Technology Review

OCTOBER 22, 2019

CommerceHub presented key research findings at The Internet Retailing Conference on 10 October 2019 from its survey of 200 online retail decision makers and workers, uncovering their current mindset around using drop ship or marketplace models to cost-effectively expand product range.

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Retail Technology Review

APRIL 20, 2021

US department store Belk thrived as e-commerce orders surged during the pandemic by having ship-from-store order fulfilment facilities already in place across its 291 store locations with the help of parcel shipping software from Logistyx Technologies.

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Retail Technology Review

MAY 5, 2020

Metapack, the eCommerce delivery technology provider, has announced that over 10 retailers have now deployed its Ship-from-Store solution, enabling them to transform physical stores into mini distribution centres and keep trading during the disruption caused by the COVID-19 crisis.

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Retail Technology Review

AUGUST 9, 2018

the provider of postage online and shipping software solutions, to sell the business in a deal worth approximately £175 million. MetaPack has reached an agreement with Stamps.com Inc.,

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BigCommerce

DECEMBER 20, 2017

Here are the top 19 ecommerce growth strategies recommended by Internet Retailer 1000 brands and the experts that advise them, in order of priority. Shipping + Fulfillment Optimization. Providing exceptional customer service, fast shipping, low prices, an easy-to-navigate site. Shipping and logistics.

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Sailthru

JANUARY 11, 2018

Interestingly, the success of both in-store and online sales this close to Christmas Day negated predictions from firms such as Slice Intelligence that online sales would decrease late in the season in favor of in-store shopping, as reported in Internet Retailer. Amazon also said it shipped 5 billion packages to Prime members in 2017.

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ROI Revolution

JULY 8, 2019

Every year, Internet Retailer gathers tons of data on marketplaces trends and presents it at IRCE. Perks like low prices, free shipping, fast delivery, and a vast selection of products also bring consumers to online marketplaces. ” – Fareeha Ali, Director of Research Strategy, Internet Retailer .

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ESW

FEBRUARY 5, 2020

Payment Processing A 2019 study by Internet Retailer, BlueSnap and Kount found that one of the biggest challenges for U.S. retailers looking to enter foreign eCommerce markets is currency and payment processing. It’s the opposite of the US, where many states don’t allow retailers to list prices that include sales tax.”

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ChannelAdvisor

SEPTEMBER 20, 2017

When it comes to shipping costs and speed, consumer expectations have shifted drastically over the past several years, with the latest available research indicating delivery demands have reached an all-time high. E-Commerce Shipping: Free Still Tops Fast. For next-day shipping, the decline was 20%.

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ChannelAdvisor

MAY 4, 2018

Circa 1994, Jeff Bezos began working on a business plan (yes, in his garage) for what would eventually become the largest internet retailer in the US. Meanwhile, the marketplace begins offering free shipping on orders over $100 and opens to third-party sellers. In 1995, the company made its official debut.

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Wiser

OCTOBER 15, 2019

Additional data from Business Insider and Internet Retailer showed that eCommerce sales were behind 49.4 percent of all retail growth in 2017, and eCommerce sales increased by 16.4 You’ll have to have an answer for warehousing and shipping, especially if you’re competing against Amazon and its free two-day shipping.

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ChannelAdvisor

MAY 25, 2018

With an incredible lineup of speakers and industry leaders — Seth Godin, Warby Parker, Eloquii, Houzz and many more — we expect to learn a lot during this year’s Internet Retailer Conference and Exhibition. IRCE 2018 is nearly here, and we couldn’t be more excited. More importantly, we can’t wait to connect with you.

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PFS

APRIL 19, 2019

More than half of retail sales in the U.S. 2 It is more and more critical that retailers connect their online and offline channels through omnichannel commerce to ensure a consistent experience for today’s anytime, anywhere shoppers. 2 BOPIS also eliminates shipping costs, saving you money. CONSUMERS WANT MORE.

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ChannelAdvisor

APRIL 23, 2020

The challenge for e-commerce is to move beyond the data access and clumsy accounting processes employed by the pioneers of internet retailing that are sadly all-too-familiar to many readers: . Time to get with the times . Data siloed in different platforms and formats. Daily changes in currency conversion rates.

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Retail Technology Review

NOVEMBER 25, 2020

Together, Fluent Commerce and Urb-it will allow retailers to craft a seamless and sustainable omni-channel experience for their customers. Green last mile logistics provider, Urb-it has entered into a strategic partnership with leading order management platform Fluent Commerce.

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Retail Technology Review

DECEMBER 16, 2020

Global eCommerce platform, Kooomo, has announced further updates to its platform, including improved accuracy of stock, increased garment context through updated size charts, greater flexibility when managing cookies and a progress bar which indicates how close a consumer is to qualifying for free shipping.

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Sailthru

OCTOBER 13, 2017

The platinum level is for Macy’s top spenders, and includes a five percent annual rebate in store credit as well as free shipping. The company’s obsession with personalization, as Parker calls it, is starting to pay off: first quarter sales via its ecommerce site increased 19 percent year-over-year, reports Internet Retailer.

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ChannelAdvisor

JULY 29, 2019

And it changed the online retail landscape forever: fast and free shipping expectations. But shipping isn’t free — it’s eating your margins. To remain competitive, Walmart and other retailers are also focusing on 2-day shipping options. Nonetheless, customers have now come to expect fast, free shipping.

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ChannelAdvisor

MAY 26, 2017

Will you be at the Internet Retailer Conference and Exhibition in Chicago next month? Order fulfillment options you can use to streamline drop-shipping, manage fulfillment by Amazon (FBA) and integrate with preferred shipping label providers such as FedEx and USPS. Get ready to spend some quality time with ChannelAdvisor!

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Retail Technology Review

APRIL 2, 2019

Office Depot Europe, retailer of workspace solutions, has selected CommerceHub, a distributed commerce network specialising in drop-ship technology – to help expand its product assortment and create a more efficient supply chain in the UK and Europe.

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Retail Technology Review

NOVEMBER 9, 2020

UK shoppers buying gifts from EU sites and British traders selling to Europe face potential increased costs and confusion, warns the international shipping company ParcelHero. As Brexit looms, Amazon is starting the process of separating UK and EU sales from 14 November.

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Retail Technology Review

APRIL 8, 2020

In recent weeks Amazon has refocused its shipping efforts to essential items only - side-lining thousands of sellers who relied on the retail giant to fulfil and ship their orders. By Tony Dobson, managing director, SnapFulfil.

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Retail Technology Review

OCTOBER 22, 2019

99% of the UK’s top 100 fashion retailers are failing to provide customers with a personalised post-checkout experience by neglecting to send tailored shipping communications to their customer, meaning the majority are missing out on a vital marketing channel, according to parcelLab’s ‘UK E-Commerce Shipping Study 2020: Fashion Edition’.

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FastSpring

JULY 8, 2019

billion spent the year prior, according to a new Internet Retailer analysis of industry data and historical U.S. Make sure IP address align with shipping/billing address. Check if the IP address matches the billing address and/or the shipping address. Consumers spent $517.36 billion online with U.S. billion by 2020.

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ROI Revolution

OCTOBER 28, 2019

Hybrid marketplaces allow brands to reach more customers and have much larger profitability potential than traditional in-store or ecommerce retail alone. Startups Helping Retailers on Amazon. Many startups are beginning to recognize the role they can play to help retailers advertise on Amazon. Fresh Content.

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ROI Revolution

JUNE 7, 2018

They offered free shipping, 24 hour support, and the ability to test out 5 pairs of glasses for 5 days, with a free return label to send them back. After a brief break, sessions returned with a presentation from Don Davis, Editor at Large of Internet Retailer. The answer is simple… customer experience.

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eCommerce Evolution

JULY 17, 2019

Here are a few things we cover: What is the future of drop-shipping as a business model? I wanted to have Andrew on the podcast to dig into some of the most fascinating insights from the report and to share what we believe these insights mean to our community and to you as a merchant.

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