Retail TouchPoints

JUNE 29, 2020

On average , large CPG companies have shares in physical stores that are 5%-10% higher than online market shares. Amazon’s ruthless focus on price matching is putting immense pressure on the retailers as well. Big-box retailers are getting beaten on price. The Shift To Subscription Models.

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BigCommerce

OCTOBER 10, 2017

As an ecommerce business owner, you know that your holiday email marketing strategy is important. Most brands start planning their holiday email marketing campaigns in September, meaning you may already be behind. They market to them instead. And these charts come from Klaviyo’s commerce email marketing benchmark report (2017).

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Retail TouchPoints

JULY 1, 2022

Subscriptions can be tricky business, not least because most consumers at one time or another have had a bad experience with a subscription service. That has not stopped consumers from subscribing though, especially with the rise of new takes on the model (box services, auto shipping and streaming TV, to name just a few).

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Retail TouchPoints

MARCH 24, 2023

A+E Networks and Direct Wines have teamed up to create a new wine subscription program catering to viewers of the Lifetime network. To celebrate the launch, new subscribers will receive 12 curated wines plus two bonus bottles of rosé prosecco and two stemless wine glasses for an introductory price of $79.99 (plus $19.99

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Retail TouchPoints

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

The problems with getting products to people quickly and cheaply are well-known: consumers want fast fulfillment, which is costly to provide, but they don’t want to pay high (or really any) shipping fees. Even Amazon , the trendsetter in fast fulfillment, isn’t immune to higher labor costs.

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BigCommerce

FEBRUARY 1, 2018

There are many things to consider when discussing the market potential for your product, including the ability for your business to produce profit and ultimately scale (as BombTech Golf did it in 1 year !). However, these can be complex, expensive and time-consuming. However, these can be complex, expensive and time-consuming.

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Retail TouchPoints

SEPTEMBER 3, 2020

Returns are a cost of doing business for any retailer. Consolidating returns at a store location is less costly than paying to ship one item from a residence, and a larger volume of customers can be moved through quickly if they don’t have to exit their cars. But despite representing $309 billion in lost sales for U.S.

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BigCommerce

MARCH 17, 2017

Once you make it over that hurdle, it’s time to deal with order fulfillment and shipping. And don’t forget about all the other things, like marketing and customer service, you need to focus on to build a successful business. That means you, the store owner, don’t need to keep products in stock or worry about shipping.

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Retail TouchPoints

JUNE 24, 2022

“Subscription commerce” was all the rage as companies like Stitch Fix and Blue Apron were riding their rocket ships to unicorn status. In fact, there’s strong evidence that subscriptions are still in a growth mode, albeit a slower one than previously. They were the new kids on the block, so they had to be creative.

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Retail TouchPoints

NOVEMBER 17, 2023

Shipping delays and stockouts lead to frustration and disappointment, especially when logistical problems impact time-sensitive purchases, such as special occasion gifts, event tickets or prescription medications. Whenever possible, retailers should price match the cost of the original item.

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Retail TouchPoints

MARCH 25, 2021

Subscriptions originally emerged as a way of creating recurring revenue models for retailers and brands. Today, subscriptions are an entire economy — the next phase of which will be defined by transforming regular customers into loyal members. Hook Customers With An Introductory Offer: Convertible Subscriptions Model.

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BigCommerce

MAY 30, 2017

The first popup ad flashed onto the scene in the mid-’90s, and since then online marketers have weighed the downsides of using popups — annoying customers, interrupting user experience, even slowing down page speeds — with the fact that popups are really, really effective. And if you’re one of those people who believe email marketing is dead?

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Groove

OCTOBER 7, 2022

If you’ve found this blog, you likely have product(s) that you currently sell, or wish to sell, through a subscription-based model. Before we jump in, It is important that we all understand the three most common categories of subscription programs that are used across the internet. Types of Subscription Programs. Replenishment.

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BigCommerce

FEBRUARY 1, 2018

Sure, you might be able to sell your item for much less than the competition, but will shipping costs obliterate your margins? Or, rather, your best offense is knowing your competition thoroughly and differentiating yourself in the market. All of this will help you to easily find the holes in the market.

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Retail TouchPoints

AUGUST 8, 2022

But they can also open the door to a long-term relationship through subscriptions. According to our recent survey , more than a quarter (26%) of respondents said that discounts motivated their decision to enroll in a subscription experience. For example, making a dedicated subscription purchase free, such as every fifth order.

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BigCommerce

APRIL 26, 2018

We’re on a mission to provide businesses like yours marketing and sales tips, tricks and industry leading knowledge to build the next house-hold name brand. Amazon Customer Base, Revenue & Shipping Data. billion in subscription revenue. More than 5 billion items shipped worldwide with Amazon Prime. Image source.

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Kissmetrics

NOVEMBER 16, 2020

You set your prices and fulfill orders, and you build your own brand. Still, it’s not for everyone, and it all comes down to Walmart’s price guarantee. Your product listings appear alongside Walmart’s items, meaning you may be competing with lower-priced merchandise. Don’t forget to factor in shipping fees and other costs.

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Groove

OCTOBER 7, 2022

If you’ve found this blog, you likely have product(s) that you currently sell, or wish to sell, with a Shopify subscriptions app. Before we jump in, We all must understand the three most common categories of subscription programs that are used across the internet. A fairly well-known example of this subscription type is Bespoke Post.

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BigCommerce

DECEMBER 13, 2017

Monthly subscription charges: If you are a professional seller (someone planning to sell more than 40 items per month), you’re fees are $39.99 Amazon will charge whichever of these two is higher for each item: Referral Fee as a percentage of sale price: It ranges from 6% to 20% (45% for Amazon devices), but it’s usually 15%.

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Retail TouchPoints

MAY 18, 2021

Some of the fastest-growing organizations today are turning to subscriptions to sell everything from food and wellness products to beauty and homecare. In fact, Gartner predicts that by 2023, 75% of DTC businesses will have a subscription offering. In fact, according to our data, a 5% discount increases subscription enrollment by 104%.

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Fabric

MAY 24, 2023

Software engineers working in e-commerce are frequently faced with the decision of building or buying a pricing engine. While developing a pricing engine in-house may appear to be the ideal option, it frequently necessitates a significant investment of resources. What is a Pricing Engine? What is a Pricing Engine?

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Ecommerce Platforms

JANUARY 24, 2023

The platform describes itself as the ‘ leading provider of solutions that power the whole customer journey, including loyalty & referrals, SMS marketing, subscriptions, and visual user-generated content.' Visual Marketing We already mentioned that customers can upload images and videos in reviews they write.

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BigCommerce

AUGUST 17, 2018

You’ve probably noticed that there are dozens of SaaS products on the market claiming to ease your transition into ecommerce. Marketing your store. Best of all: You’ll learn how to do most of this without relying heavily on SaaS tools and marketing agencies. But how do you navigate this experience and maximize your resources?

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Ecommerce Platforms

JANUARY 9, 2023

So, hopefully, by the end of this blog post, you'll have a better idea of whether this solution meets the shipping needs of your business. If you haven't gathered from ShippingEasy's name, ShippingEasy is a shipping platform (Duh!). Headquartered in Austin, TX, ShippingEasy truly excels in streamlining your shipping operations.

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BigCommerce

APRIL 24, 2018

The truth of the matter is this: What makes your business successful is your dedication to customer experience, your market strategies, your operational efficiencies and the team of people you build. For many brands, open source ecommerce platforms are too cumbersome and expensive to maintain. Let’s take a look at each of these.

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Kissmetrics

DECEMBER 16, 2021

Targeted Google and Facebook Ads have their place, but there are plenty of free ways to market online. I’m going to share a list of all the free tools and strategies that can help you compete with major conglomerates through content marketing. The $500k+ cost of my traffic was earned organically for free. Build an Email List.

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FastSpring

MARCH 15, 2021

That’s the beauty of subscription models. While implementing a subscription model means ongoing revenue, it also brings up many challenges for managing those subscriptions. You have to create a subscription-friendly product, infrastructure, marketing plan, and customer retention plan. Flat-rate Pricing.

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FastSpring

AUGUST 12, 2024

Throughout the year, sales and subscription management teams juggle hundreds or thousands of subscription upgrades, add-ons, and renewals across customer accounts. Create accurate proforma invoices for subscription renewals, upgrades, downgrades, and add-ons to streamline budgeting and pre-approve costs.

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BigCommerce

DECEMBER 20, 2017

And every new product, tool, technology and strategy that enters the market hits a crux during Cyber Five. Those two tactics still work wonders for brands, with the caveat that: Competition is fierce and as a result… Costs are high. In 2018, one thing is guaranteed, Facebook Ad inventory will go up in cost. Technology.

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eCommerce Shipping Costs Social Media BigCommerce 419

Kissmetrics

NOVEMBER 20, 2020

Using the dropshipping model, your store markets a third-party’s (a wholesaler or manufacturer) products. You don’t have to worry about logistics, and the difference between the price you sell at and the price you buy at is your profit. What are the Benefits of Dropshipping? Easy to scale : You don’t have to worry about stock.

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Retail TouchPoints

MARCH 21, 2024

Fighting Subscription Fatigue as Consumers Shed Memberships As Prime has proven for years, getting customers into a paid membership program can pay off in spades for retailers. In fact, just as more retailers are adding subscription offerings, consumers are shedding them. So the big question is — what happens next?

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Retail TouchPoints

APRIL 8, 2021

Best Buy is piloting a new membership program called Best Buy Beta that will offer customers an array of benefits, including: exclusive pricing; unlimited Geek Squad technical support; up to two years of protection on most product purchases; free standard shipping and delivery; and free installation on most products and appliances.

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BigCommerce

JULY 25, 2017

That’s when Doug Root, CEO of Atlanta Light Bulbs, decided the company needed not just an ecommerce presence, but a marketing powerhouse to deliver the customer service and experience millennial B2B buyers expect. Let customers name their price: ALB uses PriceWaiter on their product pages –– which lets the buyer name a price.

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BigCommerce

SEPTEMBER 26, 2017

When referring to a marketing campaign, the usual questions are: “Are your landing pages optimized?”. “Do Thanks to search engines doing their work, visitors sharing links to their favorite products, or your own marketing efforts, many users will reach your product pages directly. Do you have a specific landing page for that?”.

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BigCommerce

APRIL 12, 2017

This applies whether you are just starting up and running the whole show yourself, or if you are an ecommerce manager or marketing director who has signed up to hit massive goals and KPIs for the year. Offer Free Shipping. Offering free shipping makes customers feel like they are getting some sort of deal even if they aren’t.

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Ecommerce Platforms

OCTOBER 19, 2021

A form of dropshipping, print on demand involves working with a partner to create and ship the products you want to sell. You can access competitive prices for your clothing line and keep the costs of running an ecommerce store as low as possible to begin with. Pricing ??. Costs can add up depending on what you sell.

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Kissmetrics

NOVEMBER 6, 2020

Behavioral marketing has changed the way we market. In the past, marketing to consumers based on actions, like how many pages they visited on a site, were rudimentary at best. Today, behavioral marketing makes it easier to carefully target users based on the incredibly specific actions they’ve taken. Retargeting.

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