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NOVEMBER 15, 2017

With the holiday shopping season kicking into full gear in little more than a week, retailers of all sizes are prepping for the customer rush. While most shoppers think of the massive doorbuster deals offered at their favorite big-name retailer, smaller retailers have just as much, if not more, at stake in making the holidays a success.

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Retail TouchPoints

FEBRUARY 1, 2022

In conversations with retailers, technology partners and industry veterans in my network, several points have stood out. One area of investment by retailers is a shift to buy online, pick up in-store (BOPIS), which was called “table stakes” by one retailer insider I talked with. Alternative Supply Chain Options.

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Retail TouchPoints

JUNE 25, 2020

Even before COVID-19, the retail industry was already going through significant challenges, disruption and transformation. Here is a glimpse into the future of retail, reimagined. Retailers will need to evaluate how to bring the storefronts and exteriors alive even more. The Store On The Move – ‘Go Where the Need Is’ Retail.

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Retail TouchPoints

JANUARY 10, 2025

Most product categories have several pillar retailers that rule the vertical. Think about apparel, furniture, grocery and even more niche segments like home improvement, crafting or office supplies its easy to name multiple major retail banners serving each of these categories. in 2023 the retail picture is very different.

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Wiser

JULY 25, 2023

Starting and running a small business is one of the most rewarding experiences that anyone can have. But even with all this in place, it can still be difficult for small or local businesses to get noticed and stand out from the competition. What Is a Promotions Strategy? Here’s what you need to know.

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Ecommerce Platforms

FEBRUARY 10, 2020

As a result, there are dozens of different companies all claiming to have the best ecommerce platform to offer today’s small business owners. Choosing The Best Ecommerce Platform for Small Business. Scalability: Just because you’re running a small business now, doesn’t mean that it’s going to stay small forever.

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BigCommerce

JULY 25, 2017

Below are 33 of the ecommerce strategies –– which are really just stories –– that have inspired me, from 12 of some of my favorite brands (innovating their way to crazy success). Video is a major part of his ecommerce strategy. Ecommerce Strategies from BombTech Golf. Ecommerce Strategies from Spearmint LOVE.

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BigCommerce

MARCH 23, 2017

To help you optimize your PPC advertising campaigns from day one, I sat down with two analysts from CPC Strategy — Lewis Brannon and Jason Bell — who work with Fortune 500 brands to optimize their campaigns on a daily basis. According to a CPC Strategy study , optimized Google Shopping campaigns in Q4 2016 averages a 542% ROAS.

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Wiser

JUNE 5, 2023

As a small business owner, managing supply chain issues is nothing new. Because smaller retailers cannot always order in bulk or far in advance like many larger retailers do, any supply chain disruptions are often felt faster and stronger by small businesses.

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Omnisend

APRIL 26, 2023

Reading Time: 17 minutes Do you want to start a business but don’t know where to start? This article highlights the best small business ideas you can use to start your new venture. In this article, we’ll share the best small business ideas you can use to kick-start your entrepreneurial journey and achieve your personal goals.

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Retail TouchPoints

JANUARY 9, 2024

For 15 years he worked as a business and trade consultant for PwC , helping multinational corporations navigate the intricacies of customs, international trade and the global supply chain. Ecommerce became not just a ‘good-to-have’ channel, but a must-have channel for small businesses.

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Retail TouchPoints

NOVEMBER 16, 2022

The retail industry has experienced a great deal of change over the last 2½ years with the accelerated growth of online sales, the introduction of new safety protocols, the expansion of experiential retail concepts and the integration of new technologies. The retail storefront is no longer about just leaving with goods in hand.

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Retail TouchPoints

JUNE 4, 2021

In particular, consumer expectations for contactless payment methods as a result of health and safety concerns during the pandemic are galvanizing retailers to integrate flexible, contactless payment options like voice payment technologies into their operations. in April 2020, but online retailers saw an 8.4%

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Retail TouchPoints

MARCH 25, 2024

The same study suggests this trend is only expected to continue: by 2027, the global retail ecommerce market is projected to grow by 39% and surpass the $8 trillion mark. As ecommerce sales continue to grow, so does the focus on logistics, enabling retailers to meet the rising demand for shipping. trillion in 2024 to $1.57

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Retail TouchPoints

JUNE 4, 2021

Google clearly wants to be a preferred partner for small businesses as they lean into digital commerce,” said Jason Goldberg, Chief Commerce Strategy Officer at Publicis in comments shared with Retail TouchPoints. “As New Partnerships Make it Easier for Small Businesses to Sell on Google.

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Retail TouchPoints

MARCH 9, 2021

As retailers shift more of their attention and dollars to digital content and community-building activities, livestreaming has moved into the spotlight. However, lack of clarity around what livestreaming truly is, and how it is best applied in a broader marketing strategy, is making it difficult for companies to realize its true potential.

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Retail TouchPoints

MARCH 21, 2022

What does having a network that can offer high speed and low latency really mean for retailers, and how can they take advantage of it? Imagine a retail location where customers using an AR-powered mirror can see how clothing looks on them without ever entering a changing room. 5G can Drive Consumer Engagement.

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Retail TouchPoints

FEBRUARY 9, 2024

Retail crime was a hot topic throughout 2023, and it’s easy to see why. According to the National Retail Security Survey, losses attributed to retail theft rose to $112.1 Cracking down on retail crime isn’t just about stopping thieves anymore. billion in 2022, up from $93.9 It’s about keeping employees and shoppers safe.

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BigCommerce

NOVEMBER 28, 2017

Automotive retailers saw the highest average order value ($235.10) , followed by retailers within the Sports & Outdoors ($143.50) and Home & Garden ($103.60) categories. Small Business Saturday. Niche PPC Strategies. Small Business Saturday: +22.79%. Small Business Saturday: Mobile: 55%.

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Retail TouchPoints

MAY 22, 2023

To combat retail theft, NYC Mayor Eric Adams, alongside other city and state leaders, announced a comprehensive plan on May 17, 2023 that will bring together increased law enforcement efforts and enhanced social service programming and resources to prevent shoplifting across the city.

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RetailMinded

MARCH 29, 2021

Retailers, are you ready to boost your store visibility, sales and overall success in 2021? The reality is, the past year has been difficult for many businesses – but small businesses in particular have been hit hard with the challenges presented by COVID-19. Presented By: Nicole Leinbach Reyhle, Retail Minded.

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Retail TouchPoints

SEPTEMBER 21, 2020

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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Retail TouchPoints

NOVEMBER 21, 2023

Walmart Business has spent the last year building out its solutions and services for SMB customers, including a dedicated membership offering and tailored app experience. Now Walmart is helping small businesses prepare for holiday office celebrations.

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Retail TouchPoints

MARCH 15, 2021

retail industry, as many consumers now solely rely on online shopping. Nearly one in five retailers were dependent on 2020’s holiday sales, and many of those sales came from online rather than in-store. While retail ecommerce sales grew 27.6% In 2020, 69% of lawsuits were against retail companies, up 11% since 2019.

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Retail TouchPoints

MARCH 22, 2022

This platform, with its humble beginnings selling used books, has gone on to power the careers and fortunes of countless small businesses. Amazon’s innovations also have inspired some of the most game-changing new business models in retail, adopted by Target , Walmart and Macy’s to name just a few.

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Retail TouchPoints

MARCH 4, 2024

The customer experience is paramount to the success of today’s retailers. A recent study of more than 4,700 consumers from Bread Financial indicates payment choices — including retail store credit cards, bank branded credit cards and buy now, pay later (BNPL) — at checkout have become a major factor in pleasing shoppers and closing a sale.

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365 Retail

APRIL 8, 2025

As we move through 2025, retailers must rethink their strategies and implement innovative approaches to ensure customers keep coming back. By incorporating elements like challenges, badges, and leaderboards, retailers make customer engagement feel more like play than obligation. Retailers could take a cue from these models.

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Retail TouchPoints

AUGUST 2, 2021

The deal strengthens Square’s offerings to small businesses and could make them more attractive to larger enterprises via its Seller and Cash App ecosystems. Afterpay VP of Retail Alex Fisher discussed the company’s roadmap during a 2020 Retail Remix podcast.]. Afterpay will gain a stronger foothold in the U.S.

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Retail TouchPoints

AUGUST 22, 2023

For this reason alone, marketplaces have become crucial partners for small businesses looking to acquire more customers and expand brand awareness. “It’s Marketplace and ecommerce experts offered their detailed best practices for a Retail TouchPoints Special Report. But what are the keys to finding the right fit?

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Retail TouchPoints

DECEMBER 28, 2021

In May 2020, McKinsey issued a report stating while the COVID-19 pandemic was shaking up small businesses across the board, it was disproportionately affecting minority-owned small businesses. Think food services, retail and personal and laundry services, for instance. Reasons cited were that the country’s 1.1

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365 Retail

JULY 11, 2022

Affiliate Marketing! You might have heard a lot about this particular marketing strategy. . You might have seen a lot of businesses doing affiliate marketing and increasing their sales. But, as you are running a small business and have some budget constraints, you might be thinking about whether it will be suitable for you or not.

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Retail TouchPoints

OCTOBER 2, 2020

Walmart will sell a majority stake in the UK-based grocery retailer Asda to the Issa brothers, the co-CEOs of EG Group , and TDR Capital for an enterprise value of $8.8 billion in the next three years to strengthening its business and supply chain. Asda will commit more than $1.3

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Retail TouchPoints

JULY 7, 2020

The global pandemic has accelerated the pace of change for the retail industry at a rate we have never before seen. Puma doubled down on its earlier strategy to prioritize online sales and consequently experienced a 77% growth in e-Commerce business in April alone. Many brands are struggling to survive in the new climate.

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Retail TouchPoints

JULY 20, 2023

Walmart Business has rolled out a series of enhanced offerings for its small business customers, including a dedicated app , a new partnership with Angi (formerly Angie’s List) to help SMBs connect with local service professionals, and an expanded product assortment via integration with the Walmart Marketplace.

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Retail TouchPoints

JUNE 29, 2022

A successful retail space uses the art of design to provide a clean, aesthetically pleasing and accessible storefront and property. But businesses should also take into consideration how their security comes into play in the space. Evaluate Your Retail Store’s Location. Evaluate Your Retail Store’s Location.

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Retail TouchPoints

NOVEMBER 9, 2021

For retailers, marketplaces are the new shop window. Companies must engage with, win and convert site browsers to customers in real time — yet many retailers are unable to achieve this today. I abandoned my shopping cart and the retailer lost the business.

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Retail TouchPoints

JULY 11, 2024

As a pioneer in ecommerce and the home to small businesses in more than 190 markets, Ebay understands the challenges small businesses encounter in securing fast, flexible and transparent financing,” said Avritti Khandurie Mittal, VP and General Manager of Global Payments and Financial Services at Ebay in a statement.

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