BigCommerce

SEPTEMBER 12, 2017

That same grandchild, on the other hand, might spend weeks parsing smartwatch reviews, adding, then abandoning items in their cart on both mobile and desktop, before finally purchasing because of an enticing email offer. Resistance around purchasing online is often fear-based. Reduce Fear for All Buyer Types. Parents vs. non-parents.

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retailnext

OCTOBER 23, 2019

Research shows that 27 percent of consumers are willing to make a significant purchase from a store that offers free return shipping. After choosing the best pair, they return the others. Just like that, as if what they did didn’t cost the seller anything at all. Set a Price Limit for Product Returns.

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Wiser

NOVEMBER 14, 2017

Experienced retailers understand that shoppers have grown used to free shipping and discounts, but offering both at the same time depletes margins and brand value. Free Shipping and Discounts During the Holidays . What they initially found shows us why the choice between free shipping and discounts is often so difficult.

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Kissmetrics

MARCH 23, 2018

online retail sales. Even some of the other biggest retail giants in the world have a tough time competing against Amazon. Some may tell you that even if you can’t compete with their scale, you can compete in other ways, like offering competitive discounts and free shipping for your own customers.

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BigCommerce

FEBRUARY 13, 2018

When you factor in the expanded ecommerce selling opportunities through omni-channel retail (like adding Amazon and eBay storefronts to your sales approach, for example), it’s easy to see that now is the best possible time to grow an ecommerce business. The cost of entry is lower than ever before. 2017 Cyber Monday sales exceed $6.5B.

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BigCommerce

JULY 25, 2017

But, more importantly than that –– which is something you likely already know –– is that every single story about the journey to success, which is often meandering and hilly at best ( treacherously mountainous at worst) –– helps other business owners and managers figure out their own path. But they don’t advertise like many others on the web.

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BigCommerce

MAY 4, 2018

This half-day event on June 5 is limited to only 250 attendees and includes speaking tracks from Jennifer Fleiss, Co-founder of Rent the Runway, Ken Natori, President of The Natori Company, Jenny Buchar, Senior Manager, Digital Operations at SkullCandy and others. Don Davis , Editor at Large, Internet Retailer.

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ChannelAdvisor

NOVEMBER 9, 2017

This blog post is part of our 2017 Holiday Planning series. For the first time ever, new industry research indicates that 2017 could be the year e-commerce purchases outpace in-store spending. Respondents said they’ll spend 51% of their budget online this year, compared with 42% in-store. Tis the season!

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Ecommerce Platforms

MARCH 22, 2017

What's interesting about ecommerce is that online store owners come from all sorts of backgrounds. A brick and mortar store owner who wants to expand into the online retail space. A blogger that would like to expand into eBooks or other digital products. Do any of the following ring a bell? Bigcommerce.

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BigCommerce

JANUARY 11, 2018

Add these tax-filing dates to your 2018 calendar: 2018 Business Tax Deadlines for 2017 Tax Filing. Your tax return and liability are based on the income and expenses your business had over the course of your tax year. Due March 15, 2018: Original deadline for partnerships ( Form 1065 ) and S Corporations ( Form 1120S ).

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Kissmetrics

MAY 9, 2018

We’re seeing longtime brick-and-mortar retail brands closing or going bankrupt that we never would have expected to see disappear ten years ago. On the other hand, the digital world is an exciting place to be, with business owners starting their very own digital brands and competing in the digital marketplace. Especially online.

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ROI Revolution

JANUARY 22, 2020

2019 saw over 29 online retail acquisitions among Top 1000 and Next 1000 retailers. Fourteen retailers disclosed sale prices for these acquisitions, totaling $19.80 This deal dwarfs both PetSmart’s acquisition of Chewy in 2017 and Walmart’s acquisition of Jet in 2016 ($3.35 179) for $16.2

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RTP blog

APRIL 16, 2018

For example, rush shipping can be a flag for possible fraud, because fraudsters want to receive their stolen goods before the merchant or true cardholder realizes what’s going on. Offering free or reduced-rate rush shipping to all customers could attract more fraudsters.

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ChannelAdvisor

OCTOBER 11, 2017

This blog post is part of our 2017 Holiday Planning series. As shoppers get ready to click and swipe their ways through an anticipated $114 billion holiday buying season, successful sellers are preparing to execute on everything from proper pricing and promotions to fast fulfillment. Things sure have changed.

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Ecommerce Platforms

JULY 22, 2019

In short, it's just a business model that empowers you to sell online. However, when a customer buys something, your supplier then ships the product directly to the shopper on your behalf. That's not including the hassle and expense of marketing the brand to achieve those all-important sales. Why Drop Ship Using AliExpress?

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BigCommerce

FEBRUARY 23, 2018

For instance, if you spent $5 to earn a customer and you know that over the course of that customer’s lifetime with your brand, they will likely spend about $100, that’s a great lifetime value to churn (or cost to acquire a customer) ratio ( LTV to CAC ). These retailers have the following characteristics: 1. Acquire new customers.

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SellBrite

DECEMBER 11, 2017

In 2016, Amazon accounted for 43% of all online retail sales in the U.S. Amazon’s 2017 video production budget is $4.5 Ranked #1 on 2017 American Customer Satisfaction Index. Ranked #1 on 2017 Corporate Reputation Harris Poll. Operating Expenses. Retail third-party sellers (17%). Target: $29.4

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BigCommerce

JUNE 13, 2018

Add these tax-filing dates to your 2018 calendar: 2018 Business Tax Deadlines for 2017 Tax Filing. Your tax return and liability are based on the income and expenses your business had over the course of your tax year. Due March 15, 2018: Original deadline for partnerships ( Form 1065 ) and S Corporations ( Form 1120S ).

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GetElastic

NOVEMBER 14, 2018

Adobe reported that the 2017 holiday ecommerce revenue climbed to $108.2 Unfortunately, like the year prior, not all brands and retailers were ready for the surge in traffic. Unfortunately, like the year prior, not all brands and retailers were ready for the surge in traffic. Websites lagged or crashed. Readying for the flurry.

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Ecommerce Platforms

SEPTEMBER 9, 2019

Publishing figures for the higher education industry came to $4 billion in 2017 alone. . Although traditional book stores in the US are still bringing in around $10 billion a year, their revenues are showing a steady decline, mainly due to large online retailers such as Amazon. How to Sell Books Online: Blurb.

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Wiser

JULY 27, 2017

“Free Shipping. ” “Daily home deals online all week long.” But it’s not only an Amazon phenomenon, because other online retailers and brands are competing fiercely so as not to be left out of a sales opportunity that’s become bigger than Black Friday , by some measures.

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GetElastic

NOVEMBER 22, 2017

Macy’s, Old Navy, Victoria’s Secret, Walmart, Target and Newegg all experienced online technical issues. Others had a cart full of items that they couldn’t pay for, some even saw their items disappear and replaced by someone else’s selections. Many retailers also use mobile presence technologies in-store.

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GetElastic

NOVEMBER 22, 2017

Unfortunately, not all retailers were ready for the surge in traffic. Macy’s, Old Navy, Victoria’s Secret, Walmart, Target and Newegg all experienced online technical issues. Others had a cart full of items that they couldn’t pay for, some even saw their items disappear and replaced by someone else’s selections.

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Wiser

AUGUST 17, 2018

According to behavioral economics researcher Dan Ariely , shoppers generally overvalue the benefits of “free” even when compared to higher-quality items at a discounted price. We see this happening in the retail industry all the time. Imagine that you are selling an item for $10 that cost you $2.50. profit from selling one.

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BigCommerce

OCTOBER 26, 2017

How to Sell Online in China. Online retail sales in China reached 5.16 growth from 2015—more than double the growth rate of overall retail sales, according to China’s National Bureau of Statistics , the agency charged with tracking economic data. That’s what this guide will teach you to do. Get it now. Service Accounts.

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Ecommerce Platforms

APRIL 1, 2019

billion in US retail e-commerce sales, marking ? 30% increase compared to 2017. To put Amazon’s size in perspective – the online shopping juggernaut captures 49.1% of the online retail market and 5% of the whole (online and offline) US retail market. In 2018 Amazon generated an estimated $258.22

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Ecommerce Platforms

FEBRUARY 23, 2023

Dropshipping statistics can offer some useful insights into the world of online retail. With dropshipping, you needn’t worry about storing products, shipping goods, or managing warehouses. Since 2017, the ecommerce market has grown by around 17% per year; a dramatic increase in dropshipping stores over the last five years.

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SellBrite

AUGUST 20, 2019

There’s a lot involved in running an e-commerce business — from managing inventory to fulfilling orders — and in many ways, Amazon has simplified these steps for online retailers, especially through Fulfillment By Amazon. states as of January 2017. Forty-five states and the District of Columbia levy a sales tax.

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Ecommerce Platforms

NOVEMBER 9, 2018

Develop a successful shipping strategy. Choosing the right ecommerce platform can be the difference between success and failure of your entire online store. This might be surprising but mobile is actually the be-all and end-all of learning how to sell online. Target the right visitor with the right product. Ask for feedback.

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ROI Revolution

SEPTEMBER 13, 2019

of consumers said they go online grocery shopping at least once per month including pick-up and delivery. in 2017 showing just 2% growth across 2 years. of consumers say they go online grocery shopping at least once per week, which was unchanged from 2017. Why is online grocery shopping seeing such slow growth?

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Ecommerce Platforms

APRIL 1, 2019

billion in US retail e-commerce sales, marking ? 30% increase compared to 2017. To put Amazon’s size in perspective – the online shopping juggernaut captures 49.1% of the online retail market and 5% of the whole (online and offline) US retail market. In 2018 Amazon generated an estimated $258.22

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Blue Acorn

NOVEMBER 28, 2017

Download the full “2017 Furniture Ecommerce Report” here. In terms of behavioral trends, with furniture purchases being research-intensive “considered” purchases, 80% of shoppers research furniture online before they purchase, with millennials most likely to shop on smartphones before, during and after a store visit.

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Blue Acorn

JUNE 20, 2017

This is going to set a precedence in terms of investment, with a willingness to divert budgets from stores to online and to omni-channel programs that drive foot traffic to stores after digital engagement. There have been no shortage of brick and mortar casualties in 2017. How Will Shipping Change In The Next 5 Years?

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UpSellIt

OCTOBER 9, 2018

A customer may visit multiple sites, compare prices, and take days to complete a purchase, even if they’ve already added an item to their cart. When a consumer abandons, it doesn’t matter how streamlined your site is, how well you’ve crafted the copy, or even how great your prices are; the customer left without placing an order.

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ChannelAdvisor

DECEMBER 5, 2017

This blog post is part of our 2017 Holiday Planning series. A few examples include Amazon subsidizing prices up to 9% for third-party sellers to compete with Walmart and Target. Walmart started a unique delivery strategy involving store employees to compete with Amazon’s fast and free shipping via Prime. billion (up 16.8%

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Wiser

DECEMBER 6, 2018

In the world of retail, the internet has given way to eCommerce and its rapid shipping, easy price comparisons, and other perks for consumers. The rise of eCommerce is also behind the prevalence of multi-channel shoppers: folks who buy from both online and in-store channels. . Online or in-store?

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ROI Revolution

OCTOBER 14, 2019

Holiday shoppers are determined to find the perfect gifts at the lowest prices for their loved ones, and brands are scrambling to make their products the ones consumers want to purchase. This year, we can expect to see mobile (and general online retail) grow even more. By far, they want free shipping.

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