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The State of Ecommerce Platforms in 2018: Cloud Commerce, Open SaaS and The API Economy

BigCommerce

Your unique combination of these aspects is unlike that of any other ecommerce business out there – and is why no FUD headline like “Why Your Business Will Fail” or “8 Innovative Ways to Skyrocket Growth” will ever fully apply to your brand. We’ll cover: What an ecommerce platform is. What is an Ecommerce Platform?

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Inside the Online Bookstore Building a ‘Model for Small Businesses to Compete with Amazon’

Retail TouchPoints

“Right before we launched, I had a panic attack when I did the math of how many customers we would need to survive,” recounted Andy Hunter, Founder and CEO of Bookshop.org in an interview with Retail TouchPoints. “It But then, “from the years of like 2009 to 2018, I just watched Amazon start eating everybody’s lunch,” he said.

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Branchbob Review: What You Need to Know About This Free Ecommerce Platform

Ecommerce Platforms

Today's retail market is changing. Experts predict that by 2025, online commerce will make up 24.5% of the global retail market. That means nearly a quarter of all retail sales will be conducted online! With so much on offer, it's no wonder more than half of all online companies use a CMS of some kind. That's all, folks!

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You’ll Like Us When We’re Green: How Retailers Demonstrate Sustainability Through Track and Trace

Retail TouchPoints

Whether they’re buying in-store or through an ecommerce platform, consumers will take the time to find brands that align with their personal values. So how do retailers stay ahead of the pack regarding sustainability? We’ve heard a lot about applications for track and trace in the retail supply chain, most often around recalls.

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LemonStand Named eCommerce High Performer by G2 Crowd for Fall 2018

Lemonstand

We’re excited to announce that LemonStand has been again named a double G2 Crowd eCommerce High Performer for Fall 2018! Earlier this year, G2 Crowd decided to start to publish their rankings on a quarterly basis and segment out their eCommerce Platform Grid Reports by business size.

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The History of Ecommerce: What The Past Says About Tomorrow’s Retail Challenges

BigCommerce

In fact, growth projections estimate that by 2022, ecommerce revenues will exceed $638 billion in the U.S. Globally, ecommerce growth projections are also on an upward trajectory: They show that retail sales may exceed $4.058 trillion by as soon as 2020. of total retail sales. Business-to-Business (B2B).

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Cyber Monday is the Biggest Sales Opportunity in 2018: Here’s What to Do About It + Marketing Ideas

BigCommerce

Cyber Monday just may be the only retail holiday that advocates shopping in your pajamas. Come Cyber Monday, your business is going to want to get in on that. 2017’s Cyber Monday saw mobile internet’s first $2 billion dollar day, according to Business Insider , while BigCommerce merchants experienced their highest sales week ever.

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