Inflow Insights

AUGUST 18, 2021

Today, we’ll recommend 10 strategies to consider for the 2021 holiday season, based on our experience working with dozens of online retailers over the past decade: 1. Last year, the eCommerce conversion rate for Black Friday was only 2.3% — a significant drop from 2019’s rate of 5.13%. Implement a site code freeze.

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SellBrite

MARCH 20, 2020

In fact, 36% of sellers predict their sales will actually decline due to supply chain issues, product shortages, shipping delays, and the potential for demand to drop as the economy fluctuates. But demands on inventory and shipping delays have made it difficult for even an e-commerce giant like Amazon to deliver on this promise.

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Frooition

MARCH 22, 2019

To get you started with finding something profitable to sell, we’ve listed seven e-commerce niches that we see are growing in 2019. It’s a retail trend that shows no signs of slowing. Party Supplies. These items can all be bought cheap online if you are willing to wait 30 days for delivery from China.

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PFS

FEBRUARY 27, 2020

How is this impacting eCommerce operations and what can retailers do in response to those challenges? Supply chain disruption. This supply scarcity is resulting in product availability challenges for retailers across industries (from auto manufacturers to apparel brands) that could continue to worsen in the latter half of 2020.

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ecomdash

JULY 1, 2019

But like marketing for Halloween sales , lots of online vendors think it doesn’t apply to them because they don’t sell backpacks, notebooks, or other “traditional” school supplies. School Supplies – 98%. Online vendors can use this to their advantage by offering extra incentive for online deals to claim in-store customers.

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Kibo

FEBRUARY 28, 2022

There was also a sharp increase in retail sales in November compared with previous years. An earlier-than-usual promotional push from retailers contributed to this, as did supply chain worries which prompted both retailers and consumers to kick off the holiday shopping season earlier than ever before. from 2019 to 2027.

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ROI Revolution

JANUARY 5, 2021

Online retail grew 49% YoY from Oct. Total YoY retail sales declined 19.1% US retail sales grew 8.5% Secondhand jewelry sales grew for many brands over the holidays , with consumers finding better details through online retail due to the pandemic ( Digital Commerce 360 ). January 5 update. December 7 update.

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Korona

MARCH 23, 2022

The supply chain is likely to face further slowdowns and irregularities. Nevertheless there are several steps you can take to ensure that your SMB is better equipped to weather the storm, and prepared for the future of retail commerce. . How to Optimize Supply chain. Enhanced Payment and Shipping Options.

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ROI Revolution

DECEMBER 2, 2020

For the first time ever, more than a quarter of holiday sales will occur online in 2020. more with online retailers this holiday season , a total of $198.73 Brands and retailers with brick-and-mortar locations can cope with this shift by offering options like buy online, pick up in-store and curbside pickup.

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Algopix

JUNE 21, 2022

As the largest online retailer in the world, Amazon sells millions of products to customers all over the globe. Between 2019 and 2020 alone, third-party sellers witnessed a 45% increase in their sales on Amazon. It’s safe to say that if you’re looking to sell online, Amazon is a great place to begin.

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ecomdash

JULY 10, 2019

If you’ve followed ecommerce news lately, you’ve probably heard a lot about the Walmart Marketplace, an online outlet for the retail behemoth. Over the last few years, Walmart has made some strategic acquisitions and updated its ecommerce policies , all of which seem to challenge Amazon’s share of the online retail market. .

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ESW

JUNE 24, 2020

A 2019 CommerceHub survey found that consumers were fans of this benefit, too. Case in point, Adobe’s Giselle Abramovich says brands with BOPIS models “won cyber week 2019” She points to research that shows Cyber Week BOPIS usage was up nearly 50% year-over-year in the five-day period.

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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. . Why Shoppers Head Online .

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ESW

NOVEMBER 30, 2020

Fulfillment Was a Big Problem Online grocery shopping hasn’t been a completely seamless experience for everyone, however. Logistics proved to be a massive hurdle, both in terms of stores getting supplies and then delivering those products to the customer. Online retailers ship from warehouses designed for rapid pick-and-pack,” he says.

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Retalon

JULY 30, 2019

Buy online pick up in store (BOPIS). BOPIS allows shoppers to purchase their item online and then pick it up in person at a brick-and-mortar location. This method is a way for consumers to avoid paying shipping fees, and also a great boon to the store as well because it holds the potential for additional sales and engagement.

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Retalon

JULY 30, 2019

Buy online pick up in store (BOPIS). BOPIS allows shoppers to purchase their item online and then pick it up in person at a brick-and-mortar location. This method is a way for consumers to avoid paying shipping fees, and also a great boon to the store as well because it holds the potential for additional sales and engagement.

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ESW

JUNE 27, 2018

Until recently, online retail mostly took place domestically, with the majority of buyers and sellers coming from the same country. In Q2 2017 alone, account takeover fraud rose by an alarming 45%, putting online retailers at a loss of $3.3 Those changes are scheduled to take effect by 2019.

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SellBrite

OCTOBER 16, 2019

trillion worldwide with online merchants so far in 2019, and B2C ecommerce — or business-to-consumer electronic commerce — sales are only expected to increase in coming years. B2C purchases can usually be made by various means, including credit card or PayPal, and payment is received before goods are shipped. Payment times.

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Ecommerce Platforms

JANUARY 12, 2021

Offer product pick up for online purchases. Act as shipping and return contacts. It’s perfectly natural to be concerned that the growing preference for eCommerce sellers will severely disrupt in-person retail. Besides, in 2019, up to 90% of retail sales happened in physical stores. Provide help desk solutions.

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ESW

NOVEMBER 9, 2020

Further, they expect the average adult consumer to spend $655 on items, with 73% expecting to spend the same or more than in 2019. More Sales Will Definitely Be Made Online Regardless of whether holiday sales increase, one thing is abundantly clear: There will be huge growth in online holiday shopping.

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Retail TouchPoints

DECEMBER 9, 2022

Marketplaces have been a dominant force in online retail for some time now, with early mover Amazon still leading the pack. Now, an increasing number of other retailers are seeing the value in adding a marketplace to their commerce offerings. trillion dollars and account for 59% of all global ecommerce by 2027.

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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. Shipping : Flipkart handles the shipping of your products.

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BigCommerce

FEBRUARY 13, 2018

1992 Book Stacks Unlimited launches as one of the first online marketplaces for books. 1994 Netscape launches Netscape Navigator, an early web browser, making it easier for users to browse online. 1998 PayPal launches as an online payment system. 2000 Google launches AdWords as an online search advertising tool.

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OracleBlogs

MAY 13, 2020

Stores closed and workers and consumers were sheltering at home, leaving fashion and specialty retail footfall at a near standstill. Meanwhile, the demand for essential goods and services, including groceries, accelerated at an unprecedented rate that challenged the supply chain. retail sales occurred offline in 2019.

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GetElastic

OCTOBER 30, 2019

Depending on the deal struck between the parties, international online retailers will have to factor in that their products will have to pass newly erected custom checks, regulation conformity procedures, custom duties and many other disruptions. Striking a deal.

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Onilab User Guides

JANUARY 30, 2020

According to their June 2019 report, Shopify hosts more than 1 million stores in 175 countries of the world. This is what the core Shopify customer base looks like: Customers who are new to online retail. Once they know how to refill stock, receive payments, and ship stuff they are good to go. Shopify is huge.

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ESW

OCTOBER 14, 2019

Whether you’re thinking about entering the market or are already an established player on the continent, here’s what you need to know about doing business in the EU in 2019 and beyond. The team at ChannelEngine notes that shipping, merchandise and fulfillment costs will all likely increase, too.

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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. In 2019, dropshippers contributed revenues of around $95.4 billion by 2030.

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OrderDynamics

OCTOBER 30, 2018

of the 774 retailers showed basic inventory visibility. provided basic, active inventory visibility for their online retail stores. So, the research team did a COMPLETE second check across all 2,026 retailers in the Omni-2000. Other research by D3 Supply’s found a similar declining trend. Last year 69.3%

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Ecommerce Platforms

FEBRUARY 20, 2020

According to a recent survey , retail executives now acknowledge the importance of modern point of sale systems in their businesses, and are exceedingly upgrading their POS solutions. Many are planning to drastically improve their overall in-store efficiency by implementing the best retail POS systems. But, here’s the kicker.

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Ecommerce Platforms

FEBRUARY 20, 2020

According to a recent survey , retail executives now acknowledge the importance of modern point of sale systems in their businesses, and are exceedingly upgrading their POS solutions. Many are planning to drastically improve their overall in-store efficiency by implementing the best retail POS systems. But, here’s the kicker.

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ROI Revolution

APRIL 2, 2020

In this replay you’ll uncover strategies to combat supply chain disruptions , low-risk campaigns to maintain and gain market share , and the live answers to viewer’s questions. These credits will be given to SMBs that have been active since January 2019. Watch it here. Small business assistance. Support from Google. Amazon update.

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ROI Revolution

DECEMBER 2, 2021

Shipping, inventory, and fulfillment are the basic underpinnings of a business that must work flawlessly for marketing & advertising to be worth it – and they are all in flux right now. We keep this blog post updated with the information you need to stay in the loop with the supply chain crisis. million last year. November 11.

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ROI Revolution

MARCH 2, 2021

US online grocery sales surged 54% to reach $95.8 in 2019 ( eMarketer ). With consumers more concerned about their discretionary spending, the online resale apparel market is projected to double by 2024 ( Statista ). Online grocery orders peaked at $7.2 billion in 2020, up from $62.2B billion in sales in June 2020.

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ROI Revolution

AUGUST 5, 2021

Last month marked the ninth month in a row of total retail sales growth as the world recovers from a pandemic that led to total retail sales declining 10.5% Total retail sales were up 11% year-over-year this June, a 10.4% increase over 2019. In June 2021, ecommerce was up 95% over June 2019. billion in 2019.

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ROI Revolution

JANUARY 5, 2022

Shipping, inventory, and fulfillment are the basic underpinnings of a business that must work flawlessly for marketing & advertising to be worth it – and they are all in flux right now. We keep this blog post updated with the information you need to stay in the loop with the supply chain crisis. of total retail sales.

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ROI Revolution

JULY 1, 2021

After an unprecedented move from July to October and alongside significant supply chain strain, last year’s Amazon Prime Day delivered $10.4 billion in 2019 and a whopping 148.2% The pandemic potentially hindered growth last year, with Prime Day sales surging a significant 71% in 2019. In 2019, spend was just $55.9

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