Forrester eCommerce

AUGUST 4, 2020

B2B marketers are turning to virtual event solutions as an alternative to physical conferences and meetings during the coronavirus pandemic. Successful marketers start with strategy and define the customer experience they want their online events to deliver.

Events 384

Events B2B Customer Experience Technology 384

Retail TouchPoints

APRIL 25, 2023

On the B2B side, Merrell is using 3D and AR tech to sell their products via digital showrooms, prior to manufacturing and shipping, to increase speed to market, reduce costs and lower their carbon footprint. The furniture and home goods space is another sector of the market that’s seeing increased applications of this technology.

Technology 239

Technology eCommerce Shipping Costs Games 239

Forrester eCommerce

JULY 24, 2023

B2B marketers spend ample time seeking better ways to engage their audiences, convert them to buyers, and retain them as customers. To get content right, technology is key, but there are many paths to the ideal content destination.

B2B 369

B2B Technology Marketing Customer 369

GetElastic

SEPTEMBER 6, 2021

Here's a comprehensive list of 25 industry movers and shakers in B2B ecommerce. These hardworking and thought-provoking individuals are known among their peers and commerce community as experts in digital strategy and building digital-first B2B enterprises. We're following them and we think you should be too.

B2B 144

B2B eCommerce White Paper Seminar 144

BigCommerce

OCTOBER 20, 2017

B2B ecommerce will reach $1.2 of all B2B sales in the U.S. Just by the end of 2017, Forrester expects B2B ecommerce to reach $889 billion and represent 11% of total B2B sales in the U.S. That’s a monumental shift from outbound sales to inbound strategies for B2B businesses. Upgrade Your B2B Ecommerce Software.

B2B 251

B2B eCommerce Payment Services Multi-channel 251

GetElastic

MARCH 3, 2022

The predictions for rapid adoption by 2020 never materialized; however, the underlying technology, Blockchain, still holds promise, especially in the B2B payments space. B2B payments have seen consistent growth for several years (40% in the US from 2014-2020). How Blockchain for B2B Payments Works. Transactions are ?distributed

Merchant Services 145

Merchant Services Payment Services Banking Payments 145

GetElastic

APRIL 23, 2019

Imagine a customer service experience where the business representative is always available, friendly and equipped to handle any inquiry you send their way. Chatbots are an artificial intelligence-powered technology designed to engage in conversation with human users over the internet. The B2B Experience.

Customer Experience 155

Customer Experience Payment Services Customer B2B 155

GetElastic

SEPTEMBER 15, 2021

B2B eCommerce has rapidly been changing over the past few years, and 2021 is no exception. B2B companies are implementing new strategies to adapt to the changing consumer needs and take advantage of a growing online customer base, characterized by new loyalty programs, deep personalization options, and AI-based features.

B2B 146

B2B eCommerce Customer SEO 146

GetElastic

SEPTEMBER 1, 2021

What is B2B eCommerce? Why is B2B eCommerce important? According to the 2021 B2B Ecommerce Market Report, sales on B2B ecommerce sites grew by 10% in 2021 to $1.39 Recent shifts in B2B buying behavior has forced businesses to evolve and invest in long-term digital commerce strategies. trillion, up from $1.26

B2B 147

B2B eCommerce B2C Payment Services 147

BigCommerce

MARCH 31, 2017

Their team works with category-leading brands looking to launch B2B as well as Direct-to-Consumer including Cargill, Citizens of Humanity and Dollar Tree. By all the most recent reports, analysts have forecasted that global B2B ecommerce revenue will top $6.7 B2B ecommerce alone had already surpassed $5 trillion in revenue.

B2B 402

B2B eCommerce B2C Merchant Services 402

Groove

OCTOBER 6, 2020

B2B eCommerce businesses often run into problems when it comes to tracking inventory and processing orders. This was the case for one of our clients, so our team created a custom eCommerce integration to help the company modernize their website and upgrade the user experience. eCommerce Integration: Improving B2B Operations.

B2B 221

B2B Operations BigCommerce eCommerce 221

ESW

DECEMBER 4, 2023

ESW acquired Scalefast in June 2022, and the combined organization offers brands and retailers a complete portfolio of technology and services that cost-effectively support any stage of a company’s development. Furthermore, Shopware relies on a global network of 1,600 sales, technology and solution partners, securing a stable ecosystem.

Merchant Services 88

Merchant Services Payment Services Technology Shipping Costs 88

UpSellIt

NOVEMBER 22, 2021

If you’re a B2B marketer, you understand the process of closing a sale takes time. B2B brands have unlimited opportunities to utilize CRO in their customer journey and streamline their sales cycle. The B2B Customer Journey. The Benefits of B2B Conversion Rate Optimization. Better User Experience.

B2B 178

B2B White Paper Download Demo 178

GetElastic

SEPTEMBER 26, 2019

After extensive research and interviews, the team at Get Elastic is presenting a list of 30 industry movers and shakers in B2B ecommerce. These hardworking and thought-provoking individuals are known among their peers and commerce community as experts in digital strategy and building digital-first B2B enterprises. Twitter LinkedIn.

B2B 163

B2B eCommerce Multi-channel White Paper 163

Retail TouchPoints

MAY 27, 2024

Make sure your mobile customer experience is optimized. With 64% of online shoppers completing at least half of their customer service on mobile devices, a mobile-first experience is mandated. Unfortunately, and maybe not so surprisingly, it didn’t perform as well, seeing a low 11% likelihood of garnering an order.

Live Chat 212

Live Chat Customer Social Media eCommerce 212

Groove

OCTOBER 6, 2020

B2B eCommerce businesses often run into problems when it comes to tracking inventory and processing orders. This was the case for one of our clients, so our team created a custom AS400 Integration to help the company modernize their website and upgrade the user experience. AS400 Integration: Improving BigCommerce B2B Operations.

BigCommerce 210

BigCommerce B2B Operations Magazine 210

GetElastic

SEPTEMBER 2, 2021

While I had some exposure to eCommerce in my past, specifically when I managed the Lenovo account as consultant, I constantly find myself internalizing how eCommerce impacts B2B account managers. Market Trends in B2B eCommerce. Time = Money.

B2B 141

B2B Management eCommerce B2C 141

Forrester eCommerce

JUNE 15, 2023

For those of us old enough to remember “The Jetsons” — or those of us young enough to consider the science-fantasy series from the ’60s as “retro cool” — it was always fun to watch George Jetson spend his workday pushing the single red button on his computer. George complained a lot about his hard […]

B2B 366

B2B Marketing Customer Experience Technology 366

GetElastic

MAY 21, 2019

A successful B2B digital transformation doesn’t mean going from paper catalogs to artificial intelligence (AI) overnight. And as much as this phrase is overused, it really needs to be a “crawl, walk, run” venture for B2B organizations to succeed. . Learn how they reevaluated their existing commerce and CX technology stack.

B2B 157

B2B eCommerce Merchant Services Supplies 157

Retail TouchPoints

APRIL 17, 2024

Within the world of B2B and B2C commerce, where understanding consumer behavior is key, this change has spurred a quest for innovative solutions. While this poses a challenge, it’s also an opportunity to embrace cutting-edge technologies that provide deeper insights without compromising user privacy.

Social Media 271

Social Media B2C B2B Customer Data 271

Retail TouchPoints

AUGUST 7, 2023

Digital marketplaces help you provide the personalization customers have come to expect, and in today’s crowded ecommerce space, the customer experience has never been more important. With a B2B or B2C marketplace, you benefit from an ecosystem of buyers and sellers. Automation helps ensure a seamless customer experience.

Subscription 220

Subscription B2B Mobile Customer Experience 220

Retail Technology Review

MARCH 5, 2019

Poor product visualisation is preventing almost a quarter of B2B customers from making purchases online, according to a new report by full-service e-commerce agency, PushON.

B2B 87

B2B eCommerce Customer Experience B2C 87

GetElastic

JANUARY 28, 2022

The blog series kicked off with a focus on their first prediction, the impact of unified commerce ; while the second installment sheds light on how B2B eCommerce organizations are and should be tackling digital optimization with the customer experience at the forefront. Looking for a B2B eCommerce Solution?

B2B 78

B2B eCommerce Multi-channel Customer Experience 78

GetElastic

OCTOBER 15, 2018

When B2B buyers leave the office, they become those same B2C buyers; and they all still demand remarkable customer experiences. So, what does this mean for organizations and bringing B2B ecommerce strategies to the next level? According to Forrester , B2B ecommerce is on track to hit $1.2 Disjointed legacy systems.

B2B 167

B2B eCommerce Merchant Services B2C 167

GetElastic

OCTOBER 16, 2019

In today’s digital commerce world, customer experience is the key differentiator and competitive basis between brands. Every experience a customer has with both your brand and a competitor will influence their final purchase, and as a result, any commerce offering needs a state-of-the-art solution to capture growth effectively.

B2B 150

B2B Customer Data B2C Technology 150

Retail TouchPoints

APRIL 4, 2022

We expect to see some pandemic-era commerce developments continue with some new twists, and we’re watching some emerging commerce trends that may go strong beyond 2022 — all with the goal of creating richer, more engaging customer experiences and stronger bonds between customers and brands.

B2C 319

B2C B2B Supplies Conversion Optimization 319

Retail Technology Review

MARCH 19, 2019

Poor product visualisation is preventing almost a quarter of B2B customers from making purchases online, according to a new report by full-service e-commerce agency PushON.

B2B 79

B2B eCommerce Customer Experience B2C 79

Retail TouchPoints

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

Fostering Trust and Maintaining Long-Term Customers Even if first-party fraud was reported to the card issuer as fraud by the customer, the retailer still has the opportunity to refund the purchase earlier and avoid the time-consuming and expensive efforts associated with processing a chargeback while maintaining a positive customer experience.

Shipping Costs 235

Shipping Costs Payment Services Banking Retail 235

Ecommerce Platforms

APRIL 3, 2020

While it’s easy to assume that the age of online stores is focused strictly on the B2C marketplace, the truth is actually that B2B companies are gaining steam too. According to Statista, the B2B eCommerce market worldwide is worth $12.2 Identifying the Best B2B eCommerce Platforms. Ecommerce is bigger today than ever.

eCommerce Platforms 160

eCommerce Platforms B2B Payment Services Shipping Costs 160

Retail TouchPoints

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

Rue21 will tap into learnings from his experiences at these organizations, especially his technology strategy expertise, to further enhance the brand’s customer journey and “optimize its platforms to support growth and enhanced interactions with rue21’s diverse community,” according to a company statement.

Fashion 227

Fashion B2C B2B Customer Experience 227

Kibo

SEPTEMBER 30, 2022

Disruptive supply chains, high inflation, and a looming recession are just some of the hurdles on the horizons of B2B companies. It’s clear that B2B businesses have a complex landscape to navigate. But companies that tune into their customers’ changing habits and respond to them will go on to be the market leaders of tomorrow.

B2B 71

B2B B2C Multi-channel eCommerce 71

Retail TouchPoints

AUGUST 10, 2023

From generating product descriptions and dynamic pricing to improving data quality and automating redundant tasks, AI has been monikered as the magical fix-it-all technology that promises to slash time-to-market, quadruple employee productivity and deliver larger-than-life customer experiences.

Shipping Costs 224

Shipping Costs eCommerce Customer Experience Recommendation 224

RTP blog

APRIL 9, 2018

By Tom O’Keefe, 4-Tell Nordstrom has long been synonymous with the words ‘Customer Experience.’ Defining what it means to provide the white glove treatment — and proving that it equates to a fiercely loyal customer base — businesses have always looked to them for strategies to enhance the customer experience.

Customer Experience 150

Customer Experience Customer Omnichannel eCommerce 150

GetElastic

NOVEMBER 26, 2018

With a market of that size, B2B organizations need to start planning now as to how they’ll compete for a piece of that trillion-dollar share.  In   In order to compete, companies must differentiate – and that comes down to the customer experiences they deliver.

B2B 136

B2B B2C Mobile Social Media 136

Pivotree Blog

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

Report from Pivotree and Spryker revealed 90% of respondents have seen increase in demand for digital B2B buying experiences in past two years TORONTO – November 28, 2023 – Pivotree Inc. Developed by WBR Insights and B2B Online, the report surveyed 100 leaders from B2B companies across the U.S. and Canada.

B2B 52

B2B Supplies B2C Technology 52

Forrester eCommerce

APRIL 22, 2020

Forrester has completed several Total Economic Impact™ (TEI) studies focused on communication and collaboration technology. Higher productivity is a key, consistent, and measurable benefit. We found that there are several ways in which employee efficiency and effectiveness can be improved.

Technology 275

Technology Improvements Customer Experience B2B 275

GetElastic

JANUARY 10, 2018

But what about personalization for B2B (business to business) sales? In 2016 Gartner predicted that B2B companies that incorporate personalization into digital commerce will increase revenues by 15%. However, B2B marketing and sales often must address a board room of decision makers, any one of whom may block or veto a sale.

B2B 141

B2B Multi-channel B2C Customer Experience 141