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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 Basically the bookstore is a super-affiliate,” explained Hunter. “We’re

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Data Will be Key to Retail Success in 2021

Retail TouchPoints

Without question, the COVID-19 pandemic proved to be quite a disruptor for retailers, as in-store sales dropped and other options, like ecommerce and buy online, pick up in-store (BOPIS) surged. With that in mind, here are three predictions for retailers in the coming year. Real-time data is the key for 2021.

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Retail vs Ecommerce: What’s the Difference?

Ecommerce Platforms

Quick answer : The term “retail store” typically applies to a physical, or brick-and-mortar location, such as a supermarket, boutique, or individual offline store. Both retail and ecommerce stores have their own distinctive pros and cons to consider for any entrepreneur. What is Retail? How Does Retail Work?

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The Latest Digital Marketing Trends in Retail Industry That Drive Sales and Engage Shoppers

RETAIL MANAGEMENT SOFTWARE

The transition to digital marketing has accelerated over the past two years, and the customer experience has improved dramatically. However, strong headwinds threaten continued growth as retail businesses face ongoing disruption from the pandemic, supply chain challenges, and climate change.

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How Technology Is Changing Retail in 2023

Korona

Within the retail realm, more and more services are integrated, seamless, and efficient. Faster and more convenient web services, emerging AI tech, augmented reality, and in-depth data processing are just a few of the things that have combined to alter the retail landscape. But what are some of the tech trends in retail in 2023?

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How to Maximize Sales During the Black Friday Weekend (Cyber 5)

Omnisend

The fact is that online business trends play a vital role in day-to-day B2B operations and, according to Insider Intelligence , B2B ecommerce site sales are likely to reach $1.5 Here, we discuss how small businesses can use the Black Friday weekend (Cyber 5) to maximize sales. Implement an Omnichannel Marketing Strategy.

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Starting a Retail Business: The 7 Trends to Tap Into

365 Retail

Starting a retail business can be challenging nowadays due to the amount of competition you face, especially in online sales. Read on to learn more in our guide to 7 trends you should try and tap into when starting a retail business today. Creating a Seamless Omnichannel Customer Experience.