How Headless Commerce Helps Businesses Adapt to Current Ecommerce Challenges
BigCommerce
MARCH 4, 2021
Ecommerce was an industry already in flux when the events of 2020 really turned things on their head.
BigCommerce
MARCH 4, 2021
Ecommerce was an industry already in flux when the events of 2020 really turned things on their head.
Forrester eCommerce
MARCH 15, 2021
With the recent announcement that Dapr has reached its first production-ready release, we finally see a viable response to Istio and perhaps the rest of the service mesh industry from Microsoft. If you’re not familiar, Dapr is a coding framework intended to solve the challenges of modern distributed applications. You may be asking, “But isn’t […].
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Kissmetrics
MARCH 22, 2021
Blogging has changed over the years. When I first started blogging, it wasn’t that competitive. You write an article… on pretty much anything… and you get some social shares. And then you would try to build links, but even if you weren’t great at link building you would still naturally generate more backlinks overtime. Just take a look at one of my first blog posts that I wrote on August 31, 2005.
Retail TouchPoints
MARCH 23, 2021
Verizon Media — a division of Verizon Communications that includes AOL and Yahoo — will launch Yahoo Shops , a combination marketplace and advertising solution. The Yahoo Shops marketplace will feature a personalized digital storefront. Users go through a brief onboarding where they indicate their tastes and preferences and are then presented with their “own digital mall” featuring brands that align with their interests.
Speaker: Loreal Lynch, Everett Zufelt, and Michaela Weber
Once upon a time, in the vast realm of online commerce, there lived a humble checkout button overlooked by many. Yet, within its humble click lay the power to transform a mere visitor into a loyal customer. 🧐 💡 Getting checkout right can mark the difference between a successful sale and an abandoned cart, yet many businesses fail to make payments a part of their commerce strategy even when it has a direct impact on revenue.
Ecommerce Platforms
MARCH 16, 2021
Marketing trends evolve quickly. As customer preferences continue to change, it’s common to find that your advertising efforts transform too. However, despite the arrival of countless new marketing solutions, email advertising has preserved its spot as the ultimate way to connect with customers. Email gives companies an instant way to reach the pockets of their target customers in an increasingly competitive environment.
Omnisend
MARCH 31, 2021
Reading Time: 8 minutes. The beauty ecommerce business is booming. In 2021 alone, the beauty industry was estimated to be greater than $510 billion. And that’s a low number, given that the pandemic caused an estimated 25% decline in consumer spending. Much of that decline is likely tied to brick and mortar stores closing in response to local lockdown rules or general consumer fear of populated spaces.
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Forrester eCommerce
MARCH 24, 2021
The future of insurance is here. That’s my view and I am sticking to it. Insurers can no longer wait on the sidelines. You must get in the game. What game you ask? The game for who wins the hearts and wallets of tomorrow’s insurance customer. Your competitors (think Amazon, Tesla, and Lemonade) give consumers […].
Kissmetrics
MARCH 4, 2021
My colleagues recently shared the results of a marketing campaign they conducted using Facebook Messenger bots, which are basically the Facebook version of email marketing. The metrics shocked me: 88% open rate and 56% click-through rate! Although I’ve had some great email marketing campaigns, it’s hard to top that result. Why Should You Use Facebook Messenger Bots?
Retail TouchPoints
MARCH 29, 2021
There’s a modern-day gold rush on, except instead of the hills and creek beds of the American West, the landscape of this one is the vast, rich expanse of Amazon.com. With not a pan or pick in sight, fortunes are yet being made as an ever-increasing number of private equity investors flock to the ecommerce behemoth in search of what has become one of today’s richest commodities — successful Amazon third-party sellers.
Ecommerce Platforms
MARCH 11, 2021
Taking professional product photos often ends up leaving you unsatisfied, with less-than-stellar results, or with an overwhelming bill for rendered photography services. The goal is obviously somewhere in the middle, where you can quickly produce incredible product photos without breaking the bank. That's where Orbitvu comes into the picture, as it offers compact photo studio solutions with simplified and automated product photography.
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Adopting MACH technology means more than implementing new platforms. This type of digital change affects your organization at every level and requires a thoughtful approach to navigate challenges that crop up. The Get MACH Ready report, co-authored by MACH Alliance member Scott Canney in collaboration with Orium, commercetools, and Contentstack, will provide you with strategies to prepare your organization for a digital transformation.
MakeWebBetter
MARCH 31, 2021
What are invoices? What is Invoice Management System? Why must I use it for my WooCommerce store? There are many such questions that come up when you decide to start a new online business. And you definitely can’t ignore them at any cost… Running an online business requires many additional skills and knowledge from managing […]. The post How To Create An Invoice Management System For WooCommerce Store?
BigCommerce
MARCH 29, 2021
In three months, the U.S. retail industry vaulted 10 years ahead in terms of digital penetration.
Forrester eCommerce
MARCH 1, 2021
Your digital transformation initiatives may have been floundering pre-COVID, but that’s ancient history now. Like many other firms, the global pandemic likely forced you to shift almost overnight to only engaging your customers virtually, thrusting the digital teams to the forefront of your firm’s business strategy. The impact on digital strategy, priorities, and approaches has […].
Kissmetrics
MARCH 15, 2021
The hardest part about SEO is link building. Everyone says if you just email people begging for links, you’ll get them. And although that’s somewhat true, it doesn’t make it easier. Because what you’ll find is that if you send 100 emails you may get 2 or 3 links. So, I decided to change things up and make things easier for you by releasing a few new features in Ubersuggest to help you get more links.
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In this on-demand webinar, discover how Logicbroker’s cutting-edge technology enhances the overall experience for both current and future customers and gain insights into how leveraging our seamless integration process unlocks new dimensions of efficiency and functionality. Plus, learn how our advanced marketplace features are set to revolutionize the way businesses operate, offering opportunities for growth and success within your multi-vendor commerce program.
Retail TouchPoints
MARCH 1, 2021
German grocery chain tegut… has piloted a fully automated mini-supermarket concept in Fulda, Germany, with plans to open another three locations in 2021 and, eventually, hundreds of the digital self-service stores across the country. The compact concept — called “ tegut… teo ” — boasts a modular design and wooden construction to complement the store network in a hyperlocal format.
RetailDive
MARCH 8, 2021
Understanding whether or not your data and channels are of value to others takes time. Each step, however, is necessary to increase the value of your first-party data and kickstart a new revenue stream.
TalkingRetail
MARCH 29, 2021
BrewDog is launching a “carbon-neutral” Lost Lager variant into convenience stores, in a move designed to “prompt people to think more conscientiously about their purchase and lifestyle decisions”. BrewDog Lost Lager will be available from mid-April in 660ml glass bottles (£2.20) and 4x440ml (£5) and 10x440ml (£12) can multi-packs. The brand used “wind power, a.
Fabric Blog
MARCH 23, 2021
E-commerce databases track unpredictable human actors across a complicated monetary system: at the end of the day, you want to deliver a product to a person you never see after getting a payment authorized by a third party. Processing payments, adding products, tracking orders, and handling rebates are all complicated features your e-commerce database has to handle in order to reach that goal.
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In this comprehensive guide, we delve into four essential ecommerce strategies for manufacturers. Each strategy is backed by a clear vision to ensure your efforts are aligned. Whether you’re a seasoned industry player or a budding digitalization champion, these strategies offer actionable insights to drive success. What will you find in the guide: Overview of how current events and external pressures impact business priorities.
Forrester eCommerce
MARCH 4, 2021
Hyland announced on March 4 that it intends to acquire content platform provider Nuxeo. The deal is expected to close in April or May. Coming on the heels of its acquisition of Alfresco, which we blogged about here, just months ago, Hyland will soon be the home for the two most widely deployed open source […].
Kissmetrics
MARCH 30, 2021
I was reading an article from my buddy the other day and he had an interesting trend. 14.1% of all searches on Google are in the form of a question. Here’s the breakdown within the United States: How – 8.07% What – 3.4% Where – 88% Why – 82% Who – 6% Which – 33%. Because we have over a billion keywords globally in Ubersuggest and we already have a questions section, I thought it would be fun to see what it would look like worldwide.
Retail TouchPoints
MARCH 1, 2021
Sephora is continuing its move away from malls with the announcement of the largest store expansion in its 21-year history in the U.S. More than 260 new stores are slated to open this year, including 60 freestanding locations and 200 shop-in-shops inside Kohl’s department stores. The LVMH -owned beauty retailer said in a statement that the new store openings were a sign of its confidence in brick-and-mortar retail: “Beauty is one of the most interactive retail experiences and the in-store experi
RetailDive
MARCH 15, 2021
Big boxes, specialty stores and discounters have stolen share from department stores for years. Now some, most notably Target, are stealing their merchandising playbook too.
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The linear flow of make > use > dispose is unsustainable. Not only is it at odds with the realities of modern society, but it also fails to meet evolving demands from consumers and regulators. Linear is out. Circular is in. Going circular is not an overnight switch. It requires forward planning and data-driven decision-making. In this ebook, you’ll see how the right technology can help brands and manufacturers secure the product data governance they need to power this circular transition.
TalkingRetail
MARCH 24, 2021
Family-run Bradley’s Supermarket in Quorn, near Loughborough, is reaping the rewards of a full refurbishment. The 2,600sq ft store, which started serving the community in 1921 with fruit and vegetable delivered off the back of a horse and cart, has seen increased shopper numbers and basket spend almost a month after unveiling the new look. This story continues at Family-run store reaps rewards of refit.
RetailMinded
MARCH 31, 2021
Success in the retail business isn’t as simple as providing consumers with the opportunity to buy your products. Your customers themselves define your enterprise, nearly as much as your product line itself defines your entire enterprise. You may have already thought about your ideal customers and consumers, what they’re looking for, and their preference on how to shop.
Forrester eCommerce
MARCH 8, 2021
Software-as-a-service (SaaS) offers many benefits, including but not limited to elasticity: the ability to shrink and grow storage and compute resources on demand. Clients of most leading enterprise business intelligence (BI) platforms enjoy this cloud elasticity benefit but at a cost. Ultimately, elasticity requires both application and data components (compute and store) to be elastic, […].
Kissmetrics
MARCH 29, 2021
If you run an e-Commerce brand, there’s a good chance you have an Instagram account. How much time do you spend on your Instagram bio, though? You probably spend far more time crafting great-looking posts and engaging stories. How long should E-commcerce companies spend writing their best Instagram bios? It’s important to have an excellent bio since it’s one of the first things a user sees when they visit your Instagram profile.
Speaker: Robbie Bhathal, Founder & CEO, and Matthew Acalin, Head of Credit Intelligence
In today's volatile financial environment, how confident are you in your company’s financial forecasting? To get the most accurate cash predictions that will lead to long-term financial survival, real-time data is critical. Innovative cash management strategies can lead to better credit opportunities, more sustainable growth, and long-term financial prosperity.
Retail TouchPoints
MARCH 29, 2021
Nike has reportedly closed its accounts with DSW , Urban Outfitters , Shoe Show , Dunham’s Sports , Olympia Sports and Big 5 Sporting Goods as the retailer pulls out of specialty retailers and department stores, according to Forbes and other media outlets. Macy’s will no longer receive products directly, but the Finish Line at Macy’s business will still carry Nike items.
RetailDive
MARCH 23, 2021
Since 2011, the sportswear giant has grown direct-to-consumer sales from 16% of its namesake brand revenues to 35%, all while continuing to take share.
TalkingRetail
MARCH 31, 2021
Coca-Cola European Partners (CCEP) is bringing back its “What The Fanta” campaign for a second year, featuring a “mystery” blue zero-sugar flavour. The blue flavour is rolling out now in 500ml and two-litre bottles now and “could be one of several exciting zero sugar flavours”. To find out the flavour, shoppers will need to scan the QR. This story continues at Fanta rolls out mystery zero-sugar blue flavour.
RetailMinded
MARCH 20, 2021
Opening a new business location, whether you’re a first-time business owner or the proud founder of a chain of independent retailers, is always something to celebrate. Running a business can be daunting, labour-intensive and challenging, no matter how experienced you might be. As a retailer, your priority should be your customers and offering the service of products that fulfil their needs.
Speaker: David Azoulay, Marc Stracuzza, Román Tejada, and Guest Speaker Sucharita Kodali
Imagine a retail landscape where every interaction is personalized, every decision informed, and every opportunity maximized 🤔✨ Join us for an exploratory journey into the heart of AI-driven retail innovation. We’ll unveil the transformative potential of AI and data analytics in shaping the future of omnichannel personalization and e-commerce.
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