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8 Best Cheap Email Marketing Software

Ecommerce Platforms

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.

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Who's the 'department store' now?

RetailDive

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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How to Shift Your Business to a Subscription Model

FastSpring

Do you know what’s better than one sale? Multiple sales that happen automatically. That’s the beauty of subscription models. Of course, that’s an oversimplification. While implementing a subscription model means ongoing revenue, it also brings up many challenges for managing those subscriptions. You have to create a subscription-friendly product, infrastructure, marketing plan, and customer retention plan.

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Dapr: Service Mesh Done Right?

Forrester eCommerce

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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Turn Payments Into Personalization: Unlock the Value of Transaction Data

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.

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AB InBev Goes Green for St. Patrick’s Day

Optimizely

No, it’s not what you think. The green beer will not be flowing in abundance this St. Patrick’s Day, as many bars are still taking precautions and staying closed due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Although I’m sure many families will be partaking in the green libation tradition in their own homes paired with a delicious meal of corned beef and cabbage. Some rituals are just too good to skip.

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eCommerce Live Chat: Benefits For Brands & Consumers

Groove

Convenient for both businesses and consumers, eCommerce live chat addresses customer pain points instantly, allows for cross-selling and up-selling opportunities with personalized product recommendations and decreases shopping cart abandonment by answering customer inquiries promptly. Keep on reading to uncover some more benefits of leveraging live chat for your website.

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Make Real Agile A Stepping Stone Towards Future-Fit Adaptability

Forrester eCommerce

Future Fit Organizations are Adaptive Covid-19 has accelerated the need for enterprises to adapt to rapidly changing market conditions. Satya Nadella in April 2020 told thousands of developers at the online Microsoft Build conference “we’ve seen companies do in 2 months what they normally would do in years…”. The Pandemic also taught us that we […].

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Headless In Practice

BigCommerce

Headless architecture has become widely known as an emerging technology strategy that many merchants are considering.

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Walmart Joins Effort to Offer COVID Vaccination ‘Passports’

Retail TouchPoints

Walmart has joined an international effort to make vaccination and other health records available digitally, beginning with the COVID-19 vaccine, allowing customers to easily offer proof of their vaccination status when needed. To do this, Walmart plans to use technical standards being developed under the Vaccination Credential Initiative (VCI). The VCI is co-chaired by non-profit The Commons Project Foundation (TCP) with involvement from Microsoft, Oracle, Salesforce, Cerner, Epic Systems, the

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The Easiest Way to Find New Link Opportunities

Kissmetrics

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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Get MACH Ready: Preparing Your Business for Digital Transformation

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.

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Get The Content You Need From Global Campaigns

Forrester eCommerce

Building a global campaign content strategy that works across local markets is a challenge for most B2B marketing organisations. In her latest blog post and upcoming webinar, Lisa Gately outlines how regional marketers can drive the conversation in three areas to improve audience-centricity, decision-making, and content collaboration.

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Merch By Amazon & How To Sell Amazon Print On Demand Products

My Wife Quit Her Job

This post will teach you how to sell Amazon print on demand products using either Merch By Amazon or a 3rd party print on demand service like Printful. Both methods will be thoroughly compared so you can make an informed decision which to choose. When it comes to selling print on demand products on Amazon, you basically have 2 choices. One, you can use Merch By Amazon which is a service owned by Amazon that allows you to sell your own branded apparel that is printed and shipped by Amazon.

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Walgreens Takes Steps to Boost Local Product Offerings

Retail TouchPoints

Walgreens will host a virtual Localization Summit on May 13 to source new products from local and regional businesses and entrepreneurs. The event, which is being organized by retail marketing company ECRM , will focus on products across grocery and household , apparel , beach , tourism and general merchandise , among other categories. Through the event, Walgreens hopes to build up more locally relevant product offerings in collaboration with businesses from all 50 states, the District of Columb

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24 Ways to Make Your First E-Commerce Sale (Without Spending a Ton)

Kissmetrics

As an online merchant, making your first sale is as symbolic as it is necessary. Completing the first sale sounds straightforward enough, yet the optimism and reassurance it brings can make it the biggest turning point in the life of your business. However, don’t let the simple concept of a first sale mislead you. Obtaining that first customer can sometimes be a long, arduous battle.

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The Future of Multi-Vendor Commerce

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.

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Vaccines bring hope but new challenges arise

Forrester eCommerce

Two words describe the current situation as the world battles to eradicate the COVID-19 pandemic: hope and uncertainty. The good news is that there are now multiple vaccines paving the path to an eventual recovery of social and economic activity lost to the pandemic since 2020. However, it will not be an easy path due to tremendous challenges ranging from supply chain and distribution difficulties to ethical and policy-related concerns.

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346: 36 Million Dollars In 3 Years – The Story Of Brumate With Dylan Jacob

My Wife Quit Her Job

Today, I’m thrilled to have Dylan Jacob on the show. Dylan is the founder of Brumate.com which is a company that sells beer cozies online. And he grew Brumate into a 36 million dollar business in just 3 years. The growth of his company has been ridiculous. In his first full year, he made 2.1 million. The next year, he did 20 million and last year he did 36.

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The Post-COVID Store: How to Tap the Pent-Up Need for Interaction Without Sacrificing Safety

Retail TouchPoints

The return to brick-and-mortar will be a slow, steady process, and preparing stores for the great return will be as much about making shoppers comfortable as it will be about enticing them back. Retailers will need to maintain elevated safety precautions and further improve in-store fulfillment, while at the same time busting any type of friction more forcefully than ever.

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How to Target Baby Boomers Through Paid Ads

Kissmetrics

The baby boomer generation may seem like an afterthought when you put together the target audience for your paid marketing campaigns, but they still hold a lot of the country’s wealth and remain a key purchasing demographic. When Was the Baby Boomer Generation Born? Baby boomers were born between 1946 and 1964. This generation still makes up a large portion of the population, with a 23.5 percent share as of 2019.

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The B2B Digital Commerce Playbook for Manufacturers

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.

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Prepare For AI That Learns To Code Your Enterprise Applications (Part 1)

Forrester eCommerce

Software Development, Past And Present Shortfalls As digital accelerates, so does the demand for business applications. And the complexity of building business applications is growing, despite all the innovations we’ve created during the past 20 years. Decision-makers have tried leveraging prepackaged business apps on-premises and now also in the cloud — only to find they […].

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How to Create Relevant Product Recommendations that Increase Sales

Omnisend

Reading Time: 8 minutes. Have you ever received a product recommendation that just didn’t make sense? We’ve all made that “we need this right now” kind of purchase. For me, it was a new toilet seat. According to the emails and ads I received for several weeks after, you’d think I was a grand collector of glamorous toilet seats of all ranges and sizes.

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Dolce & Gabbana Opens a Dramatic Flagship in Seoul

Retail TouchPoints

The new Dolce & Gabbana boutique in Seoul is an architectural ode to the blending of tradition and innovation. Located at Cheongdam-dong in the luxury retail Gangnam District, the flagship store was created in partnership with the Ateliers Jean Nouvel studios for the architectural design and Jean Nouvel Design for the interiors. The building, located on the main luxury retail street of Seoul, features a dramatic façade with a cylinder of extra-clear glass set between four corner pillars made

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How to Target Generation Z Through Paid Ads

Kissmetrics

Because the oldest Gen Zers are reaching an age where they can make their own purchasing decisions, you have a whole new audience you can target with your paid ads. Search interest in Gen Z has climbed so high that as of March 2021, searches for Generation Z surpassed searches for baby boomers and millennials. In order for your ads to be successful, you need to understand the demographics and characteristics of Gen Z so you can tailor your campaign accordingly.

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How Retailers Are Transforming Customer Experiences with Data & AI

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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How To Calculate The Benefits Of An Employee Mental Health Program

Forrester eCommerce

(Paul-Julien Giraud contributed to this blog.) Mental health was already a critical element of an effective employee experience (EX) program before the pandemic, but today, it’s paramount, as new stresses have emerged and employees brace for even more change in coming months. Sadly, many employers still miss the mark on this investment. And it is […].

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19 Proven Tips for A Successful WooCommerce Shop

MakeWebBetter

There was a global growth of more than 2 trillion USD on a year-on-year basis, in the e-commerce industry despite the 5-year long slowdown. In the post-covid world, the e-commerce industry surged substantially surpassing the projected estimates. Why should you care about these estimates? Because then it will make complete sense to your decision of […].

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Report: Lord & Taylor to Return as Online-Only Retailer in April

Retail TouchPoints

Lord & Taylor will return from bankruptcy as a digital-first retailer in April under its new owner Saadia Group, according to multiple sources. Known as the oldest department store in the U.S., Lord & Taylor has had a rocky couple of years. It was acquired by online apparel rental startup Le Tote from then owner Hudson’s Bay Co. for $100 million in August 2019, but Le Tote itself went bankrupt just a year later in August 2020.

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How to Build a Chrome Extension

Kissmetrics

Have you ever been stuck doing a repetitive task and wish you could automate your process? Are you tired of spending time searching for an appropriate extension, only to be met with an empty search result page? Luckily, if you’re a Chrome user, you can create a Chrome extension in just eight simple steps. How do we know? We created our own Ubersuggest Google Chrome Extension to streamline our keyword research systems.

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Forrester Report: Demystifying The Technical Functions of POS Solutions

Understanding the intricate world of Point-of-Sale (POS) technology is a common challenge for tech buyers. When it comes to defining the functions of Point-of-Sale systems, the communications have yet to be standardized–—until now. Forrester’s new report, Demystifying The Technical Functions of POS Solutions, breaks through the noise and provides business leaders with the information and tools they need to evaluate the features of POS systems.

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The $1.9 Trillion “American Rescue Package” Seals The Deal For 6% US Tech Market Growth In 2021

Forrester eCommerce

President Biden on March 11 signed the $1.85 trillion coronavirus relief act, officially called the American Rescue Package. This fiscal boost, coming on top of the $900 billion relief bill adopted in January 2021, the prospect of most American adults getting vaccinated by June, and the $1.6 billion increase in personal savings in 2020, sets […].

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The Real Cost of Late Deliveries & How to Deal with Them

lateshipment

Online shoppers are clear with their order delivery expectations. They want it free, they want it NOW, and they hate delays. How much, you ask? So much that late deliveries tend to drive customers away. Read on further to know how much late deliveries can cost your business and how you can deal with them in order to spur customers to spend more on your brand!

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Italian Fashion Label PINKO to Open U.S. Flagship in New York

Retail TouchPoints

PINKO , known for its prêt-à-porter collections for women, is planning a U.S. expansion and has signed a lease for a three-level retail space in New York’s SoHo district. The location will serve as the new U.S. flagship store for the brand, which currently operates five stores in the U.S. in addition to more than 250 single-brand and franchised stores globally, and approximately 1,500 wholesale sales outlets.

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25 Social Media Tools That Experts Use to Streamline Their Marketing

Kissmetrics

With more than 3.6 billion social media users worldwide, social media marketing cannot be ignored. Savvy marketers know social media is a vital part of every marketing campaign. For businesses, every social media platform is an opportunity to engage with their target audience. Even marketing stars know that strategizing and managing even a few social networks can be overwhelming without the right management social media tools in place.

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The Circular Product Journey: Powering a Sustainable, Data-Driven Future With PIM

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.