Inflow Insights

AUGUST 11, 2021

By planning today, you’ll avoid spending your energy making last-minute tweaks while other valuable sales opportunities slip by — especially if you’re a small business making the most of the limited staff you have. Email marketing is not only great at creating brand awareness, it’s also the most cost-effective way to increase sales.

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BigCommerce

FEBRUARY 13, 2018

Globally, ecommerce growth projections are also on an upward trajectory: They show that retail sales may exceed $4.058 trillion by as soon as 2020. of total retail sales. There has never been an easier time in history to build a business PERIOD. The cost of entry is lower than ever before. Business-to-Business (B2B).

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BigCommerce

NOVEMBER 28, 2017

Now, it’s time to pick, pack, ship and take a look at your marketing campaigns to see which won, which lost and what that may mean for your 2018 marketing initiatives. Small Business Saturday. Niche PPC Strategies. Small Business Saturday: +22.79%. Cyber Week is officially over. iPhone users spent 7.1%

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Ecommerce Platforms

JULY 29, 2020

The Lightspeed Retail system is utilized by retail companies, and it's all focused on the cloud. Lightspeed started life as a company offering retail POS system technology to companies. LightspeedHQ.com still offers these retail solutions in the form of Lightspeed retail. Streamlined returns and shipping.

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Ecommerce Platforms

APRIL 23, 2023

Amazon vs Etsy: which marketplace is best for your budding business? Both Etsy and Amazon offer online retailers an excellent opportunity to connect instantly with an audience of engaged consumers. Similar to Amazon, Etsy is an online marketplace, where retailers can list and sell a variety of different items.

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BigCommerce

SEPTEMBER 4, 2018

In 2017, holiday season sales accounted for more than one-quarter of total annual retail sales, rising 5.5% In 2018, holiday sales predictions from the National Retail Federation are at an increase over 2017 of 3.3% holiday retail sales increase is again conservative. Unemployment is at near historic lows. over 2016 to $691.9

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ROI Revolution

NOVEMBER 16, 2020

Toys & games saw the most price fluctuations over Amazon Prime Day 2020, while home improvement items saw the least. A food & beverage client benefited from the Small Business Deals Page and saw the best sales days in their account history. 18% of shoppers found out about Prime Day from TV, up from 15% in 2019.

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eCommerce CEO

AUGUST 19, 2017

Hosted ecommerce stores are faster at resolving technical issues (like a rush in ecommerce sales or server problem) that could cause your page to crash and costing sales. You’ll need to buy upgrades if you want all the bells and whistles, but a site built on WooCommerce can compete with those built on some of the more expensive paid carts.

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ROI Revolution

OCTOBER 7, 2020

With many consumers focusing on small businesses that have been uprooted by the pandemic, Amazon is also having a special “Spend $10, get $10” deal. Amazon Prime customers who spend $10 on select small business products from 9/28 to 10/12 will earn $10 to spend on Prime Day. Learn more & register here! .

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Ecommerce Platforms

MARCH 9, 2020

Whenever you make a sale, the supplier ships the products directly to the customer’s address. This cuts down your operational costs by far. The dropshipping selling strategy allows the online business owner to decamp from upfront costs similar to those incurred by retailers who run storefronts.

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BigCommerce

JULY 3, 2017

Their stories are conveniently ignored when you hear about the extinction of small businesses. In reading this article, you’ve begun a journey into the passions, success stories and advice of more than 200 American business owners trying to make ends meet while they make life a little sweeter for those around them.

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SellBrite

NOVEMBER 23, 2018

Furthermore, good backlinks decrease the amount of money you need to spend on PPC marketing. . Just like a retail store, make it easy for your customer to visit every corner with the minimum amount of effort. They’re direct links to the category page of massive online retailers. Take a look at the image below for the results.

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BigCommerce

JULY 2, 2018

They invented the napkin-ring-shaped golf ball, that only flies 40 yards with a full swing, as a solution to the overly expensive golf course real estate. Between waiting in line at the post office and paying $18 for the “military discount” shipping option, it wasn’t easy to do. The biggest problem? So, I made my own!

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SellBrite

JUNE 25, 2018

Small business owners know what I’m talking about here!). Then when an order of yours gets shipped, it’s their poor quality product that arrives – and your reputation that gets trashed. Don’t wait 179 days and then wonder how much of your inventory is now costing you money instead of making you money. Avalara.com.

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ROI Revolution

MARCH 2, 2021

With 160 million customers visiting Walmart stores or Walmart.com each week , Walmart is the largest retailer in the US. If you’re interested in learning how your brand capitalize on the platform that’s becoming a dominant competitor in both in-store and online retail, join our Walmart Advertising 101 webinar on February 24th at 11 am ET.

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ROI Revolution

DECEMBER 2, 2021

Business being good isn’t always a good thing. 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. In-store sales were up nearly 43% over Black Friday 2020, with department stores up 86.4%.

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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% of all retail sales ( eMarketer ). When it comes to large retailers and department stores, 58.2%

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ROI Revolution

OCTOBER 1, 2020

Retail sales, however, continue to decline, down 3.9% BOPIS also brings consumers the immediate satisfaction of receiving their item almost immediately without having to search for it in the store or wait for it to be shipped. retail ecommerce up 44.5% of retail sales in 1992, which was down to 3.7% QoQ in Q2 after a 1.3%

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ROI Revolution

JANUARY 5, 2021

eMarketer projects that US retail ecommerce sales will grow to $843.15 Pandemic accelerates digital retail: Stats & trends. Sales for different retail categories have also fluctuated as a result of COVID-19. Online consumer spend grew the most on Small Business Saturday and Sunday, which saw 30.2% Bloomberg ).

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ROI Revolution

DECEMBER 3, 2020

Online consumer spend grew the most on Small Business Saturday and Sunday, which saw 30.2% The pandemic has fueled consumers’ support for small businesses , which have faced significant struggles this year. more with online retailers this holiday season , a total of $198.73 year-over-year to hit $9.4 11/30 update.

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ROI Revolution

NOVEMBER 4, 2020

Retail sales, however, continue to decline, down 3.9% BOPIS also brings consumers the immediate satisfaction of receiving their item almost immediately without having to search for it in the store or wait for it to be shipped. retail ecommerce up 44.5% of retail sales in 1992, which was down to 3.7% QoQ in Q2 after a 1.3%

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ROI Revolution

JULY 1, 2021

While consumers enjoy BNPL for its ease of use, flexibility, and low interest rates, 57% say they regret using BNPL because it was too expensive. After surging nearly 34% in 2020 due to the pandemic, ecommerce retail sales are expected to grow a more modest 13.7% Total retail sales will reach a record $5.86 trillion this year.

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ROI Revolution

AUGUST 4, 2020

You’ll uncover strategies & insights around the new normal for Prime Day, inventory planning & merchandising SEO & retail readiness, and digital advertising strategies. Free delivery, availability, and price were the top three key online purchase drivers for this group of consumers. 8/4 update. Amazon + COVID-19.

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ROI Revolution

JANUARY 5, 2022

Business being good isn’t always a good thing. 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. Retail ecommerce has nearly doubled since the coronavirus pandemic started.

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ROI Revolution

JUNE 1, 2021

Mobile retail commerce sales grew 31.5% By 2022, mobile retail revenue will pass $432 billion, a 25.1% are seeing customers be less willing to pay full price. Many retailers have been forced to carefully rethink their strategy in light of COVID-19. Omnichannel retailers Kohl’s and Nordstrom Inc. May 11 update.

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ROI Revolution

SEPTEMBER 9, 2020

With market share being ceded to retail giants and big box retailers like Amazon, Target, Walmart, and Best Buy, department stores and malls have slowly but surely been on the decline for decades. of retail sales in 1992, which was down to 3.7% retailers grew 30.1% – that’s $60.42 The end was in sight pre-Covid.”

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ROI Revolution

MAY 6, 2021

are seeing customers be less willing to pay full price. Many retailers have been forced to carefully rethink their strategy in light of COVID-19. Gap plans to double its online business by the end of 2023 and is building a $140 million warehouse to make it happen. Omnichannel retailers Kohl’s and Nordstrom Inc.

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ROI Revolution

JULY 2, 2020

What you can do is leverage the data in our 2020 Ecommerce Paid Search Report from $400 million dollars of ad spend from 400+ industry-leading brands , as well as strategic insights from top PPC experts to get a major leg up on your top competitors. August 5, 11-11:30 AM: SEO + Retail Readiness. 6/23 update. 6/16 update. 6/11 update.

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ROI Revolution

NOVEMBER 4, 2021

What started as factory shutdowns has snowballed into issues across the entire supply chain, from material and labor shortages to increased freight prices to extremely delayed shipping. Rising costs are making it even more difficult for businesses to get their products delivered to stores and customers alike.

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ROI Revolution

APRIL 8, 2021

Many retailers have been forced to carefully rethink their strategy in light of COVID-19. Gap plans to double its online business by the end of 2023 and is building a $140 million warehouse to make it happen. At the same time, the retail giant is shutting roughly 30% of its North American stores.

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ROI Revolution

OCTOBER 7, 2021

By 2023, it’s expected that B2B brands and retailers will spend upwards of $14.5 Every industry has undoubtedly been impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic – but the apparel and retail industry has felt some of the biggest shockwaves. Computers and consumer electronics represent 22% of all retail ecommerce sales. billion in 2020.

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ROI Revolution

SEPTEMBER 2, 2021

Computers and consumer electronics represent 22% of all retail ecommerce sales. How apparel retailers & brands have responded to the pandemic. Many apparel retailers have been forced to carefully rethink their strategy in light of COVID-19. Omnichannel retailers Kohl’s and Nordstrom Inc. increase over 2019.

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ROI Revolution

FEBRUARY 2, 2021

With 160 million customers visiting Walmart stores or Walmart.com each week , Walmart is the largest retailer in the US. If you’re interested in learning how your brand capitalize on the platform that’s becoming a dominant competitor in both in-store and online retail, join our Walmart Advertising 101 webinar on February 24th at 11 am ET.

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ROI Revolution

JUNE 2, 2020

You’ll learn: Underutilized PPC customer acquisition strategies to increase revenue at a profitable return. It’s time to take your SEO and PPC efforts to the next level. small businesses expect to feel long-term impacts from COVID-19 , with 87% preparing for economic slowdown. A replay of that webinar is available now !

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