Retail TouchPoints

NOVEMBER 23, 2020

You may have plenty of masks, floor markers and plexiglass to go with your holiday inventory and festive in-store music. But have you really considered what your frontline needs to execute during this very different holiday shopping season? We’re now entering a very challenging holiday period.

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Retail TouchPoints

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

As we fast approach Q4 2023, there is one topic at the forefront of every retailer’s mind: holiday shopping. And if Amazon Prime Day sales and back-to-school shopping trends are any indication ( hint : we know they are), then this year’s Cyber 5 is going to be one for the books.

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Retail TouchPoints

DECEMBER 23, 2021

Design for retail experiences is a hot topic of conversation, especially as shoppers return to stores for the holiday season, still under the influence of a COVID pandemic. It can help a retail environment stand out in the marketplace by being a welcoming retreat from the holiday hustle, instead of adding to the noise.

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lateshipment

NOVEMBER 27, 2021

The significant surge in order deliveries paired with the supply chain crisis in the US has already caused the events of last year’s ‘Shipageddon’ to repeat for this year’s Holiday season. According to Deloitte’s survey, e-commerce sales will grow by 11-15% , year-over-year, during the 2021-2022 Holiday season.

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ROI Revolution

OCTOBER 18, 2023

When you know how to use GA4 to optimize your holiday strategy, you can reach your full Q4 potential. Watch the video to learn how to use GA4 to take your brand where it’s meant to go this holiday season. The post Video: Using GA4 to Optimize Your Holiday Strategy appeared first on ROI Revolution.

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FastSpring

OCTOBER 25, 2023

Q4 sales numbers usually outperform the rest of the year thanks to year-end holidays and their associated shopping cycles — but how much does that trend carry over into software and SaaS sales? Advice for making the most of seasonal sales opportunities around the world. Below, we’ll cover: U.S. sales trends by month and quarter.

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Retail TouchPoints

SEPTEMBER 29, 2020

Session topics ranged from ramping up touch-free in-store technologies to strengthening supply chains and getting the most out of marketplaces. States could extend sales tax holidays to encourage buying, or increase rates to recoup revenue,” said Olanday. Prime Day and the Last Mile Will Shape Holiday 2020.

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RTP blog

SEPTEMBER 11, 2019

Adam Blair, Editor: This year’s Retail Strategy and Planning webinar series offers a bounty of information and insights covering a wide range of relevant retail topics. The editors shared the sessions that they’re most eagerly anticipating, but each is sure to offer something of value for retail decision-makers.

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RTP blog

NOVEMBER 20, 2018

Brian sat down with Alicia Esposito, Content Strategist for Retail TouchPoints, to discuss his latest research on retail innovation and how they align with holiday strategy and planning. What does this mean for retailers, especially during the holiday season? You can listen to the full episode now. Want the whole story?

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Retail TouchPoints

SEPTEMBER 28, 2022

But as we head into a new, elongated holiday shopping season, brands need to perfectly balance satisfying customer needs and maintaining margins. Retail TouchPoints (RTP): Inflation is obviously top-of-mind for retailers, especially heading into the holiday season.

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Inflow Insights

SEPTEMBER 22, 2021

If you’re anything like me, you can’t stand hearing Christmas music as you shop for your Halloween costume. Don’t get me wrong, I love the holidays — seeing family, giving gifts to loved ones. As much as I would love to just ignore the holidays until they’re upon us, retailers can’t afford to be so shortsighted. .

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Omnisend

MARCH 8, 2023

Reading Time: 9 minutes Easter is a fantastic season and a great opportunity to bring joy to your customers, sell a lot of products and increase customer satisfaction and loyalty all at the same time. Launch an Easter giveaway Launching an Easter giveaway can be a great way to boost ecommerce sales during the holiday season.

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ChannelAdvisor

SEPTEMBER 16, 2021

In our first holiday planning post , we discussed pricing, advertising and promotions, and budgeting. When sellers think about holiday season prep, those are the topics that tend to immediately come to mind. . However, holiday planning neither starts nor ends there. Monitor Marketplace Metrics.

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Omnisend

OCTOBER 8, 2020

This time around, it was a one-day digital summit focused on tips and best practices to get your store ready for the holiday season. Mat Bingham shared great tips on how to get creative on-site and how to stay ahead of the competition before, during, and after the holidays. This is something you can use in Q1 and beyond.

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ChannelAdvisor

SEPTEMBER 16, 2021

In our first holiday planning post , we discussed pricing, advertising and promotions, and budgeting. When sellers think about holiday season prep, those are the topics that tend to immediately come to mind. . However, holiday planning neither starts nor ends there. Lean on Industry Experts for a Helping Hand.

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ChannelAdvisor

OCTOBER 22, 2021

The research also indicated consumers are shopping online more frequently than ever before. Fifty percent of consumers are shopping online more frequently now than they did before the pandemic began. . And more online shopping means more online holiday shopping. E-commerce activity is still on the rise. .

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ChannelAdvisor

OCTOBER 22, 2021

The research also indicated consumers are shopping online more frequently than ever before. Fifty percent of consumers are shopping online more frequently now than they did before the pandemic began. . And more online shopping means more online holiday shopping. E-commerce activity is still on the rise. .

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BigCommerce

APRIL 26, 2018

Seasonality and holiday strain. Like most retailers, Amazon faces a massive influx of traffic and orders during the fourth quarter each year thanks to the year-end holiday shopping surge. Rapidly evolving business model. This may require increased investment around data security and monitoring for risk mitigation.

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Retail TouchPoints

JULY 21, 2020

But with socially distancing consumers continuing to spend more time online, and e-Commerce increasing in many sectors due to restricted brick-and-mortar shopping, the opportunities are out there. Building good topical internal links on your site can improve buyer journeys, and also help search engines crawl your site more easily.

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Optimizely

JUNE 21, 2018

The space also features workshops and events focusing on topics such as food, wellness, technology, art, music, entrepreneurship, and travel. It’s challenging to create personal relationships with customers when they only shop with you online. Get to know your customers better. Increase sales in other channels.

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ROI Revolution

AUGUST 29, 2022

Previously, YMYL topics were broken down into categories including news, current events, government, law, finance, shopping, health, etc. We call these topics ‘Your Money or Your Life’ or YMYL.”. YMYL is now assessed on a spectrum of whether a topic requires a high level of accuracy to “prevent harm.”.

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Inflow Insights

AUGUST 30, 2021

But how do you make a strategy work when you’re dealing with seasonal changes to customer traffic and buying behavior? Businesses have always predicted ROI based on historic seasonal product sales trends. Step 2: Review historical data and seasonal performance, considering external factors. Enter SEO forecasting.

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Ecommerce Platforms

OCTOBER 11, 2021

From YouTube to video on demand (VOD) stores, it's clear that video content has a foothold in the worlds of learning, entertainment, and ecommerce, considering many creators make solid incomes selling tutorials on topics like photography, business, and even unique areas like gardening, romance, and fingernail art.

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eCommerce Evolution

OCTOBER 10, 2018

This episode is a treat both in terms of topic and guest. I have my long-time business partner Chris Brewer on to talk about the most important topic of the year for most eCommerce companies – Holiday Sales. . For most eComm companies the Holiday season will determine whether you have a good year or a not so good year.

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Retail TouchPoints

SEPTEMBER 21, 2021

The 15 sessions covered a wide range of topics, so to make it easier to browse we’ve organized the sessions into four categories: Holiday 2021 forecasts and how best to prepare for 2022; Building loyalty with connected consumer experiences; Key ecommerce and digital marketing trends; and Embedding innovation within your retail organization.

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Store Growers

NOVEMBER 15, 2016

The holiday season always shows up earlier than you’d like it to. And while it’s too late to make drastic changes, there are still things you can do to get the most out of this years holiday sales. In online advertising, the holiday season kicks off around early October. This is a controversial topic.

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FastSpring

OCTOBER 30, 2018

Getting your digital business ready for the holidays is a lot like getting you and your home ready for the holidays. Think about it; you probably started thinking about holiday shopping lists and cards back in September or October, and you’ll start putting up decorations at the end of November and into December.

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Wiser

DECEMBER 1, 2017

As we wrap up Black Friday and Cyber Monday, retail brands might be feeling a little overwhelmed about the holiday bid increases, ad copy, or inventory but fear not – you are not alone. . Introducing the Longer Shopping Season . PPC Holiday Tips for Q4 2017 & Q1 2018 .

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UpSellIt

OCTOBER 15, 2020

In addition to the holiday season, which creates as much as 30% of retail sales for the entire year, it’s also a business’s last opportunity to hit KPIs for the year. While staggered reopenings have taken place around the country, the data is clear: more people are shopping online than ever before. Let’s get started.

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Smile.io

MARCH 5, 2020

Let’s say you’re an owner of an ecommerce brand: you’ve been investing money in paid ads every season to increase sales, but you’re finding the ROI just isn’t there. We know it can be hard to make your brand stand out, especially during on-and-off seasons, holidays, and other important dates. Create a holiday calendar.

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ROI Revolution

JULY 16, 2020

However, the unpredictability of 2020 has left many executives wondering how to make the most of the major shopping event. We’ll dive into this, as well as topics like the impact of Prime Day beyond Amazon and how COVID-19 has transformed Prime Day in Part 1 of our Amazon Prime Day Webinar Series, The New Normal for Prime Day in 2020.

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UpSellIt

OCTOBER 15, 2020

In addition to the holiday season, which creates as much as 30% of retail sales for the entire year, it’s also a business’s last opportunity to hit KPIs for the year. While staggered re-openings have taken place around the country, the data is clear: more people are shopping online than ever before. Let’s get started.

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ChannelAdvisor

SEPTEMBER 14, 2018

Looking for the latest e-commerce advice on marketing, selling and fulfilling during the critical Q4 holiday season? Over the course of five weeks, leading industry experts have been addressing these topics in detail for our popular Holiday E-Commerce Strategy Series. If so, you’ve come to the right place.

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Sailthru

APRIL 25, 2018

eMarketer recently predicted another season of strong ecommerce sales growth. For $3 a month, theSkimm’s calendar app offers deeper coverage of topics in the main newsletter. Ecommerce Sales Predicted to Grow Again This Holiday Season, So Start Planning Now. The day before Thanksgiving brought in $1.82

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Omnisend

MAY 26, 2023

Reading Time: 9 minutes Marketers often believe that the secret sauce behind a successful seasonal email campaign is offering huge discounts. You can send newsletters featuring summer-related products and promotions or seasonal content. Hug Holiday (June 29) : This special day is meant to celebrate the health benefits of a warm hug.

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ChannelAdvisor

OCTOBER 15, 2019

The holidays are fast approaching and brands and retailers of all sizes are busy with last-minute preparations. To help sellers prepare for the season ahead, we decided to highlight some advice from our Managed Services experts in a Q&A blog series. Read part I here.) . Q: It’s October.

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ChannelAdvisor

AUGUST 10, 2018

Did you know that we’re about to enter the longest Q4 shopping holiday season the e-commerce industry has seen in years? In the second webinar of our Holiday E-Commerce Strategy Series , we unwrapped the latest industry trends to help sellers get their advertising holiday-ready. In other words ….

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