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BigCommerce
JULY 11, 2019
From its launch in 2003, WordPress has risen from an obscure content management platform to the power behind 33% of… Ecommerce Technology
BigCommerce
JULY 7, 2020
We’ll go back to May 2003, when after much fanfare and hundreds of… Ecommerce Technology Ecommerce CMS WordpressLet’s take a trip in time together.
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Retail Dive
APRIL 20, 2021
The athletics retailer first signed the basketball legend in 2003, and said he remains a "deeply loved member of the Nike family "
Forrester Digital Transformation
NOVEMBER 4, 2022
Safari came along for Mac in 2003, […]. I’ve been in the IT industry long enough to remember the start of the Browser Wars when Internet Explorer took on Netscape in the late 1990s.
Forrester Digital Transformation
OCTOBER 18, 2021
On October 1, 1990, The Human Genome Project (HGP) was begun and was completed in April of 2003. The HGP gave the world the ability, for the first time, to read nature’s complete genetic blueprint for building a human being.
FastSpring
AUGUST 14, 2018
Since their start in 2003, WordPress has become the leading content management system for individuals and businesses alike. In fact, WordPress currently runs 31% of all websites around the world. Odds are some of your favorite sites on the internet are powered by WordPress
Forrester's Customer Insights
JANUARY 7, 2019
Founded in 2003, Janrain was one of the first [… Today, Akamai announced that it has acquired Portland, Oregon-based Janrain. Although the financial terms were not disclosed, Forrester estimates the purchase price to be in the $250M–$275M range, based on typical M&A SaaS revenue multiples of 4X to 6X and Forrester’s estimation of Janrain’s annual revenue.
Forrester's Customer Insights
APRIL 11, 2019
In 2003, Fred Reichheld, who was by then a partner at Bain & Company, introduced a way of measuring how well an organization treats its customers. This metric also assessed how well a firm generates relationships worthy of loyalty. Sixteen years later, most business people recognize this metric as the Net Promoter Score™. Mr. Reichheld […]. age of the customer B2B marketing customer experience B2B Marketing customer engagement marketing Customer Experience (CX
Retail TouchPoints
MARCH 15, 2022
The TTF mission has provided support around the globe to those who experience the stress of conflict and dire circumstances, donating a total of $225 million in toys to more than 26 million children and families since it began its mission in 2003.
Steve Dennis
NOVEMBER 2, 2021
There was a time, not all that long ago, when being very good–or even slightly better than average–worked pretty darn well.
Retail TouchPoints
APRIL 14, 2022
This move represents a return to eBay for Garcia, who spent 11 years within the company’s search and buyer experience beginning in 2003.
Retail TouchPoints
MAY 5, 2022
Hennington, who has been with Target since 2003, will continue reporting to Cornell. Target has named Cara Sylvester to the newly-created role of EVP and Chief Guest Experience Officer.
Email Audience
JULY 29, 2022
The variation ‘e-commerce’ peaked in 2003, after which the frequency of the word has been in decline. This also corroborates the declining popularity of ‘e-commerce’ in print media since 2003. There are many different ways to spell “ecommerce.”
RTP blog
NOVEMBER 3, 2017
Prior to Spatialand, Kimberly founded Prologue with Kyle Cooper in 2003, as well as Prologue Immersive in 2015. By Kimberly Cooper, Spatialand It’s no secret that over the past few years virtual reality (VR) has become increasingly influential across countless industries. Most recently, VR has emerged as a game-changer in the retail sphere, modifying and improving the consumer experience even as it enhances what brands already offer.
Retail TouchPoints
MARCH 7, 2022
Trained as an interior designer, McDannald joined Baltimore’s New Design Light firm in the sales department in 2003 before becoming co-owner in 2009.
Ecommerce Platforms
AUGUST 10, 2022
Founded in 2003, Squarespace describes itself as the leader in website design. Founded in 2003, Bluehost is usually better known for its website hosting packages. Suppose you’ve recognized you need your own website to ramp up your online presence past just a social media account.
Steve Dennis
MARCH 22, 2022
In summary, I’m left being reminded of the story I tell in my book about what one of my direct reports said to me after our Board endorsed the strategy to transform Sears into “a lifestyle destination for active families” way back in 2003.
Provide Support
JANUARY 2, 2018
2003 - 2017 Provide Support LLC. How Good Content Lets Your Customers Know You Care. Whether you are a start-up company, regional SME or global corporation, chances are how you and your staff provide great service to your own customers is a process that has been carefully honed and refined. The customer care you provide should after all be your biggest USP as a brand, especially as super savvy consumers expect more from the companies they spend their hard earned cash with.
GetElastic
DECEMBER 3, 2021
Since 2003, Movember has helped fund 1,300 men’s health programs for prostate, testicular, and mental health including suicide prevention. Did you know that November is Movember? Movember is a movement around men’s health.
Retail TouchPoints
JULY 7, 2022
Dreller has worked in digital marketing since 2003 with roles across brands, agencies and tech vendors. You’ve been reading about the metaverse, and you aren’t sure what to do about it yet. Is it too early? Is it already too late? What level of investment is needed?
Klaviyo
JANUARY 11, 2018
In 2003, the company was purchased by Nike for $305 million. Great marketing is successful because it treats users as individuals— real living, breathing people— not just as email addresses. Great email marketing strategies succeed for the same reason. For our latest email strategy teardown , I’ve focused on two super successful ecommerce fashion & apparel businesses.
Steve Dennis
MARCH 6, 2020
In fact, much of Macy’s CEO Jeff Gennette’s presentation this morning was eerily reminiscent of one I shared with the Sears board in 2003 shortly before I departed. A few weeks back Macy’s announced plans to close 125 stores and eliminate more than 2,000 jobs.
AcquireConvert
AUGUST 14, 2022
The content management system (CMS) was launched in 2003. Key WordPress statistics . The WordPress platform is built on PHP and MySQL and licensed so that it can be used and modified by anyone. .
Steve Dennis
JANUARY 29, 2022
When I departed the ranks of Sears’ leadership in 2003 it was clear to me that nothing was going to save the storied retailer. Predicting the future in the dynamic world of retail—particularly in the throes of a lingering pandemic—may be a fool’s errand.
Retail TouchPoints
FEBRUARY 16, 2021
Hennington joined Target in 2003, and was instrumental in modernizing the retailer’s merchandising organization by blending its physical and digital buying functions.
BigCommerce
JUNE 20, 2017
In 2003, my business partner and I designed a novelty brand that was in the international clothing convention called the “Magic Show.” The fashion and apparel industry has one major negative associated with it: there’s so much competition. Not only is there so much competition, but there is much money that so many of any one site’s competitors have. And money –– while not the final nail in a brand’s winning strategy –– can definitely help with online design.
Retail TouchPoints
MARCH 7, 2022
Think of Second Life back in 2003 — that was essentially a metaverse. Many eyes have been turned lately toward “ the metaverse.” But while the metaverse is certainly the topic du jour , it’s not necessarily as “new” as the media furor might suggest.
Steve Dennis
FEBRUARY 20, 2017
When I left Sears in 2003, I was quite pessimistic about the company’s long-term prospects. Some initiatives we had put in place during a two-year strategic re-positioning effort were gaining traction, but most key metrics were alarming. The apparel business was well below a sustainable productivity level.
Steve Dennis
MAY 19, 2019
Of course, I don’t have to wonder all that much since I worked at Sears from 1991 to 2003. What is it like to work at a brand that, since the turn of this century, doesn’t seem to have learned much of anything about what it takes to stay remarkable and relevant in today’s retail environment? Well, some folks like to watch , I guess. Yet while Sears has been on a slow march to oblivion for decades, Bed Bath & Beyond was mostly on the ascent during the same time frame.
Ecommerce Platforms
MAY 5, 2021
Bluehost has been around since 2003 and is a well-known and widely trusted web hosting solution. Bluehost is a veteran web hosting provider with a focus on WordPress.
Steve Dennis
DECEMBER 22, 2018
In the weird irony that is often part of retail (and life in general), Sears Holdings recently announced its first quarter of comparable sales growth in many years—and I believe only its second or third since I left the retailer in 2003! It turns out that the liquidations sales being held in the many Sears and Kmart locations that were closing during the quarter finally brought out customers in droves. Better late than never, I suppose.
Lemonstand
OCTOBER 11, 2018
Based in Calgary, Alberta, Clear Solutions has been a provider of premier windshield repair supplies since 2003. They supply only the finest quality windshield repair kits, auto glass repair and headlight restoration products and are constantly evaluating new technologies to keep their customers on the cutting edge.
Retail TouchPoints
JULY 21, 2021
A serial digital entrepreneur, Adrien has always been driven by the desire to invent tomorrow’s economy: All Instant, a NY based Instant Messaging platform sold in 2003 and SplitGames an online video games marketplace sold to FNAC in 2008.
Steve Dennis
JANUARY 26, 2019
Aside from confusing correlation with causality–and aside from having shared this type of analysis myself at two different retailers in 2003 and 2006 respectively–some version of this alleged wisdom nugget has been trotted out at many a conference for quite some time.
BigCommerce
MARCH 13, 2018
2003: 95 million cell phone users worldwide made a purchase via their mobile device.?. Technology is restructuring how money moves. From crypto-currencies to peer-topper payments and one-click checkouts, modern innovations are shifting the basic payment infrastructure of our economy. The gadget we carry in our pockets is becoming more than ever thought possible. And the wallet is its next target.
Groove
NOVEMBER 26, 2021
Originally made specifically for blogging back in 2003, Wordpress has evolved into a complete content management system, enabling its customers to build and launch a website with minimal frustrations and obstacles.
BigCommerce
SEPTEMBER 5, 2018
By 2003, Black Friday was the busiest shopping day of the year in the United States. Thanksgiving is supposed to wear us out. And even if a turkey-tryptophan-sleep connection isn’t rock-solid as we were once led to believe, every Thanksgiving still brings the draining combination of travel, preparation, and digestion. It’s a coma-inducer. However, if Black Friday proves anything, it’s that we’re never too tired to shop.
Lemonstand
AUGUST 2, 2018
Based in Metro Atlanta, GA, Beads In Bulk has been involved in the wholesale distribution of beads and related products since 2003. After getting married and moving to the United States, I finally got a chance in 2003 to fulfill my dreams and beadsinbulk.com was born. Importing beads direct from manufacturers enables them to provide price savings direct to their wholesale customers, who buy in bulk.
Liveintent
FEBRUARY 1, 2021
Silver compared the current privacy push to 2003, when the CAN-SPAM Act changed email marketing by giving consumers the ability to unsubscribe from content they didn’t want. Our president, Brian Silver, had a message for brands and publishers when he spoke on a panel hosted and moderated by One World Identity: It’s time to be proactive about the impending demise of the cookie and the pivot toward a first-party world.
Talkoot
APRIL 12, 2017
In 2003 I was a freelance writer and my largest client and former employer, adidas, asked if I could help them write product copy for an eCommerce site they had recently launched. As Colonel “Hannibal” Smith, the cigar-chomping leader of the A-Team used to say, I love it when a plan comes together. Today my team and I crossed a threshold we’ve been working toward since 2010.
Steve Dennis
AUGUST 25, 2018
When I left Sears late in 2003 (the year before the Sears and Kmart merger), we had valued Kenmore well in excess of $2 billion, and Sears’ major appliance market share was north of 40%. As some readers may know, I began my retail career at Sears. And these days, when folks ask how long I worked there, I typically say, “Too long.” ” The more accurate, less snarky answer is 12 years.
Ecommerce Platforms
FEBRUARY 7, 2022
In 2003, Squarespace started off as one of the most popular website builders. When it comes to the battle of the best website builders, Squarespace and WooCommerce are often two top contenders. Both are praised for their flexibility and design freedom.
Sailthru
NOVEMBER 12, 2019
Revolve has been doing this since 2003, when most fashion brands were barely aware of the power of personalization. Revolve works with more than 3,000 clothing brands and offers about 1,000 new items for sale every week. How, in such an overwhelming sea of inventory, is a shopper supposed to find the perfect party dress by Saturday? The answer lies in data. Revolve is as much a tech company as it is a fashion company.
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