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How Brands Can Deliver Sustainable Instant Commerce for Consumers

Retail TouchPoints

The COVID-19 pandemic has undoubtedly accelerated shifts in consumer behavior and expectations, and not many have been as dramatic as the explosive rise of ecommerce. Perhaps one of the biggest pain points brands have struggled with in ecommerce over the past two years is meeting consumers’ increased demand for immediacy.

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Wine Ecommerce: How To Sell & Ship Wine in 2018

BigCommerce

has been the highest consumer of wine in the world since 2014. gallons — an increase of more than 20% since 2005. But the sector of the wine industry with the largest growth is direct-to-consumer sales (D2C). According to the 2018 Direct-to-Consumer Wine Shipping Report , there are two primary reasons for this growth.

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How Brands Large and Small are Leaning into the Amazon Effect to Compete

Retail TouchPoints

Amazon: the Consumer-First Platform. Amazon has completely upleveled what a high quality ecommerce experience looks like for consumers. A business model that was only possible with their unparalleled investment in the systems and shipping, fulfillment and supply chain infrastructure to support it. behind Amazon.

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Why Your Loyalties Should Lie With Amazon, Despite the FTC Lawsuit.

Algopix

Amazon started the trend of 2 day free and fast shipping back in 2005, creating a new norm of customer expectation. Since then, prominent retailers like Walmart, Target, eBay and Best Buy have been compelled to introduce 2-day free and fast shipping initiatives, although taking about 13 years to catch up.

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Etsy vs Amazon Handmade: Which is Best for You?

Ecommerce Platforms

First launched in 2005, it aimed to provide digital shoppers and sellers with a unique marketplace, dedicated to creative and one-of-a-kind items. Etsy is perhaps the go-to platform for consumers in search one-of-a-kind goods, from vintage finds to hand-made, customized items. There are around 7.5 There are around 7.5

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Will Voice Shopping Change Black Friday As We Know It?

RTP blog

Shoppers have increased their spending on Black Friday by 138% since 2005, and are still spending hours waiting in lines to claim that great deal only available on that day. Retailers Continue To Target Consumers Via Mobile Not as many people showed up to physical stores in 2016, about 3 million fewer than 2015. for the past decade.

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Top 10 B2B eCommerce Website Examples

GetElastic

Some of the key B2B consumer trends we’re seeing today include: Online shopping is here to stay and customers are showing preferences for digital self-service. Consumers are looking for convenience in their ecommerce experience - fast and free shipping. Company to consumer messaging. Mobile commerce is on the rise.

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