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Is Blockchain the Key to Revolutionising the UK’s Retail Industry?

365 Retail

Blockchain technology, originally conceptualised by the elusive entity Satoshi Nakamoto in 2008, is swiftly moving beyond its initial purpose of powering the cryptocurrency, Bitcoin. Customers can track their points in real-time and redeem them across various channels, increasing the perceived value and utility of these points.

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How to create a successful pop-up store?

GetElastic

The conception of the pop-up show was birthed out of the financial crash of 2008 as an alternative to long retail leaseholds – and since their inception they have gone mainstream. As with any emerging channel, there are a handful of challenges that can deter brands from creating the perfect pop-up. billion a year.

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Brand Loyalty Examples: 8 B2C Brands with a Rabid Fanbase

Optimizely

They eagerly wait for your newest launch; they follow you on all your social media channels; they like your posts; and they enter your giveaways. These are the loyal customers your brand relies on. Jewelry brand Dannijo was only set up in 2008, but it already counts Beyonce and Sarah Jessica as fans.

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How to create a successful pop-up store?

GetElastic

The conception of the pop-up show was birthed out of the financial crash of 2008 as an alternative to long retail leaseholds – and since their inception they have gone mainstream. As with any emerging channel, there are a handful of challenges that can deter brands from creating the perfect pop-up. billion a year.

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24 eCommerce Experts to Follow Now

GetElastic

Now a longtime senior contributor to Practical Ecommerce since 2008, Roggio is a global eCommerce authority and a practicing merchant, developer, and journalist with over 1,300 articles addressing a plethora of topics in eCommerce. His Youtube channel also provides consistent content on all topics relating to eCommerce.

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The History of Ecommerce: What The Past Says About Tomorrow’s Retail Challenges

BigCommerce

When you factor in the expanded ecommerce selling opportunities through omni-channel retail (like adding Amazon and eBay storefronts to your sales approach, for example), it’s easy to see that now is the best possible time to grow an ecommerce business. This strategic move helped boost customer loyalty and incentivize repeat purchases.

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Developing the Optimal Lifecycle for Successful Promotions

Retail TouchPoints

Retailers should invest in predictive demand-driven forecasts and customer-centric simulations across all channels and customer segments. Personalized promotions can create a more mutually beneficial relationship between the retailer and their shoppers, which leads to improved customer loyalty and increased sales.