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Have Temu and Shein Thwarted Wish’s Hopes of a Comeback?

Retail TouchPoints

When it debuted back in 2010, Wish was the only game in town as far as manufacturer-direct discount shopping apps went. The trade-off is long shipping times, another thing Wish is working hard to improve. which Yan said should enable faster shipping times on those products for North American customers.

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ShipStation Review (Jan 2023): What You Need to Know

Ecommerce Platforms

You don't need us to tell you that shipping is a big part of any eCommerce business. Thanks to its Prime service, customers have come to expect shipping within 1-2 days and, in many cases, desire (or expect) free shipping. But luckily, plenty of solutions are available to make the shipping process a lot easier.

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ShipStation Review (Jan 2023): What You Need to Know

Ecommerce Platforms

You don't need us to tell you that shipping is a big part of any eCommerce business. Thanks to its Prime service, customers have come to expect shipping within 1-2 days and, in many cases, desire (or expect) free shipping. But luckily, plenty of solutions are available to make the shipping process a lot easier.

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Top Wish Execs Share Plan for Winning Back Consumers, Beginning with ‘Wishmas’

Retail TouchPoints

When Wish debuted in 2010 it took the U.S. by storm, rising to the top of the app charts and garnering millions of fans, until consumers began to realize the cost of those ultra-low prices — long delivery times and often poor quality products. Now the platform is launching its first major sales event , dubbed “330” or “Wishmas.”

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The truth about Apple Pay for ecommerce

GetElastic

This post was originally posted in 2010 and has been updated for relevancy. Mobile wallets have infiltrated digital commerce, offering a way to streamline checkout across desktop, mobile, and apps. Mobile jumped to 39 of 100 sites versus 28 last year, up 39%. Looking to improve your mobile experience?

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Your Small Business Saturday Guide: Tips, Tools, and Statistics for Local Companies

BigCommerce

For a tradition that only dates to 2010, you have to hand it to Small Business Saturday. American Express created Small Business Saturday (SBS) in 2010 with the goal of encouraging the support of both local and small eCommerce shops. Is your small business mobile-friendly? So far, it’s been a success. Get specific.

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IRCE Day 1 Recap- Personalization, Analytics, Mobile, and More!

ROI Revolution

At the time (2010), this was unheard of. They offered free shipping, 24 hour support, and the ability to test out 5 pairs of glasses for 5 days, with a free return label to send them back. Cindy went on to mention that in order to increase site traffic, you must think carefully about pricing.

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