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3 Things Every Retailer Can Learn from Amazon

Retail TouchPoints

This platform, with its humble beginnings selling used books, has gone on to power the careers and fortunes of countless small businesses. Amazon’s innovations also have inspired some of the most game-changing new business models in retail, adopted by Target , Walmart and Macy’s to name just a few.

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Why B2C Branding is Really a Management Tool

Optimizely

In 2014, AdAge Magazine wrote about RedBull: “Having a better brand is better than having a better product.” ” Trader Joe’s won the second year in a row as the American’s favorite grocery retailer on the Dunnhumby customer data survey. Because RedBull has built a great brand. What do we mean by that?

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24 eCommerce Experts to Follow Now

GetElastic

Experts on this list are segmented by their respective area of expertise, and have either published insights, consistent social media content, bestselling books, speaker series, or podcasts. Chou is a contributing author to EcommerceFuel, Sumo, Social Media Examiner, and a few others, and has a great Twitter account to keep up with.

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How I Turned My Father’s 90s B2B Business into California’s Fastest Growing Online Succulent Seller

BigCommerce

I was naturally drawn to the competitive and creative nature of retail business. Initially, I saw it as more of a hobby and “helping our family business out a little bit” than as a viable career path. And then, 2014 – Magento Go announced that they were shutting down. Sales went up that first year.

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

BigCommerce

And some merchandise lines (like clothing and beauty products in particular) have achieved a remarkable 25% average CGR between 2000-2014. Globally, ecommerce growth projections are also on an upward trajectory: They show that retail sales may exceed $4.058 trillion by as soon as 2020. of total retail sales. 2009 Square, Inc.

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The Marketer’s Guide to Gain Brand Mileage on Google Maps

Kissmetrics

Google also realizes that your business is ‘special.’ And, it released an algorithmic update, in July, 2014, to favor local businesses for neighborhood-focused mobile device queries. Users are loyal to their favorite social media and review sites. Paid marketing avenues: Local search ads and Google Maps Ads.

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Square Capital Review (September 2019): Simple Business Loans

Ecommerce Platforms

So, where can business owners go to get their hands on that additional cash? For most small businesses, the only option will be a business loan. If you've ever tried to apply for small business loans before, you'll know just how tough that can be.