BigCommerce

SEPTEMBER 12, 2017

Conducting high-level research into who buys what, when and why, with regards to Americans shopping online, can be costly and time-consuming — which is why we’ve done it for you. However, despite how easy it is to launch a webstore, scaling an online business remains extremely difficult even for the most seasoned ecommerce expert.

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RTP blog

JULY 28, 2017

Jake Weatherly, CEO of SheerID Every day, more and more brands are coming to the realization that their web site and e-Commerce experience is an integral part of how they’ll survive and grow in today’s changing retail landscape. However, what many fail to realize is that a poorly designed web site can also be their downfall.

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Smile.io

SEPTEMBER 10, 2020

In this blog, we’re sharing 9 strategies to attract, engage and delight consumers at each stage of the buyer’s journey. Need recognition occurs during this stage, but the consumer is not yet committed to researching solutions for the problem. To discover the best solution, consumers will research and compare many different brands.

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Retail TouchPoints

MARCH 12, 2024

A study from Pew Research in 2016 found that 65% of Americans felt the country’s economic system “unfairly favors powerful interests.” There’s a robust tradition of antitrust and anti-monopoly [efforts in America],” said Khan on a recent webinar co-hosted by the Institute for Local Self-Reliance (ILSR) and Small Business Rising.

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ESW

JANUARY 28, 2019

Should direct-to-consumer brands even consider alternatives to established payment methods? Even a payment option like Bitcoin lets small and medium-sized eCommerce operations expand into new markets across the globe. In practice, a payment API could improve a store’s UX for the consumer and reduce cart abandonment rates.

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BigCommerce

MARCH 6, 2018

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. In 2017, we saw a 45% increase in revenue with a decrease in Google ad spend vs. 2016. That’s huge!

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Retail TouchPoints

DECEMBER 1, 2021

The pandemic has brought about long-term changes for both business operations and consumer expectations, and 2021 taught us how far removed we are from ever returning to the old “normal.” Businesses continued to be put to the test over the last year, especially small business owners in retail and ecommerce.

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ecomdash

AUGUST 2, 2018

In order to stay relevant in any marketplace, it’s essential for small businesses to fully understand consumers’ purchasing preferences. In 2016, it was predicted that baby boomers would soon control 70% of the United States’ disposable income. This is largely due to their preference for engaging with in-store clerks.

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Ecommerce Platforms

JANUARY 24, 2022

In fact, as many as 60% have used such a service, with some consumers using ‘buy now, pay later' options more than once a week. . As its name implies, BNPL apps enable consumers to purchase a product and then pay for it in installments (usually across a few weeks or months). Some retailers offer rates with 0% interest.

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BigCommerce

NOVEMBER 28, 2017

Automotive retailers saw the highest average order value ($235.10) , followed by retailers within the Sports & Outdoors ($143.50) and Home & Garden ($103.60) categories. Consumers in California, Texas, Florida, New York and Pennsylvania made the most purchases for the second consecutive year. Small Business Saturday.

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BigCommerce

FEBRUARY 13, 2018

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. Business-to-Consumer (B2C). B2C ecommerce ecompasses transcations made between a business and a consumer. Business-to-Business (B2B).

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Ecommerce Platforms

JULY 29, 2020

This makes drop shipping one of the few business models where you don't need to spend money before the customer actually pays you, which minimizes a lot of your risks. The retail side of ecommerce is worth more than $220 billion, and is expected to grow to $370 billion by 2017. Chapter #2: Pros and cons of dropshipping.

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Ecommerce Platforms

APRIL 28, 2018

Ecommerce sales account for just 8% of total retail sales in the U.S. U.S.ecommerce sales reached $396 billion in 2016 and are predicted to grow to a massive 684 billion by 2020. SearchEngineland, 2016). Techcrunch,2016). E-Consultancy,2016). Statista,2016). Mashable,2016). EMarketer,2016).

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Smile.io

FEBRUARY 2, 2023

Despite the economic challenges we all currently face, ecommerce hit a milestone moment in 2022, with sales exceeding $1 trillion in 2022, according to Retail Dive. Back in 2016, Smile.io Learn 11 different TikTok strategies you can use, and see examples of brands excelling on small business TikTok.

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BigCommerce

SEPTEMBER 5, 2018

These days, over a hundred million of us brave the Black Friday retail scene in person. So what does this mean for ecommerce retailers? Just consider a few mind-numbing Black Friday statistics: Almost one-quarter of all Black Friday retail shoppers are willing to camp out in anticipation of Black Friday. It’s a coma-inducer.

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SellBrite

JULY 7, 2020

Nearly 30% of small businesses fail because they run out of cash. That’s a heartbreaking statistic for business owners who’ve poured resources into their passion, only to be broken by the almighty dollar. But, if you operate your business on Shopify, there’s now an easier way. The problem: raising capital is no easy task.

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BigCommerce

FEBRUARY 2, 2018

Before Thanksgiving 2016, he decided to open an additional venture – this time with his wife. Learn how they secretly became the fastest growing retailer in the U.S. This business angle can be a slippery slope, given that many trends don’t last. Consumers LOVE our product! A consumer’s only preference is convenience.

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BigCommerce

SEPTEMBER 4, 2018

Consumer spending is up. In 2017, holiday season sales accounted for more than one-quarter of total annual retail sales, rising 5.5% over 2016 to $691.9 over 2016 to $138.4 over 2016 to $138.4 In 2018, holiday sales predictions from the National Retail Federation are at an increase over 2017 of 3.3%

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BigCommerce

APRIL 24, 2018

The Number 1 SaaS Ecommerce Platform Internet Retailer’s 2018 survey found BigCommerce to be the #1 SaaS ecommerce platform preferred by mid-market and enterprise retailers. SaaS ecommerce platforms remove much of the complexity from running an online business because instead of managing the software yourself. And much more.

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Ecommerce Platforms

AUGUST 8, 2019

Dwolla looks as though it communicates with its consumers reasonably well. However, we can't not mention the fact that Dwolla has previously got into trouble with the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau. This was back in early March of 2016. Payline is a fabulous card processor for almost any traditional retail business.

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Ecommerce Platforms

OCTOBER 20, 2021

Whether you are a large or small business you require a POS (point-of-sale) system to help you in processing orders and managing your brand. MYR or Master Your Rush POS was founded in 2016 and is a 100% cloud-based point-of-sale solution made particularly for take-away and quick-service restaurants. Let's get started.

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Liveintent

JULY 12, 2018

Now that sites like Shopify and WooCommerce make it easy to launch digital stores, small business is becoming a big deal online: Mary Meeker’s 2018 Internet Trends report pointed out that the world’s 600,000+ digital merchants are earning over $25B annually. Learning is listening. Giving Data A Day Job.

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Ecommerce Platforms

DECEMBER 21, 2019

Best Inventory Management Software for Small Businesses. Editor's note: This post was originally published on October 14, 2016 and has completely revamped and updated for accuracy and comprehensiveness. Inventory management is often a time-consuming and tedious process for many business owners.

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Ecommerce Platforms

MARCH 17, 2020

When used to the fullest, this platform could easily pave the way for small businesses to make their mark in the broader digital market. So, if you have consumers that frequently shop with you, you can store their card details for a quicker checkout experience. The only exception to the rule is Square's app,' Square for Retail.'

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Smile.io

JANUARY 30, 2024

We consider Polaroid Rewards one of the best loyalty programs in technology because it incentivizes customers to shop directly from Polaroid vs a third-party website or retailer. Francesca has built a large social media following that has supported the brand since its launch in 2016 by two sisters, Hannah & Rachel Vasicek. 

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BigCommerce

JULY 25, 2017

And neither does her husband and business partner John. With photos unrivaled across the web and an already loyal following thanks to the blog, John’s job when he came onto the Spearmint LOVE team in early 2016 was to grow loyalty –– and Facebook Ads was how he planned to do it. The tools they use to do this?

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Ecommerce Platforms

JULY 15, 2020

Therefore, all the retailer has to do is put a product page on their website then communicate to the dropshipper when an item is sold. Might not be best for small businesses. Red Stag Fulfillment won an award for Best Fulfillment Service in 2016. Excellent support for American consumers. Plenty of advanced tools.

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Weebly

NOVEMBER 7, 2017

There's no better time to give your business a boost: The holiday season can account for as much as 30% of total retail industry sales , according to the National Retail Federation (NRF). Saltopia Salts , for example, does 60% of its business over the holidays. Coupons are available for Business Plan and above.

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Weebly

NOVEMBER 10, 2017

The holiday season comes once a year and eCommerce sales continue to rise: In 2016, Cyber Monday was the biggest online sales day in history, with a record of $3.45 The spending trend continues in 2017, with some three-quarters of consumers planning to do some holiday shopping online, according to retail research firm NPD.

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BigCommerce

MAY 15, 2017

Either way, the relationship is symbiotic, and though for much of Amazon’s history small business and other verticalized online sellers made an enemy of the marketplace, those tides are very quickly changing. Free shipping, offered by half of all businesses in 2015, has become a consumer expectation.

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ROI Revolution

MARCH 2, 2021

73% of consumers using D2C ecommerce over the course of COVID-19 plan to continue post-pandemic ( McKinsey ). With consumers more concerned about their discretionary spending, the online resale apparel market is projected to double by 2024 ( Statista ). Consumers spending 1 more hour per day online in light of COVID-19.

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ROI Revolution

AUGUST 5, 2021

Consumer spending habits returning to normal. Mastercard reports that their Q2 2021 revenue surged 36% over last year, a confident indication that consumer spending is rebounding after the pandemic made shoppers wary of making discretionary purchases. billion in consumer spending in Q2. of all retail sales ( eMarketer ).

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ROI Revolution

DECEMBER 2, 2021

Last year, consumers moved toward digital more quickly than ever in light of the coronavirus pandemic. With store closures, safety concerns about being around other people, and more, consumers shifted to online shopping enough last year to push ecommerce to levels that weren’t expected until 2025! December 2. billion in revenue.

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eCommerceFuel

AUGUST 3, 2018

Drew, September, 9th, 2016. Drew : Yeah, September, you said 2016. Certainly, the deal stuff was hard and time consuming, but, you know, I’ve got a partner in the CEO. I started a drop ship retailer, right? Running The Business Vs. Investing In One. Does that date mean anything to you, sir? Drew : What?

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ROI Revolution

JANUARY 5, 2021

Now more than ever, it’s important for consumers and executives alike to understand the coronavirus trends that are having a major impact on society. eMarketer projects that US retail ecommerce sales will grow to $843.15 Pandemic accelerates digital retail: Stats & trends. billion in 2021 (up from $794.5B December 31 update.

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ROI Revolution

DECEMBER 3, 2020

Consumers still spent a record $10.8 Online consumer spend grew the most on Small Business Saturday and Sunday, which saw 30.2% Online consumer spend grew the most on Small Business Saturday and Sunday, which saw 30.2% Online sales increased at less than half the projected rate, growing 15.1%.

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ROI Revolution

JULY 1, 2021

Alternative payment options have surged over the past year and a half after the coronavirus pandemic pushed consumers to be wary about high-contact shopping. In fact, over 45 million consumers will use BNPL this year. After surging nearly 34% in 2020 due to the pandemic, ecommerce retail sales are expected to grow a more modest 13.7%

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