RTP blog

AUGUST 23, 2019

More and more consumers are choosing to pick up in-store to save money and avoid the high shipping costs of next-day delivery. In fact, high shipping costs can be an active deterrent during online checkout, causing some shoppers to abandon their cart. Facilitate an easy and memorable pickup. Simplified returns processes.

Merchant Services 150

Merchant Services Marketing Retail Shipping Costs 150

Ecommerce Platforms

JULY 15, 2020

You can “stock” a wide selection of amazing products for your customers to choose from, without having to worry about the headaches of things like storing and shipping items. The company that's completing the dropshipping or fulfillment for you is storing, handling and shipping all of your products.

Order Fulfillment 241

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BigCommerce

MAY 1, 2018

The surfacing of the Facebook debacle involving Cambridge Analytica and the massive amounts of data collected from 87 million users, which was used to influence the 2016 presidential election, revealed big data as the powerful beast it can be. Determining the shortest routes: Amazon uses big data to help in their expedited shipping process.

Payment Services 412

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BigCommerce

JULY 25, 2017

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 old site was losing customer loyalty –– beyond not letting everyone checkout. See what happens.

Shipping Costs 419

Shipping Costs eCommerce BigCommerce B2B 419

Retail TouchPoints

APRIL 19, 2021

For example, as of January 1, 2021, EU consumers buying a product from a UK-based retailer now have to pay charges, including import duties and courier or postal handling fees, following Britain’s exit from the Customs Union and Single Market. As Managing Director, he oversees all PFS operations across Europe.

Fulfillment 149

Fulfillment Supplies Retail Shipping Costs 149

ESW

OCTOBER 21, 2019

Increasing customer loyalty is a fairly standard marketing tactic. Having customers pay you to join your loyalty program isn’t. At first, it was effectively an upfront payment on shipping costs. The Grey Card offers customers 25% off all regular-priced merchandise and 10% off clearance stock.

Shipping Costs 87

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BigCommerce

FEBRUARY 13, 2018

2005 Amazon launches Amazon Prime with expedited, flat-fee shipping for members. Amazon introduced Amazon Prime in 2005 as a way for customers to get free two-day shipping for a flat annual fee. This strategic move helped boost customer loyalty and incentivize repeat purchases. 1995 Amazon and eBay launch.

eCommerce 417

eCommerce Payment Services Small Business Retail Shipping Costs 417

SellBrite

JULY 29, 2019

Jet is a small ecommerce startup that launched in 2015 and was purchased by Walmart in 2016. Product descriptions are too long or include irrelevant information, like shipping details or special offers. For example, the algorithm is programmed to look at factors like customer location and the items they’ve added to their cart.

Shipping Costs 85

Shipping Costs Shipping Fulfillment Shipping Labels 85

GetElastic

SEPTEMBER 16, 2021

In 2016 and 2017, customer experiences that were fully online experienced a one percent decline, while customer experiences that were hybrid actually increased by one percent. Customers can order cars online and have them shipped to their homes. But Carvana customers also have another option.

Customer Experience 139

Customer Experience Customer eCommerce Vend 139

GetElastic

SEPTEMBER 16, 2021

In 2016 and 2017, customer experiences that were fully online experienced a one percent decline, while customer experiences that were hybrid actually increased by one percent. Customers can order cars online and have them shipped to their homes. But Carvana customers also have another option.

Customer Experience 139

Customer Experience Customer eCommerce Vend 139

SellBrite

AUGUST 8, 2018

We’ll explore how strategies like social media engagement and the resolution of a clear customer problem help boost sales and customer loyalty. What’s also made Fabletics successful is their commitment to delivering quality products and customer service. Let’s dig in! Ipsy by Michelle Phan. Key Takeaway.

eCommerce 105

eCommerce Social Media Clothing Customer Loyalty 105

ESW

MAY 23, 2018

trillion in 2016, making up nearly nine percent of total retail sales that year. They also gain control over the transaction, user experience, and customer contact information, which are crucial to generating repeat purchases and customer loyalty. This focus on the customer experience is working out nicely for Nike.

Consumer 122

Consumer Payment Services Shipping Costs Payments 122

BigCommerce

AUGUST 31, 2017

You should know well in advance when your last shipping days are and what your Black Friday offers or any other holiday deals are, so you should be working around these. Retailers can acquire up to 59% more customers during the holiday season. In 2016, Black Friday and Cyber Monday shifted from two days into an entire weekend of sales.

Marketing 252

Marketing Shipping Costs Multi-channel Channel 252

ESW

MAY 23, 2018

Subscription programs can strengthen customer loyalty, reduce inventory risk, increase the lifetime value of each customer and boost ROI. Uncertainties of rapid growth and customer churn. However, the brand was forced to lay off 15 percent of employees in 2016 due to changing consumer demands.

Payment Services 60

Payment Services Subscription Operations eCommerce 60

Smile.io

SEPTEMBER 10, 2020

The Importance of a Consistent Tone of Voice Editor’s Note: This post was originally published in Aug 2016 and was updatedfor accuracy and comprehensiveness on Feb 7, 2019. Have a customer loyalty program Marketing efforts aren’t finished once a person decides to convert and become a customer.

Consumer 46

Consumer Social Media SEO Webinar 46

eCommerce CEO

JANUARY 30, 2019

On the top plan, you get VIP support, 10 email marketing campaigns per month, shopping cart, multiple payment gateways, real-time shipping rates and rules, and give discounts. If you have an evergreen blog post showing 2016 on the URL and a searcher is looking in 2019, that blog might not look valid for 2019. Wix Integrations and Apps.

Shipping Costs 56

Shipping Costs eCommerce BigCommerce 3dcart 56

Lemonstand

MAY 17, 2018

A 2016 study from Hitwise Retail 500 noted that visits to subscription box websites grew almost 3,000% from 2013 to 2016, representing tremendous opportunity for both brick-and-mortar retailers and traditional eCommerce. Customer loyalty. Customers will depend on you for their monthly needs, developing loyalty.

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Subscription Online Retail Retail Beauty and Health 49

BigCommerce

MARCH 21, 2017

In November 2016, Instagram began testing a new ‘shoppable’ post format with 20 U.S.-based A customer has to tag their friends and share one of our contest posts and we will pick a random winner every week! 3) We ship all items to our customers in a custom poly mailer bag to drive user-generated content.

Mobile eCommerce 420

Mobile eCommerce Mobile eCommerce Merchant Services 420

BigCommerce

JUNE 27, 2017

In this environment, customer loyalty is tricky to maintain, as rival websites can easily snatch your customer away. Online ecommerce retail sales are estimated at nearly $2 trillion in 2016. Issues of competition and differentiation. are projected to grow sixfold, reaching $117 billion USD annually in 2017.

Improvements 275

Improvements eCommerce Payment Services Merchant Services 275

ROI Revolution

OCTOBER 1, 2020

BOPIS also brings consumers the immediate satisfaction of receiving their item almost immediately without having to search for it in the store or wait for it to be shipped. Due to COVID-19, merchandising, fulfillment, and shipping have been major concerns of brands large and small for the past several months. 9/14 update. 7/9 update.

eCommerce 193

eCommerce Payment Services Merchant Services Small Business Retail 193

ROI Revolution

MARCH 2, 2021

36% of consumers have experienced substantial shipping delays due to COVID-19 ( Narvar ). BOPIS also brings consumers the immediate satisfaction of receiving their item almost immediately without having to search for it in the store or wait for it to be shipped. January 7 update. 2021 COVID-19 + ecommerce stats. 9/14 update.

eCommerce 195

eCommerce Social Media Payment Services Merchant Services 195

ROI Revolution

AUGUST 4, 2020

And now it’s been pushed back again to give time for the marketplace giant to get all its shipping and fulfillment ducks in a row, including the hiring of more than 175,000 new workers. Due to COVID-19, merchandising, fulfillment, and shipping have been major concerns of brands large and small for the past several months. 7/9 update.

eCommerce 158

eCommerce Payment Services Merchant Services Small Business Retail 158

ROI Revolution

DECEMBER 2, 2021

Shipping, inventory, and fulfillment are the basic underpinnings of a business that must work flawlessly for marketing & advertising to be worth it – and they are all in flux right now. Rising costs are making it even more difficult for businesses to get their products delivered to stores and customers alike. How did it happen?

eCommerce 148

eCommerce Social Media Payments Payment Services 148

ROI Revolution

NOVEMBER 4, 2020

BOPIS also brings consumers the immediate satisfaction of receiving their item almost immediately without having to search for it in the store or wait for it to be shipped. Due to COVID-19, merchandising, fulfillment, and shipping have been major concerns of brands large and small for the past several months. 9/14 update. 7/9 update.

eCommerce 158

eCommerce Social Media Payment Services Merchant Services 158

ROI Revolution

SEPTEMBER 9, 2020

And now it’s been pushed back again to give time for the marketplace giant to get all its shipping and fulfillment ducks in a row, including the hiring of more than 175,000 new workers. Due to COVID-19, merchandising, fulfillment, and shipping have been major concerns of brands large and small for the past several months. 7/9 update.

eCommerce 147

eCommerce Payment Services Merchant Services Small Business Retail 147

ROI Revolution

JULY 2, 2020

The concept of Walmart’s touch-free payment system is very similar to Apple Pay, which saw users increase from 67 million in 2016 to 441 million in 2019. This surge, combined with disrupted supply chains, has led to an increase in shipping delays, as well. Amazon reopens shipping for nonessential items. 6/16 update. 4/16 update.

eCommerce 173

eCommerce Payment Services Merchant Services Small Business Retail 173

ROI Revolution

DECEMBER 3, 2020

BOPIS also brings consumers the immediate satisfaction of receiving their item almost immediately without having to search for it in the store or wait for it to be shipped. Due to COVID-19, merchandising, fulfillment, and shipping have been major concerns of brands large and small for the past several months. 9/14 update. 7/9 update.

eCommerce 156

eCommerce Social Media Payment Services Small Business Retail 156

ROI Revolution

AUGUST 5, 2021

Delivery is a huge consideration factor for customers, especially in an age where Amazon has made two-day shipping the expected norm. 36% of consumers have experienced substantial shipping delays due to COVID-19 ( Narvar ). 45% of shoppers are more inspired to make a purchase by convenience than price. January 7 update.

eCommerce 197

eCommerce Social Media Payment Services Merchant Services 197

ROI Revolution

JANUARY 5, 2021

BOPIS also brings consumers the immediate satisfaction of receiving their item almost immediately without having to search for it in the store or wait for it to be shipped. Due to COVID-19, merchandising, fulfillment, and shipping have been major concerns of brands large and small for the past several months. 9/14 update. 7/9 update.

eCommerce 147

eCommerce Social Media Payment Services Merchant Services 147

ROI Revolution

JULY 1, 2021

Delivery is a huge consideration factor for customers, especially in an age where Amazon has made two-day shipping the expected norm. 36% of consumers have experienced substantial shipping delays due to COVID-19 ( Narvar ). 45% of shoppers are more inspired to make a purchase by convenience than price. June 1 update. 7/9 update.

eCommerce 148

eCommerce Social Media Payment Services Merchant Services 148

ROI Revolution

APRIL 8, 2021

36% of consumers have experienced substantial shipping delays due to COVID-19 ( Narvar ). BOPIS also brings consumers the immediate satisfaction of receiving their item almost immediately without having to search for it in the store or wait for it to be shipped. January 7 update. 2021 COVID-19 + ecommerce stats. 9/14 update.

eCommerce 136

eCommerce Social Media Payment Services Small Business Retail 136

ROI Revolution

JUNE 1, 2021

36% of consumers have experienced substantial shipping delays due to COVID-19 ( Narvar ). BOPIS also brings consumers the immediate satisfaction of receiving their item almost immediately without having to search for it in the store or wait for it to be shipped. January 7 update. 2021 COVID-19 + ecommerce stats. 9/14 update.

eCommerce 158

eCommerce Social Media Payment Services Merchant Services 158

ROI Revolution

MAY 6, 2021

36% of consumers have experienced substantial shipping delays due to COVID-19 ( Narvar ). BOPIS also brings consumers the immediate satisfaction of receiving their item almost immediately without having to search for it in the store or wait for it to be shipped. January 7 update. 2021 COVID-19 + ecommerce stats. 9/14 update.

eCommerce 148

eCommerce Social Media Payment Services Merchant Services 148

ROI Revolution

JANUARY 5, 2022

Shipping, inventory, and fulfillment are the basic underpinnings of a business that must work flawlessly for marketing & advertising to be worth it – and they are all in flux right now. Rising costs are making it even more difficult for businesses to get their products delivered to stores and customers alike. How did it happen?

eCommerce 78

eCommerce Social Media Payments Payment Services 78

ROI Revolution

NOVEMBER 4, 2021

What started as factory shutdowns has snowballed into issues across the entire supply chain, from material and labor shortages to increased freight prices to extremely delayed shipping. Rising costs are making it even more difficult for businesses to get their products delivered to stores and customers alike. How did it happen?

eCommerce 78

eCommerce Social Media Payments Payment Services 78

ROI Revolution

FEBRUARY 2, 2021

36% of consumers have experienced substantial shipping delays due to COVID-19 ( Narvar ). BOPIS also brings consumers the immediate satisfaction of receiving their item almost immediately without having to search for it in the store or wait for it to be shipped. January 7 update. 2021 COVID-19 + ecommerce stats. 9/14 update.

eCommerce 68

eCommerce Social Media Payment Services Merchant Services 68

ROI Revolution

OCTOBER 7, 2021

Delivery is a huge consideration factor for customers, especially in an age where Amazon has made two-day shipping the expected norm. 36% of consumers have experienced substantial shipping delays due to COVID-19 ( Narvar ). 45% of shoppers are more inspired to make a purchase by convenience than price. January 7 update.

eCommerce 78

eCommerce Social Media Payments Payment Services 78