ROI Revolution

JANUARY 22, 2020

2019 saw over 29 online retail acquisitions among Top 1000 and Next 1000 retailers. Fourteen retailers disclosed sale prices for these acquisitions, totaling $19.80 This deal dwarfs both PetSmart’s acquisition of Chewy in 2017 and Walmart’s acquisition of Jet in 2016 ($3.35 Published January 22, 2020.

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RTP blog

OCTOBER 27, 2017

By Roman Kirsch, Lesara Fast fashion has been dealt a blow by the rise of trendy online retailers. But not all e-Commerce retailers are created equally, and not all of them are responsible for the decline of fast fashion. Instead, they respond to trends, and they do it fast — within 10 days fast. It is happening today.

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ESW

MAY 23, 2018

If you’re selling physical products online, you’ll have to face a daunting reality: Most likely, your biggest competitor is Amazon. online retail market share, and 53 percent growth in 2016, Amazon is the undisputed Goliath of eCommerce. Statistica estimates mobile will account for 50 percent of retail by 2020.

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Ecommerce Platforms

MAY 9, 2017

Steadily, and perhaps stealthily, the figure climbed to 35% in 2016, according to Euromonitor International. Retailers around the world are now reckoning with this new normal in digital commerce.” Marketplaces are a growing phenomenon in ecommerce at the moment but in 2 regions a similar story seems to be happening. “In

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GetElastic

NOVEMBER 22, 2017

During Thanksgiving 2016, Black Friday and Cyber Monday hit record breaking ecommerce sales in the United States. Over 108 million shopped online. Online sales outpaced brick and mortar sales, as more people (notably the millennial demographic) chose to surf online for the best deals. Total sales reached $9.36

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GetElastic

NOVEMBER 22, 2017

During Thanksgiving 2016, Black Friday and Cyber Monday hit record breaking ecommerce sales in the United States. Over 108 million shopped online. Online sales outpaced brick and mortar sales, as more people (notably the millennial demographic) chose to surf online for the best deals. Total sales reached $9.36

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Sailthru

JANUARY 25, 2018

National Retail Federation and Commerce Department Report Better-Than-Expected Holiday Season Sales. Americans spent 5.5 % more from November through December than they did during the same time in 2016, reports the National Retail Federation (NRF). During that same period, online retail grew 1.2%, contributing to a total of 12.7%

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Wiser

JULY 27, 2017

“Free Shipping. ” “Daily home deals online all week long.” But it’s not only an Amazon phenomenon, because other online retailers and brands are competing fiercely so as not to be left out of a sales opportunity that’s become bigger than Black Friday , by some measures.

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ecomdash

AUGUST 1, 2018

How are you supposed to keep up with tax regulations, shipping rules, and seller requirement changes while you’re busy running your business? Shop 101 launched in early 2016 as a social ecommerce platform, allowing entrepreneurs to sell products on WhatsApp, Facebook, and Instagram. Let us know in the comments.

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Sailthru

MARCH 8, 2018

As the world’s largest retailer and online retailer go head to head in a battle of Goliath and Goliath, one thing is clear: Omnichannel has become the white whale for retailers. Brands must have seamless integrations between channels and expedited shipping options. Technology has created a complex customer journey.

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SellBrite

DECEMBER 31, 2019

Instead, when an order comes in, the retailer transfers your customer’s order and shipping information to a third party, such as a manufacturer, wholesaler, or another retailer, that then ships the product to the customer. Dropshipping is a fulfillment method in which you don’t maintain your own inventory.

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Demac Media

JUNE 8, 2017

You know it and I know it, but it’s always fascinating to break down the actual numbers behind Amazon’s success to see how well they’re doing: Amazon accounted for 43% of US online retail sales in 2016. Amazon shares hit a high of $1000 in early 2017 , with stocks up 40% from 2016. 52% of consumers (in the U.S)

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ChannelAdvisor

NOVEMBER 9, 2017

Respondents said they’ll spend 51% of their budget online this year, compared with 42% in-store. In 2016, holiday shoppers were still spending equal amounts digitally and in-person: 47% in store, 47% online. Now, 50% of consumers say they prefer online shopping. The biggest takeaway from Deloitte’s holiday retail survey?

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Frooition

DECEMBER 24, 2018

Amazon Prime has truly revolutionized the concept and expectation of shipping. Years ago “fast shipping” would have been considered a week or so. Now, thanks to Amazon Prime, consumers expect fast shipping to take just a couple of days. Those numbers may be alarming to retailers that can’t afford to offer good shipping options.

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Steve Dennis

AUGUST 14, 2017

The fact that very few online dominant brands’ profit margins exceed those of “traditional” retailers is one clue that this isn’t true. At the risk of oversimplification, this means that to make money online gross profit/order needs to exceed the variable costs associated with that order.

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Wiser

AUGUST 17, 2018

We see this happening in the retail industry all the time. When Amazon first introduced free shipping in some parts of Europe, they saw a significant increase in sales for all places except for France. Mobile is a huge part of the online retail industry. That is up from 57 percent in 2016. . Source: Stone Temple.

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Lemonstand

JUNE 28, 2018

In addition to their thriving bricks and mortar retail locations, Dublin based coffee brand Third Floor Espresso (3FE) has been operating both an online retail store for consumers and a wholesale store for their B2B customers on LemonStand since 2016. We’ll see how it goes.”

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ESW

JUNE 27, 2018

Until recently, online retail mostly took place domestically, with the majority of buyers and sellers coming from the same country. In Q2 2017 alone, account takeover fraud rose by an alarming 45%, putting online retailers at a loss of $3.3 increase in total fraud from Q2 2016 to Q2 2017. In June 2016, the U.S.

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retailnext

SEPTEMBER 26, 2019

No lines, lots of choices, affordable deals, shop anytime and anywhere – these are just some of the many reasons why 51 percent of Americans prefer to shop online. Needless to say, the online retail industry has gotten bigger. From $390 billion in 2016, total sales jumped to $453 billion in 2017.

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Frooition

MARCH 7, 2019

Policy updates in 2016 banned all active content in eBay listings. Late shipping orders. Customers must be able to trust eBay shipping estimates. So, if a seller is often late shipping orders, eBay may restrict or suspend that seller. Try to give realistic shipping guides. Insecure code in listings. Often for good.

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ChannelAdvisor

MAY 10, 2018

Same-day shipping” has increased 120%. Nearly half of holiday online retail traffic now comes from mobile devices. According to a study by Survata, only 15% of consumers start their searches on a retailer’s website. More than half of retailers in North America now offer same-day delivery. (By

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ChannelAdvisor

MAY 10, 2018

Same-day shipping” has increased 120%. Nearly half of holiday online retail traffic now comes from mobile devices. According to a study by Survata, only 15% of consumers start their searches on a retailer’s website. More than half of retailers in North America now offer same-day delivery. (By

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Optimizely

OCTOBER 31, 2017

billion in revenue in 2016 , up 27.1% Amazon has all the sales — 43% of ALL online retail sales in the US went through Amazon in 2016. It seems like no matter what you do as an ecommerce retailer, Amazon is pushing into your space and taking over. Amazon has all the money — the company generated $136.0

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Wiser

SEPTEMBER 26, 2017

What you can expect this year, based on key metrics from the 2016 holiday season . How to deliver free shipping, the gift all shoppers want this year . Our new infographic has the top 5 tips eCommerce winners will put into action this season. . Here’s a sneak peek of what you’ll learn in our infographic below: .

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Email Audience

MARCH 23, 2022

According to eMarketer, in 2016-2020, the volume of SMS messages increased by 197%, which is why business owners need to learn more about the transactional emails every eCommerce store should optimize. You can keep in mind online business statistics when expanding your business. During this time, visitors view more than 6 pages.

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Payoneer

FEBRUARY 5, 2018

International eCommerce is the biggest growth opportunity for online merchants today. You only need look to British online retail success stories, such as ASOS, to see how a properly implemented international strategy can transform your business. They offered free worldwide shipping, knowing that they were losing money doing so.

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BigCommerce

MAY 4, 2018

Don Davis , Editor at Large, Internet Retailer. Looked at from a distance, the Top 1000 online retailers in North America had a terrific year in 2017. Their online sales collectively increased 18.5% and ecommerce accounted for 49% of retail industry growth. What are your options as a retailer?

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Prisync

MARCH 22, 2018

of all online retail orders were abandoned instead of purchased. Is your online store’s checkout process complicated? Some common reasons may be higher shipping costs, and lack of a preferred payment option. According to reports from Shopify Plus , as of August 2017, 77.3% Isn’t it mobile friendly?

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BigCommerce

OCTOBER 26, 2017

How to Sell Online in China. Online retail sales in China reached 5.16 trillion yuan ($752 billion) in 2016, representing 26.2% growth from 2015—more than double the growth rate of overall retail sales, according to China’s National Bureau of Statistics , the agency charged with tracking economic data. Get it now.

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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. Traditional Retail with Subscription Options. Limitations of a Subscription Business Model.

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BigCommerce

NOVEMBER 13, 2017

What we got back were hundreds of submissions from online brands building visionary developments that drive growth opportunities, solve business challenges, and deliver outstanding customer experiences above and beyond traditional online retail. Seriously Silly Socks : Personalization & pick, pack, ship simplification.

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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. 71% of online customers expect to be able to access help online within 5 minutes.

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Retail TouchPoints

APRIL 19, 2021

To overcome supply chain disruptions, many online retailers are already making changes to their existing fulfilment operations. Some of these costs and additional paperwork are also applicable to British customers buying products that have been shipped from the EU.

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BigCommerce

FEBRUARY 13, 2018

1992 Book Stacks Unlimited launches as one of the first online marketplaces for books. 1994 Netscape launches Netscape Navigator, an early web browser, making it easier for users to browse online. 1998 PayPal launches as an online payment system. 2000 Google launches AdWords as an online search advertising tool.

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RTP blog

MAY 15, 2017

and Canada face intense challenges, including costly staff and insurance, high capital tied up in expensive inventory, and of course the fall in in-store traffic as sales and consumers move online. According to industry data, nearly 1,200 retail fine jewelry stores closed in 2016, an increase of more than 50% from the prior year.

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BigCommerce

APRIL 24, 2018

The benefits of this option include more control over your online retail platform, greater visibility of your own data, and a better understanding of data security. Does the shipping system understand and support Dimensional Weight? 3dcart advantages include multilingual support and advanced shipping solutions – no API required.

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Kissmetrics

FEBRUARY 1, 2021

According to PewResearch Center’s 2016 Social Media Update , 32% of Internet users are using Instagram. Instead of a regular e-commerce store, users can view products in your Instagram feed and text their payment and shipping details to buy products. It’s a popular way to create an online store without an e-commerce platform.

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