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Are Counterfeiters Aggressively Targeting Social Media Platforms?

RTP blog

However, with scammers continually on the lookout for bigger audiences to sell to, the rapid year-on-year growth of social media users has offered a unique opportunity for them to further expand their operations. In recent years, counterfeiters have quickly recognized the potential of social media platforms for a number of reasons.

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Ecommerce Trends: 147 Stats Revealing How Modern Customers Shop in 2017

BigCommerce

A 2017 point-of-sale solutions survey of 1,164 U.S. 25% sell through Facebook (40% on social media as a whole). in Q3 2016, but average order value (AOV) increased only 0.2% — indicating that transactional growth is outpacing total revenue. 23% of shoppers are influenced by social media recommendations/reviews.

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The Keys To Providing Great Customer Experience: Listen And Respond Quickly To Loyalty Program Feedback

RTP blog

Australian supermarket chain Woolworths changed its loyalty program three times between 2015 and 2016 trying to find one that resonated with its customers. Its original loyalty program awarded Woolworths customers with Qantas frequent-flyer points. If there’s one thing today’s consumers have little patience for, it’s waiting in line.

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‘A Reckoning for the Advertising Industry’: The Death of Third-Party Tracking Opens New Opportunities for Retailers

Retail TouchPoints

The EU set the stage for these changes in 2016 with its General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), which laid out firm guidelines for the protection and sharing of consumer data. Major social media platforms already are taking a stab at conveying that value. The Demise of the Third-Party Cookie.

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For today’s customers, what’s the point of points?

365 Retail

Their innovative partnership with Amazon – offering free same-day grocery delivery to Prime members – was established in 2016 but has grown exponentially over lockdown as both retailers tried to support customers staying at home. After all, points are earned. It’s safe to say that Morrisons know what their customers want.

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Is Your Commerce System Vulnerable to Meltdown on Black Friday Cyber Monday?

GetElastic

During Thanksgiving 2016, Black Friday and Cyber Monday hit record breaking ecommerce sales in the United States. Total sales reached $9.36 billion, and mobile sales also broke the $3 billion mark. Some stores have cut down lines by giving staff mobile point of sale devices. Over 108 million shopped online.

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Is Your Commerce System Vulnerable to Meltdown on Black Friday Cyber Monday?

GetElastic

During Thanksgiving 2016, Black Friday and Cyber Monday hit record breaking ecommerce sales in the United States. Total sales reached $9.36 billion, and mobile sales also broke the $3 billion mark. Some stores have cut down lines by giving staff mobile point of sale devices. Over 108 million shopped online.