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

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BigCommerce has teamed up with retail and payment experts Square to dive deep into the shopping habits, behavior and preferences of thousands of American buyers across multiple generations. It’s easier than ever for businesses to have a digital presence across a variety of channels. Are you an omni-channel seller?

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

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He gave up by the early 2000s and decided to move the business online to sell and ship plants directly to customers. I was naturally drawn to the competitive and creative nature of retail business. 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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Cyber Week 2017: Black Friday Stats, Cyber Monday Trends + 25 Brands Reveal The Secrets to Their Success

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Now, it’s time to pick, pack, ship and take a look at your marketing campaigns to see which won, which lost and what that may mean for your 2018 marketing initiatives. It’s also time to check out what happened at large in the ecommerce industry during Cyber Week 2017. Cyber Week 2017 Trends. Small Business Saturday.

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Your Small Business Saturday Guide: Tips, Tools, and Statistics for Local Companies

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For a tradition that only dates to 2010, you have to hand it to Small Business Saturday. consumers, with 64% of survey respondents indicating that their primary motivation for shopping on the day after Black Friday was to support their local community. But why is Small Business Saturday so important?

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How To Start a Clothing Line (Tips From 13 Fashion Pros)

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from $408 billion in 2017 to more than $706 billion by 2022. By 2024, it should be almost double the value of 2017. Many small businesses in the streetwear niche are getting millions of dollars from investors because the potential is enormous. billion that was recorded in 2017. The State Of The Apparel Industry.

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

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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. There has never been an easier time in history to build a business PERIOD. The cost of entry is lower than ever before. Business-to-Business (B2B).

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Ecommerce Return Policy Template: How to Write a Returns and Refunds Policy to 3X Sales [Examples Included]

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In a survey by comScore and UPS, 63% of American consumers check the return policy before making a purchase and 48% would shop more with retailers that offer hassle-free returns. Plus, looking out for your customers is just good business. Discover how to create your shipping and returns policy , including: General guidelines.