Retail TouchPoints

JUNE 8, 2020

So the good news for consumers is that while it’s technically possible for fraudsters to steal the data from a nearby person’s NFC-enabled card using a portable reader, it’s not a practical strategy for fraudsters because anyone getting that close to another person in public right now is going to immediately raise suspicion.

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Optimizely

JULY 31, 2018

Maybe we should chalk it up to the British accents, but “You and Yours” has quickly become one of our go-to sources for consumer-related news. Whether you’re part of a brick-and-mortar store or an online retailer, chances are she has an episode or two that cater directly to your niche. You and Yours.

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Retail TouchPoints

JULY 22, 2021

When the economy is growing, consumers flock to stores. On the other hand, when a recession is imminent, consumers and their wallets generally stay put and are more conservative. Lately, the retail sector was shaken by the COVID-19 pandemic. As lockdowns became the new normal, consumers and retailers started going ‘digital’.

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Wiser

DECEMBER 22, 2020

Direct-to-consumer (D2C or DTC) brands are everywhere these days: advertised on buses, pulling shoppers in on Instagram, and increasingly setting up storefronts on Main Streets around the world. While online retail channels were a great way to build their businesses initially, there are many added benefits to brick-and-mortar as well.

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ecomdash

APRIL 2, 2019

It’s estimated that consumers spent $23.1 billion for Mother’s Day in 2018. Careful planning and implementation of marketing campaigns and promotions is essential for online retailers, and that includes getting ready and capitalizing on holiday spending. Do you want a piece of those billions of dollars? Final Thoughts.

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Retail TouchPoints

JANUARY 3, 2022

The exponential growth happening across the ecommerce landscape translates to major gains for online retail brands. Transmit Security’s own research found that 55% of consumers have left a website because the login process was too complicated.

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ESW

JANUARY 8, 2020

When consumers think of a luxury shopping experience, they’ll likely picture a private dressing room, a glass of champagne and their own personal stylist. It’s an image rooted in traditional (and physical) retail. That’s because luxury shopping is moving online. These consumers are HENRYs, or “High Earners, Not Rich Yet.”

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Retail TouchPoints

MAY 22, 2023

With the exception of 2020, the total number of shoplifting complaints across New York City’s five boroughs has increased every year since 2018 — although there are signs that this tide is turning in 2023.

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ChannelAdvisor

NOVEMBER 8, 2018

This blog post is part of our 2018 Holiday Planning series. Last year, Deloitte’s annual holiday shopping survey made big waves when researchers predicted, for the first time ever, that more shopping would be online than in-store. Here are the highlights: Confident Consumers Are in the Mood to Spend. Consumer confidence.

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BigCommerce

FEBRUARY 1, 2018

Rather, the business licensing required for an online retail business is not substantially different than that of a storefront business.”. Understanding the implications of all these laws is essential for the health of your business — and the protection of consumers who become your customers. A Business License At Any Age.

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ecomdash

OCTOBER 1, 2018

Ecommerce companies are all the rage this year, with online retail traffic reaching an all-time high. We’ve pinpointed the top news stories in the month of September, so that you are informed on the newest tricks and trends without all the time-consuming research. Fed Ex Increases Deliveries in the US to 6 Days a Week.

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OrderDynamics

DECEMBER 31, 2018

Did You Know This Happened in Retail 2018? And as always there has been plenty of ups and downs when it comes to retail. But what were the major shifts that happened in Retail 2018? There is still a lot of talk about the end of physical retail. More Retail, More Tech. Did we miss any major ones?

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Retail TouchPoints

MAY 20, 2021

The COVID-19 pandemic has only heightened the move away from the physical walk down store aisles to the seamless clicks of buttons and consumers’ reliance on the internet for retail purchases. This means that retailers are losing $6.9 Here are three simple ways to reach even more consumers online and avoid ADA lawsuits.

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ecomdash

NOVEMBER 1, 2018

The ecommerce industry is vulnerable to the increased usage of the dark web and cyber criminals are after online retailers and their customers. From Snapchat improvements to cyber criminals on the loose, online merchants are preparing for the new year with extra caution. Cyber Criminals and The Dark Web.

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Jumpshot

JANUARY 29, 2018

So we wanted to make some predictions about what will have the biggest impact in 2018 and how digital marketers can take advantage of them. This one may be obvious as far as predictions go, but Amazon shows no signs of stopping inn 2018. 2018 is set up to be a big year of change for digital marketers and e-commerce.

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Dynamic Action

JANUARY 30, 2018

Prescriptive analytics for retail will overtake predictive analytics as one of several 2018 retail trends, according to new research from Forrester. Internet Retailing covered the new findings. the consumer has changed, and their expectations continue to change, rapidly.’. . Let’s talk retail!

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UpSellIt

MARCH 5, 2018

As you may already know, the new General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) will become enforceable on May 25th, 2018. This means there’s some major changes happening in the world of online retail. Consent within the scope of GDPR is important because it directly impacts how online retailers advertise to consumers within the EU.

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BigCommerce

OCTOBER 26, 2017

At approximately $630 billion of sales in 2015 , China’s online retail market is the world’s largest, nearly 80 percent bigger than the United States’. percent of all retail spending, a higher share than that of all large economies but the United Kingdom. of total retail sales in the country. It only sells imported goods.

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ChannelAdvisor

SEPTEMBER 7, 2018

So far, we’ve covered the most critical topics all sellers should be addressing as we head into Q4: The Ghosts of Holidays Past — Get Ready for 2018. Google Shopping Actions: Prepare Your Products for Online Holiday Sales. Holiday 2018: Planning a Smart Fulfillment Strategy. Mobile-First Shopping.

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Forrester eCommerce

OCTOBER 16, 2018

This blog post is part of Forrester’s Holiday 2018 retail series. Black Friday holiday sales events are a fixture of the European holiday shopping season (even without a European equivalent of the Thanksgiving holiday!).

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RTP blog

DECEMBER 16, 2019

trillion in 2018. Clearly, online channels are no longer just a nice-to-have — they’re a necessity in our always-on world. Each consumer has a unique preference. As a result, consumers are expecting customized products marketed with relevance via their preferred medium.

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ecomdash

JANUARY 22, 2019

By all accounts, 2018 was a big year for retail. We took a look at the latest data on consumer habits, spending trends, and shopping behavior to predict what will be the strongest influences on ecommerce in 2019. Consumer Spending is Up. Here are the specific stats: Consumer spending increased 3.5% in Q3 2018.

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Retail TouchPoints

SEPTEMBER 10, 2020

WestPoint Home , a home textiles wholesaler and direct-to-consumer online retailer, is such a company, and CMO Regan Iglesia was eager to take up that challenge when he joined the company less than two years ago. Iglesia joined WestPoint Home as CMO in December 2018, where he was reunited with President and CEO Jonathan Witmer.

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FastSpring

FEBRUARY 27, 2019

Have you heard about the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) ? This historic privacy bill was unanimously passed and signed into law in the summer of 2018. See what you need to do and how the CCPA may affect your online sales in the years ahead, no matter where your business is located. Are you an online retailer?

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ChannelAdvisor

JULY 26, 2018

While the forecasts may vary, one thing is certain: Consumer spending is about to get BIG. Here’s what you need to know to make the most of the 2018 back-to-school season as an online seller. Editor’s note: The following takeaways are based on several recently-released industry reports: Deloitte’s 2018 Back-to-School Survey.

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Retail TouchPoints

JUNE 4, 2021

In particular, consumer expectations for contactless payment methods as a result of health and safety concerns during the pandemic are galvanizing retailers to integrate flexible, contactless payment options like voice payment technologies into their operations. that consumer spending fell by a record 16.4%

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BigCommerce

MAY 4, 2018

From workshops and boot camps to hearing from industry leaders you often read about in the news, these are the IRCE 2018 moments that aren’t to be missed. IRCE – the Internet Retailer Conference & Exhibition – is an annual event held in June in Chicago, Illinois. IRCE 2018 is June 5-8, in Chicago at McCormick Place West.

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SellBrite

DECEMBER 20, 2019

But as businesses experiment and try to give consumers what they want, the online retail space is changing rapidly. If you’re looking for ideas to improve and expand your own online retail business, check out what to expect in ecommerce trends in 2020. An Emphasis on Simplicity. Take Bonobos, for example.

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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 acquisition – PayPal’s largest to date – indicates their mission to play a more meaningful role in the daily lives of their consumers.

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FastSpring

OCTOBER 23, 2019

With consumers spending $517 billion with US online retailers in 2018 alone, it’s a great time for selling online. We know how important the customer experience is for online stores; that’s why we have created a guide to help your checkout combat the rise in cart abandonment.

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Wiser

SEPTEMBER 6, 2022

The bottom line is that price is always top of mind for consumers. In one survey of more than 3,000 back-to-school shoppers, 82 percent said the main reason they shopped online was to compare prices. This way, the retailer is more likely to make a sale right then and there. Increased Consumer Confidence.

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ROI Revolution

OCTOBER 19, 2020

billion (+148.2%) over Prime Day 2018. Amazon wasn’t the only retail giant that saw big wins over this year’s Prime Day period. 51% of Digital Commerce 360’s top 100 online retailers had special sales on October 13. Compared to the Tuesday before Amazon Prime Day 2020, non-Amazon retail sites in the U.S.

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Elsner

MARCH 16, 2020

It is a medium that brings the consumer closer to the products and services that they can’t find or get nearby. For years China has remained the largest e-commerce market in the world, with the online sales of USD 307.4 billion in the year 2018, which has increased by 35.4 Be it online or offline! percent over the years.

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ItemMaster

DECEMBER 28, 2018

The new year is already upon us, and it is time to take a look back at the industry news that drove business among retailers and manufacturers alike in 2018. Here are the top 5 ItemMaster blogs retailers and manufacturers read the most. Shoppers today are seamlessly moving between physical retail and online eCommerce.

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ecomdash

NOVEMBER 27, 2018

Charlotte, NC – November 2018: Ecomdash, a multichannel inventory management software, announced today their integration with Google Shopping Actions. Launched in March 2018, Google Shopping Actions provides retailers the ability to sell their merchandise on Google Express, Google Assistant, and Search.

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Retail TouchPoints

JUNE 1, 2020

When I was designing floor plans, we made a point of creating spacious environments where consumers could experience products in a way that felt personal and made the products relevant to their own lives. Retailers can go beyond pages of lifestyle images and take advantage of virtual or augmented reality (VR or AR) experiences.

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ROI Revolution

AUGUST 19, 2019

Ecommerce ad spend increased 66% year over year in the second quarter of 2019 and almost reached 2018 Q4 spending levels. These ads delivered 23% more clicks in Q2 2019 than those in the same quarter of 2018. 24% of retailers plan to increase prices this holiday season because of tariffs. New Tariffs Increase Holiday Prices.

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