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Inside the Online Bookstore Building a ‘Model for Small Businesses to Compete with Amazon’

Retail TouchPoints

“Right before we launched, I had a panic attack when I did the math of how many customers we would need to survive,” recounted Andy Hunter, Founder and CEO of Bookshop.org in an interview with Retail TouchPoints. “It and Hunter estimates that the site has saved as many as 400 bookshops from going out of business. “In

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CommentSold Moves into DTC Sales with Popshoplive Acquisition

Retail TouchPoints

The newly named platform — Popshoplive, powered by CS — will allow creators to sell products directly to their followers via their own branded storefronts rather than referring them to brands and retailers. CommentSold has sold more than 147 million items from over 7,000 small to enterprise-sized retailers on its platform.

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You’ll Like Us When We’re Green: How Retailers Demonstrate Sustainability Through Track and Trace

Retail TouchPoints

Today’s consumer is more educated than ever — and although they’re savvy about comparing prices and hunting down the best deal, that’s not the only reason they’re “window shopping.”. Whether they’re buying in-store or through an ecommerce platform, consumers will take the time to find brands that align with their personal values.

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Connecticut Small Business Statistics You Need to Know for 2023

VTNS Solutions

Are you curious about the state of small business in Connecticut. I have curated, vetted and listed an up to date stat on small businesses operating in connecticut. These statistics include every relevant piece of information on small businesses in 2023. was up from the 2018 rate of 0.5%.

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Ebay VP on the Platform’s Competitive Advantage: ‘We Don’t Compete with our Sellers’

Retail TouchPoints

Not only have a slew of new marketplaces launched, but big-name retailers like Walmart , Target and most recently Michaels are adding their own marketplaces. The platform’s gross merchandise volume (GMV) has been on the decline since 2018 — the company reported $18.2 billion of GMV it logged in the same quarter in 2018.

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How Brands Large and Small are Leaning into the Amazon Effect to Compete

Retail TouchPoints

It’s not just possible but inevitable that retailers can thrive on Amazon and compete with it at the same time. Amazon: the Consumer-First Platform. Amazon has completely upleveled what a high quality ecommerce experience looks like for consumers. The purchasing power of $79 in 2005 equals about $109.90 grocery market.

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10 Online Business Laws You Need to Know for Internet Selling [Updated 2018]

BigCommerce

Have a Business Blueprint from Shipping to Taxes. Make sure that you have a blueprint for your business, even if you do not have a full business plan. Also when your sales ramp up, invest in an online shipping tool to automate shipping. Shipping restrictions. Business insurance. Nail polish.