Retail TouchPoints

JANUARY 20, 2022

The last year and a half has been tremendously disruptive to all kinds of businesses, particularly the retail industry. But through this disruption, retailers began to see that their procurement process is in many ways the linchpin for maximizing revenue and reducing spend as the economy recovers post-pandemic.

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BigCommerce

JULY 27, 2018

In 2018, content marketing costs were gauged to be 62% of traditional marketing schemes while simultaneously generating three times the leads of traditional methods. Affiliate marketing is the process by which an affiliate earns a commission for marketing another person’s or company’s products. There is a 10.1%

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Retail TouchPoints

AUGUST 7, 2023

It should also be noted that for quite some time now, both apps have outpaced those of retail behemoths Walmart and Amazon.) Shein used to be differentiated from Temu and Wish for operating more like a traditional retailer and focusing solely on fashion, but that has changed recently with Shein adding a third-party marketplace to its mix.

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Retail TouchPoints

JANUARY 3, 2022

of all holiday retail revenue and representing an 11.3% 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. The Real Cost of Passwords.

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SellBrite

JANUARY 17, 2018

Businesses that are able to adapt to this demand and provide the most user-friendly mobile commerce experiences will stand out to buyers in 2018 and have a clear competitive advantage over less savvy sellers. This will help merchants prepare and know what they’re up against as they transition to m-commerce.

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RTP blog

AUGUST 19, 2019

for the first time in history this past February, signifying changing tides for the world of retail and consumer preferences. With the rise of e-Commerce, consumers want more convenience and more options when it comes to fueling their retail desires. Understandably, retailers want every customer to set up an account.

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BigCommerce

JULY 19, 2018

Whether you compare it to grocery stores, convenience stores, or independent wine shops, winery D2C shipping continues to be the leading retail channel. According to the 2018 Direct-to-Consumer Wine Shipping Report , there are two primary reasons for this growth. But in other states, retailers can engage in DtC shipping, as well.

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Ecommerce Platforms

AUGUST 8, 2019

If so, you'll need to find and use a top-notch payment platform. This solution helps to simplify automated clearing house payments (ACH) and white label bank transfers for businesses. It’s especially handy for companies who want to use bank transfers as a cheaper, easier way to make payments. Dwolla facilitates ACH payments.

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ESW

MAY 11, 2020

Consumers used physical currency in just over one quarter (26%) of transactions in 2018, according to research by the Federal Reserve. Debit and credit cards are now the most popular choice for consumers, but even these trusted payment methods are under threat. Electronic and mobile payment solutions are proliferating.

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Ecommerce Platforms

NOVEMBER 12, 2020

Rather than having to carry your wallet, credit card, and debit card wherever you go, you can use your google pay app as your payment method. This gives modern merchants more flexibility when it comes to offering customers the payment options they want most. In-store and in-app online payments. What is Google Pay?

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Retail TouchPoints

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

In 2018 its Japanese marketplace was spun off and sold to Ebay , which had previously been an investor in Qoo10 parent company Giosis. Upon close, we expect the new Wish platform will have an improved customer experience through increased product assortment and merchant selection. followed by former #1 Shein.

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Retail TouchPoints

JUNE 23, 2021

In 2018, 151 million conventional (non-bot) attacks were observed, and of these, 91 million were directed at online merchants. Others are so brazen that they use click-and-collect services in the branches of omnichannel stores, to pick up goods that they’ve paid for online with credit card credentials they’ve stolen.

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Blue Winston

JANUARY 22, 2021

You have definitely stumbled across Amazon Prime in your customer/retailer years. But did you know that Google offers the same service? Also, customers don’t have to get their cards out of the wallet because Google saves the payment credential for an even faster checkout. Manual payment. Saved payment credentials.

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Retail TouchPoints

DECEMBER 14, 2022

. “By offering customer-favorite sushi options and premium floral bouquets through third-party marketplaces, we are continuing to evolve and meet customers where and how they are shopping,” said Stuart Aitken, SVP and Chief Merchant and Marketing Officer at Kroger Co. in a statement.

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Retail TouchPoints

SEPTEMBER 8, 2021

It’s not just possible but inevitable that retailers can thrive on Amazon and compete with it at the same time. Since Amazon Prime’s inception 15 years ago, Amazon has only increased the annual membership cost three times — rising from $79 per year in 2005 to $119 in 2018. The purchasing power of $79 in 2005 equals about $109.90

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FastSpring

JULY 8, 2019

merchants in 2018 , up 15% from $449.88 billion spent the year prior, according to a new Internet Retailer analysis of industry data and historical U.S. Unfortunately, as growth in online payments continues to climb so do instances of credit card fraud. Consumers spent $517.36 billion online with U.S. billion by 2020.

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GetElastic

NOVEMBER 11, 2019

Popularized in 2009 by an executive named Daniel Zhang who used the date to promote Tmall, Alibaba’s virtual mall for brands, with just 27 merchants participating. the world’s biggest retail event, three times larger than Cyber Monday 2018, which at $7.9 million) in sales during the 2018 event. [3]. Source: [link].

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Ecommerce Platforms

DECEMBER 30, 2020

Consumer preference for pay-over-time services like Affirm for financing their purchases quadrupled between 2018 and 2019. Even if you had to pay a small interest for the chance to split up your bill into easier-to-make monthly payments. And still subject to credit card services’ high rates, hidden fees, and penalties.

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Ecommerce Platforms

OCTOBER 15, 2020

Afterpay is a new financing solution for clothing retailers and their customers. It provides shoppers some much-needed wriggle room with its buy-now, pay-later service. Is this payment service too good to be true, or is it just another way to fall into debt? Afterpay Review: Afterpay's Four-Part Process.

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BigCommerce

JUNE 27, 2018

BigCommerce merchants will now have access to this functionality and can focus on reaching a more engaged shopping audience on Facebook through Marketplace. It truly is just another avenue for merchants to reach potential customers. If you haven’t already, enable Facebook Payments. 26 Facebook Advertising Examples.

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RTP blog

SEPTEMBER 25, 2018

By Glenn Taylor, Senior Editor With nearly nine in 10 retailers having increased their marketing budgets in 2018, according to RetailMeNot , merchants are strongly motivated to ensure the money is being spent effectively. Overstock spends approximately $50 million annually on Facebook , with the retailer generating 6.5X

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Ecommerce Platforms

NOVEMBER 27, 2019

Both of these tools are market leaders in the payment industry, with features that have transformed the way that we pay for the things that we need. What's more, both Stripe and Square are on the cutting edge of payment technology, giving businesses access to more efficient and reliable ways of accepting and managing their transactions.

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BigCommerce

DECEMBER 13, 2017

This is actually the second publishing for this book – an updated version for 2018. His name and proposal landed on my desk in the hibernation days between Christmas and New Years, when most Americans and almost all retailers are in the throes of a rest period following the holiday rush. “I Download Now. That timing is critical.

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Ecommerce Platforms

SEPTEMBER 26, 2022

Today's retail market is changing. of the global retail market. That means nearly a quarter of all retail sales will be conducted online! For example, comprehensive CMS software allows retailers to create websites, manage digital content, and accept online transactions. . Branchbob Review: Customer Payment Methods .

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BigCommerce

APRIL 6, 2018

Card data stolen from 5 million Saks and Lord & Taylor’s customers in 2018. This is particularly because many of us maintain large numbers of (supposedly secure) personal online profiles that afford us a convenient way to deal with recurring monthly or annual payments. on February 1, 2018 as the standard all companies must follow.

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Omnisend

SEPTEMBER 8, 2021

The landscape of retail and ecommerce changes at the blink of an eye—and if the last two years have taught us anything, it’s that those who aren’t ready for change will be left behind. While many preached omnichannel in retail and ecommerce, few walked the walk. Omnichannel Retailing: Risks, Rewards, and Mistakes.

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ChannelSale

JUNE 13, 2018

In recent times, annually held IRCE (Internet Retailer Conference + Exhibition) has become a hallmark of excellence and inventiveness in the e-commerce industry that online sellers around the world participate in. At best, IRCE 2018 was educational and a big leap forward towards a tech-advanced and effectual e-commerce industry.

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RTP blog

JULY 6, 2018

Below are five things you can do right now to make sure 2018 is your best holiday season yet: 1. On average, retailers should increase their email frequency to customers by about 50% during November and December compared to non-holiday months. Plan to send emails more often with a variety of content that is both relevant and useful.

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PFS

AUGUST 28, 2019

The payments industry has become an ever-changing landscape. Particularly with the rise of eCommerce, consumers have a defined expectation of what their payment experience should look like. Staying abreast of all payment trends and latest technologies is crucial for seamless eCommerce conversions, but where do merchants even start?

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GetElastic

JUNE 12, 2019

23% say they don’t know how to use mobile payments). in Q4 2018, the bulk of Apple Pay use happens offline, particularly in international markets such as China, Japan and Russia where the wallet is heavily used for public transit. Merchants that do support mobile wallets are increasingly dropping out , according to a survey by Kount.

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ecomdash

NOVEMBER 1, 2018

Most sellers are deciding to stick by eBay, as they feel they are given more options such as direct buyer/seller communication and that Amazon is too competitive with its merchants. With all the hype about online shopping, it’s not a surprise that the Postal Service plans to raise package and box rates by up to 11%!

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GetElastic

MAY 26, 2020

Pre-COVID, 40% of shoppers said buy online, pick up in store (BOPIS or click-and-collect) was their most valued retail shopping experience, with BOPIS behavior growing 30% from 2018. Among retailers not offering curbside pickup, one third say they're scrambling to offer the service as quickly as possible. Support SMS.

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ESW

AUGUST 10, 2020

The 2018 True Cost of Fraud Study by LexisNexis found that retail fraud attempts had increased by almost one-third over the course of a year. Another study by Juniper Research estimates online merchants will lose more than $25 billion to fraud in 2024, up from $17 billion in 2020.

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GetElastic

FEBRUARY 13, 2019

January has traditionally accounted for 51% of a retailer’s returns. In 2018, there was a “first wave” of returns, with over 1.3 million parcels via UPS returning to merchants in December, with a second equally large number being returned by January 3 rd. How Retailers Can Avoid Devastating Chargebacks.

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ecomdash

SEPTEMBER 12, 2018

With the holidays around the corner, our team is working hard to release as much functionality as we can for online retailers. Bonanza launched in 2008 as a B2C marketplace and has over 50k online retailers. FTP Hosting Services: Need an FTP location for sharing inventory or order details? FTP Hosting Services.

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Demac Media

MAY 16, 2018

This year’s Shopify Unite Partner and Developer Conference took place on our home turf in Toronto from May 7th-9th 2018. Shopify Unite 2018 was their third annual event and our third time in attendance. A post shared by Demac Media (@demacmedia) on May 7, 2018 at 6:29pm PDT. Multi-Currency and Local Payments. “57%

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ESW

MAY 23, 2018

The European eCommerce market is growing exponentially and represents a huge opportunity for retailers all around the globe. In fact, eCommerce is the fastest growing segment in retail across Europe. According to research firm Mintel, online retail sales in Europe will double by 2018 to 323 billion euros ($437.91

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