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Party City Plans Just 25 Halloween Pop-Ups For 2020

Retail TouchPoints

However, the scale of Party City’s seasonal hiring indicates the Halloween holiday will take center stage in its approximately 850 owned and franchised stores in North America, as well as the company’s e-Commerce site. Home delivery is free for orders of $35.

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Digital Commerce and the Threat of Card-not-present Fraud

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Digital commerce continues to be top of mind for online retailers. But within this focus on digital commerce is also increasing pressure from fraudulent activities. . Second, mid-sized merchants often lack the necessary complex risk management systems used by larger digital commerce companies that would help thwart fraud.

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December 2020 COVID-19 + Ecommerce Update

ROI Revolution

As we put 2020 behind us, marketers and executives aren’t leaving behind their concerns about COVID-19. Let’s take some time to review last month’s COVID-19 + ecommerce news as we prepare to move ahead into January. For mobile app orders, interest has grown from 16% to 28%. In 2019, ecommerce grew 14.6%

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How Brands Can Navigate the Social Platform Ecommerce Boom

Retail TouchPoints

2020’s lockdowns forced brands to get creative with their digital presence as well as how they service their customers. Reducing user flow and overall friction has been key in acquiring new customers and maintaining positive engagement for social commerce brands. Understanding Each Platform’s Role in Social Commerce.

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The Best Credit Card Processing Companies (In-Depth Review)

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This is particularly important in e-commerce where the checkout process needs to be streamlined. In fact, a long and complicated checkout process is the number three reason why consumers abandon their carts in 2020. It’s also vital that the payment gateway is secure because obviously we’re dealing with sensitive data here.

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Consumer Survey Roundup: Retailers Must Demonstrate Safety Measures To Woo Shoppers Back To Stores

Retail TouchPoints

While e-Commerce sales have helped some retailers mitigate their revenue losses during the shutdown period, the entire industry will need to deal with a longer-term challenge: an economic slowdown that could last many months. E-Commerce Lifts Grim Retail Forecast. Retailers Must Reassure Nervous Shoppers. for the year.

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May 2021 COVID-19 + Ecommerce News Roundup

ROI Revolution

As a result, many ecommerce brands have shifted their marketing strategies completely. Virtual reality (VR) and AR have grown for use cases relevant to ecommerce brands like the ability for shoppers to try on make-up or accessories virtually or see how a product would look in a certain room by uploading a photo. in Q2 2020.