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Prime Day 2021 Expands Small Business Focus and Sets the Stage for Back-to-School

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Prime Day 2021 will officially span June 21 and 22, featuring more than 2 million deals across categories including fashion, electronics, toys, home décor and automotive. small business products and brands from June 7 through 10. Amazon will continue highlighting curated deals from small businesses throughout the event. “At

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3 Ways Livestreaming is Shaking Up the Retail Marketing Playbook

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As retailers shift more of their attention and dollars to digital content and community-building activities, livestreaming has moved into the spotlight. In 2020 alone, livestreaming generated $135 billion in Chinese ecommerce sales , but livestreaming in the U.S. Its rampant rise in China is encouraging U.S. Companies in the U.S.

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15 Indigenous-Owned Small Businesses to Shop From

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We know the list only scratches the surface, so we encourage you to check these small businesses out and share your favorites with us! Sierra Harris, “The Baus Birch,” creator, designer, and founder, set out to create a clothing line representing a cozy but fashionable Canadian lifestyle.

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In Their Own Words: How Retailers Are Coping With COVID-19

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During our annual 36|86 Festival in August, a panel of experts and founders across the retail industry came together (virtually) to address what trends and consumer habits have changed specifically, how they’ve adapted to serving customers, and what the outlook looks like for the future for small businesses, e-Commerce and logistics.

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November 2020 COVID-19 + Ecommerce Update

ROI Revolution

Published December 9, 2020. Black Friday 2020 foot traffic declined by 52% year-over-year, while Thanksgiving declined 95%. Black Friday 2020 foot traffic declined by 52% year-over-year, while Thanksgiving declined 95%. For the first time ever, more than a quarter of holiday sales will occur online in 2020. Bloomberg ).

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80 Brands Offering Mobile Storefronts Via ‘Swipe.Shop.’ for Holidays

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The mobile shopping experience will offer 50% of its products from small business owners, with 15% of all shelf space reserved for Black-owned businesses. Sponsors can create Swipe.Shop storefronts that evoke their brand ethos and pair with a like-minded Group Nine brand.

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2020 Holiday Ecommerce News & Updates [January 2021]

ROI Revolution

Published September 14, 2020. From the completely unexpected impacts of the coronavirus on ecommerce to the twists and turns of Amazon Prime Day 2020 , 2020 introduced a mix of obstacles and opportunities for all brands and retailers. Keep it bookmarked as your go-to resource for 2020 holiday ecommerce news!