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Qurate, NRF Foundation to Shine Spotlight on Diverse Small Businesses

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Qurate Retail Group (parent company of HSN , QVC and Zulily ) and the National Retail Federation Foundation are expanding their joint Small Business Spotlight (SBS) initiative to support 100 entrepreneurs of diverse backgrounds in 2021.

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

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As its power and reach have grown, countless companies have tried to take on Amazon , but few have succeeded. 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

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Data Will be Key to Retail Success in 2021

Retail TouchPoints

Without question, the COVID-19 pandemic proved to be quite a disruptor for retailers, as in-store sales dropped and other options, like ecommerce and buy online, pick up in-store (BOPIS) surged. With that in mind, here are three predictions for retailers in the coming year. Real-time data is the key for 2021. Conclusion.

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How ‘Buy with Prime’ is Helping Small Businesses Capitalize on the Prime Day Hoopla

Retail TouchPoints

sales are expected to be up about 10% from last year to approximately $8 billion ), Prime Day has also become a boon for the millions of small businesses that avail themselves of the Amazon ecosystem — and this year, Amazon is helping their cause with an SMB-oriented search filter and a dedicated Small Business deals page.

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[eCommerce 2021] 10 Expert Tips to Boost Your Website’s Engagement

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New small business owners find it difficult to understand why their eCommerce businesses grow slowly. Not only does website engagement keep your new visitors interested in learning about your company, but it also helps retain existing customers. This is to show that your company cares about its customers.

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How to Build Loyalty on Small Business Saturday

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Small Business Saturday is November 26th and holiday sales are in full swing across retail stores and ecommerce sites. Black Friday and Cyber Monday may be the main stars of the upcoming retail events, but Small Business Saturday is becoming just as popular. Provide shipping options.

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Best Ecommerce Platform Australia (Nov 2021): Top Picks

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When it comes to choosing the best ecommerce platform, Australia has plenty of options. Just like the majority of the world today, Australians have rapidly embraced the benefits of ecommerce for quick and convenient transactions. Shopify is probably the best-known ecommerce platform anywhere. Exceptional security settings.