Forrester eCommerce
JULY 9, 2019
In today’s increasingly competitive retail market, every technology initiative is pitched as do-or-die. So how do you make smart decisions about which technologies to invest in, to start testing, or to forego? For our annual Top Retail Technology Investments in 2019 research, we interviewed more than 40 retail industry professionals to segment the technologies into “hot,” […].
Kissmetrics
JULY 9, 2019
The social web is huge. From Facebook to Pinterest , they all command billions of eyeballs per year. Which, of course, makes these channels too big to ignore. In other words, you have no choice but to participate in them or else you’ll miss out on traffic and revenue. But, how much time and money should you devote to each social network? Which ones produce the best ROI?
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Forrester eCommerce
JULY 9, 2019
Mark Grannan and I just completed our fourth evaluation of the major software vendors focused on digital experiences: Acquia, Adobe, BloomReach, Episerver, Liferay, OpenText, Oracle, Salesforce, SAP, and Sitecore. There are leaders, strong performers, and contenders among this group of important software suppliers. Forrester clients can get the full breakdown here.
BigCommerce
JULY 9, 2019
According to Similarweb, Amazon.com gets around 2 billion visits a month and eBay gets about 1 billion visits a month.
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Forrester eCommerce
JULY 9, 2019
In the past two business days, my colleagues and I have published the Q3, 2019 iterations of our Digital Experience Platform NowTech and Wave (big sigh of relief, and huge thank you to everyone who supported this research!). Unfortunately, despite our consistent and transparent body of DX research dating back to 2013, there remains a […].
Optimizely
JULY 9, 2019
Zaius launched a new, customer-centric approach that helps you connect all your customer data, analyze behaviors, and orchestrate and automate highly personal interactions. With our newly improved platform, you’ll be able to guide the shopper journey, improve customer service, and sustain customer loyalty. In this on-demand Zaius demo, we’ll explore how our CRM platform gives brands an unfair advantage, offering prescriptive guidance powered by a personalized AI engine.
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Store Growers
JULY 9, 2019
Glossier is one of the direct to consumer beauty brands that are challenging the established beauty conglomerates. Their millennial customers can’t resist the minimalist look and close interaction. They have a very carefully crafted image which makes it seem that customers emerge out of thin air. But below the surface, a lot more is happening, including a good bit of Google Ads.
Omnisend
JULY 9, 2019
Email deliverability is one of the keystones in the overall email marketing foundation. Without proper email delivery into your subscribers’ inboxes, you won’t be able to measure the effectiveness of your marketing strategy as well as return on investment. A great rate of email deliverability depends on a complex of elements, such as service provider, Read more The post IP Warming: How to Use It to Improve Your Email Deliverability appeared first on Ecommerce Marketing Automation | Omnisend.
GetElastic
JULY 9, 2019
Close your eyes and picture the “future of shopping.” Did you envision a customer wearing goggles, head back and hands waving in the air? Be honest…. Virtual reality (VR) is projected to generate $1.8 billion for retail and marketing by 2022 and its baby cousin augmented reality (AR) already hit $3 billion in 2018. With ecommerce poised to become mobile AR’s largest revenue stream, 32% of brands and retailers plan to use AR or VR within 3 years and 45% believe AR and VR has the most potential to
Bootstrapping Ecommerce
JULY 9, 2019
Find out how you can take FOMO feelings and turn them into a marketing strategy! Use FOMO Marketing to increase the sales of your ecommerce store. The post 9 Clever Ways to Use FOMO Marketing to Boost Your Ecommerce Sales appeared first on Bootstrapping Ecommerce.
I’m getting in touch with the news that fashion retailer, Gina Trictot, has achieved 98% inventory accuracy thanks to its partnership with SML RFID. Please see the full press release below, including exclusive quotes.
Retail Technology Review
JULY 9, 2019
A new global shipping report by BigCommerce, the ecommerce platform for fast-growing and established brands, reveals that almost three quarters (73%) of UK online shoppers have abandoned their cart because they did not like the shipping options available.
Omniconvert
JULY 9, 2019
Welcome to Growth Interviews! Welcome to Growth Interviews, the fun, stimulating and engaging series of conversations driven by digital business growth. Our mission is to provide insights and ideas from world-class professionals on the topic of growth and to cut through the noise of so-called marketing tips and tricks, revealing the money-making strategies behind e-commerce.
MakeWebBetter
JULY 9, 2019
Mistakes are Avoidable, Results are Not. An under-performing campaign is the biggest nightmare of every marketer who deals in online advertising. If you’ve ever been in Digital Marketing, or PPC is part of your daily routine, you can clearly understand the role of Google Adwords in your marketing because it is the most important method […] The post Top 5 Google AdWords Mistakes that you can’t ignore!
Ecommerce Platforms
JULY 9, 2019
Do you find the customer service bit in your line of work as an ecommerce merchant a bit baffling? Maybe you're using the wrong chatting tools. Ever heard of Shopify Ping? If you're unfamiliar about this stunning app, it's undoubted that Shopify really caught you off-guard. But that doesn't matter anymore. You're now on the right track. At least, from now henceforth.
Speaker: Jennifer Wright and Nick Barron
2025 is right around the corner, and with it comes a new wave of consumer expectations, competitive pressures, and operational challenges. Success lies in finding the balance between operational flexibility and creating experiences that keep customers coming back. The future of retail belongs to those who can stay ahead of shifting customer preferences and marketing trends. 🔮 In this session, we’ll dive deep into what it takes to keep customers engaged and your operations nimble, no matt
Wiser
JULY 9, 2019
Building a successful business requires data, but not just any data: it must be accurate, high-quality data. A cquiring and maintaining a database of good data is no easy feat. For many brands and retailers, quality data can be hard to come by and the costs can add up quickly. . However, it’s important to remember that the cost of acquiring accurate data is far better than the cost of operating with bad data.
Ecommerce Platforms
JULY 9, 2019
Do you find the customer service bit in your line of work as an ecommerce merchant a bit baffling? Maybe you're using the wrong chatting tools. Ever heard of Shopify Ping? If you're unfamiliar about this stunning app, it's undoubted that Shopify really caught you off-guard. But that doesn't matter anymore. You're now on the right track. At least, from now henceforth.
Retail Technology Review
JULY 9, 2019
From 1 April this year, eBay introduced its new‘Good ‘til cancelled’ policy for all fixed price listings. This means sellers are not forced to re-list after 10/20/30 days -- the listing will continue indefinitely every 30 days until the item sells out or is manually cancelled.
ROI Revolution
JULY 9, 2019
If you manage or even remotely work on an ecommerce site, then you’re familiar with product feeds and product feed optimization. But if you’re just getting started in the ecommerce realm or have colleagues who work with product feeds a lot, you may want to glean a better understanding. Even if you already know all about product feeds, there may be some optimization techniques tucked in this article that you don’t know about.
Speaker: Igli Laci, Strategic Finance Leader
In today’s competitive market, pricing is more than just a number — it’s the cornerstone of profitability. The right pricing strategy ensures that you capture the true value of your offering, paving the way for sustainable growth and long-term success. Join Igli Laci, Strategic Finance Leader, in this exclusive session where he will explore how a well-crafted pricing approach balances customer perception with business objectives, creating a powerful tool for securing both competitive advantage a
Retail Technology Review
JULY 9, 2019
Fujitsu Laboratories Ltd. has developed a digital identity exchange technology that makes it possible for individual users and service businesses involved in online transactions to confirm the identity of other parties in transactions.
Algopix
JULY 9, 2019
Today, we are adding Algopix Listing Insights to our platform. This feature will give you a better idea as to why and how Algopix makes its recommendations and decisions. Check out this short video if you prefer a visual explanation! It is crucial to us that you can fully rely on Algopix to help reduce your business risks, spend less on inventory, and make more on inventory you currently sell.
MakeWebBetter
JULY 9, 2019
Nothing’s more rigorous than selecting a gift for someone and if you don’t know that someone’s interests, it will get even worse. But Gift Cards are like those one-size-fits-all which can be given to anyone at any time. A customer can easily purchase and send a gift card if he doesn’t know what to buy […] The post How to Redeem Gift cards at a Retail Store?
Salsify
JULY 9, 2019
Over the past 75 years, Badger Basket has become a premium manufacturer of furniture and accessories for infants, children, and dolls. With products as crucial to family life as these, it is critical for the team at Badger Basket to create product experiences that build trust with their shoppers. From being one of the first brands in their category on Walmart.com more than 15 years ago, to becoming an ecommerce-only business selling through more than 20 channels, digital product content has beco
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The opportunity for e-commerce merchants in international markets is immense. Data indicates that when international options are available at checkout, merchants see up to 20-60% higher cart conversion and a 128% higher gross merchandise value (GMV) than domestic orders. However, while the opportunities are significant, so are the risks. Without careful planning and strategic partnerships, merchants may face challenges, including high shipping costs, complex customs regulations, and unexpected p
ecomdash
JULY 9, 2019
With weather necessities, back-to-school shopping, and festivals galore, summer is the perfect (and profitable) pit-stop between winter holidays. Mid-July’s Amazon Prime Day alone generates $4.19 billion in sales , the highest online shopping day not in November. For ecommerce brands, summer, and the spring months leading up to it, can mean more than just extra spending cash — it can fund all your Q4 investments for an even bigger payoff later.
Smile.io
JULY 9, 2019
While advertising might be the type of marketing that’s easiest to recognize, it’s a common misconception that ads are all that matter in modern marketing. The fact is that advertising is only a single customer acquisition channel, and acquisition is only one part of what makes a complete marketing strategy. For long term success, marketing needs to move customers through 3 distinct stages.
Prisync
JULY 9, 2019
Unless you’re making homemade products yourself, you’ll want to source a decent wholesale supplier to provide you with the products you need to sell on your e-commerce store. But finding the best supplier for your store is a struggle many e-commerce owners go through. You see with so many suppliers out there, all seemingly offering.
OrderDynamics
JULY 9, 2019
FAQ: Retail Ship-from-Store. For this post, we answer frequently asked questions that have come from readers and Google search queries around Retail Ship-from Store. Retail ship-from-store is a smart way retail chains can fulfill customer orders. Whether it is a free shipping order or not, using in-store inventory helps optimize supply chains. Using store merchandise for more sales improves inventory turnover at the store level.
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In the B2B space, digital expectations are higher than ever. Consumer platforms have made online experiences incredibly user-friendly and efficient, adding pressure for businesses to follow suit to meet the expectations of the modern B2B buyer. Take inspiration from B2C commerce strategies and adapt them for B2B digital interactions. Learn to create engaging and well-crafted consumer shopping experiences with insights and tools from Orium’s report, A Blueprint to B2B Commerce.
Ecommerce Guru
JULY 9, 2019
The post Retargeting An Essential Aspect Of Customer Acquisition? appeared first on Ecommerce Guru - Free Ecommerce Support, Help Desk, eCommerce Learning Free From Certified Partner, Ecommerce Expert.
Heartland
JULY 9, 2019
When it comes to operating a retail store or brand, your goal shouldn’t be to stay in business, but to grow your business. Obtaining new customers is a great way to do just that, but no one said doing so was going to be easy: on the chance your market is saturated, shoppers are left with multiple other options and channels to shop the same product selection.
Bamboo Rose
JULY 9, 2019
Time is a valuable resource. With everything going on in our lives—work, family, kids—it’s tough to carve out a little of that sweet, sweet freedom for yourself. It’s the same reason you choose to stay in bed on Black Friday instead of battling bargain-hungry crowds down at the mall. It’s also the reason you miss […]. The post Attention Shoppers: Prime Day is Here!
Payoneer
JULY 9, 2019
Cyberattacks are a top concern for marketplaces and eCommerce platforms. With data being dubbed “the new gold,” security breaches are becoming commonplace, especially for international businesses. If you need to process a high volume of cross-border payments, you need a trusted provider to handle your valuable transactions and keep both your money and your data secure.
Speaker: Shaunna Bruton, Danielle Wyllie, and Kailey Holmes
Say goodbye to one-size-fits-all retail, and say hello to experiences that keep your customers coming back for more! Customer loyalty isn’t just earned - it’s cultivated through meaningful engagement with the help of data. This webinar will take you behind the scenes of how top retailers turn customer data into personalized experiences that drive engagement and retention.
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