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Alibaba Supply Chain Exec Recommends Futureproofing with AI, Blockchain and Crowdsourcing

Retail TouchPoints

As the Head of Supply Chain for Alibaba ‘s North America B2B business, Yikun Shao is right in the thick of it. For 15 years he worked as a business and trade consultant for PwC , helping multinational corporations navigate the intricacies of customs, international trade and the global supply chain.

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30 B2B ecommerce experts to follow

GetElastic

After extensive research and interviews, the team at Get Elastic is presenting a list of 30 industry movers and shakers in B2B ecommerce. These hardworking and thought-provoking individuals are known among their peers and commerce community as experts in digital strategy and building digital-first B2B enterprises. Twitter LinkedIn.

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17 B2B Ecommerce Companies Taking Advantage of a $6.7 Trillion Opportunity (+ How Your Brand Can, Too)

BigCommerce

Their team works with category-leading brands looking to launch B2B as well as Direct-to-Consumer including Cargill, Citizens of Humanity and Dollar Tree. By all the most recent reports, analysts have forecasted that global B2B ecommerce revenue will top $6.7 B2B ecommerce alone had already surpassed $5 trillion in revenue.

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Shopline Review: What Does This eCommerce Platform Have to Offer?

Ecommerce Platforms

As a sales solution, Shopline appeals to a wide variety of businesses. It offers B2B-related features, dropshipping with AliExpress, live streaming, and social media capabilities, allowing you to expand your business in more ways than one. Data Analytics. Client Management. Social Commerce.

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Excess Inventory: The Losers And Wieners

Retail TouchPoints

My friends and I were regulars back in college, so when I read of its struggles during the pandemic, I packed the kids in the car for the 45-minute drive to get a bit of comfort food and support the small business. . Bulk discount sales are another common tactic for manufacturers and retailers. Dealing With Excess Capacity.

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How Walmart is Helping Small Businesses ‘Stay in Stock and in Control’

Retail TouchPoints

Now the company has set its sights on becoming the go-to resource for all the other businesses in the neighborhood as well with its new Walmart Business offering. Retail TouchPoints (RTP): Walmart isn’t the only large retailer that has turned its attention to small businesses recently.

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Essential Email Marketing Statistics To Strengthen Your Strategy in 2023 (With Infographic)

Ecommerce Platforms

64% of small businesses already use email marketing. A survey conducted by CampaignMonitor into 1,000 businesses found that 64% of small businesses are already using email to reach their target audience. Around 60% of retail, ecommerce and goods companies use personalization. B2B Email Marketing Statistics.

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