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April 2021 COVID-19 + Ecommerce News Roundup

ROI Revolution

of CMOs have observed an increase in customers’ openness to new digital offerings introduced during the pandemic, with nearly 60% also seeing customers do more digital research before purchasing. are seeing customers be less willing to pay full price. Global mobile payments make up 46% of that, amounting to a total of $102.7

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The History of Ecommerce: What The Past Says About Tomorrow’s Retail Challenges

BigCommerce

ecommerce sales of apparel, footwear, and accessories projected to exceed $123M by 2022 ( Statista ). The ability to speak directly to your customers and make adjustments has never been easier. Most often, business-to-business sales focus on raw materials or products that are repackaged or combined before being sold to customers.

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What to Sell in 2018: How to Find a Product Niche and Start Selling Online

BigCommerce

Niche products are goods or services that serve a specific segment of customers. In 2004, we saw an opportunity in a updating an existing apparel accessory that had not really changed in decades. It’s all part of our work to improve our customer experience as much as we can.”. With that, our checkout was immediately improved.

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Where Do Brands And Retailers Stand In The New Era Of Commerce?

RTP blog

With technologies like mobile payments, chatbots and apps, retailers and brands alike are able to reach consumers directly, whether it’s through point-of-sale systems or transactional programs on social media, like Instagram’s ‘Shop Now’ button. They also want to know everything they can about the story behind the brand.

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The Dilemma of Tech Advancements in Retail

Wiser

Take mobile payments, for example. As stores go cashless, they risk pushing out loyal customers who don’t have mobile devices or prefer to use other forms of payment. This can be accomplished through customer sentiment feedback provided in-store or online through mobile mystery shopping apps.

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June 2021 COVID-19 + Ecommerce News Roundup

ROI Revolution

How to accelerate revenue growth with customer reviews, loyalty, and referral programs. Myriad categories saw significant growth, with apparel topping other industries at 667% year-over-year growth. Delivery is a huge consideration factor for customers, especially in an age where Amazon has made two-day shipping the expected norm.

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How Coronavirus (COVID-19) Is Impacting Ecommerce [December 2021]

ROI Revolution

Last year, low prices and the ability to purchase online were the top concerns for customers. Rising costs are making it even more difficult for businesses to get their products delivered to stores and customers alike. Additionally, customers leave far more reviews beginning in November and through the new year. September 9.

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