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3 Things Every Retailer Can Learn from Amazon

Retail TouchPoints

But for all its somewhat terrifying clout, questionable business practices and stories about its founder’s yacht-within-a-yacht , there is one thing that cannot be denied — Amazon has been an incredible launching pad for thousands of entrepreneurs. So if the first phase of that is a marketplace, what is the second phase?

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

BigCommerce

Globally, ecommerce growth projections are also on an upward trajectory: They show that retail sales may exceed $4.058 trillion by as soon as 2020. of total retail sales. Business-to-Consumer (B2C). B2C ecommerce ecompasses transcations made between a business and a consumer. Business-to-Business (B2B).

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Cyber Week 2017: Black Friday Stats, Cyber Monday Trends + 25 Brands Reveal The Secrets to Their Success

BigCommerce

Black Friday and Cyber Monday –– the two largest online selling days of the year — are in the books. Automotive retailers saw the highest average order value ($235.10) , followed by retailers within the Sports & Outdoors ($143.50) and Home & Garden ($103.60) categories. Small Business Saturday.

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How to Create The Perfect Call-to-Action

Kissmetrics

According to Small Biz Trends, 70% of small business B2B sites lack a call-to-action. That’s why, if you want to grow your online business, you’ve got to ensure that your customer service is working. Trying your customer’s patience, such as with long hold times , comprises 35% of what consumers call bad customer service.

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234 American Business Owners on Starting, Scaling and Staying Inspired

BigCommerce

Their stories are conveniently ignored when you hear about the extinction of small businesses. In reading this article, you’ve begun a journey into the passions, success stories and advice of more than 200 American business owners trying to make ends meet while they make life a little sweeter for those around them.

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

ROI Revolution

73% of consumers using D2C ecommerce over the course of COVID-19 plan to continue post-pandemic ( McKinsey ). With consumers more concerned about their discretionary spending, the online resale apparel market is projected to double by 2024 ( Statista ). Consumers spending 1 more hour per day online in light of COVID-19.

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72 American Business Owners on What Motivated Them To Become Entrepreneurs

BigCommerce

We focus on offering products crafted with the precision and care consumers expect, and backed by the customer service they deserve. We do have a retail store in Independence, Virginia and welcome visitors from all over the world. John always dreamed of owning his own slipper-making business, and was ready for this new challenge.