Smile.io

NOVEMBER 17, 2022

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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Retail TouchPoints

FEBRUARY 9, 2024

Retail crime was a hot topic throughout 2023, and it’s easy to see why. According to the National Retail Security Survey, losses attributed to retail theft rose to $112.1 Cracking down on retail crime isn’t just about stopping thieves anymore. billion in 2022, up from $93.9 It’s about keeping employees and shoppers safe.

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RetailMinded

FEBRUARY 20, 2023

The retail landscape has changed drastically over the past few years as businesses continue to ride the wake of a subsiding pandemic. So, what is your small business doing to keep up with the changing demands and latest trends? There are so many different ways you can partner with your fellow small business owners.

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Korona

FEBRUARY 27, 2023

For small business owners and entrepreneurs, looking at small business blogs can help you stay up to date on trends, while also learning about strategies and tools within your industry. Even for blogs that claim to specialize in small business and startups, many of them simply offer weak content outweighed by tons of ads.

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Email Audience

AUGUST 2, 2023

But what are the best email marketing services for small businesses? 9 Best Email Marketing Services for Small Businesses Overview Small businesses have different needs than enterprises. If you run a small business, you’re probably pressed for time. I’ll introduce you to 9 options. It’s cheap.

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Korona

APRIL 1, 2021

Retailers of all types are finding ways to reach broader audiences. Digital channels and the ability to keep in constant and instant communication with shoppers have made this easier than ever. As a bunch, business owners are hardworking, inventive, and quick to adapt. Why Are Multiple Retailing Channels So Important?

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Retail TouchPoints

MARCH 9, 2021

As retailers shift more of their attention and dollars to digital content and community-building activities, livestreaming has moved into the spotlight. consumers have tuned into a livestreaming event. Following are three livestreaming use case categories that retailers and brands are trying on for size: 1. Companies in the U.S.

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Korona

JANUARY 8, 2021

More commonly, though, are the cases in which a small business invests time and resources in a long-term approach. While 2020 might have made it difficult to attend live events and raise your brand awareness any place outside the internet, 2021 and beyond offer hope that some more traditional forms of marketing will make a comeback.

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FastSpring

NOVEMBER 19, 2018

It’s also a big shopping event. We’re talking about Small Business Saturday! Before we jump right into the facts and statistics around Small Business Saturday, let’s start at the very beginning. What is Small Business Saturday? This year Small Business Saturday falls on November 24th, 2018.

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RTP blog

MARCH 14, 2017

By Debbie Hauss, Editor-in-Chief A few years ago retailers were lamenting their decisions to try to use Facebook as a commerce channel. A Business Insider article made the statement clearly: “Companies first started selling things directly through Facebook in 2009. They all ended up closing their stores within a year.”

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Retail TouchPoints

SEPTEMBER 15, 2023

Stories of the realization of the American Dream and a new kind of small business that isn’t always as appreciated as its more traditional counterparts. Amazon Sellers That are a ‘Force for Good’ There are the practical ripple effects of the businesses built on Amazon — those companies created more than 1.5 alone in 2022.

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Retail TouchPoints

FEBRUARY 18, 2021

Abound , a curated wholesale marketplace designed to connect small business owners and independent brands in the U.S. My family has been in independent retail for the last 20 years,” said Harley Miller, Managing Partner at Left Lane Capital in a statement. and UK, has closed a $22.9

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BigCommerce

FEBRUARY 13, 2018

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. When you buy shoes from an online shoe retailer, it is a business-to-consumer transaction. Business-to-Business (B2B). Image source.

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Wiser

JULY 25, 2023

A promotions strategy is a marketing plan that small businesses use to get the word out about their products and services. Promotions are marketing strategies that can include things like discounts, special offers, advertising, public relations activities, events, or even just word of mouth.

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lateshipment

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

Retailers soon utilized this unique opportunity and started giving additional discounts to keep customers coming. The word spread, and now it’s the biggest shopping event before the holidays. Retailers then added small business Saturdays followed by cyber Monday which has now evolved into ‘The Cyber Week’.

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lateshipment

OCTOBER 30, 2020

Shipping carriers are already straining their capacity due to social distancing norms and supply-chain restrictions. Retailers, on the other hand, will need to put in efforts from their end to survive and have a good holiday season run. Important eCommerce Events. Small Business Saturday - Saturday, 28th November.

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Retail TouchPoints

JULY 14, 2021

As the bare minimum, see what others in your industry are using and perform due diligence to ensure the best fit for your business. . Here are a few common traps to avoid when finding the right platform for your business. The timely delivery and updated messaging on these communication channels help assure a happy returning customer.

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Smile.io

MARCH 17, 2020

With the rise of online businesses and the saturation of the communication channels, it becomes harder for smaller brands to shine through. Big corporations (and their bigger budgets) have occupied the most popular marketing channels and leave little air for smaller players. Top 10 Marketing Apps you Need for your Shopify Store.

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Smile.io

MARCH 17, 2020

With the rise of online businesses and the saturation of the communication channels, it becomes harder for smaller brands to shine through. Big corporations (and their bigger budgets) have occupied the most popular marketing channels and leave little air for smaller players. SMS and product launches. SMS and the extra sale.

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BigCommerce

NOVEMBER 28, 2017

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. Small Business Saturday: +22.79%. Which channels did they invest most in? iPhone users spent 7.1%

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365 Retail

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

Faire , the B2B retail marketplace, has today announced a new global partnership with Shopify that establishes Faire as the recommended wholesale marketplace for Shopify, which powers millions of merchants around the world. We’re thrilled to join forces to make commerce better for independent businesses.”

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lateshipment

SEPTEMBER 7, 2023

The major event in October for retail and e-commerce is Halloween. Taking place on the 31st of the month, the spooky ancient Celtic festival is a time for customers to get creative and businesses to capitalize on. Collaborative Giveaways: Partner with other small businesses for joint giveaways or promotions to expand your reach.

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365 Retail

OCTOBER 25, 2023

The UK’s appetite for buying online is the highest in Europe, with more than a quarter of retail sales now made through the internet. Whilst this presents an opportunity for small businesses to grow, ensuring the quality and safety of products sourced from overseas suppliers – particularly electrical items – has brought new challenges.

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Retail TouchPoints

JANUARY 21, 2021

Necessity forced the National Retail Federation Big Show from the physical world into the virtual one, but its reputation for insightful presentations from retail industry leaders drew a significant “crowd” despite the change of venue. Following is just a small sampling of highlights from Chapter One’s 100 sessions.

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Kissmetrics

OCTOBER 11, 2021

Service-based businesses have just as much to offer during the holidays as product retailers. Secondly, service-based businesses aren’t all that different from product-based businesses. Well, if you’re a service business like Uber, you’re not just promoting local pumpkin farms. Build some buzz around your event.

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Omnisend

SEPTEMBER 9, 2021

What started as a single-day online shopping holiday called Cyber Monday has evolved into a massive five-day mega shopping event known as ‘ The Cyber 5 :’ Thanksgiving, Black Friday, Cyber Saturday, Cyber Sunday, and Cyber Monday. Here, we discuss how small businesses can use the Black Friday weekend (Cyber 5) to maximize sales.

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ROI Revolution

APRIL 20, 2020

As the world’s second largest ecommerce company, Amazon has had an eventful month. Amazon, along with other retail giants like Walmart and Target, experienced a huge surge in demand for these kinds of products at the onset of the virus. Small Business Assistance. Amazon’s Coronavirus Journey.

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ROI Revolution

AUGUST 11, 2021

Advertisers and consumers alike are curiously awaiting Prime Day 2021 after last year brought unprecedented changes to Amazon’s annual shopping event. As we approach a post-pandemic market , what can businesses expect this year and what can you do to ensure Prime Day is a success for your brand? Key takeaways from Prime Day 2021.

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Ecommerce Platforms

AUGUST 15, 2022

Save the date for the “Make it Big” Conference, to connect with thought leaders, ecommerce industry experts, and other merchants interested in growing their online businesses. The Make it Big Conference is a virtual event, meaning there’s no set locations. The same goes for event participants. Where is Make it Big 2022?

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ROI Revolution

JUNE 14, 2021

The annual sales event took place on October 13 and October 14 this year across the U.S. billion over the two-day sales event, according to a press release from Amazon. In anticipation of the event returning to normalcy this year, let’s reflect on last year’s unordinary Prime Day. Non-Amazon retail sites in the U.S.

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Ecommerce Platforms

SEPTEMBER 21, 2022

Although there isn’t a free plan from Squarespace Scheduling, it’s definitely the most affordable, feature-rich appointment scheduling app on the market; you receive a free trial to test it out, and the starting pricing is affordable for small businesses. Who is it Best For?

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lateshipment

AUGUST 16, 2021

A sigh of relief for retailers and huge expectations for retailers towards the Holiday season as the eCommerce industry has looked good so far in 2021. However, with no such leash on the spending capacity, total US Holiday retail sales in 2021 are predicted to rise 2.7% Small Business Saturday - Saturday, 27th November.

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ROI Revolution

MARCH 2, 2021

As COVID-19 shut down traditional sales channels for many B2B brands in 2020, the value of digital transactions grew 9.6% With 160 million customers visiting Walmart stores or Walmart.com each week , Walmart is the largest retailer in the US. Ecommerce retail sales are projected to grow 14.3% Retail ecommerce sales grew 27.6%

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ROI Revolution

AUGUST 5, 2021

Claim your copy so you can profit off of this channel’s meteoric rise. Last month marked the ninth month in a row of total retail sales growth as the world recovers from a pandemic that led to total retail sales declining 10.5% Total retail sales were up 11% year-over-year this June, a 10.4% increase over 2019.

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RetailMinded

AUGUST 5, 2022

The COVID-19 pandemic shifted consumer buying behavior to the online world, forcing retailers to adapt quickly. Even as the world recovers from the pandemic, e-commerce still has a stronghold , so it’s crucial for retailers to cater to the needs of consumers who prefer to shop online. If you can get media coverage, that’s even better.

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BigCommerce

SEPTEMBER 12, 2017

BigCommerce has teamed up with retail and payment experts Square to dive deep into the shopping habits, behavior and preferences of thousands of American buyers across multiple generations. Are you an omni-channel seller? It’s easier than ever for businesses to have a digital presence across a variety of channels.

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ROI Revolution

OCTOBER 1, 2020

Retail sales, however, continue to decline, down 3.9% retail ecommerce up 44.5% With market share being ceded to retail giants and big box retailers like Amazon, Target, Walmart, and Best Buy, department stores and malls have slowly but surely been on the decline for decades. retailers grew 30.1% – that’s $60.42

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