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TikTok Shop Officially Debuts in the U.S.

Retail TouchPoints

TikTok Shop will now bring shoppable videos and livestreams directly to For You feeds across the country, and give brands, merchants and creators the tools to sell directly through shoppable content on the TikTok app.” Digital Service (USDS). reads the company announcement. The company also reiterated that all TikTok-protected U.S.

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Pandemic Shifts Shine a Light on Importance of Modern Point of Sale

RetailMinded

Did you know that point of sale systems date back to 1879 when the first one was invented by American shopkeeper James Ritty. With stores taking control of their inventory management, selling channels, distribution experiences and shipping, they also recognized that customers wanted to be in control, as well.

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How to Navigate Ecommerce Logistics: 3PL, Shopify Fulfillment, and Fulfillment by Amazon

Omnisend

In this piece, we’ll examine the pros and cons of using a 3PL over in-house logistics, and compare popular solutions like leveraging Amazon or Shopify fulfillment. Some of the disadvantages of using a 3PL may include: Loss of control: When you outsource your logistics, you ultimately give up control over the delivery process.

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19 Shopify Pros and Cons To Understand the Good and Bad

Ecommerce Platforms

From Shopify ’s all-in-one ecommerce offerings to its rather seamless fulfillment options, it definitely has more pros than cons. The whole idea behind Shopify is for merchants to have all the tools they need to launch an ecommerce website for selling products. With that said, keep reading to explore all the Shopify pros and cons!

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How Streamlining Digital Checkout Boosted Polywood Conversions Nearly 50%

Retail TouchPoints

In 2017, Polywood had a great product sustainability story (its outdoor furniture is made from 100% recycled plastic and comes with a 20-year guarantee) and a solid launching pad for direct-to-consumer sales (a 27 -year history of selling through big box, home improvement and specialty patio stores). It was an involved, intense process.

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Best Platform to Sell Online in 2020: An In-Depth Analysis

Ecommerce Platforms

Whereas a standard website platform/builder has features for adding pages and posts and menus, an ecommerce platform takes it a step further by including product management, shipping tools, payment processing, and more. Some other elements that add more costs include third-party apps, hosting, domain names, and processing fees.

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How a Reactive Omnichannel Strategy can Help you Capitalize on Reactive Buying Trends

Retail TouchPoints

Investing in digital channels can make the difference between a highly profitable pivot and stock waiting in the warehouse for the end-of-season sales. The numbers from our latest guide to omnichannel commerce speak for themselves, showing that marketing across three or more channels earns brands 250% higher engagement.