ESW

APRIL 26, 2023

As soon as a shopper has placed their order, the post-purchase customer experience begins. For many brands with DTC ecommerce channels, new customers can be hard-won, and the post-purchase process is crucial to nurturing the next purchase.

Customer Experience 78

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Retail TouchPoints

AUGUST 7, 2023

After several years of declines and a host of executive switch-ups (particularly in the CEO role), Wish began a major overhaul of its business (still underway) and launched a marketing blitz to “reintroduce” itself to consumers in August 2022. The trade-off is long shipping times, another thing Wish is working hard to improve.

Shipping Costs 206

Shipping Costs Merchant Services Payment Services Shipping 206

Retail TouchPoints

AUGUST 15, 2023

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.

Merchant Services 179

Merchant Services Payment Services Customer Experience Outdoor 179

Ecommerce Platforms

OCTOBER 27, 2022

The best fulfillment services for Shopify are designed to help ecommerce business owners deliver products to their customers quickly and efficiently. After all, once your customer has made a purchase, they’re relying on you to ensure it gets to them with minimal hassle. What are the Best Fulfillment Services for Shopify?

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Merchant Services Fulfillment Shipping Costs Shopify 104

Retail TouchPoints

AUGUST 8, 2022

There’s no question that strategic promotions and discounts motivate consumers to buy a product. According to our recent survey , more than a quarter (26%) of respondents said that discounts motivated their decision to enroll in a subscription experience. As a result, consumers save money when they subscribe to multiple products.

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Groove

APRIL 29, 2022

SMS marketing stands for Short Message Service 一 or text messaging. Brands are now using text messaging to send promotional messages, updates, company announcements and more to consumers that provide consent. Inboxes are now cluttered with promotional emails from brands, and many consumers are subscribed to dozens of email lists.

Merchant Services 195

Merchant Services Marketing Shopping Carts Shipping Costs 195

Omnisend

OCTOBER 4, 2023

Reading Time: 7 minutes Many ecommerce merchants think order cancellation emails are a necessary evil. Cancellation confirmation messages present a golden opportunity to reconnect with customers. Order cancellation emails provide a chance to find out why the customer canceled. Get consumer insights. Get feedback.

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Retail TouchPoints

SEPTEMBER 2, 2022

However, experts note that in times of economic volatility and fast-changing consumer behaviors, brands need to think strategically about their path to global growth. They also can look at marketplaces, and even the resale market, to gauge demand and determine whether they can successfully capitalize on consumer needs.

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ESW

AUGUST 18, 2023

The world’s best-loved brands all have one thing in common: They deliver superior customer experiences. Regardless of product or industry, dominant brands prioritise and execute next-level online customer experiences in every market. These experiences don’t happen by accident. What do they expect?

Merchant Services 141

Merchant Services Shipping Costs Payment Services Multi-channel 141

Ecommerce Platforms

AUGUST 4, 2020

Love it or hate it, shipping is an essential element to any ecommerce operation, and when done well, it's another opportunity to wow your customers. In the era of Amazon Prime, consumers now expect reliable and exceedingly fast shipping times. ShipBob makes order fulfillment easier for merchants.

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Shipping Costs Shipping Merchant Services eCommerce 151

Ecommerce Platforms

FEBRUARY 14, 2023

If you're reading this blog post, you'll know that there are many challenges to running your own online store; one is handling the storing, packing, and shipping of your products. Whether you work alone or with staff, the fulfillment process is bound to take heaps of time away from other, more important, money-making tasks.

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BigCommerce

JULY 19, 2018

has been the highest consumer of wine in the world since 2014. But the sector of the wine industry with the largest growth is direct-to-consumer sales (D2C). Whether you compare it to grocery stores, convenience stores, or independent wine shops, winery D2C shipping continues to be the leading retail channel.

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Shipping Costs Shipping eCommerce Merchant Services 263

Groove

APRIL 11, 2022

Groove Commerce is here to help mid-market and Enterprise merchants build, design and grow their eCommerce websites. After determining what your eCommerce store plans to sell, whether it be products or services, one of the first steps is to purchase a domain name. Invest in Reliable Shipping Software. Purchase a Domain Name.

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Merchant Services eCommerce Live Chat BigCommerce 195

Retail TouchPoints

JULY 10, 2023

Retailers have a vast amount of data about customer shopping behavior and purchase history. Generative AI can dramatically improve customer experiences and drive revenue by helping shoppers find the products that most match attributes of what they’re looking for today, not just what they have purchased in the past.

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Merchant Services Shipping Costs Retail Social Media 271

Groove

JANUARY 19, 2022

Improving customer experience is a focal point for many online businesses. As the demand for frictionless shopping increases and consumer shopping habits constantly change, merchants must optimize their stores to accommodate shoppers at each stage of the eCommerce customer journey.

eCommerce 370

eCommerce Merchant Services Customer Payment Services 370

Store Growers

MAY 10, 2023

Last Updated on May 10, 2023 If you’re just entering the world of Google Merchant Center and Google Shopping, you might feel a bit lost when it comes to utilizing their benefits or the nuances between them. What Are the Product Data Requirements for Google Merchant Center? Let’s see what they are.

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Merchant Services Shipping Costs Article Information 91

Retail TouchPoints

JUNE 26, 2023

Get ready, get excited, retailers and customers alike, the 2D barcode, a compact square label with splotches and spaces that encode up to 350X more data than a traditional UPC (4,000 characters) will have a significant impact on managing the business and delivering better customer experiences. Who doesn’t want that?

Merchant Services 269

Merchant Services Retail Shipping Costs Customer Experience 269

Retail TouchPoints

OCTOBER 6, 2022

Rather than being limited to a jam-packed four to five weeks from Black Friday to Christmas Eve, consumers are beginning their shopping as early as October (with a few doing so even earlier than that). The return to offices and social events is inspiring consumers to level up their wardrobes and focus more on apparel and footwear.

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Shipping Costs Payment Services Merchant Services Payments 244

lateshipment

SEPTEMBER 1, 2023

Consumers have more choices than ever when it comes to their shopping needs. Meaning, the customer experience (CX) has become a cornerstone of customers choosing brands to shop with and businesses need to go above and beyond to provide a positive delivery experience in order to keep customers coming back.

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Customer Retention Payments Payment Services eCommerce 130

Omnisend

OCTOBER 4, 2023

Reading Time: 7 minutes Many ecommerce merchants think order cancellation emails are nothing more than a necessary evil, initiated after losing an order. But savvy online retailers know that cancellation confirmation messages present a golden opportunity to reconnect with customers. Get consumer insights. Get feedback.

Merchant Services 88

Merchant Services Payment Services Shipping Costs eCommerce 88

Retail TouchPoints

APRIL 8, 2022

Some of the latest include a price optimization tool for online sellers, AR try-on for beauty products and advanced data insights for merchants. But there is one big difference between Google and the leading online marketplaces— Google offers all this to merchants for free. Our role is really to just facilitate that connection.”.

Merchant Services 268

Merchant Services Shipping Costs Small Business Retail eCommerce 268

lateshipment

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

The holiday shopping season means an entirely different thing for shoppers and merchants. In the case of physical stores, the customer collecting their purchase and leaving the store marks the end of a sales cycle. Shoppers expect the same level of experience from physical stores to e-commerce.

eCommerce 130

eCommerce Merchant Services Shipping Costs Shipping 130

Ecommerce Platforms

JUNE 15, 2022

Product returns are often a nightmare for ecommerce merchants. They represent a potentially dissatisfied customer, additional costs, and a loss of revenue that you had already presumed in your pocket. However, returns don’t have to mean the end of a relationship with that customer. However, it’s impossible to opt out of returns.

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Merchant Services Shipping Costs Shopify Shipping 192

Omnisend

JANUARY 23, 2024

The advantages include an enhanced customer experience and increased sales. Merchants who have subscribed to the Buy with Prime program can now link it to Omnisend to seamlessly automate email marketing efforts. For instance, offer special discounts on related products based on a customer’s previous purchases.

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Merchant Services Payment Services Shipping Costs Payments 78

lateshipment

AUGUST 17, 2023

This has made how returns are handled at e-commerce stores a huge differentiator when it comes to customers choosing brands. 92% of shoppers say they will buy again if the return process is easy. When customers buy something online and it doesn’t work out, sending it back shouldn’t be a headache.

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lateshipment

JANUARY 30, 2024

The post-purchase is an exciting phase for your customers, as it is the last station before they get to their destination called happiness from collecting their orders. However, there is an increased frustration among customers because most businesses they shop with fall under the category of not meeting their “bare minimum” expectations.

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Retail TouchPoints

OCTOBER 19, 2022

Klar n a is continuing to expand beyond payments as it looks to become “a starting point for every purchase” for its 150 million global consumers. This is far from Klarna’s first foray beyond the world of payments. Among the new tools available to Klarna users and merchants are: Search and Compare. Shoppable Video.

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Merchant Services eCommerce Shipping Costs Multi-channel 266

Groove

OCTOBER 7, 2022

Types of Subscription Programs Replenishment The replenishment subscription model is most commonly applied to everyday consumable goods that customers need on a recurring basis. Customers use this offering because of the convenience of items showing up at just the right time.

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Retail TouchPoints

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

At the same time, many retailers are reporting higher and higher shipping costs, which are affecting profits on their balance sheets. According to a recent survey , 38% of retailers are worried about meeting consumers’ fast delivery expectations. Today, retailers are finding that too many dials makes the process unmanageable.

Shipping Costs 203

Shipping Costs Omnichannel Merchant Services Fulfillment 203

Groove

OCTOBER 7, 2022

The replenishment subscription model is most commonly applied to everyday consumable goods that customers need on a recurring basis. Customers use this offering because of the convenience of items showing up at just the right time. The most well-known example of this program is Amazon’s Subscribe and Save on Prime-shipped items.

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Subscription Shopify Merchant Services Shipping Costs 195

Retail TouchPoints

JULY 5, 2022

Then, once basic digital offerings were in place, merchants began to consider how to make these ecommerce advancements permanent in preparation for the “New Normal.”. At the height of the pandemic, standing up services like curbside pickup, BOPIS and a frictionless digital experience quickly was all that mattered.

Shipping Costs 281

Shipping Costs eCommerce Retail Merchant Services 281

lateshipment

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

Well, most work memes describe conditions at the workplace or a specific situation, like a customer coming in with a weird request. Let’s talk about memes that capture what your customers (and maybe even you!) experience in the post-purchase — shipping, delivery, and returns phases as well as decode the process they represent.

eCommerce 130

eCommerce Shipping Costs Merchant Services Shipping 130

Retail TouchPoints

DECEMBER 30, 2021

In 2020, consumers spent approximately $630 billion on online shopping, and merchants lost $12 billion to fraud. Consumers in every age bracket are in fraudsters’ sights. Consumers in every age bracket are in fraudsters’ sights. This approach can reduce fraud losses and improve the shopping experience for good customers.

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Merchant Services Customer Payment Services Social Media 266

lateshipment

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

The success of an e-commerce business depends on a lot of factors — venturing into new markets, net profits made during a quarter, rapport shared with customers and the general public, offering quality products and services, etc. However, most businesses (like you, probably) neglect the customer experience after checkout.

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eCommerce Customer Customer Retention Merchant Services 130

Retail TouchPoints

JULY 15, 2020

When retail historians compile the definitive chronicle of this era, they will recall something remarkable: as merchants across the nation responded to the COVID-19 outbreak by shifting more operations online, two years’ worth of e-Commerce growth got crammed into two weeks. How to explain that paradox? Curbside Pickup/BOPIS Fraud.

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Merchant Services eCommerce Payment Services Payments 248

Retail TouchPoints

JANUARY 20, 2022

For most types of consumer retail stores, the pandemic scared regulars away, diminished traffic from visitors, altered consumer preferences, snapped formerly reliable supply chains and required dramatic shifts in the way stores serve their clientele. But that’s only part of the story.

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Shipping Costs Merchant Services Retail Supplies 232

ESW

MAY 23, 2023

Brexit upended nearly everything for merchants in the UK. In fact, surveys indicate that merchant sentiment is trending negative with businesses reporting increasing frustration with regulations, supply chain costs, red tape and increased costs. To grow globally, brands must provide an excellent customer experience.

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Merchant Services Shipping Costs Shipping Customer Experience 78