Ecommerce Platforms

JULY 19, 2021

Direct-to-consumer (D2C) marketing is quickly becoming the choice route for CPG (Consumer Packaged Goods) brands and manufacturers to gain entry into the market directly rather than via a middleman structure. So in this article we will be showing you all there is to know about direct-to-consumer marketing.

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GetElastic

DECEMBER 1, 2021

So it’s no surprise that after the COVID-19 stay-at-home measures were implemented, the demand for online subscription services spiked. As such, it is a great time for retailers to enter the market and add subscriptions services to their existing physical products or simply start from scratch. Why’s that you may ask?

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GetElastic

SEPTEMBER 7, 2021

Just a few weeks after the unfortunate vitamin aisle experience a friend told me about a vitamin subscription company called Ritual. While the onboarding experience was fantastic, the subscription component is even better. Long story short, the way I shop for, and consume, vitamins has totally changed. And, I'm not the only one.

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Ecommerce Platforms

JANUARY 13, 2022

Convenience is the name of the game for online subscriptions. Many online consumers even seek out dozens of subscription offerings to streamline everything in their lives, from cooking to cleaning, and razors to gift giving. In this article, we'll explain why it's so beneficial to sell using a subscription model.

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Retail TouchPoints

AUGUST 7, 2023

Beyond Window Shopping Business customers are consumers too, and they want things on demand and with the convenience of a one-stop shop. Businesses of all sizes can provide subscription-based services to their customers, offering add-ons and integrations from third-party vendors.

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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. Take this scenario, you possess a Netflix subscription that you renew for $22.99 every month.

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Korona

AUGUST 23, 2022

The COVID-19 pandemic has driven consumers to value flexibility in their buying experience. And even better, they can order a subscription box and receive their products regularly without thinking about it. But the most critical question is how to start a subscription business. What is a subscription service?

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ESW

JANUARY 21, 2019

Subscription services make up a particular niche within the eCommerce world. From big names like Dollar Shave Club and HelloFresh to smaller, niche services like Expack, subscription boxes have been growing in popularity in recent years. On one hand, subscription services offer an exciting, convenient option for consumers.

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BigCommerce

FEBRUARY 27, 2018

But there’s one powerful area that tends to get neglected by ecommerce businesses: Word of mouth marketing (or WOMM). What is Word of Mouth Marketing? Word of mouth marketing (WOMM), also called word of mouth advertising, is the social media era’s version of simple word of mouth. Word of Mouth Marketing Statistics.

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FastSpring

APRIL 11, 2019

We’ve seen explosive growth in the field of subscription and recurring billing with more and more software and SaaS companies discovering how impactful implementing a subscription model can be for their long-term growth plans. To help you make an informed decision, we’re exploring the subscriptions trends in today’s market.

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GetElastic

DECEMBER 18, 2020

And though it may feel like we are slowly coming to the end of these unprecedented times, consumer buying behavior is forever changed, and will in turn, affect the success of many businesses for years to come. 52% of consumers say more than half of their purchases are influenced by convenience. Subscriptions. Payment services.

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ESW

MAY 23, 2018

Subscription programs can strengthen customer loyalty, reduce inventory risk, increase the lifetime value of each customer and boost ROI. And consumers have learned to love them. The growth of subscription box services has been exponential over the past four years. Custom orders and varying membership levels.

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Retail TouchPoints

JANUARY 3, 2024

Long viewed as a necessary evil, the retail returns process is emerging as an unexpected avenue for growth and customer engagement. In the rapidly expanding ecommerce market, projected to reach $3 billion in 2023, a significant 20% to 30% of online purchases end up being returned.

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Retail TouchPoints

JUNE 23, 2022

This is also the ideal time to review the online customer journey, because consumer expectations for ecommerce convenience and personalization are higher than ever, based on the findings of ClearSale’s 2021 State of Consumer Attitudes on Ecommerce, Fraud & CX survey. Personalize Your Back-to-School Marketing.

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Korona

MARCH 25, 2022

Given that the probability of an existing customer returning to purchase something at your store is 60-70% compared to the 5-20% chance of converting a new customer, it’s no surprise that eCommerce brands are prioritizing customer retention. Subscription programs. Amazon model. Personalized emails and texts.

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GetElastic

APRIL 28, 2022

direct-to-consumer (DTC) eCommerce sales reached 129 billion, and are projected to reach 151 this year. As DTC businesses continue to prioritize digital commerce experiences, brands are facing more market competition than ever. See How Elastic Path Delivers Unique Customer Experiences. In 2021, U.S. Now isn't that crazy!

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Lemonstand

APRIL 17, 2018

There has never been a better time to start a subscription box service. It’s easier than ever to start one, and the market is growing at unprecedented rates. From 2013 to 2016 alone , the number of visitors to subscription box websites has grown by over 3,000% — from 722,000 to 21.4 A Few Subscription Box Service Winners.

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365 Retail

JUNE 5, 2024

In such a landscape, building strong customer loyalty is a necessity for retail businesses, and one of the most effective tactics they should have in their marketing toolkit is loyalty programs. In fact, according to statistics, about 80% of consumers state they are more likely to stick to a brand that offers a loyalty program.

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RETAIL MANAGEMENT SOFTWARE

APRIL 24, 2023

In today’s fast-paced retail landscape, customer loyalty has become a critical factor in business success. With increased competition and changing consumer behaviors, retailers must stay ahead of the curve by implementing effective customer loyalty programs.

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Smile.io

APRIL 30, 2024

Customer engagement is a crucial aspect of any successful marketing strategy. It helps build long-lasting customer relationships and boosts brand loyalty.    But how do you boost customer engagement ? Renewal reminder Renewal reminder emails are an integral part of every SaaS marketing strategy.

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Smile.io

SEPTEMBER 22, 2020

Online subscription models are hard to maintain but come with a great reward. Today, there’s absolutely no use in trying to implement contracts or minimum subscription periods. This leaves you with the question, how can you implement strategies to reduce churn in your subscription business and maintain happy customers?

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RetailMinded

SEPTEMBER 30, 2023

With the rise of online shopping and ever-increasing consumer choices, retailers must go beyond the transactional and create experiences that resonate with their audience. Next, we’ll explore the intricacies of customer engagement, from personalized marketing to fostering a sense of community. Let’s get into it.

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Ecommerce Platforms

FEBRUARY 25, 2019

This review takes an in-depth look at its features, hits and misses to help you determine if it is the right fit for your subscription business model. But first about the subscription market. The subscription industry has grown by more than 100% in the last five years. Subscription management. How does it work?

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Smile.io

MAY 4, 2022

If you’re an ecommerce marketer, you know growing sales to your online store is amongst your top priorities. But growing a business and engaging with new customers is always easier said than done. Don’t worry, every marketer has been there. Use this as an opportunity to turn that customer into a repeat buyer.

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Ecommerce Platforms

JULY 23, 2018

Welcome to the world of email marketing. As a matter of fact, 80% of retail business owners agree that email marketing is their principal customer retention driver. Your online store is pretty much surviving below its potential if you’re yet to fully leverage email marketing. Marketing Automation.

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Korona

OCTOBER 14, 2022

One of the most effective strategies for encouraging customer retention and increased consumer spending is to implement loyalty and membership programs. This is evident from the fact that almost 83% of customers are more likely to stay faithful to an organization with a loyalty platform. Rewards Increase Spending.

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Omnisend

SEPTEMBER 29, 2021

One of the best ways to do this is by increasing customer retention rates. In this article, we’re going to discuss the best ways to identify customers that are an immediate ecommerce churn risk. Using churn management strategies you’ll be able to quickly prioritize your marketing efforts toward these high-risk customers.

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Retail TouchPoints

SEPTEMBER 21, 2021

The 15 sessions covered a wide range of topics, so to make it easier to browse we’ve organized the sessions into four categories: Holiday 2021 forecasts and how best to prepare for 2022; Building loyalty with connected consumer experiences; Key ecommerce and digital marketing trends; and Embedding innovation within your retail organization.

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FastSpring

SEPTEMBER 24, 2020

Other popular revenue models include: Subscriptions : One of the most common SaaS revenue models, businesses charge a customer a recurrent fee for the use of their product or service; could be monthly or yearly. Data Sales : Businesses earn revenue from selling the data they collect on their consumers to other consumers or businesses.

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Smile.io

JULY 7, 2023

Increases customer retention Customer retention is the key to sustainable and long-term growth for ecommerce brands. According to our data at Smile.io , on average, the top 10% of customers spend 2 times more per order than the lower 90%. Blog Mike Rossi 2.

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BigCommerce

SEPTEMBER 21, 2018

You’ve probably heard the term affiliate marketing thrown around, but with all of the different digital marketing tactics out there, it may seem a bit confusing or get lost in the shuffle. Then you’ll want to learn more about affiliate marketing. First, let’s define exactly what this form of performance-based marketing is.

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Smile.io

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

According to insights from Wellness Creative Co, the nutrition market is estimated to be worth $305.8 In order to combat all the increased competition many nutrition and supplement companies are looking at implementing a customer retention strategy through loyalty programs. billion in 2023. That worth is predicted to reach $347.5

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Smile.io

MARCH 8, 2024

Unsurprisingly, China is a big player, with an ecommerce market worth $885.94 The US is in second place, with household names such as eBay, Walmart, and Amazon dominating the market.  With smartphone subscriptions reaching 6.4   71% of consumers expect personalization. billion in 2023. Billion in 2023.

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GetElastic

MAY 15, 2019

Luckily, there are some useful tools to help market, run, and analyze ecommerce platforms. Some of them are free and others come with a subscription fee (usually a free trial is offered to test first). The following recommended ecommerce tools have been broken down into three categories: Marketing, Managing and Tracking.

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FastSpring

OCTOBER 27, 2021

“The automatic upgrade worked best if combined with a coupon option that allowed users to upgrade their plan at a lower price than the basic plan,” explained Harriet Chan, co-founder and marketing director of CocoFinder. Repeat customers also get several charges waived for our services,” CEO Gary Tailor explained.

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ROI Revolution

MAY 6, 2021

With the rapid shifts that took place last year, 2021 will be about finding ways to reach wary consumers and filling your marketing toolbox with innovative strategies to stand out. CPG brands launching their own direct-to-consumer (DTC) ecommerce stores. DNVBs getting off the ground through subscription-based commerce.

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Powerinbox

JANUARY 8, 2020

Monetization strategies for email often focus on Business-to-Consumer (B2C) channels, as the initial drivers of email monetization were generally focused on delivering value to end-users. While the strategies used in B2B marketing can often mirror those of B2C organizations, the goals are vastly different.

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