RTP blog

SEPTEMBER 6, 2017

Retailers were quick to assist those in need in the wake of Hurricane Harvey’s devastation throughout Texas. Almost every major retailer donated money to a relief fund. Then, thinking about the go-forward impact, businesses must react to survive and thrive, for their own well-being and the well-being of the communities they serve.

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lateshipment

OCTOBER 16, 2020

A question that is largely on the minds of retailers and consumers alike. With COVID-19 still at large, consumers will be making difficult shopping choices and retailers will be scratching their heads for a strategy that will bring them a great sale. What are consumers planning? In 2019, holiday sales were up 4.1%

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Ecommerce Platforms

APRIL 23, 2023

Today, we’re going to take a closer look at the pros, cons, features, and pricing of both marketplace platforms, to help you make the right decision for your growing company. Etsy is perhaps the go-to platform for consumers in search one-of-a-kind goods, from vintage finds to hand-made, customized items. Let’s dive in. What is Etsy?

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Ecommerce Platforms

JANUARY 17, 2023

Not to mention, Canada stretches far north, east, and west, giving ecommerce entrepreneurs accessible shipping routes to places like Alaska, Greenland, Europe, and Asia. If you’re thinking about learning how to start a business in Canada, this is your guide. We outline all the essentials to launch, build, and manage your business.

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Ecommerce Platforms

JANUARY 17, 2023

Not to mention, Canada stretches far north, east, and west, giving ecommerce entrepreneurs accessible shipping routes to places like Alaska, Greenland, Europe, and Asia. . If you’re thinking about learning how to start a business in Canada, this is your guide. We outline all the essentials to launch, build, and manage your business.

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Retail TouchPoints

NOVEMBER 19, 2020

In pursuit of its goal of becoming the leading global marketplace for buyers and sellers, eBay has been introducing tech-fueled programs and activations designed to connect with consumers’ rapidly evolving needs. Retail TouchPoints (RTP): Due to COVID-19, U.S. What impacts has this had on eBay’s business? UK and Germany.

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Ecommerce Platforms

APRIL 26, 2023

Pricing for Shopify starts at $5 per month to simply add a buy button to an existing website or blog. Alternatively, companies can leverage the full ecosystem from prices starting at $39 per month. Expensive plans and transaction fees Some limitations on templates and themes Further reading ?

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BigCommerce

SEPTEMBER 12, 2017

Conducting high-level research into who buys what, when and why, with regards to Americans shopping online, can be costly and time-consuming — which is why we’ve done it for you. However, despite how easy it is to launch a webstore, scaling an online business remains extremely difficult even for the most seasoned ecommerce expert.

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Ecommerce Platforms

SEPTEMBER 26, 2021

We usually argue that going with 3rd-party logistics companies is often the most economical, fastest option, considering you eliminate aspects of the fulfillment process (on your end) like warehousing, packaging, and shipping. Set your own shipping times and rates. Let's take a look! Shopify Fulfillment.

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Korona

JANUARY 19, 2022

One of the most common challenges retailers experience is surplus inventory also referred to as overstocking. For a retail business to be profitable, demand must exceed supply, not the other way around. The most immediate and visible impact of surplus inventory is the cost of storage and space. Table of Contents.

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Optimizely

FEBRUARY 19, 2021

For my birthday every year, I still receive a tangible gift card to my favorite retailers rather than getting one via email, although other businesses still resort to that as well. How come certain businesses still find direct mail marketing as an effective way to stay top of mind and engage with customers?

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Korona

DECEMBER 6, 2022

We’ll walk you through how to write a return policy for a retail business and share with you some return policy templates. How to write your retail return policy? A return policy template for retail businesses. Your small business should have them, too. Table of contents. Unlimited returns.

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Korona

DECEMBER 6, 2022

We’ll walk you through how to write a return policy for a retail business and share with you some return policy templates. How to write your retail return policy? A return policy template for retail businesses. Your small business should have them, too. Table of contents. Unlimited returns.

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ROI Revolution

NOVEMBER 4, 2020

From the completely unexpected impacts of the coronavirus on ecommerce to the twists and turns of Amazon Prime Day 2020 , this year has introduced a mix of obstacles and opportunities for all brands and retailers. What can brands, retailers, and consumers expect? The average American consumer will spend $664.77

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Ecommerce Platforms

NOVEMBER 17, 2022

Looking for a complete ecommerce checklist that will help you to grow your online business? At some point, every small business and large business starts seeing sales slow down. It’s reliable, well-priced, and that red logo is oh so inviting. Look no further. However, that can only get you so far.

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Korona

DECEMBER 14, 2021

In recent years, the retail industry has experienced remarkable growth despite the economic consequences of the COVID-19 crisis. According to the National Retail Federation , the total number of retail locations in the U.S. In addition, during May of 2021, retail sales reached a record high of over $570 billion. .

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Ecommerce Platforms

MARCH 8, 2023

Unlocking some functionality can be quite expensive, particularly when consider the added transaction fees on Shopify plans. Shopify Pricing Plans While there’s a lot more to choosing the right ecommerce platform than simply finding the right pricing package, every business owner has a budget to consider.

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ROI Revolution

JANUARY 5, 2021

From the completely unexpected impacts of the coronavirus on ecommerce to the twists and turns of Amazon Prime Day 2020 , 2020 introduced a mix of obstacles and opportunities for all brands and retailers. Online retail grew 49% YoY from Oct. Total YoY retail sales declined 19.1% US retail sales grew 8.5%

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ROI Revolution

DECEMBER 2, 2020

From the completely unexpected impacts of the coronavirus on ecommerce to the twists and turns of Amazon Prime Day 2020 , this year has introduced a mix of obstacles and opportunities for all brands and retailers. As consumers finalize Thanksgiving plans and adjust to the changes 2020 continues to bring, marketers are preparing for Cyber 5.

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Ecommerce Platforms

NOVEMBER 13, 2019

One of the best things about Square is that it not only offers some of the best technology and equipment in the merchant market, but it also delivers the tools you need at an affordable price. From the Square stand to the Square terminal, Square can give today's entrepreneurs a quick and easy way to get their business up and running.

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Korona

NOVEMBER 23, 2021

As a business owner, this is one of the worst things that can happen to your business and should be avoided at all costs. . This article will outline some of the best tips you should follow to find suitable eCommerce product suppliers for your online retail business. FashionTIY. SupplyMeDirect.

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Korona

DECEMBER 17, 2021

As a retailer or small business owner , knowing the best Christmas marketing campaigns is a must if you want to increase your sales during the holiday season. In fact, between November and December, holiday sales have averaged 19% of annual retail sales over the past five years. . Personalize your Christmas gift wrap.

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BigCommerce

SEPTEMBER 5, 2018

For a tradition that only dates to 2010, you have to hand it to Small Business Saturday. consumers, with 64% of survey respondents indicating that their primary motivation for shopping on the day after Black Friday was to support their local community. But why is Small Business Saturday so important?

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BigCommerce

MARCH 6, 2018

He gave up by the early 2000s and decided to move the business online to sell and ship plants directly to customers. I was naturally drawn to the competitive and creative nature of retail business. It was mostly my initiative to help with advertising and remaking the website. So how’d we get there? Conversions went up.

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SellBrite

JUNE 30, 2020

Now is a great time to begin selling on Etsy because people are excited to support small businesses. There has been a lot of media focus on the effect of the pandemic on small businesses, and the community’s support could be a great launching point for a new Etsy shop. How did your business get started?

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Ecommerce Platforms

OCTOBER 19, 2022

Therefore, you must follow all production, shipping, and sales requirements of your locale. There’s a specific form you must complete to ship CBD through the United States Post Office. Hemp-derived clothing doesn’t have the same restrictions as products you consume. Many other carriers have similar applications. BigCommerce.

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Ecommerce Platforms

MARCH 2, 2023

Even the pricing for BigCommerce is relatively fair, particularly if you choose an annual plan. We’d also recommend considering the annual plans if you’re committed to using BigCommerce as your store builder, as you can save 25% on the total cost of your package. You can connect to eBay, Amazon, Facebook, Google Shopping, and more.

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Ecommerce Platforms

MARCH 28, 2021

And many of them are completely capable of making/running smaller or mid-sized stores, blogs, and business website. In fact, a few of the suggestions we talk about below are high on our list of recommendations, even when you compare them to the more expensive website builders or a human web designer. Pricing Details. Strikingly.

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BigCommerce

NOVEMBER 28, 2017

Now, it’s time to pick, pack, ship and take a look at your marketing campaigns to see which won, which lost and what that may mean for your 2018 marketing initiatives. Consumers in California, Texas, Florida, New York and Pennsylvania made the most purchases for the second consecutive year. Small Business Saturday.

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Ecommerce Platforms

JULY 29, 2020

The Lightspeed Retail system is utilized by retail companies, and it's all focused on the cloud. Lightspeed started life as a company offering retail POS system technology to companies. LightspeedHQ.com still offers these retail solutions in the form of Lightspeed retail. Streamlined returns and shipping.

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BigCommerce

DECEMBER 1, 2017

In a survey by comScore and UPS, 63% of American consumers check the return policy before making a purchase and 48% would shop more with retailers that offer hassle-free returns. Consumers have been trained to be more cautious when it comes to buying online. Plus, looking out for your customers is just good business.

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Retail TouchPoints

OCTOBER 1, 2020

The 2020 holiday season will be dominated by uncertainty, a sharp contrast to the relatively steady growth in spending and ecommerce traffic that retailers enjoyed over the past several years. I don’t think retailers have ever seen this mix of health, economic and social disruption that we’re experiencing today.”.

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Omnisend

SEPTEMBER 9, 2021

The fact is that online business trends play a vital role in day-to-day B2B operations and, according to Insider Intelligence , B2B ecommerce site sales are likely to reach $1.5 Here, we discuss how small businesses can use the Black Friday weekend (Cyber 5) to maximize sales. Gain Visibility in Your Consumers’ Behavior.

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BigCommerce

MARCH 31, 2017

Their team works with category-leading brands looking to launch B2B as well as Direct-to-Consumer including Cargill, Citizens of Humanity and Dollar Tree. Distribution relationships with large or chain retailers. Selling to organizations (schools, businesses, non-profits). The belief ecommerce requires price transparency.

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Ecommerce Platforms

NOVEMBER 16, 2020

You can also sell pretty much whatever you wish, including physical products, digital products and downloads, services, and even do drop-shipping. All of that starting at the price of $29 / month, or as low as $9 / month if you're okay with not having an online storefront but instead selling via social media and other channels.

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BigCommerce

SEPTEMBER 4, 2018

Consumer spending is up. In 2017, holiday season sales accounted for more than one-quarter of total annual retail sales, rising 5.5% In 2018, holiday sales predictions from the National Retail Federation are at an increase over 2017 of 3.3% holiday retail sales increase is again conservative. over 2016 to $691.9

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Ecommerce Platforms

APRIL 23, 2023

Amazon vs Etsy: which marketplace is best for your budding business? Both Etsy and Amazon offer online retailers an excellent opportunity to connect instantly with an audience of engaged consumers. Similar to Amazon, Etsy is an online marketplace, where retailers can list and sell a variety of different items.

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