ESW

AUGUST 18, 2023

Regardless of product or industry, dominant brands prioritise and execute next-level online customer experiences in every market. Rather, every detail of the shopper journey – from demand generation to last-mile delivery – is part of a multi-local commerce implementation. What is Multi-Local Commerce? What do they expect?

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Retail TouchPoints

JULY 7, 2023

As more direct-to-consumer (DTC) brands face heightened competition and rising cost-per-acquisition rates online, many have disinvested in their branded ecommerce experiences and doubled down on unique brand opportunities found on marketplaces like Amazon. For brands, that makes it much more difficult to stand out.

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RTP blog

SEPTEMBER 23, 2019

By Zach Morrison, Tinuiti Millennials and Gen Z consumers have over $200 billion in buying power, but to effectively market to both generations it’s important to know how they differ from each other, including what they buy and how they shop. Shopping trends often follow the consumer through their life stages.

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RTP blog

SEPTEMBER 18, 2017

Because you’re traveling to NYC in a couple days and you don’t want to pay for express shipping, you select the checkout option that lets you buy online and pick up in-store at the location near your hotel in NYC. American consumers spend an average of five hours a day on their mobile devices.

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Algopix

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

For sellers looking to tap into the vast consumer market, the choice between Amazon and Walmart is a critical one. With the convenience of online shopping, consumers have flocked to digital marketplaces in search of products that meet their needs. The rise of e-commerce has forever changed the retail landscape.

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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. Klarna’s new intelligent search tool compares thousands of websites to help consumers find the best price for any product and lists the results in an “orderly overview.” Shoppable Video.

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Omnisend

JANUARY 6, 2021

Optimizing an ecommerce marketing strategy can seem like a daunting task these days. Sure, every ecommerce business is different, but there are certain key areas that, when optimized, are guaranteed to boost the marketing performance and revenues of any retailer, large or small. Reading Time: 8 minutes. Reduce Abandoned Carts.

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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. This is why engaging a reliable fulfillment solution is imperative.

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RTP blog

AUGUST 23, 2019

By Derek O’Carroll, Brightpearl If you Google “buy online pick up in store” (BOPIS), you’ll be struck by how popular in-store pickup has become with consumers — but only with the big box retailers like Macy’s, Old Navy, Kohl’s, JCPenney, Target and Walmart. of total retail spend within the next four years. What are they waiting for?

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Retail TouchPoints

JUNE 30, 2023

Understanding this process and implementing a relationship and engagement strategy has been a priority for us as we create a dialogue with our consumers that is more than just a transaction. Hosted By Moms, For Moms, the “watch and shop” event gave us another opportunity to bring tips, inspiration and multi-brand gift ideas to our customers.

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Smile.io

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

Think of email subscribers as prospective friends of your ecommerce brand and email marketing as the relationship-forming driver.    Email marketing has the potential to foster the customer journey and build rapport like no other marketing endeavor can.   Trust equals sales.

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Kissmetrics

APRIL 20, 2021

However, it requires synergy between online commerce channels and physical retail to succeed. Some retailers may offer curbside pickup options where consumers can drive to the storefront and get their orders while remaining inside their vehicles. consumers have leveraged BOPUS to make purchases. Here are some tips to consider.

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Algopix

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

However, as many sellers on Amazon are facing the issue of manually having to add their product listings to the catalog only one at a time, it can surely be a time-consuming and tedious process without the right tools at hand. Sellbrite works with well known online marketplaces and shopping carts, including Amazon, eBay, Walmart, and Shopify.

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RetailMinded

JANUARY 10, 2024

Of course, the reality is, there will be favorite brands and products that are easily recognized and loved by consumers always – which we value – but there is also value for many consumers in discovering products and brands that are lesser known. Do you offer a multi-carrier shipping strategy? Why or why not?

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Retail TouchPoints

JUNE 29, 2020

The wide adoption of digital channels has dramatically disrupted the way consumers shop, and the recent COVID pandemic has exponentially increased the velocity of that change. Digital-first brands are jumping on the opportunity to meet these expectations and build one-to-one relationships with consumers.

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Retail TouchPoints

FEBRUARY 15, 2022

Outfits like GoPuff, Gorillas and 1520 took the grocery market by storm in 2021, offering a limited menu of consumables, delivered to your door in an incredible 30 minutes or less (and commanding multi-billion dollar valuations in the process.) Merchandise assortments will shrink dramatically.

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ESW

JULY 6, 2023

But as retailers and brands with DTC ecommerce channels know, meeting online customer expectations in an Amazon-dominated environment is challenging to say the least. Essentially, The Amazon Effect refers to the ways in which consumer expectations have changed as a result of shopping with the dominant online marketplace.

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Retail TouchPoints

AUGUST 25, 2021

Today, every one in five purchases is made online, largely due to changing consumer habits in the wake of lockdowns and other restrictions. A high level of services unique to each customer, delivered with little or no downtime, is what consumers now expect. Before the pandemic, ecommerce accounted for approximately 16% of all retail.

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ESW

MARCH 5, 2024

Brands and retailers that have not yet adopted omnichannel strategies may be missing out on opportunities to grow business – especially in global markets. Omnichannel isn’t just digital and isn’t just about where you run marketing campaigns. “Consumer demand is clearly high—and continuing to grow.

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Kissmetrics

JANUARY 25, 2021

The Etsy search function is engineered to connect consumers with the products they’re looking for using two distinct factors: ranking and query matching. Query matching refers to how effectively a potential consumer’s search term pairs with Etsy’s inventory listings. How Etsy Search Works. 10 Tips for Etsy SEO.

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Omnisend

NOVEMBER 17, 2020

If you’re running a WooCommerce store, you most likely already know the importance of staying in touch with your customers and that your audience uses various online channels. But one marketing method many merchants fail to employ is SMS messaging, which is a missed opportunity. The Benefits of WooCommerce SMS Marketing.

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ESW

APRIL 11, 2023

As a result, people flocked to the great outdoors like never before and outdoor brands with DTC channels saw revenues skyrocket. With brick-and-mortar stores shut down, consumers flocked online for outdoor gear. Reports show 87% of outdoor consumers consider sustainability when purchasing a product and are willing to pay more for it.

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Kissmetrics

NOVEMBER 27, 2020

They determine: What products you can list The terms and conditions of doing business Your payment options Shipping fees. More Shipping Options and Lower Fees With Some Amazon Alternatives. Shipping is a further reason to consider seeking alternatives as individual sellers on Amazon lack flexibility over their shipping costs.

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Kibo

APRIL 26, 2022

The past two years have demonstrated that consumers are ready and willing to change their behavior to find and purchase the things they need. Not missing a beat, consumers began returning to physical stores in 2021 as pandemic restrictions lifted and vaccines became widely available. Why should marketers care about headless commerce?

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Optimizely

OCTOBER 10, 2018

Consumers love them because they’re a great way to discover new products. But because subscription boxes are such a successful business model, the market has also gotten far more competitive. This is exactly why Yosef “Joe” Martin decided to get directly involved in marketing his beauty subscription box company, Boxycharm.

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GetElastic

MAY 18, 2022

Post-pandemic, brands have a surmounting pressure to re-evaluate their channel and sales strategies as direct-to-consumer (D2C) channel adoption increases, and the need for a nurturing customer experience is in demand. The pandemic forced brands to re-think their go-to-market strategy. Learn More.

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RETAIL MANAGEMENT SOFTWARE

DECEMBER 4, 2023

The holiday season of 2023 promises to be a mixed bag of discounts, smart spending and changes in consumer behavior. malls to charming European markets, shoppers are adjusting their spending habits in line with inflation and rising costs of living. From bustling U.S.

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Omnisend

DECEMBER 14, 2023

Ecommerce apps can extend functionality and performance in areas, such as: SEO Order fulfillment Payment processing Marketing automation Inventory management Customer support Typically, ecommerce apps fall into these categories: Business-to-Consumer (B2C) apps: Connect businesses with end consumers.

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SellBrite

JULY 8, 2019

Shipping is one of the most time-consuming and frustrating parts of running an ecommerce business. If you’re just starting out, you might use more than one platform to process orders, calculate shipping, create and print labels, and ship products. What is Shopify Shipping? Fortunately, there’s good news.

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Retail TouchPoints

MAY 5, 2021

Propelled by new technologies and heightened consumer demand, some segments that had been slower to gain traction online finally moved into the digital fast lane — cars , adult beverages and even trees , to name just a few. And yet, the consumer demand is there, and it’s becoming hard for retailers to ignore, no matter their category.

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Retail TouchPoints

FEBRUARY 9, 2023

Over the last decade or so, Batteries Plus has struggled to find its place in the world of digital retail, even as consumers have become ever more reliant on battery-powered devices. But that same wave of electronic innovation that gave rise to Batteries Plus also put a drain on the retailer’s business as ecommerce began to take hold.

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Ecommerce Platforms

FEBRUARY 16, 2023

As you probably know, Shopify is a cloud-based, multi-channel commerce platform designed to help businesses create and manage their online store and e-commerce operations. Amazon will also handle shipping and customer service on the seller’s behalf (fees apply – costs listed below). As such, it garners consumer trust.

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Inflow Insights

AUGUST 25, 2021

Over the last few weeks, we’ve published a multi-part blog series with eCommerce holiday marketing tips and strategies. This is the final entry in that series — but, if you want more guidance, you can always request a free proposal from our digital marketing strategists anytime. Create a team-wide holiday marketing plan.

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Steve Dennis

JULY 6, 2021

Unfortunately, much like the years-long fascination with the “retail apocalypse” and just about all things omni-channel, there is some truthiness in all this, but not much that provides tangible strategic guidance. Consumers traveled there to see stuff, pay for it, and take it home with them. The hybrid shopping journey.

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SellBrite

NOVEMBER 1, 2019

The battle to win consumer holiday spend this year is heating up as we edge deeper into the holiday season and shoppers start preparing their lists. Fast delivery is quickly turning into a key differentiator between online sellers, with those offering slow shipping and costly delivery options losing out. Let’s find out.

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Algopix

MAY 29, 2020

The eCommerce industry continues to grow every year, and online retailers feel the pressure that comes with increased competition in all areas and markets across the eCommerce world. Here are 5 essential reasons why using product market research platform is necessary to all Amazon, Walmart, and eBay sellers: 1.

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Omnisend

DECEMBER 14, 2023

Reading Time: 9 minutes Many marketers believe that multichannel selling is only for big retailers and that small retailers can’t afford it. Selling on multiple channels need not cost a fortune if you do it right. Invest in an SEO-friendly website and optimize your checkout process to make it a profitable sales channel.

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