Wiser

OCTOBER 15, 2019

Direct-to-consumer strategies have transformed retail, both in the way consumers shop and how brands and retailers manufacture, market, and sell. Importantly, a winning direct-to-consumer business will artfully navigate the relationships between brand, retailer, and consumer. What Does Direct to Consumer Mean?

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Optimizely

JUNE 21, 2018

The space also features workshops and events focusing on topics such as food, wellness, technology, art, music, entrepreneurship, and travel. Other brands choose to open showroom-style stores where you can try the products before having them shipped to your home later. Increase sales in other channels.

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ESW

MARCH 9, 2020

Consumers are looking for shoes that are less technical and instead more versatile and every day.” Activewear brands are selling consumers a lifestyle and fashion retailers are leveraging their style credentials to produce affordable fitness ranges to sell alongside core casual and formalwear collections.” in the previous year’s study.

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Kissmetrics

MARCH 22, 2018

Consumers want more than an email newsletter—they want easy tracking and personalization. The experiences we read about in headlines are often grandiose and costly, like virtual fitting rooms and same-day shipping. They want more than a product—they want community. Building a community is small to mid-sized brands leg up on Amazon.

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Omnisend

DECEMBER 3, 2021

Different customers prefer to shop in different ways, and in-store pickup is an increasingly popular and convenient option for many consumers. In fact, nearly half of millennial and Gen Z consumers care about in-store pickup. That makes it particularly convenient for last-minute purchases that wouldn’t ship in time for the holidays.

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Steve Dennis

NOVEMBER 5, 2018

Product returns and exchanges have been the nemesis of the direct-to-consumer industry going back to the mail-order catalog days. Back in the good old days, while high return rates were definitely an area of concern, the fact that the customer often paid “shipping & handling” costs helped soften the damage to the bottom line.

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Steve Dennis

JANUARY 14, 2020

Of course, back in the day, outbound shipping was rarely free, and free returns and exchanges were virtually unheard of. Today, as the direct-to-customer business is almost entirely e-commerce driven, free shipping is nearly ubiquitous, and “hassle-free” returns and exchanges are increasingly common. Something Has To Give.

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RTP blog

MAY 23, 2017

million voice-powered devices will be shipped this year, leading to a total footprint of 33 million worldwide. Amazon will undoubtedly be the power player: Consumer Intelligence Research Partners estimated that Amazon sold 5.1 As a result, I expect that we’ll only see more consumers use and shop with her. as of November 2016.

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BigCommerce

OCTOBER 24, 2017

How to use shipping discounts to reverse cart abandoners. Workshop Your Way to More Sales. Many businesses focus all of their efforts on outwards marketing when they should really be looking at the consumer experiences they are providing to their current customers. Stop Shipping from Stopping You (and Your Customer, too).

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Liveintent

MAY 6, 2021

Let’s start with the elephant in the room – building those direct connections with consumers. Publishers can provide education and workshops to aid advertisers in developing plans that will help them meet their business goals and, in turn, help sustain the digital ecosystem. Keeping 1:1 audience relationships.

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RetailMinded

JANUARY 6, 2024

Calling all fellow conscious consumers and retail gurus! Retailers are embracing transparency, letting customers peek behind the curtain to understand where and how chosen items are crafted, produced, and shipped. It’s now 2024, and we’re all trying to shop without feeling like we’re destroying the planet, right?

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ESW

MAY 7, 2019

They expect brands to flow with their way of life — from practical needs like same-day shipping to value-based priorities like environmental stewardship. Consumers today are bombarded with loyalty program “white noise,” she says. Consumers expect a seamless customer experience along their entire purchase journeys. So do we.).

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Kissmetrics

MARCH 30, 2018

And these figures do tell us a lot about major changes in consumer behavior that will continue to evolve in 2018. So if consumers increasingly prefer e-commerce to brick-and-mortar shopping, why do we still need physical stores? And that’s not the only thing stopping consumers from buying online. Sounds pretty impressive, right?

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Steve Dennis

FEBRUARY 21, 2018

Of course, back in the day, outbound shipping was rarely free, and free returns and exchanges were virtually unheard of. Today, as the direct-to-customer business is almost entirely e-commerce driven, free shipping is nearly ubiquitous, and “hassle-free” returns and exchanges are increasingly common. Something Has To Give.

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Algopix

AUGUST 14, 2023

Marketing and Branding : When working on branding and marketing efforts, opt for books that delve into consumer behavior, psychology, and effective marketing techniques. Consumer Psychology: Understanding customer behavior and decision-making is crucial for effective marketing.

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Dynamic Action

DECEMBER 1, 2022

Increased Shipping Times YoY While retailers were able to be more reactive with fulfilling orders on Thanksgiving, shaving off half a day vs. 2021, the demand from competitive discounts made it harder to keep up, causing average shipping times to reach two and a quarter days by Cyber Monday.

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ChannelAdvisor

APRIL 18, 2018

Should you sell direct to consumers or leverage retailers? So far, 85% of consumers purchase Amazon’s first product suggestion when using voice-activated shopping assistants. First-Party Order Support for wholesale and drop shipping. Should you allocate more budget to advertising and less to fulfilling?

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ChannelAdvisor

AUGUST 18, 2019

You can even lean on our e-commerce platform to help simplify drop shipping and stay connected to carriers. The outdoor co-op has been expanding its community of brand advocates since 1938, and is up to 17 million consumers with lifetime memberships. You can keep prices competitive. You can sell internationally.

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Steve Dennis

SEPTEMBER 27, 2018

The physical limitations of direct-to-consumer. Amazon is really good at the “buying” process , i.e., those occasions where the customer values a highly efficient transaction, great pricing, vast (or very specifically curated) assortment and the particular convenience of direct-to-consumer delivery.

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Shipping Costs eCommerce Fulfillment Workshop 109

BigCommerce

DECEMBER 20, 2017

Shipping + Fulfillment Optimization. Customer experience historically has involved WOW’ing the consumer. Providing exceptional customer service, fast shipping, low prices, an easy-to-navigate site. Shipping and logistics. Leveraging micro-influencers in a broad and authentic way to expose your content to new consumers.

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Blue Acorn

OCTOBER 5, 2017

Since its inception in 1969, the company has shipped more than 50 million caterpillars across the United States. Because Insect Lore is shipping living things, sending them through the post during the coldest of winter nights or hottest of summer days just wouldn’t cut it. So how did we build upon this concept? But that wasn’t enough.

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ChannelAdvisor

AUGUST 2, 2017

Workshops throughout the three days covered tips on how to streamline and optimize selling using eBay’s Seller Hub and Marketing Tools; insights into trends in mobile and how to use social media to build your brand; guidance on shipping and more in-depth information on cross-border selling, utilizing eBay’s Global Shipping Program.

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Shipping Costs eCommerce Workshop Mobile 60

Steve Dennis

JANUARY 14, 2020

It turns out lots of consumers prefer going to a physical store for all sorts of reasons and for all sorts of products and services. It may take a bit more promotion to incentivize trial, but hey you got to fuel the rocket ship right? For information on keynote speaking and workshops please go here.

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Steve Dennis

JANUARY 14, 2020

As the intersection of economic feasibility and consumers’ willingness to adopt new technology hit a tipping point, for retailers that had invested big bucks in the brick-and-mortar distribution of music, books and games, the answer changed rather dramatically. For more info on my speaking and workshops go here. Both lack nuance.

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BigCommerce

JULY 11, 2017

As a business-to-customer brand, you’re speaking directly to the consumer, to people who may or may not have expert knowledge of your product. Trumpet & Horn isn’t trying to be high and mighty or exclusive, but rather chooses to speak directly to the consumer. What are the features / benefits / pros / cons?

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Steve Dennis

SEPTEMBER 13, 2018

” As the intersection of economic feasibility and consumers’ willingness to adopt new technology hit a tipping point, for retailers that had invested big bucks in the brick-and-mortar distribution of music, books and games, the answer changed rather dramatically. ” For more info on my speaking and workshops go here.

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ChannelAdvisor

APRIL 26, 2018

We were so inspired by the thoughtful workshops, keynotes, and networking opportunities. Our goal is to deliver relevant and personalized experiences to our consumers like never before so that every person who shops on our platform can find their version of perfect. Another fantastic Catalyst event has come and gone.

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Retail TouchPoints

JULY 15, 2022

For example, during the pandemic’s peak, Build-A-Bear Workshop successfully evolved its brick-and-mortar business to offer more flexible and efficient fulfillment services so it could capitalize on surging ecommerce demand. But the retailers that invested in omnichannel capabilities were able to adapt and survive.

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Steve Dennis

MARCH 3, 2018

It turns out lots of consumers prefer going to a physical store for all sorts of reasons and for all sorts of products and services. It may take a bit more promotion to incentivize trial, but hey you got to fuel the rocket ship right? For information on keynote speaking and workshops please go here.

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Shipping Costs eCommerce Workshop Social Media 76

Smile.io

AUGUST 2, 2023

From free shipping to dollars off, these rewards are extremely common in customer loyalty programs, and are quite popular with many types of shoppers. The fashion retailer offers other experiential rewards such as lifestyle workshops, priority access to fashion shows and events, in-home stylist visits, and more! 💲 Smile.io

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SellBrite

JUNE 28, 2019

Marketing is about tapping into the behavioral motivations of the end consumer, and armed with these triggers, ecommerce brands should be able to reach their customers in a way that in-store brands have perfected over generations. Encourage loyalty. Incentivize customers. Capitalize on FOMO. Utilize the personal touch.

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Ecommerce Platforms

SEPTEMBER 30, 2019

By now, you’ve probably noticed that poor webpage loading speeds trigger high bounce rates since internet consumers hate to wait. At first, you have to rely on workshops to plan your project accordingly. Checkout, payment, and shipping. Speaking of which, a great loading time means more traffic. Catalog management support.

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Merchant Services Payment Services Payments Magento 199

Weebly

NOVEMBER 14, 2018

They took several classes, workshops and watched online tutorial. Their small NYC apartment full of studio lights, a camera, tripod and boxes of product that required a time consuming set-up and breakdown every time they wanted to take product photos. It wasn’t practical or scalable for a two person business. Want to try it out?

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Ecommerce Platforms

JUNE 16, 2020

Wix doesn't offer features like printable shipping labels, and they provide a limited array of payment options in comparison to other e-commerce solutions. Access to advanced shipping options – for instance, automatically calculated shipping rates. All in all, the Wix's storefront is more of an add-on to a website.

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Payment Services eCommerce Shipping Costs Payments 104

RETAIL MANAGEMENT SOFTWARE

APRIL 24, 2020

One thing seems to be obvious; the one dose panacea for the retail sector is neither possible or viable; as each market segment will necessitate its own set of stimulating vaccines to boost, reignite consumer trust and help companies adapt to the shifting grounds. Download the complete Playbook!

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RETAIL MANAGEMENT SOFTWARE

APRIL 24, 2020

One thing seems to be obvious; the one dose panacea for the retail sector is neither possible or viable; as each market segment will necessitate its own set of stimulating vaccines to boost, reignite consumer trust and help companies adapt to the shifting grounds. Download the complete Playbook!

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RETAIL MANAGEMENT SOFTWARE

APRIL 24, 2020

One thing seems to be obvious; the one dose panacea for the retail sector is neither possible or viable; as each market segment will necessitate its own set of stimulating vaccines to boost, reignite consumer trust and help companies adapt to the shifting grounds. Download the complete Playbook!

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