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Inside the Online Bookstore Building a ‘Model for Small Businesses to Compete with Amazon’

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“Right before we launched, I had a panic attack when I did the math of how many customers we would need to survive,” recounted Andy Hunter, Founder and CEO of Bookshop.org in an interview with Retail TouchPoints. “It Basically the bookstore is a super-affiliate,” explained Hunter. “We’re

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How to Design Your Retail Space With Security in Mind

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A successful retail space uses the art of design to provide a clean, aesthetically pleasing and accessible storefront and property. But businesses should also take into consideration how their security comes into play in the space. Evaluate Your Retail Store’s Location. Evaluate Your Retail Store’s Location.

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Data Will be Key to Retail Success in 2021

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Without question, the COVID-19 pandemic proved to be quite a disruptor for retailers, as in-store sales dropped and other options, like ecommerce and buy online, pick up in-store (BOPIS) surged. With that in mind, here are three predictions for retailers in the coming year. Real-time data is the key for 2021.

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Google Shopping Actions: How to Increase Product Visibility for Free

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This means nearly any retailer can sign up for Google Shopping Actions and link their products without paying the 12% commission Google formerly collected on each sale. Retailers and advertisers have a unique opportunity to get incredible exposure for their products. How to Get Started With Google Shopping Actions.

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How to Make ‘Buy Online, Pick Up in Store’ (BOPUS) Work for Your Digital Brand

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The BOPUS (Buy Online, Pick Up In-Store) has been attracting hype for both retailers and customers, and this trend is expected to stay. BOPUS lets retailers leverage omnichannel experiences to boost online and in-store profits when done well. On the checkout landing page, customers can choose the date, time, and pickup location.

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How to Prevent Data Breach: A Guide For eCommerce Retailers

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Since eCommerce is one of the biggest targets of scammers, protecting your website and knowing precisely how to prevent data breach should be a top priority. . Data breaches often make the headlines for the huge amounts of personal information that they reveal. How do Hackers Attack Small Businesses?

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You Just Experienced your First Chargeback. Now What?

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Companies of all sizes were affected by the pandemic, especially small- to mid-size businesses (SMBs). Merchants in particular had to quickly shift from in-store sales to online and learn how to accept payments digitally. million applications to start new businesses through September 2021.