Retail TouchPoints

NOVEMBER 19, 2020

Jenn Henry, Senior Director of Global Brand for eBay, shares how the company translates its learnings into tools and resources that will help both small businesses and online consumers navigate this rapidly changing retail arena, including features such as: A Seller-Initiated Offer option; New Time Away and augmented Best Match.

Small Business Retail 178

Small Business Retail Shipping Costs eCommerce Online Retail 178

lateshipment

MAY 28, 2020

A birthday gift you send reaching the destination a day after the birthday. They lead to customer churn. Do you sometimes feel, as an eCommerce retailer, that despite paying a steep price to provide customers a top-notch delivery experience , you still struggle with their complaints? Read on to be truly astounded!

Shipping Costs 246

Shipping Costs Customer Retention Shipping Small Business Retail 246

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 do retailers have in store for them? Retail’s new normal.

Shipping Costs 211

Shipping Costs eCommerce Social Media Shipping 211

Kissmetrics

APRIL 20, 2021

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. BOPUS Provides a Better Customer Experience.

eCommerce 282

eCommerce Shipping Multi-channel Mobile 282

Smile.io

APRIL 15, 2024

View this post on Instagram A post shared by PetSmart (@petsmart) In addition to the tier-specific accelerated points earning, Bestie and VIPP customers can choose custom bonus points days where they earn 2x the points on their purchases. That is, ensuring customers can leverage the loyalty program online and in-store.

Social Media 75

Social Media POS Gifts Events 75

lateshipment

MARCH 15, 2021

Read on further to know how much late deliveries can cost your business and how you can deal with them in order to spur customers to spend more on your brand! A birthday gift you send reaching the destination a day after the special day. For example, let’s say a small business spends $100,000 in a year on marketing and sales.

Shipping Costs 130

Shipping Costs Customer Retention Social Media Shipping 130

Korona

APRIL 23, 2021

But with a focus on both customer service and on how to celebrate all the moms out there, small businesses can develop some great Mother’s Day marketing ideas. Some Mother’s Day Retail Statistics. Add Convenience to the Shopping Experience. Give Gift Ideas. Partner with Local Businesses. Their wives?

Marketing 52

Marketing Social Media Gifts POS 52

Smile.io

SEPTEMBER 8, 2021

For every referral an existing customer makes, they give the new shopper €2 and receive €2 for themselves as well. Customers can also rack up points as they make more purchases to redeem for euros off their next purchase. This allows customers to gain other people’s perspectives to influence their decision.

Books 82

Books Magazine Gifts Accessories 82

Ecommerce Platforms

MARCH 5, 2023

Shopkeep (now Lightspeed POS) and Shopify also provide access to a range of tools to help business leaders create omnichannel sales strategies, including site builders and ecommerce capabilities. It allows companies to turn any mobile device into a point of sale system, with the Shopify Retail POS app for Android and iOS.

POS 104

POS lightspeed Shopify Payment Services 104

Ecommerce Platforms

JANUARY 12, 2023

These days, even grocery stores can make more money by shifting some of their business operations online. If you’re looking for a way to align your retail POS system with an online store, then Shopify POS Lite could be ideal for you. Support: The customer support isn’t always reliable. Clover POS – Best for Small Businesses.

POS 104

POS Payment Services lightspeed Shopify 104

Ecommerce Platforms

JANUARY 12, 2023

These days, even grocery stores can make more money by shifting some of their business operations online. If you’re looking for a way to align your retail POS system with an online store, then Shopify POS Lite could be ideal for you. Support: The customer support isn’t always reliable. Clover POS – Best for Small Businesses.

POS 104

POS Payment Services lightspeed Shopify 104

Kibo

JULY 24, 2020

The modern ecommerce platform is designed to help retailers create seamless experiences for customers while also managing the details of online commerce with ease. For these reasons, the ecommerce platform is becoming a must-have for smart retailers. How can you determine the best fit for your business?

eCommerce Platforms 117

eCommerce Platforms Payment Services Payments eCommerce 117

BigCommerce

JULY 2, 2018

You’ve heard the old adage of “Location, Location, Location” for retail stores. It’s very important to take advantage of a lot of the free resources and coaching from Small Business Development Centers. Owner and Designer, Zoey’s Personalized Gifts. Turn customers into advocates.

BigCommerce 299

BigCommerce Small Business Retail Jewelry Shopping Carts 299

BigCommerce

FEBRUARY 1, 2018

While growing up my father, who also was a small business owner, had a wall plaque in his office that essentially echoed the sentiments of the importance of embracing, appreciating and understanding your competition. Afterward, you’ll be able to: Capitalize on their weaknesses and strengths to help start your business.

Shipping Costs 355

Shipping Costs Social Media Shipping Information 355

BigCommerce

JULY 2, 2018

We started by attending over 20 retail shows a year to get in front of people. We continue to attend shows, expand our social media following, and update our website for improved customer experience. Social media alone has allowed the small business owner a little voice over the big cosmetic companies.

Social Media 230

Social Media Marketing BigCommerce PPC 230

Smile.io

MAY 15, 2024

With commerce platforms making it easier than ever to launch and scale a business, ecommerce continues to grow year-over-year. In 2024, global retail ecommerce sales are expected to reach $6.3 of all retail purchases.  Positioning —How do you want customers to perceive your business compared to competitors?

Payment Services 53

Payment Services Merchant Services eCommerce Payments 53

MakeWebBetter

SEPTEMBER 5, 2019

Before anybody could start with their black friday deals, online-shopping retailer-Amazon releases daily deals at every hour. Not only that, to celebrate the biggest day of the year for retailers, Amazon pushes exclusive offers and deep discounts through ‘Countdown to Black Friday’.

Small Business Retail 152

Small Business Retail Retail Food and Beverages Live Chat 152

MakeWebBetter

JULY 30, 2020

The first rule of the eCommerce business is to adapt to the current happenings of the industry. Cities are under lockdown, social distancing is followed, many businesses are shut, outdoor gatherings are prohibited. The world has already declared COVID as a global pandemic.

eCommerce 183

eCommerce Outdoor Shipping Costs Drop Ship 183

Ecommerce Platforms

FEBRUARY 20, 2020

Brick and mortar stores are now increasingly seeking the best retail POS systems because run-of-the-mill point of sale solutions just don’t cut it anymore. According to a recent survey , retail executives now acknowledge the importance of modern point of sale systems in their businesses, and are exceedingly upgrading their POS solutions.

POS 118

POS Payment Services Merchant Services lightspeed 118

Ecommerce Platforms

FEBRUARY 20, 2020

Brick and mortar stores are now increasingly seeking the best retail POS systems because run-of-the-mill point of sale solutions just don’t cut it anymore. According to a recent survey , retail executives now acknowledge the importance of modern point of sale systems in their businesses, and are exceedingly upgrading their POS solutions.

POS 104

POS Payment Services Merchant Services lightspeed 104

BigCommerce

NOVEMBER 28, 2017

Automotive retailers saw the highest average order value ($235.10) , followed by retailers within the Sports & Outdoors ($143.50) and Home & Garden ($103.60) categories. Small Business Saturday. Small Business Saturday: +22.79%. Small Business Saturday: Mobile: 55%. Black Friday.

BigCommerce 415

BigCommerce Merchant Services Food and Beverages Small Business Retail 415

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. billion in 2021. Prepare Backup Promotions.

Small Business Retail 148

Small Business Retail Shipping Costs Social Media Omnichannel 148

Ecommerce Platforms

JANUARY 22, 2023

Whether you’re a retail shop with a simple website, or a startup ecommerce store interested in accepting online transactions, there’s always room to expand your business with help from online payment processing. Accepting a payment online is easier than ever before. What are the Fees? 2.9% +$0.30 for every transaction.

Payment Services 104

Payment Services Merchant Services Payments ACH 104

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. Lightspeed eCommerce Pros and Cons.

lightspeed 177

lightspeed POS Payment Services Shipping Costs 177

Ecommerce Platforms

APRIL 5, 2022

A fantastic tool for modern retailers, Square POS combines inventory tracking with a variety of powerful features, like collaboration and team management tools. Shopify POS Review (Apr 2022): Is it the Best Point of Sale System & Retail POS? The whole experience is very simple and straightforward. Square POS. Ease of use.

POS 104

POS lightspeed Payment Services Point of Sale 104

BigCommerce

SEPTEMBER 4, 2018

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. Unemployment is at near historic lows. over 2016 to $691.9

Mobile 282

Mobile Shipping Costs eCommerce Gifts 282

lateshipment

NOVEMBER 21, 2021

We’re overlooking the most anticipated streak of holidays — Thanksgiving, Black Friday, Small Business Saturday, and Cyber Monday, all coming consecutively. Remember, as you’re looking forward to increasing sales, don’t forget to keep an eye out to keep up your customer experience (CX) with a proper strategy in your efforts.

eCommerce 130

eCommerce Shipping Costs Customer Experience Small Business Retail 130

MakeWebBetter

AUGUST 8, 2019

But firstly, I would like to share some sales stats which might help and excel your business this e-commerce holidays. When talking about e-commerce marketing ideas. It becomes mandatory to pitch sales according to the holiday calendar. So here I present the most needed holiday sale calendar of 2019.

eCommerce 60

eCommerce eCommerce Marketing Presentation Marketing 60

lateshipment

SEPTEMBER 23, 2022

The event consists of Thanksgiving followed by Black Friday, Small Business Saturday, Super Sunday, and Cyber Monday. Let your customers know of your BFCM offers, follow up with campaigns tweaked based on segments, and end it with elements that add a sense of urgency for those who have abandoned their carts.

eCommerce 130

eCommerce Shipping Costs Payment Services Gifts 130

Smile.io

AUGUST 14, 2023

Of course, your customers also benefit. Whether they’re new or returning, this sale lets shoppers purchase your products at a discounted rate, and they are left with an exceptional customer experience that colors your brand in a positive light. Is it for first-time customers?

Shipping Costs 80

Shipping Costs Gifts Shipping Events 80

BigCommerce

MARCH 31, 2017

Distribution relationships with large or chain retailers. Selling to organizations (schools, businesses, non-profits). Many online brands are both B2B and B2C –– and even use their same homepage for each audience, segmenting into customer groups for individual merchant accounts. Supplier selling to resellers.

B2B 402

B2B eCommerce B2C Merchant Services 402

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. How to remain competitive as a small business. It’s not always the most customer centric move though. Refund & Return Policy Template.

Shipping Costs 419

Shipping Costs eCommerce Merchant Services Shipping 419

BigCommerce

DECEMBER 20, 2017

Because a lot happens in a year within retail and ecommerce. Here are the top 19 ecommerce growth strategies recommended by Internet Retailer 1000 brands and the experts that advise them, in order of priority. Community Building, Customer Engagement & CRM. Localization, Personalization and Customer Experience.

eCommerce 419

eCommerce Shipping Costs Social Media BigCommerce 419

Korona

MARCH 4, 2023

A point of sale (POS) system is essential to any successful retail business. It’s what facilitates transactions with customers, helping you to improve operational efficiency and provide a better customer experience. Table of contents How much does a retail POS system cost? Let’s dive in!

Point of Sale 52

Point of Sale Payment Services Payments Merchant Services 52

Korona

FEBRUARY 24, 2023

You simply cannot maximize your foot traffic and revenue as a retail business without paying close attention to your Google My Business profile. Part of optimizing this profile relies on including descriptive information that points potential customers to your business.

POS 52

POS SEO Social Media Small Business Retail 52

BigCommerce

OCTOBER 26, 2017

We will begin by breaking out readiness questions for each of the following merchant types: Small business. Small Business Considerations for Cross-Border Commerce. Small Business Apps for Going Global. Understanding that you cannot do it alone is an important step for small business owners.

Merchant Services 256

Merchant Services eCommerce Payment Services BigCommerce 256

BigCommerce

APRIL 21, 2017

What can this data tell you about your customers and your brand? Is it that customers buy with you again at the 90 day mark? Or, are your customers most often gift-buyers, meaning they drop off in January and don’t repurchase until the next major holiday (maybe Mother’s Day or Father’s Day)? And clearly, this works.

eCommerce 420

eCommerce Shipping Costs BigCommerce Gifts 420