Groove

FEBRUARY 3, 2020

The topic of these articles varied: from the things wrong with eCommerce shopping; to information gathering through online coupons; to marketers gathering information about eCommerce customer experience. Customer service inconsistency (seeing a pattern yet?). Delayed shipping cost information. Signage inconsistency.

Customer Experience 284

Customer Experience Shipping Costs eCommerce Customer 284

Retail TouchPoints

JULY 20, 2022

In this new landscape, the shipping experience has become more important to a brand’s bottom line — and reputation — than ever before. Here are three ways SMBs can deliver a more personalized shipping experience to build a happier, more loyal customer base. Explore options for personalization beyond delivery speed.

Shipping Costs 339

Shipping Costs Shipping Merchant Services Payment Services 339

BigCommerce

FEBRUARY 23, 2022

As consumers increasingly expect fast shipping when purchasing online, it may come as no surprise that Amazon surpassed FedEx in…

Customer Experience 294

Customer Experience BigCommerce Improvements Shipping 294

lateshipment

AUGUST 1, 2022

The benefits of automation are clear for the business as a whole, and automation can also transform the customer experience even when the customer isn’t directly involved. Shopping and checkout experiences can be managed directly by the customer, but that’s only half of the overall order experience.

Customer Experience 147

Customer Experience Payment Services Customer Shipping Costs 147

Retail TouchPoints

MARCH 17, 2022

These homebound tendencies ignited a fervor for redecorating and DIY home improvement that, by all accounts, is continuing strong into 2022. Using the Resonate Ignite consumer intelligence platform, we recently examined home improvement trends through the lens of three key generational segments. Gen X Homeowners Making Improvements.

Improvements 306

Improvements Home Furnishings Shipping Costs Customer 306

lateshipment

SEPTEMBER 4, 2020

Given this reality of modern eCommerce, let’s go over a few ways to improve your website experience in order to satisfy potential customers. Below, however, are some more subtle points that will help you piece together a better on-site customer experience. Prioritize Mobile Friendliness. Avoid Clutter.

Customer Experience 130

Customer Experience Improvements eCommerce Customer 130

lateshipment

OCTOBER 12, 2023

Ever thought of ecommerce shipping as a marketing tool? We’re here to say that e-commerce shipping is also a great marketing tool that e-commerce brands should consider. E-commerce shipping is the last part of the pre-purchase customer journey before the buy button is clicked.

Shipping Costs 130

Shipping Costs Shipping eCommerce Marketing 130

lateshipment

MAY 6, 2023

What measures do you consciously take to improve your customer’s purchase journey once they’ve hit the buy button? Before we get to the context of things, remember that the post-purchase phase takes up 50% of the overall customer experience. If yes, answer the following question.

Customer Experience 130

Customer Experience Shipping Costs Customer eCommerce 130

Retail TouchPoints

AUGUST 30, 2023

In today’s challenging business landscape, where profit margins are shrinking, supply chains are slow and uncertain, labor shortages are prevalent and inflation is a concern, it is crucial for retailers and brands to differentiate between understanding customer habits and fostering customer loyalty in order to succeed.

Shipping Costs 261

Shipping Costs Improvements Live Chat Retail 261

Kibo

OCTOBER 27, 2022

Retailers now have multiple channels to interact with customers, such as online stores, mobile apps, customer service, buy online, pick up in store/curbside, and buy online, ship from store/distribution centers (DCs) scenarios. 1 Key Benefits of Real-Time Inventory Visibility. Real-Time Inventory Visibility Architecture.

Customer Experience 90

Customer Experience Improvements Customer Shipping Costs 90

lateshipment

FEBRUARY 14, 2020

Low prices, fast shipping, and free returns are three must-haves for an online business to make the cut in today’s market. With Amazon rewriting the eCommerce playbook and retailers having followed suit to stay competitive, the focus has now shifted to the quality of delivery experiences. The Post-Purchase Experience Gap.

Customer Experience 260

Customer Experience Management Shipping Costs Customer 260

Optimizely

MAY 30, 2017

The problem is that marketers still aren’t thinking about web push in terms of how it can improve the customer experience – which is a pity, because highlighting the unique value it can deliver is the most effective way to get shoppers to opt-in.

Customer Experience 170

Customer Experience Channel Improvements Customer 170

lateshipment

APRIL 26, 2022

The importance of a quality shipping experience in e-commerce cannot be stressed enough. This is primarily due to the fact that the post-purchase (shipping + delivery) takes up 50% of the overall delivery experience. Thus, make sure you understand and follow these 10 best practices when it comes to e-commerce shipping.

eCommerce 130

eCommerce Shipping Costs Shipping Multi-channel 130

RetailMinded

APRIL 26, 2024

One of the most significant issues of all is figuring out how you’re going to manage the complexities of shipping, both domestically and internationally. That means you need to figure out how you’re going to deliver a shipping experience that’s transparent, reliable, and cost-effective.

Shipping Costs 52

Shipping Costs Shipping eCommerce eCommerce Software 52

Ecommerce Platforms

SEPTEMBER 20, 2022

As one of the most popular shipping apps for ecommerce order fulfillment, ShipStation often gets recommended for managing shipments, finding great deals from carriers, and sending tracking codes. ShipStation is a shipping platform for ecommerce store owners to manage all parcel shipments and tracking in one dashboard. Toggle accordion.

Shipping Costs 211

Shipping Costs Shipping Fulfillment Merchant Services 211

lateshipment

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023

For your customers, their purchases are usually gifts for their loved ones (or even for themselves) and for you, it is an opportunity to make more out of it and have a successful time of the year. The purpose of a shipping notification is really simple. Why are shipping notifications important? Here’s how it works.

Shipping Costs 130

Shipping Costs Shipping eCommerce Events 130

lateshipment

DECEMBER 4, 2021

The pandemic has largely disrupted holiday shipping in 2021, with a surge in online purchases, record shipping costs, port congestion, and inventory shortage. An Analysis of Shipping Performance by FedEx and UPS in 2021 Right Before the Holiday Season. While 15.34% of packages shipped to Illinois via FedEx faced the most delays.

Shipping Costs 130

Shipping Costs Shipping eCommerce eCommerce Platforms 130

lateshipment

FEBRUARY 26, 2020

You pick it, pack it, and ship it via an expedited service from your shipping partner. As fate would have it, your shipping carrier fails to inform you of it and John, couldn’t make it to his high-school reunion looking dapper in his swanky , new tux. So much for paying your shipping carrier all those dollars.

Customer Experience 233

Customer Experience Shipping Costs Customer Shipping 233

Retail Technology Review

DECEMBER 16, 2020

Global eCommerce platform, Kooomo, has announced further updates to its platform, including improved accuracy of stock, increased garment context through updated size charts, greater flexibility when managing cookies and a progress bar which indicates how close a consumer is to qualifying for free shipping.

Customer Experience 87

Customer Experience Improvements eCommerce Platforms Customer 87

ecomdash

JULY 10, 2018

These days, winning in business means offering a stellar customer experience — one that encourages your customers to shop again and tell their friends to shop with you, too. After all, prospective customers are unable to see, touch and/or try your products in person. Offer Fast, Free Shipping.

Customer Experience 88

Customer Experience Improvements Payment Services Customer 88

Kissmetrics

MARCH 22, 2018

Stitch Labs is a purpose-built inventory management software to help brands improve customer experience and scale efficiency. When we talk about the future of retail, industry news is abuzz with the idea of brands creating experiences for their customers. Using Data To Improve Customer Experience.

Customer Experience 279

Customer Experience Customer Shipping Costs Gifts 279

lateshipment

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

Higher the average order value, better the customer experience and post-purchase journey, more would be the customer retention rate. 16 ways to improve Average Order value during the holidays 1. Add gifting options Customers are shopping at your site often looking to buy gifts for their loved ones.

X-cart 130

X-cart Improvements eCommerce Shipping Costs 130

Groove

MARCH 14, 2019

Automating your eCommerce process improves accuracy and ensures it can run reliably and consistently. eCommerce automation is most often used for customer service, payment and invoicing, inventory management, refunds/returns, email workflows, order management and shipping. Shipping and delivery notifications.

Merchant Services 279

Merchant Services Improvements Payment Services eCommerce 279

Smile.io

JUNE 1, 2022

Existing customers vs. new prospects graphic. Image Source: Antevenio Your post purchase customer experience can make a huge difference to your customer retention rate. A good post purchase experience shows the customer that you’re invested in their satisfaction. But, again, you can go further.

Customer Experience 88

Customer Experience Improvements Customer Customer Retention 88

RetailMinded

MARCH 22, 2024

Yet, expedited shipping has addressed this need. Expedited shipping makes sure that your customers get what they need in the quickest way possible. Customer Experience Is Enhanced There’s no question that your customers will get the best experience possible by way of expedited shipping.

eCommerce Platforms 52

eCommerce Platforms eCommerce Shipping Social Media 52

lateshipment

JULY 14, 2021

As a business owner, it’s vital to understand your customers. This article looks at different ways on how you can improve customer satisfaction for your eCommerce business. A website plays a key role in influencing customers’ purchasing decisions. Collecting customer feedback is vital for any business. Conclusion.

Improvements 130

Improvements Customer Social Media Shipping Costs 130

Retail TouchPoints

MAY 9, 2024

Two digital-first brands, Misen and ModCloth , are partnering with Cart.com to improve their omnichannel fulfillment and logistics operations. The brand will ship its products out of two U.S. Cookware and knives brand Misen has made Cart.com its official U.S. fulfillment partner.

Fulfillment 130

Fulfillment Omnichannel Operations Fashion 130

Retail TouchPoints

MAY 6, 2024

These three examples are based on multiple real-life scenarios that illustrate how advances in technologies, such as the Internet of Things (IoT), can empower retail facility managers to improve their oversight of critical equipment, including lighting, HVAC, refrigeration and more. IoT platforms help make this possible.

Shipping Costs 286

Shipping Costs Retail Operations Technology 286

lateshipment

MAY 14, 2022

In the modern e-commerce world, customers expect you to keep them engaged in the post-purchase phase as well. However, brands often leave this valuable phase to third-party shipping carriers. 8 and 10 percent of customer engagement and revenue growth opportunities are LOST during the post-purchase customer journey.

Improvements 130

Improvements eCommerce Shipping Events 130

Ecommerce Platforms

MAY 15, 2023

In today’s Shippo review, we’re taking a behind-the-scenes look at a popular shipping and fulfillment service for today’s growing ecommerce market. Created to give every merchant access to the tools and technologies they need to deliver amazing service, Shippo serves more than 100,000 customers worldwide. What is Shippo?

Merchant Services 104

Merchant Services Shipping Costs Shipping Live Chat 104

Retail TouchPoints

NOVEMBER 11, 2022

From digitization to automation, technological enhancements are closing the productivity gaps by dynamically mapping out the optimal placements for inventory, handling rote manual tasks and improving quality control and output levels. Let’s take a look at how this plays out. Technological Renovations.

Operations 246

Operations Improvements Supplies Fulfillment 246

lateshipment

JULY 24, 2020

It has led retailers to accelerate their efforts towards digitizing their businesses and improving their eCommerce channels. While initially shipping carriers weren’t prepared for a volume surge at this time of the year, they have come to terms with the situation. Additional surcharges mean higher shipping costs?.

Shipping Costs 200

Shipping Costs Shipping eCommerce Presentation 200

Retail TouchPoints

JANUARY 29, 2024

While more retailers are handing off these tasks to other companies, presumably as a way to cut costs (rising shipping costs were identified as the top challenge among retailers, at 56% ), nearly as many ( 55% , up from 38% in 2022) worry about customer expectations around delivery times.

Fulfillment 289

Fulfillment Shipping Costs Omnichannel Retail 289

lateshipment

OCTOBER 30, 2020

The fact that this year’s holiday season is happening amidst a global pandemic itself is a challenge for everyone as it is unprecedented. Customers are confused between spending on products that they’re craving and saving money by just going for the need of the situation. Shipping Carrier Events and Deadlines.

Shipping 243

Shipping Small Business Retail Marketing Retail 243

Retail TouchPoints

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

It would fulfill and ship out orders only for them to be reported weeks or months later as fraudulent, ultimately saddling this brand with both the loss of goods and chargeback fees. Tackling issues that affect the overall customer experience is crucial. Gaurav Mittal is the EVP of Ethoca , a Mastercard company.

Shipping Costs 277

Shipping Costs Payment Services Banking Retail 277

Pivotree Blog

JANUARY 5, 2024

The lost sale is just the beginning of a series of costs that mount up: labor and restocking, extra shipping and delivery costs, plus the environmental cost of transportation and replacing the inventory. And addressing these issues proactively can lead to improvements in your business. But they should.

Improvements 52

Improvements Management Shipping Costs Supplies 52

Korona

FEBRUARY 9, 2023

But how do you improve store performance? This guide will walk you through some tips about improving retail performance and key metrics you should track to get the most out of your business. Table of contents How to improve retail store performance How to measure your store performance Some Tips To Improve Your Retail Performance 1.

Improvements 98

Improvements Payment Services POS Payments 98