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Small Businesses Win Hearts: Warm Welcomes, Complimentary Samples and Exclusive Birthday Discounts Elevate the Shopping and Customer Experience

365 Retail

A comprehensive survey by Tyl by NatWest offers a deep dive into the changing relationship between consumers and retailers, examining the factors that attract shoppers to both small boutiques and large commercial outlets. On the other end of the spectrum, small businesses seem to have cracked the code to consumer hearts.

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How to Build Loyalty on Small Business Saturday

Smile.io

Small Business Saturday is November 26th and holiday sales are in full swing across retail stores and ecommerce sites. Black Friday and Cyber Monday may be the main stars of the upcoming retail events, but Small Business Saturday is becoming just as popular. Provide shipping options.

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Amazon Makes Business Accounts Free for Sole Operators

Retail TouchPoints

In its ongoing bid to appeal to small business owners, Amazon is making business accounts free for sole operators who already have a personal Prime membership. The price of other Amazon Business account tiers will remain the same. “ We’re very focused Amazon-wide on being an ally of the small business customer.

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Top 10 Customer Loyalty Programs of 2023

Smile.io

Loyalty programs are essential for customer retention and a necessary foundation for building customer loyalty in ecommerce. Whether it’s a points program, a simple referral program, or a multi-tiered VIP program, a loyalty program aims to turn one-time customers into repeat customers and build a loyal following.

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Ecommerce Development for Small Businesses: How to Get Started

MagentoBrain

Ecommerce development has become a popular way for small businesses to reach customers and increase sales potential. With the rise of technology and online shopping, ecommerce development provides small businesses with the ability to expand their reach, reduce costs, and offer greater flexibility to customers.

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Retail Trends 2023: A Guide For Small Business Owners

Korona

Despite persistent inflation and supply chain issues, there are significant bright spots in the retail industry. Total nationwide retail continues to rise each year, with 2022 reaching upwards of almost $5 trillion. Brick and mortar retail has shown impressive resilience over the past year.

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4 Retail Resolutions to Help Businesses Become More Profitable

RetailMinded

As you look into 2024, consider how becoming more profitable can also be achieved with more efficiency , more business clarity and even more time on your hands. To help, consider the four, Retail Minded approved resources below. Do you offer a multi-carrier shipping strategy? Why or why not? But that’s okay.