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

Retail TouchPoints

“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 and Hunter estimates that the site has saved as many as 400 bookshops from going out of business.

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2020 Holiday Marketing Calendar and Shipping Carrier Deadlines Retailers Must Know

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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. Small Business Saturday - Saturday, 28th November.

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23 Low Budget Online Marketing Strategies for Small Businesses

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If you’re a small business owner trying to compete in the big leagues , this blog is for you. Even though I’ve been in the game for a long time, I still perform fresh keyword research several times a week. Seventy percent of customers prefer articles to ads according to research. What a waste of money! Don’t get me wrong.

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Holiday Season Marketing Calendar and Shipping Deadlines [2021]

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A sigh of relief for retailers and huge expectations for retailers towards the Holiday season as the eCommerce industry has looked good so far in 2021. However, with no such leash on the spending capacity, total US Holiday retail sales in 2021 are predicted to rise 2.7% billion, accounting for a record 18.9%

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5 Hard Truths about Shipping with FedEx & UPS This Holiday Season [2020]

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Since the Coronavirus outbreak started, particular challenges have risen in retail supply chains. The COVID-19 pandemic’s far-reaching effects have weighed heavily on the operational capabilities of shipping carriers and their employees alike. Not to forget that the Holiday shipping is already like tiptoeing around landmines.

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Navigating The Digital Shift In Pre-Owned Retail: A Guide For Small Businesses

RetailMinded

Are you ready to catapult your pre-owned retail business into the digital universe ? 7 Steps for Pre-Owned Retailers Who Want to Go Digital Get ready to jump into the digital arena, pre-owned retail heroes! They brought their A-game online and made car shopping as easy as ordering pizza. But fear not!

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Shipping Carriers Compared: DHL Vs. FedEx Vs. UPS in 2020

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As a retailer who ships to your customers, have you struggled to decode which carrier is the best for your business? When it comes to choosing between carriers, there are a number of critical factors to keep in mind, such as shipping rates, services, and overall value. What about USPS, you ask? It delivers over 1.3