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By 2027, US Online Retail Spending Will Reach $1.6 Trillion

Forrester eCommerce

Forrester’s 2022 Online Retail Forecast, US, provides insights about US total retail sales, online retail sales, and the online retail penetration forecast for 30 product categories for the next five years.

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Preparing for the Rise in Online Retail Returns

Retail TouchPoints

Returns can be an excellent opportunity to sell something new to a known customer. How online retailers handle merchandising, use technology and approach return policies can mean the difference between waste and wins. For example, retailers need to optimize inventory to show customers exactly what they want.

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US: Smartphone And Tablet Online Retail Forecast Update

Forrester eCommerce

What’s the outlook for specifically for smartphone and tablet online retail in Europe and the US? This 2-part blog post highlights what’s changed – and what’s ahead – for each region.

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Ahold Online Retailer Takes Majority Stake in Cycling-Oriented Delivery Service

Retail TouchPoints

Ahold Delhaize ’s online retailer operating in the Benelux countries, bol.com , has taken a majority stake in delivery company Cycloon. We will continue to invest in our people, network and partners and this will enable us to improve and further expand the services we provide to our current and new customers.

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Help your customers feel the love with shipping and fulfillment optimization

Help your customers feel the love with shipping and fulfillment optimization

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Top Online Retailers Winning a Competitive Market

Optimizely

But it’s even harder to build an online retail site that competes with existing retailers like Amazon or Target that have an established a customer base and dominate the market. The answer lies in building a strong brand that stands out in the market and helps customers remember you. What does that look like?

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How Retailers Can Use AI to Improve Customer Experience and Build Trust

Retail TouchPoints

With the sector continuing to experience accelerated growth, major retailers are looking for ways to maintain and build trust while dramatically improving customer experience and orchestrating cohesive customer journeys. Consumers are only one click away from retailers at all times.

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Bridging the Online and Offline: How to Apply Product Thinking to Expanding Your eCommerce Business

Speaker: John Cutler, Product Evangelist and Coach at Amplitude

In a post-COVID world, online retailers are forced to reevaluate their position and address the challenge of adopting new customer experiences. Even brick and mortar businesses are integrating more digital approaches to CX -- testing out loyalty programs and subscription-based models.