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3 Ecommerce Logistics Trends that are Changing Retail Right Now

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The ecommerce industry has experienced rapid growth in recent years, with global sales reaching an estimated $5.8 The same study suggests this trend is only expected to continue: by 2027, the global retail ecommerce market is projected to grow by 39% and surpass the $8 trillion mark. It should come as no surprise that the U.S.

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Shipt Debuts Small Business Accelerator Program in 5 Cities

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Through March 6, small businesses in the grocery/beverage, health, beauty and floral/gifts verticals can apply for the program. The goal is to provide these retailers with in-depth knowledge that will help them navigate the fast-changing ecommerce landscape.

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

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“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 All the reasons that a bookstore couldn’t handle ecommerce before are just kind of swept away.

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Walmart, Amazon, Meta Showcase Support for SMBs with New Data, Services

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As National Small Business Month kicks off, some of the biggest names in U.S. commerce — including Walmart , Amazon and Meta — are touting how they support SMBs and introducing new tools and services to help them survive and thrive. Not surprisingly, given that small businesses account for 99.9% Existing U.S.-based

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Data Will be Key to Retail Success in 2021

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Without question, the COVID-19 pandemic proved to be quite a disruptor for retailers, as in-store sales dropped and other options, like ecommerce and buy online, pick up in-store (BOPIS) surged. With that in mind, here are three predictions for retailers in the coming year. Real-time data is the key for 2021.

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The 15 Best Ecommerce Platform for Small Business

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Ecommerce platforms are how business owners of all shapes and sizes carve out a place for themselves in the new digital landscape. With a tool like Shopify , Magneto , or Volusion , sellers can leave the days of restrictive sales on Amazon or eBay behind, in favor of an ecommerce site that they have complete control over.

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Alibaba Supply Chain Exec Recommends Futureproofing with AI, Blockchain and Crowdsourcing

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Yikun Shao, Head of Supply Chain, North America B2B, Alibaba (Photo courtesy Alibaba) “[One of the] main reasons I joined Alibaba.com was to help the smaller businesses that were suffering from unexpected consequences and disruptions caused by the pandemic,” Shao said. RTP: What’s your take on the situation with the Panama Canal right now?

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