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The History of Ecommerce: What The Past Says About Tomorrow’s Retail Challenges

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When it comes to ecommerce, a word that first comes to mind is growth. Ecommerce expert Gary Hoover’s research shows that just in the last 14 years, the growth of ecommerce companies has skyrocketed across the board. In fact, growth projections estimate that by 2022, ecommerce revenues will exceed $638 billion in the U.S.

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Retail vs Ecommerce: What’s the Difference?

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Quick answer : The term “retail store” typically applies to a physical, or brick-and-mortar location, such as a supermarket, boutique, or individual offline store. Both retail and ecommerce stores have their own distinctive pros and cons to consider for any entrepreneur. What is Retail?

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3 Things Every Retailer Can Learn from Amazon

Retail TouchPoints

This platform, with its humble beginnings selling used books, has gone on to power the careers and fortunes of countless small businesses. Amazon’s innovations also have inspired some of the most game-changing new business models in retail, adopted by Target , Walmart and Macy’s to name just a few.

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NRF: 52% of Shoppers Celebrating Valentine’s Day, Spending a Combined $21.8 Billion

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billion , according to a survey by the National Retail Federation (NRF) and Prosper Insights & Analytics. Unsurprisingly, ecommerce will be the most popular destination for Valentine’s Day shopping, accounting for 39% of the total. Just over half ( 52% ) of U.S. Spending on teachers is down from $14.45 in 2020 to $10.77

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NRF: Shoppers Are Spending for Valentine’s Day and Super Bowl Despite Pandemic Pressures

Retail TouchPoints

Not all of that spending will go to product purchases at retail — 41% of survey respondents said they would “love to receive the gift of experiences,” up from 36% in 2021. Check out Retail TouchPoints ’ upcoming Feb. billion boost in sales as many shoppers buy their significant other something special, up from $4.1

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How Coronavirus (COVID-19) Is Impacting Ecommerce [March 2021]

ROI Revolution

On top of health concerns, brands across the globe are worrying about how coronavirus (COVID-19) will impact ecommerce as a whole. Ecommerce, B2B, B2C, and brick-and-mortar brands alike are all feeling the impact of coronavirus on their business in one way or another. of all ecommerce sales this year ( eMarketer ).

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How Coronavirus (COVID-19) Is Impacting Ecommerce [August 2021]

ROI Revolution

On top of health concerns, brands across the globe have had grave concerns about the impact of coronavirus (COVID-19) on their brand, industry, and ecommerce as a whole. Ecommerce, B2B, B2C, and brick-and-mortar brands alike have felt the impact of coronavirus on their business in one way or another. Ecommerce was up 8.3%

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