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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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Retail vs Ecommerce: What’s the Difference?

Ecommerce Platforms

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? How Does Retail Work?

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The Future of the Mall: Why Developers are Rethinking Everything from Tenant Mix to Events and ‘Adjacencies’

Retail TouchPoints

In fact, analysis of Google mobility data by CoStar Advisory Services revealed that the number of visits to retail and recreation sites has nearly fully recovered to pre-pandemic levels as of early July 2021. “ Retail TouchPoints spoke with executives from shopping destinations across the U.S. Photo credit: Northwood Retail.

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Why Would An Indie Retailer Need To Pay Attention To HVAC Systems?

RetailMinded

Are you an independent retailer looking to maximize your profits and keep customers returning? From energy efficiency to customer satisfaction, investing in quality HVAC systems is essential for any indie retailer who wants to stay ahead of the competition. The retail industry is no stranger to high-stakes competition.

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7 tips in the fight against Amazon

GetElastic

Companies like Amazon and other big-name department stores ultimately reign supreme when it comes to ecommerce. While it’s safe to say your business might not be able to afford the major perks of Amazon, you can still make improvements based on these pain points. Improve Your Customer Service.

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

BigCommerce

Globally, ecommerce growth projections are also on an upward trajectory: They show that retail sales may exceed $4.058 trillion by as soon as 2020. Department of Commerce data shows that ecommerce sales currently average about 9.1% of total retail sales. Business-to-Business (B2B). Image source.

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2020 Holiday Ecommerce News & Updates [January 2021]

ROI Revolution

From the completely unexpected impacts of the coronavirus on ecommerce to the twists and turns of Amazon Prime Day 2020 , 2020 introduced a mix of obstacles and opportunities for all brands and retailers. Online retail grew 49% YoY from Oct. Total YoY retail sales declined 19.1% US retail sales grew 8.5% January 5 update.