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21 Sessions, Presentations and Workshops You Can’t Miss at IRCE 2018

BigCommerce

Leveraging a modern SaaS technology stack is how Skullcandy saves time, money and innovatives quickly. UX Case Study: Modern Ecommerce Design with Exxel Outdoors. Selling sports and outdoors goods online isn’t easy – especially with a small team competing against the likes of the goliaths in the vertical.

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

BigCommerce

Ecommerce Timeline: Year Major Ecommerce Event. 1969 The first major ecommerce company, CompuServe, is founded. 1982 Boston Computer Exchange launches as one of the first ecommerce platforms. 2005 Amazon launches Amazon Prime with expedited, flat-fee shipping for members. Global ecommerce is growing rapidly.

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The Role of WordPress Ecommerce in the Coming Content and Commerce Era

BigCommerce

In April 2018, Hearst bought a minority stake in Gear Patrol , an enthusiast men’s brand focused on products and stories about the outdoors. It is content and commerce at its finest. As of July 2018, their shipping, taxes, and Stripe functionalities are all built into Jetpack.

eCommerce 365
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How Cotopaxi is Building a Socially Conscious Brand

eCommerceFuel

He’s the co-founder of Cotopaxi , a high-end outdoor apparel manufacturer. Cotopaxi is the second successful eCommerce endeavor that Stephan has built from scratch. They make high-end outdoor gear and they’re also committed to humanitarian work and charitable work across the globe.

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