Fri.May 29, 2020

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IoT Analytics Create New Edge Computing Value Props for Content Delivery Networks (CDNs)

Forrester eCommerce

Modern CDNs are unlocking new opportunities to pair endpoint deployed applications with end-point device content analysis. Rather than simply enabling clients to push their apps and data closer to the customer, these edge technologies are collecting data from IoT devices and end-user mobile devices, then enabling near-real-time AI/ML of this data to help your application best understand […].

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Understanding the Differences Between On-Premise vs Hosted vs SaaS + How to Pick the Right Choice for Your Ecommerce

BigCommerce

If you’re running an ecommerce business, there will likely be times when you need to find a new ecommerce platform.

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Retailers In The Eye Of The Storm During Twin Cities Unrest

Retail TouchPoints

On May 29, morning news reports aired scenes of fire crews dousing the smoldering remains of a Family Dollar and a Foot Locker. in south Minneapolis. These were two among dozens of retail establishments in Minneapolis and twin city St. Paul that had been damaged, looted and/or burned down after three nights of demonstrations erupted into widespread destruction.

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The Five Emerging Forces Of Retail?s New Normal

Steve Dennis

It’s anyone’s guess how quickly retail will mount any semblance of a meaningful rebound from the COVID-19 crisis. Yet, regardless of the pace and distribution of potential outcomes from such a recovery, five major forces are revealing themselves. I suspect few sectors will be untouched by their impact. #1: Bifurcation 2.0. As I touched on in a Forbes piece earlier his month, the retail world of the past decade or so has been characterized by a great bifurcation, where success has been found at

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Get MACH Ready: Preparing Your Business for Digital Transformation

Adopting MACH technology means more than implementing new platforms. This type of digital change affects your organization at every level and requires a thoughtful approach to navigate challenges that crop up. The Get MACH Ready report, co-authored by MACH Alliance member Scott Canney in collaboration with Orium, commercetools, and Contentstack, will provide you with strategies to prepare your organization for a digital transformation.

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Bridging The Gap Between The Now And New Normal

Retail TouchPoints

While no industry has been left unscathed by the COVID-19 pandemic, for retail the impact and measures to stop the spread of the virus has already sent shock waves across the globe. Brands have closed their brick-and-mortar locations, with some also temporarily stopping e-Commerce due to concern about the safety of their employees, or other challenges.

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6 Things You Need to Successfully Grow an eCommerce Business

eCommerce Training Academy

Growing an eCommerce business requires a lot of work and effort. But what exactly do you need to make it happen? In this video, I will share 6 things I needed to grow www.LinenChest.com to 8 figure level ($10+ million a year). Download my free guide “7 Things You Don’t Need to Double Ecommerce Sales. [link]. Make sure to join our private Facebook group where we teach people how to Double Ecommerce Sales in 12 Months.

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Why You Should Use An Intelligent Product Market Research Platform

Algopix

The eCommerce industry continues to grow every year, and online retailers feel the pressure that comes with increased competition in all areas and markets across the eCommerce world. With so many things to consider before making a logical decision – favored markets for specific inventory, competitors and expenses analysis, and much more – standard products and markets research can take a very long time and end up in results that might not be very accurate.

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Aldi Will Expand Curbside Pickup To 600 Stores

Retail TouchPoints

By the end of July, approximately 600 Aldi stores, roughly one-third of the German low-price retailer’s U.S. locations, will offer Curbside Grocery Pickup. The rollout to stores in 35 states follows successful pilots in select markets. “Our Curbside Grocery Pickup pilot was quickly embraced by our customers and demand for this service has continued to increase,” said Jason Hart, CEO of Aldi U.S. in a statement.

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FastSpring Release Notes: May 26, 2020

FastSpring

Check out the latest features and improvements for the FastSpring app! We’ve made updates to our navigation bar to improve overall usability – particularly for mobile. The left-hand menu is now collapsable and has improved spacing and margins making it easier to use. Fixed a bug that was causing some inaccuracies when using our “price decoration” feature (ie rounding pricing after converting the currency).

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REI And West Elm Debut Co-Curated Outdoors Collection

Retail TouchPoints

REI and West Elm have introduced the co-branded REI x West Elm collection of outdoor lifestyle products, which will be merchandised in the stores of both retailers and on their respective e-Commerce sites at REI.com/westelm and Westelm.com/REI. The partnership marks the first time that REI Co-op is selling gear through another retailer. A year in the making, the 35-product collection includes such items as folding chairs, reusable melamine tableware, outdoor blankets and pillows, and a portable

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The Future of Multi-Vendor Commerce

In this on-demand webinar, discover how Logicbroker’s cutting-edge technology enhances the overall experience for both current and future customers and gain insights into how leveraging our seamless integration process unlocks new dimensions of efficiency and functionality. Plus, learn how our advanced marketplace features are set to revolutionize the way businesses operate, offering opportunities for growth and success within your multi-vendor commerce program.

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The eCommerce Growth Show Ep.6: Sean Sheppard Founder @GrowthX: How to make the shift to the new normal

Omniconvert

It’s Friday again and as you already know, it means that yesterday another episode of The Ecommerce Growth Show has. The post The eCommerce Growth Show Ep.6: Sean Sheppard Founder @GrowthX: How to make the shift to the new normal appeared first on ECOMMERCE GROWTH Blog.

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CommerceNext Webinar Recap: 4 Ways That Retailers Can Adapt During COVID-19

SheerID

The post CommerceNext Webinar Recap: 4 Ways That Retailers Can Adapt During COVID-19 appeared first on SheerID.

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Top 15 Shopify apps that increase sales

Omniconvert

What is Shopify? You probably use Shopify by now, and if not, at least you probably heard of it – The post Top 15 Shopify apps that increase sales appeared first on ECOMMERCE GROWTH Blog.

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Employee?s Perspective: How to Prepare for the ?Road Out of COVID-19?

iQmetrix

Being a job seeker during COVID-19 is difficult — the climate has changed and the stakes feel high.

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Forrester Report: Demystifying The Technical Functions of POS Solutions

Understanding the intricate world of Point-of-Sale (POS) technology is a common challenge for tech buyers. When it comes to defining the functions of Point-of-Sale systems, the communications have yet to be standardized–—until now. Forrester’s new report, Demystifying The Technical Functions of POS Solutions, breaks through the noise and provides business leaders with the information and tools they need to evaluate the features of POS systems.

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Riding the eCommerce Wave

eCommerceFuel

Derek Dodds is the CEO of WaveTribe.com , a business on a mission to create an important relationship between sport and planet. Today Derek joins the show to discuss how he has managed to combine his passion – which is surfing – as well as his work, something that doesn’t always go over well. Derek is an inspiring person, someone who has a lot of knowledge to give on the subject on standing by your values.

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How Fashion Retailers Can Retain New E-Commerce Customers Past The Pandemic

Retail TouchPoints

Fashion retailers were hit hard by the COVID-19 outbreak, but the industry may have found a silver lining: an influx of new e-Commerce customers. According to aggregate data from ActionIQ , which has fashion clients including American Eagle , Gap and Rag & Bone , daily e-Commerce revenue at apparel retailers rose 22% in April and May compared to the final weeks of March — and the biggest influx came from new customers, whose presence grew 73%.

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How to Calculate Purchase Frequency, and 3 Tips to Improve It

Smile.io

"Purchase frequency is the number of times an average customer buys a good or service from a single seller in a given period." - The Financial Dictionary In ecommerce, acquiring customers is only one piece of a big pie. It’s equally important that you understand and track how receptive your existing customers are to your brand, and find new ways to grow the profitability of your business.