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The Power Of Technology-Driven Innovation

Forrester eCommerce

Peter F. Drucker once said, “If you want to do something new, you have to stop doing something old”, and yet most firms stick with what they know and focus on incremental improvements. And while incremental growth is a critical piece of the puzzle, the more important element of growth is differentiation. If you want […].

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Our Favorite UI Design Trends for 2020 & Beyond

Groove

From beautiful photo-centric sites to movement and interactivity, the past few years have shown several ways to be bold, minimal and everything in between. Some may argue that extra visual elements may be distracting from what’s really important. These elements may not die, but rather they'll become more subtle and gently factored in where necessary to enhance a website. 2020 will go for that same bold factor, but in different ways.

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RSA Conference 2020: An Intelligence Nerd’s Shopping List

Forrester eCommerce

RSA Conference is an incredible opportunity for vendors to showcase their products and services to the security and risk community. Vendors, my shopping list does not include vaporware or snake oil. Everyone attending knows the internet is a scary place and threats are around every digital corner. Skip the scary statistics, and tell me how […].

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12 Lovable Valentine’s Day Marketing Strategies for 2020

BigCommerce

Based on statistics from the National Retail Federation on Valentine’s Day celebrations, 2019 was a bad year for love.

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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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Rock ‘N’ Role — The Art Of Managing Employee Roles And Access For Dynamic Business Models

Forrester eCommerce

The highly orchestrated symphony of grouping employees into well-defined roles with specific and granular access to enterprise apps/services is breaking down under the frenetic rock n’ roll era of dynamic business. The instruments of creative destruction – digital transformation (DX), Cloud migrations, DevOps and Agile methodologies – are powering the new sound.

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Top 9 Business-Level Amazon KPIs You Need to Calculate

ROI Revolution

Published February 13, 2020. The following excerpt is from Timothy P. Seward’s book Ultimate Guide to Amazon Advertising (Entrepreneur Press, 2019). Business-level reports are a valuable tool not only for identifying opportunities that can inform your advertising strategy but also for providing clarity on overall channel performance for executives. Following are some KPIs (key performance indicators) and metrics my team and I have used to analyze data for our clients and their executive teams. 1

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The Psychology Behind The Perfect SaaS Pricing Page

FastSpring

A SaaS pricing page does more than attach a price tag to your products. If it’s done right, a pricing page can tell a story of your products and give prospects an insight into what they can gain by purchasing them. However, the real success of a pricing page is channeling the right message to your customers psychologically. Is the layout of the page leading them to a sale, and are your value of your products being communicated effectively?

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Customer Retention for eCommerce

Omniconvert

We’ve already talked in great detail about customer retention in our previous articles, so today we’re focusing on one niche. The post Customer Retention for eCommerce appeared first on ECOMMERCE GROWTH Blog.

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5 Warning Signs of Inventory Management Trouble

ecomdash

You know the warning signs when you’re getting sick. You feel a sore throat or stuffy nose, you know something’s wrong. But how well can you recognize the warning signs that your ecommerce business is “sick”? If your store’s inventory management system is in danger and needs help, could you save it before it’s too […]. The post 5 Warning Signs of Inventory Management Trouble appeared first on Ecomdash.

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Sailthru’s Thoughts on Navigating CCPA

Sailthru

California’s new data privacy law, the California Consumer Protection Act (CCPA) came into force on January 1, 2020. Much like GDPR , its counterpart in the EU, this law responds to the ever-growing use of individuals’ personal information by giving California consumers — broadly defined as “a natural person who is a California resident” — a set of data privacy rights that support the ideals of transparency, freedom of choice, access, and fairness.

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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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Septentrio launches an online shop offering high-accuracy GNSS receiver modules

Retail Technology Review

Septentrio’s new web shop offers direct access to mosaicTM multi-frequency GNSS receiver module. Customers can purchase the mosaicTM development kit quickly and easily to evaluate this unique module.

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RSA Conference 2020: What I’m Looking for this Year

Forrester eCommerce

Counting down the days! My RSA Conference schedule is set, and I’ve stocked up on hand sanitizer. Here’s my game plan: · Look for innovation in data security. I keep coming back to “the basics” of understanding data and context about data, which isn’t so basic or easy. I’ll be on the look out for […].

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Lowest growth outlook for retail in four years

Retail Technology Review

Retail sector posts weakest small business outlook for 2020. Less than a third of small businesses in the retail sector are predicting growth for the early months of 2020. This is the worst growth outlook for the retail sector since the start of 2016.

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6 Ways Retailers Reap the Rewards of Data Analytics

retailnext

Retail business is getting increasingly competitive because it allows almost anyone to launch an online store within hours. Millions of digital retailers are already active on the Internet, but only a few top-performers know how to outpace competitors and grab a significant chunk of market share. At the same time, traditional retailers still keep the majority of market share and successfully deal with the challenges of the Internet era.

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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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Top 3 Benefits of Reward Programs for Niche Markets

Smile.io

There’s something special about coming across niche stores that cater exactly to your interests. A niche brand resonates with a specific kind of shopper, so finding these shoppers and keeping them coming back is paramount to a successful business. The best way to create longevity and success for a niche business is to build a brand community, and here are the top reasons why.

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Retail Performance Pulse: Stores Show Sales Strength to Begin the Year

retailnext

The latest edition of the RetailNext Retail Performance Pulse has been published and is available for download, providing an overview of brick-and-mortar store performance for the retail month of January 2020 (January 5 through February 1 on the industry’s 4-5-4 calendar). Download the Retail Performance Pulse for January 2020 store results. Retail stores enjoyed a strong start to the New Year as sales remained relatively flat, declining just 0.4 percent for the month of January, as measured on

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How to Survive and Thrive in Today's Wireless Industry

iQmetrix

The wireless industry is known for big, fast changes. From the early generations of phones installed in cars, to the first handheld device, and now the vast options of phones available today, the industry is always changing.

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Best Social Media Platforms for Retail Marketing

Heartland

When you're selling primarily in a brick and mortar shop, the world of online sales and marketing can seem a little foreign. You are, after all, doing business in a defined community in a physical space. What can social media do for you? It is a common mistake for business owners to feel confident that they have their digital bases covered with an attractive website and email list.

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How Retailers Are Transforming Customer Experiences with Data & AI

Speaker: David Azoulay, Marc Stracuzza, Román Tejada, and Guest Speaker Sucharita Kodali

Imagine a retail landscape where every interaction is personalized, every decision informed, and every opportunity maximized 🤔✨ Join us for an exploratory journey into the heart of AI-driven retail innovation. We’ll unveil the transformative potential of AI and data analytics in shaping the future of omnichannel personalization and e-commerce.

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What is Shopify & How Does Shopify Work?

Ecommerce Platforms

Setting up an online business requires a full-length approach to all primary store building attributes. We did a background check from various data sources and Shopify seems to hover around all corners in the ecommerce industry. Let's find out what is Shopify and how does it work. Shopify's growth trend in the market is increasing rapidly. Yet, on the other hand, it's highly likely that you're probably familiar with WordPress, even if you aren’t a blogger, and how it helps create killer blogs.

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Best Social Media Platforms for Retail Marketing

Heartland

When you're selling primarily in a brick and mortar shop, the world of online sales and marketing can seem a little foreign. You are, after all, doing business in a defined community in a physical space. What can social media do for you? It is a common mistake for business owners to feel confident that they have their digital bases covered with an attractive website and email list.

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Best Free CRM Software 2020 – The Ultimate 8 Top Free CRM Tools

Ecommerce Platforms

Finding the best free CRM software is now a primary priority for many SMBs because while customer relationship management tools are extremely critical, implementing them can be a costly affair. Yes, that’s right. Keeping up with the current competitive ecommerce environment is not cheap at all, especially when you’re running a small business. Your budget might not be able to accommodate numerous premium solutions at once.

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Checklist for a Successful BOPIS Launch

Kibo

The results are in from the holiday season, and Buy Online, Pick Up In-Store, aka BOPIS, is having a positive impact, making it a top priority for retailers to get right in 2020. Orders using store pickup saw 41% growth on Black Friday and 43% growth on CyberMonday , beating predictions of 39% growth for the season by Adobe Analytics. Given that 82% of consumers told Adobe they planned to pick up extra items in-store when using BOPIS services, the surge means store pickup could be a key contribu

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The B2B Digital Commerce Playbook for Manufacturers

In this comprehensive guide, we delve into four essential ecommerce strategies for manufacturers. Each strategy is backed by a clear vision to ensure your efforts are aligned. Whether you’re a seasoned industry player or a budding digitalization champion, these strategies offer actionable insights to drive success. What will you find in the guide: Overview of how current events and external pressures impact business priorities.

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Site Abandonment and How to Decrease it at Every Stage

UpSellIt

Site abandonment has always presented a major challenge for online retailers. Although it would make sense for the abandonment rate to go down over time, research finds the exact opposite is true. In fact, between Q4 of 2018 and Q2 of 2019, overall conversion rates decreased from 3.23% to just 2.58% – a decrease of 20%. That places the worldwide abandonment rate at about 97.5%.