Thu.Dec 19, 2019

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My Favourite Things (security related) Of 2019

Forrester eCommerce

Every year in my personal life with my mother & sisters, we like to celebrate products, lessons learned and life hacks that we discovered throughout the year (yes, geek alert!). This year, I’m doing it with all of you in my professional life. What were some of your favourite (professional related) things in 2019? Feel […].

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Shopify vs WordPress: Which is Better for Ecommerce?

Ecommerce Platforms

If you've been thinking about launching your own ecommerce store , then there's a good chance that you've already done some research into the tools that can help you do just that. As the world continues to embrace the benefits and convenience of online shopping, ecommerce is becoming one of the most natural business options for today's entrepreneurs.

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Amid Holiday Chaos, Amazon Bars Sellers From Using FedEx Ground For Prime Shipments

Forrester eCommerce

Last weekend, Amazon informed its 3rd party sellers (which account for more than half of its unit sales) that they are no longer allowed to use FedEx’s ground delivery service for Prime shipments. In its email announcement, Amazon noted that its reason is a decline in the delivery network’s performance and that it won’t lift […].

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7 Top Takeaways from Black Friday and Cyber Monday Weekend

Liveintent

We can’t tell you if your people have been naughty or nice – we’ll leave that to jolly old St. Nick. But with a people-based marketing platform that reaches a verified audience of more than 250 million monthly, we can definitely tell you how ads have performed. Take Black Friday, Cyber Monday, and the weekend in between. We pulled advertising performance data across our exchange and have made a list of our findings.

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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 Top Strategies For Replatforming Your Commerce Solution

Forrester eCommerce

A stand-out theme from my inquiries this year was companies coping with symptoms of their monolithic commerce solutions. What I found surprising was the myriad reasons why they keep those solutions in place. I heard lots and lots of frustration, despite all the solutions on the market. So when I set out to do my […].

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7 Red Flags When Choosing a New 3PL Fulfillment Partner

ecomdash

If your looking to use a 3PL fulfillment service, consider these 7 warning signs to help you choose the best fulfillment partner. The post 7 Red Flags When Choosing a New 3PL Fulfillment Partner appeared first on Ecomdash.

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FastSpring’s Year in Review: 8 Highlights from 2019

FastSpring

As the year comes to a close and the holidays kick into full gear, I’d like to maintain a FastSpring tradition and reflect on the past twelve months. Once again, 2019 was a great year for FastSpring, and I’m excited to share some of the major highlights below: 1. I Joined an Incredible Company and Team. I feel extremely fortunate to have had the opportunity to join and lead the incredible team at FastSpring as of March this year.

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The Top 11 Source-To-Contract Suite Vendors Help Firms Choose, Contract, Manage, And Get The Best Results From Their Supply Base

Forrester eCommerce

We have just completed our Forrester Wave™ evaluation of source-to-contract (S2C) suites (“The Forrester Wave™: Source-To-Contract Suites, Q4 2019 — The 11 Providers That Matter Most And How They Stack Up“). These S2C suites combine four related buy-side software products: eSourcing, contract lifecycle management (CLM), spend analytics, and supplier risk and performance management (SRPM).

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10 POS System Features Your Retail Business Needs

retailnext

Just a few decades ago a POS (point of sale) terminal was nothing more than a cash register where you’d come and pay for goods or services you just acquired in a certain store. As the times changed and our manner of doing business evolved, so have the POS systems developed into more sophisticated and feature-rich software and hardware solutions. In the retail industry, the ability to provide a seamless and customer-oriented purchasing experience is tightly connected with the scale of the busines

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Year in Review: The Most-Read E-Commerce Resources of 2019

ChannelAdvisor

Looking for a quick and easy way to prepare for the year ahead? . While there’s no doubt the e-commerce industry will continue to evolve in 2020, there are some influences that will continue to prevail. Like the prominence of Amazon Advertising. And the importance of international expansion. So before you begin to seek out entirely new ways to market, sell and fulfill, it pays to take a look back at time-tested strategies.

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From Data to Decisions: Maximizing Retail Potential with 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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Best Practices for Wireless Retail: How to Engage With Different Generations

iQmetrix

There is no one size fits all shopping experience when it comes to your wireless retail store — you have a wide variety of demographics that are all looking for the same thing: the products they want in an environment they love.

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News Cart + Planning Tips for 2020

eCommerceFuel

Merry Thursday, ECFers! Have you noticed an uptick in abandoned shopping carts this holiday season? You’re not alone: A study found that roughly two-thirds of online shoppers during Black Friday and Cyber Monday were actually “jingle bots.” Ho ho … oh. It may lift your spirits to learn that Amazon has opened its Vine program to third-party sellers, and the U.S. and China struck a preliminary trade deal halting 15% tariffs set to hit many consumer goods before the holidays

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How brands, retailers and delivery services should approach the issue of porch piracy

GetElastic

Almost every year, holiday season shopping numbers break the previous year’s record especially when it comes to ecommerce. With such massive volumes of online deliveries, comes the threat of porch piracy. According to a recent study , almost one in five homeowners in the US have fallen victim to porch piracy, which spikes around the holiday season. Another report by a home security system company listed 10 major cities where residents were most likely to get a package stolen, including Austin, A

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5 Examples of the Best Customer Engagement Campaigns

Smile.io

As a consumer, we are exposed to thousands of brands every single day. Whether we’re scrolling through social media or browsing online, we’re constantly consuming content. In fact, the average consumer is exposed to 4,000 to 10,000 digital ads per day —in the end, how many of these do you actually remember? One thing that sets brands which customers want to interact with apart from thousands that go unnoticed is customer engagement : how often and in-depth customers choose to interact with you.

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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.