Groove
SEPTEMBER 1, 2020
Texting is a quick and easy way to send a message to someone, rather than emailing or calling. Today, many consumers open text messages fairly quickly once they notice the notification. Texting has made communication easier for both consumers and businesses, and SMS marketing is an effective component of a great mobile eCommerce strategy. Klaviyo SMS: What Is It?
Forrester eCommerce
SEPTEMBER 1, 2020
Amazon Launches Halo, Its First Wearable Health Device For The Average (Budget-Conscious) Consumer This week, Amazon launched Halo, a screenless wearable device that can monitor activity, sleep, temperature, BMI, and emotion. At $99.99 (plus a small monthly service fee for advanced features), the Halo Band sits closer to Fitbit’s fitness trackers (ranging from $99.95–$169.95) than the Apple Watch ($400-plus).
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Kissmetrics
SEPTEMBER 1, 2020
As the most-viewed site globally, YouTube is a must-visit destination for marketers and content creators looking to increase audience reach. While it is possible to optimize YouTube SEO to score top results , without an understanding of the YouTube algorithm, SEO alone won’t manifest videos on a potential viewer’s suggested video list. YouTube’s product chief underlined the reality of the impact of suggested-to-watch videos in an interview, noting 70% of a user’s time spent on the platform was d
Retail TouchPoints
SEPTEMBER 1, 2020
Walmart has announced that its long-rumored paid membership program, Walmart+, will be available on September 15. It will cost $12.95 per month or $98 annually and include a 15-day free trial period. At launch, members will have access to unlimited home deliveries for groceries and general merchandise — as quickly as the same day they are ordered. Other perks include fuel discounts at Walmart, Murphy USA and Murphy Express gas stations, and access to proprietary technology such as “Scan & Go
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Once upon a time, in the vast realm of online commerce, there lived a humble checkout button overlooked by many. Yet, within its humble click lay the power to transform a mere visitor into a loyal customer. 🧐 💡 Getting checkout right can mark the difference between a successful sale and an abandoned cart, yet many businesses fail to make payments a part of their commerce strategy even when it has a direct impact on revenue.
Forrester eCommerce
SEPTEMBER 1, 2020
Forrester has been talking about the connection between employee experience (EX) and customer experience (CX) for years. And it’s not just talk: Our Customer Experience Index (CX Index™) and Employee Experience (EX Index) studies help organizations understand the key drivers of experience for customers and employees, respectively. But although we’ve published reports on government CX, […].
Kissmetrics
SEPTEMBER 1, 2020
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Retail TouchPoints
SEPTEMBER 1, 2020
As many non-essential businesses such as consumer retail locations start to reopen, it’s more important than ever that they improve and optimize cleaning operations to keep customers safe and comfortable while shopping. This means retailers will have to work diligently to keep store environments clean and compliant, all with reduced workforces. But even if stores follow the CDC’s guidelines for sanitation, there’s no knowing whether enough customers will show up.
SellBrite
SEPTEMBER 1, 2020
It’s time to take your eBay venture to the next level. You’re listing more products, seeing more sales, and ready to establish your own ecommerce business on the marketplace. An eBay Store subscription is designed to help you take that next step and expand your business. This advanced seller plan allows you to create your own storefront on eBay and even offers a few perks, like free and discounted listings.
Retail TouchPoints
SEPTEMBER 1, 2020
JCPenney ’s top lenders, including H/2 Capital Partners, are preparing to make a credit bid to own the retailer as a standalone company, according to CNBC. Joshua Sussberg, an attorney with Kirkland & Ellis who is representing JCPenney in bankruptcy court, said the companies have until Sept. 10 to reach an agreement, with the goal of completing the transaction within 30 days.
Ecommerce Platforms
SEPTEMBER 1, 2020
WordPress is one of the most popular tools for website building in the world. According to TechJury, there are over 75 million sites using WordPress today. Clearly, people find WordPress to be a compelling tool for site creation, but is it the most affordable way to get online too? A lot of people know that the WordPress technology is free (and open source), which makes it extremely flexible, but that doesn’t mean that you won’t spend anything on designing a WordPress website.
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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.
Retail TouchPoints
SEPTEMBER 1, 2020
“We’re all in this together” has been something of an unofficial motto during COVID-19, but the executives at the German bookselling giant Thalia put action behind those words. When the coronavirus forced the closure of its 400 brick-and-mortar stores, Thalia had a robust e-Commerce operation to fall back on — but dozens of independent booksellers did not.
RetailDive
SEPTEMBER 1, 2020
The coronavirus pandemic is fundamentally changing the way people shop. More and more, in-store retail experience is now about shopper demand for safety, security and efficiency.
TalkingRetail
SEPTEMBER 1, 2020
Chicago Town has added three new flavours to its Pizza-to-Go concept, Chicken & Bacon and Manhattan Meaty join the brand’s 12” large takeaway pizzas, as well as a Saucy Vegan option. They join existing Loaded Pepperoni and Loaded Cheese variants. Richard Cooper, senior brand manager at brand owner Dr. Oetker Professional (UK), said: “Operators want.
RetailDive
SEPTEMBER 1, 2020
Mass merchants, Best Buy and even office retailers saw foot traffic upticks in August, after steeper declines last month, according to Placer.ai.
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TalkingRetail
SEPTEMBER 1, 2020
Supermarkets could slash the amount of plastic waste they produce by focusing on key product categories that generate the biggest share of their footprint, a new report claims. Environmental pressure group Greenpeace says retailers can make significant progress on the issue by tackling the way 54 categories are packaged to halve their plastic use by.
ecomdash
SEPTEMBER 1, 2020
Social media apps are a great way to promote an online business. Here are a few tips to help you improve your presence on Instagram. The post 3 Ways To Increase Your Instagram Presence appeared first on Ecomdash.
RetailDive
SEPTEMBER 1, 2020
The pandemic has pushed retailers and brands to experiment with AR tools in place of high-touch store experiences.
Retail Technology Review
SEPTEMBER 1, 2020
Metapack, the eCommerce delivery technology provider, has launched its direct External Parcel Integration (EPI) with Manhattan Associates, the supply chain and omnichannel commerce technology provider.
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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.
RetailDive
SEPTEMBER 1, 2020
The retailer's answer to Amazon's Prime touts its store base as well as fuel and Scan & Go perks.
Retail Technology Review
SEPTEMBER 1, 2020
Subscription services and automatic deliveries are not new to the eCommerce space, but are set to continue growing, meaning any retailer with relevant products not implementing this into their customer experience are falling behind the competition.
MakeWebBetter
SEPTEMBER 1, 2020
Email marketing is a business’s most efficacious asset to engage users and attract website visitors. No matter how good your product is, or how many offers and coupons you are giving out, some of the visitors will simply not buy. You have to accept it. Have you heard about the 3/47/50 rule? Which says Only […]. The post eCommerce Email Popups: Strategies To Collect Leads and Boost Your Sales appeared first on MakeWebBetter.
Omniconvert
SEPTEMBER 1, 2020
Think about the last time you went online to make a purchase. No matter what you were looking for, there. The post Why and how to improve your customer lifetime value (Bonus: Identify your VIP customers) appeared first on ECOMMERCE GROWTH Blog.
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Wiser
SEPTEMBER 1, 2020
Dynamic pricing is a strategy that all online retailers must pay attention to. It is a supply-and-demand-based pricing model than enables real-time price changes in order to make the most out of high demand, clear out stock when needed, or preserve stock when running low. To put it simply: dynamic pricing helps boost profit margins, revenue, and can complement any existing pricing model ( offering significant benefits ).
Omniconvert
SEPTEMBER 1, 2020
Customer retention is a subject near and dear to our hearts – that’s why you’ll find several articles on our. The post Customer retention tools appeared first on ECOMMERCE GROWTH Blog.
Salsify
SEPTEMBER 1, 2020
“What can you take from a company like Amazon — that is so distinct in how they think about things, how they think about their culture, and how they build their strategies — that we can all learn from them?” said John Rossman.
Retail Technology Review
SEPTEMBER 1, 2020
Online marketplace platform, Marketplacer, and international digital commerce consultancy, Tryzens, have partnered to enable online retailers to drive sales, gain rapid access to sellers, and manage products via a simplified dropship system.
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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.
TalkingRetail
SEPTEMBER 1, 2020
Scottish lager brand Tennent’s has launched its low calorie, low alcohol beer into convenience stores across Scotland, after launching in the on-trade in February. Tennent’s Light bottles are available in 12x300ml and 6x4x300ml cases. The brand said each bottle contains 60 calories and has a 3.5% ABV, meaning “people can enjoy Scotland’s lowest calorie lager.
Retail Technology Review
SEPTEMBER 1, 2020
By Daniel Allin, Chief Commercial Officer, Diamond Logistics. The strange sight of shoppers resembling medical professionals as they go about town in face masks is just the latest in a series of changes to our way of life that will have significant and lasting effects.
RetailDive
SEPTEMBER 1, 2020
From Fast Times at Ridgemont High to Harley Quinn, pop culture has been recording the slow decline of an American shopping institution.
TalkingRetail
SEPTEMBER 1, 2020
One Stop operator Sunder Sander has proved his sales expertise after coming out on top in a summer push for confectionery business running across the chain. He scooped the first prize in the retailer incentive part of the Summer Fun Sorted promotion by achieving a 1,227% sales uplift in terms of Swizzels Squashies business during.
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