Forrester eCommerce
JULY 27, 2020
Andrew Hewitt, our resident enterprise IT and remote work expert, and I caught up for a quick pulse check on how service providers are faring during the pandemic. Business process outsourcers (BPOs) and contact centers felt the heat from the pandemic a lot more and a lot earlier than other businesses. Even as global brands […].
Retail TouchPoints
JULY 27, 2020
Seeking to help the home service professionals who are Lowe’s for Pros Loyalty Program members capture more business, the retailer will provide them with a free one-year subscription to HomeAdvisor Pro , along with a $400 credit that will pay for approximately 10 leads. “A consistent flow of quality leads remain very important for our Pro customers and we are here to make their lives a little easier,” said Fred Stokes, Lowe’s SVP of Pro Sales and Services in a statement.
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Forrester eCommerce
JULY 27, 2020
As the world moves through the management phase of this historic pandemic, the ultimate “new normal” remains elusive. Countries that seemed to have flattened the curve are seeing a resurgence in daily case rates. Meanwhile, the pandemic has eroded global economic growth. Most businesses have been affected by two dominant factors: Dramatic changes in consumer […].
Retail TouchPoints
JULY 27, 2020
The pandemic has hastened the evolution from analog to digital across all types of businesses, and retail is no different. Approximately 1.1 million of the 1.9 million unemployed retail workers in June were classified as temporarily laid off or furloughed, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, but July has brought news of additional bankruptcies (e.g., Ascena, Brooks Brothers, Lucky Brand ), store closures and the shedding of executive-level positions.
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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
JULY 27, 2020
Even If You’re Reopening Your Offices, You Need To Plan For A Remote-Work Future This week, Google extended its remote-work plans for all 200,000 full-time and contract employees through summer 2021. Alphabet Chief Executive Officer Sundar Pichai said in a company memo, “I hope this will offer the flexibility you need to balance work with taking care of yourselves […].
Retail TouchPoints
JULY 27, 2020
COVID-19 has changed retail. But much of what appears transformational really reflects the speed of impact rather than an unprecedented overhaul. Earlier this year, we released a report, titled “The Best Vision is Insight,” outlining our predictions for the top retail trends of 2020. The title came from a saying attributed to American publishing entrepreneur Malcolm Forbes, who had a penchant for baking his aphorisms into fortune cookies.
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TradeGecko
JULY 27, 2020
Businesses need to start preparing early for seasonal sales periods, to reach or exceed their sales goals, and create a positive customer experience. Follow these 10 steps to prepare your business for seasonal sales periods.
Ecommerce Platforms
JULY 27, 2020
If selling on Amazon overwhelms you and you think the platform is competitive, you’re right. But that can be a big advantage if you use a tool like AMZScout. Amazon has about 8.6 million registered sellers worldwide, but about 24.4 percent of them are active sellers. However, this doesn’t stop the daily subscription of about 3,089 sellers on the platform.
TalkingRetail
JULY 27, 2020
Budweiser Budvar is launching a new design across all its packaging as part of a brand refresh that puts the focus on its heritage. The new identity, appearing on cans and bottles in the UK from July, comes from the brewery’s archive, dating back to its founding in 1895, and features a colour palette inspired.
TradeGecko
JULY 27, 2020
In line with the robust and growing eCommerce market in the UK, third-party logistics (3PL) companies are increasingly offering solutions designed specifically for B2C and B2B businesses that trade online.
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RetailDive
JULY 27, 2020
The apparel seller is in talks to refinance its debt, which will likely be key to staying out of bankruptcy court as the brand weathers COVID-19 disruptions.
TalkingRetail
JULY 27, 2020
Scotmid, which incorporates 188 convenience stores across Scotland, Northern Ireland and the North of England, has extended its partnership with PayPoint. The deal will see the continuation of PayPoint services across 211 Scotmid, Lakes & Dales and Semichem stores. The retailer has also recently taken customer service and operational efficiency further by using PayPoint’s Collect+.
RetailDive
JULY 27, 2020
Lost sales, burned cash, new debt — even healthy retailers have become more vulnerable after eating into their financial cushions.
TalkingRetail
JULY 27, 2020
Ribena is launching a new flavour of squash into the wholesale channel this month. Ribena Raspberry & Rhubarb squash will be available from the end of July in 600ml squash bottles. Raspberry flavours are growing at 10% and are 61% incremental to the soft drinks category, helping to attract new shoppers. Charlotte Flook, head of.
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RetailDive
JULY 27, 2020
The retail giant will also start its holiday deals in October to reduce crowds and said the changes were made in anticipation of a "very different" holiday season.
TalkingRetail
JULY 27, 2020
UK consumers emerged from the second quarter of the year in a cautious but slightly more positive mood, following a record decline in consumer confidence in the first quarter of the year, new research reveals. The latest Deloitte Consumer Tracker shows that despite significant caution on the state of the economy and continued concerns about.
IntelligenceNode
JULY 27, 2020
Anyone who’s been in the retail business knows how important capitalizing on the shopping wave during the back to school, or BTS season is. Depending upon which expert you ask, this potential boom in sales is the second or the third biggest during a calendar year. However, things are not quite the same this year […]. The post What Does the Back to School 2020 Retail Season Look Like?
RetailDive
JULY 27, 2020
The company has used the pandemic to invest in curbside pickup, contactless payments and its first mobile app, among other efforts.
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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.
TalkingRetail
JULY 27, 2020
Convenience retailers have urged the government to take into account the impact on local shops of its new obesity strategy unveiled earlier today. The government said it would ban ‘buy one get one free’ promotions and restrict the siting of high fat, salt and sugar (HFSS) products as part of its national strategy for tackling.
RetailDive
JULY 27, 2020
The court agreed to the closure of more than 600 of tween brand Justice's stores and all 264 Catherine's plus stores, with yet more possible.
TalkingRetail
JULY 27, 2020
Cofresh has launched a new range of Indian snack ‘shots’ to help meet increased demand for on-the-go snacking. The new Shots range of spiced mixes and pulses includes Cofresh Bombay and Balti mixes in handy 25g packs, plus Spiced Chickpeas, Salted Corn Nuts, Chilli Lime Nut Mix and Sriracha Corn Nuts in 40g bags. Debbie.
RetailDive
JULY 27, 2020
During his five-year tenure after the drugstore's merger with U.K.'s Boots, Stefano Pessina oversaw a failed attempt to take over rival Rite Aid.
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ROI Revolution
JULY 27, 2020
Published July 29, 2020. As brands gear up for Amazon Prime Day 2020 and the holiday season , many are planning to offer deals and promotions on Amazon to entice shoppers to choose their products over competitors’ But with so many options, it can be difficult to decide what type of promotion will be best for your brand and products. Having a clear understanding of all your options and the implications of each will provide clarity into which type of Amazon Advertising discount is the best f
Omniconvert
JULY 27, 2020
Among methods like A/B test, which can be used by marketers to quantify the effectiveness of a selling strategy for. The post What is a Cohort Analysis and how to use it to boost your business? appeared first on ECOMMERCE GROWTH Blog.
TalkingRetail
JULY 27, 2020
News UK is to increase the cover prices of The Sun and The Sun on Sunday from Saturday 1 August. The Sun’s weekday issues will see a 5p increase and weekends will see a 10p increase. It also affects the Scottish editions of The Sun and The Sun on Sunday. The move is forecast to.
Omniconvert
JULY 27, 2020
The field of marketing is loaded with abbreviations and acronyms to describe the concept of Customer Lifetime Value CLV. You. The post Lifetime Value, the rising star of marketing metrics appeared first on ECOMMERCE GROWTH Blog.
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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.
TradeGecko
JULY 27, 2020
Third-party logistics companies, often shortened to 3PL, play an important role in the beating heart of every big area — and Ontario is no different.
TalkingRetail
JULY 27, 2020
The government has unveiled a raft of measures aimed at tackling obesity to protect the nation against Covid-19. The Obesity Strategy will see new legislation ban food high in fat, sugar or salt (HFSS) from being placed in prominent locations in stores, such as at checkouts and entrances, and online. Shops will be encouraged to promote.
RetailWire
JULY 27, 2020
A number of large chains with rules that require shoppers to wear mask to enter stores — CVS, Home Depot, Lowe’s, Walgreens and Walmart — will still allow people refusing to wear face coverings to shop. The goal is to reduce confrontations between staff and individuals who refuse to follow the rule.
CPC Strategy
JULY 27, 2020
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