Wed.Nov 04, 2020

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Give Customers The Gift Of Convenience This Holiday Season

Forrester eCommerce

This holiday season many consumers will be forgoing big family dinners and exotic holiday markets, and instead playing host to unwelcome guests like worry (for their health) and anxiety (for their finances). This holiday season everyone just needs a break. Marketers can help consumers make the best of their holidays by making their lives a […].

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How KegWorks Enhanced Their Website Design With BigCommerce

Groove

When the KegWorks team became frustrated with the costs and poor functionality of Magento 1, they turned to Groove Commerce for help migrating eCommerce platforms. Their migration decision has helped position KegWorks for growth, and the recently launched BigCommerce website design has improved the overall user experience. Launching KegWorks' BigCommerce Website Design.

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The 10 Best Apple Watch Apps for Business

Kissmetrics

When the Apple Watch first came out in 2015, there were 3,000 apps available for download. Fast forward five years, and now there are over 20,000 apps —21 of which are built-in. As an entrepreneur, Apple Watches can be an excellent investment, as there is a wide variety of Apple Watch apps designed with business in mind. We’ve researched the top ten Apple Watch apps that may make it easier for you to run a company or excel at your job.

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Identifying the ‘Faces’ Behind Faceless Online Transactions

Retail TouchPoints

Consumer preference for online shopping continues to rise, as more purchases are being made online than in stores with each passing year. In 2019 , the total market share of online U.S. retail sales surpassed general merchandise sales for the first time in history. And as a result of the coronavirus pandemic, this trend is only increasing. According to McKinsey , ecommerce sales in apparel, department stores and beauty products have increased by nearly 10%, on average, since the onset of the pan

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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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B2B Leaders: Adjust Your Marketing And CX Spending In The Wake Of COVID-19

Forrester eCommerce

The business effects of the COVID-19 pandemic will be with us for years. However, the consequences of the pandemic are not identical for all companies. Different industries and firms face disparate consumer trends, resource availability, and revenue potential during the pandemic and its aftermath. As a result, companies operate in one of three modes: survival, […].

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The 5 Best Amazon Marketing Companies of 2020

Kissmetrics

Amazon continues to dominate as the world’s largest e-commerce site. They already have an existing pool of active users and billions in revenue to plug your store into and start making sales. But as you’ll expect, millions of other store owners are also fighting for a piece of Amazon’s customers. So, with over 2.5 million sellers and more than 353 million different products to contend with, how do you rise above the noise and get your store found?

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329: Sam Oh On How To Do YouTube SEO And Rank In Search

My Wife Quit Her Job

Today, I’m thrilled to have Sam Oh on the show. Sam is the director of product education at Ahrefs and if you’ve ever checked out the Ahrefs YouTube channel, you’ve probably seen Sam dropping knowledge bombs on SEO. I love his style and he’s turned the Ahrefs YouTube channel into a powerhouse with over 150K subscribers in a relatively short time.

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Frans Johansson And the Intersection of Diversity And Innovation

Retail TouchPoints

As CEO of The Medici Group, Frans Johansson spends his days consulting with business leaders on the value of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DE&I), and how they support business differentiation and growth. He founded the business following the release of his 2004 book, The Medici Effect: What Elephants and Epidemics Can Teach Us About Innovation.

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AliExpress Review (Nov 2020): Is it a Good Choice for Dropshipping?

Ecommerce Platforms

AliExpress is one of the best-known marketplaces in the world, not just for consumers, but for businesses too. With AliExpress, business leaders can create valuable companies selling products from a variety of different categories. Most importantly, with the help of an app called Oberlo, these entrepreneurs don’t have to stock or manage any of the products themselves.

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WSJ: Walmart Ends In-Store Robotics Partnership, Will Use Associates Instead

Retail TouchPoints

Walmart has reportedly ended its partnership with Bossa Nova Robotics , which had involved an effort to automate certain in-store tasks through the use of robots, according to The Wall Street Journal. People familiar with the matter said the retail giant found different solutions that worked just as well. The rise of store fulfillment and curbside pickup has led to more associates traveling through Walmart’s aisles, which generated new data on inventory problems, according to sources.

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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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Leveraging Shifts in Consumer Spending During the Holiday Season

UpSellIt

Each year, a palpable shift occurs in consumer spending during the holiday season: shoppers become more impulsive. Suddenly, even reserved buyers who may normally require months to make a purchase are driven to convert. In fact, 1 out of every 3 purchases during the holiday season is an impulse buy. . As ecommerce prepares for the busiest online shopping period in history , let’s take a look and how and why consumer behavior is so affected by the holiday shopping season.

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ATM withdrawals jump on news of new national lockdown

TalkingRetail

Link, the UK’s main cash machine network, has reported an increase in the total value of cash withdrawn since the government announced a second national lockdown across England. More than £174m was withdrawn on 1 November making it the second busiest Sunday since 15 March, only beaten by the Bank Holiday weekend on Sunday 30.

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5 forces that stripped apparel sales in the last decade

RetailDive

Consumers in the past 10 years changed their clothes, from fast fashion to resale, and shunned formality. That bankrupted a lot of retailers.

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Mountain Dew supports video game launch with on-pack promotion

TalkingRetail

Mountain Dew is running an on-pack promotion to support the latest release of Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War game. The promotion is running for 13 weeks across 500ml bottles of Mountain Dew Citrus Blast (£1.54) and Mountain Dew No Sugar (£1.39). Consumers will be able to redeem double XP points with every purchase.

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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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10 Powerful Ways To Use Artificial Intelligence In eCommerce For 2021

Retail Technology Review

You are sitting at your favorite coffee shop, sipping away your lip-smacking cuppa of beverage. Your thumb-twiddling and scrolling through hoodies and sweatshirts in Google.

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Amazon and Williams-Sonoma settle legal battle over IP

RetailDive

The home retailer and e-commerce giant reached an undisclosed agreement over a lawsuit that delved into Amazon's use of brand names on its site.

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iVend Mobile POS is Now Compatible with iOS 14

iVend

This is an important advisory for customers using the iOS version of iVend Mobile POS. We are pleased to announce that iVend Mobile POS Version 5.3 is now compatible with iOS 14. You can now upgrade your iOS devices to the versions mentioned below and update your iVend Mobile POS app from the App Store. Choose the Right mPOS System for Your Business.

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Amazon unveils 'The Show Must Go On' holiday ad campaign

RetailDive

The e-commerce giant started pushing holiday deals this fall and created 100,000 temporary positions to prepare for the shopping season.

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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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Ecommerce Lately October 2020

ecomdash

Google Discovery added web stories, Amazon launched sponsored display ads globally, plus other ecommerce news. The post Ecommerce Lately October 2020 appeared first on Ecomdash.

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How the pandemic pushed crafters toward Michaels

RetailDive

The retailer boosted its e-commerce operations and services to capture homebound crafters.

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2020 Holiday Ecommerce News & Updates [November 2020]

ROI Revolution

Published September 14, 2020. Updated November 4, 2020. From the completely unexpected impacts of the coronavirus on ecommerce to the twists and turns of Amazon Prime Day 2020 , this year has introduced a mix of obstacles and opportunities for all brands and retailers. With all of this year’s ups & downs, 2020’s holiday ecommerce shopping landscape will be like no other.

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Bed Bath & Beyond's chief brand officer on how data-driven marketing helps it thrive

RetailDive

Cindy Davis detailed how the retailer is transforming digital capabilities for customers seeking inspiration as the pandemic keeps them at home.

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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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October 2020 SEO News: Google, Bing, & More

ROI Revolution

Published November 4, 2020. September Google Bugs: Mobile Indexation and Canonicalization Issues. We saw two major bugs hit Google in September, affecting 0.2% and 0.02% of the index respectively, according to the search engine. While those numbers may seem small, there are trillions of pages in Google’s index – 0.2% of 1 trillion is 2 million, after all.

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Dior activates Snapchat e-commerce for new sneaker

RetailDive

The luxury brand showcases six styles of the men's sneakers in an AR experience that guides users to the point of sale.

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Pepsi Max unveils festive TV campaign

TalkingRetail

Pepsi Max is launching a new Christmas advert, in a move designed to “encourage people to refresh their old Christmas traditions and their way of celebrating”. The advert features the tagline “For The Love Of It” and is supported by out-of-home and digital content, featuring lyrics from hip-hop artists featured in the TV advert.

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Real Time Banter: Performance marketing as we prepare for the holiday season

Liveintent

In our nineteenth episode of Real Time Banter, Jessica Spira from Ziff Davis joins LiveIntent’s SVP of Global Marketing, Kerel Cooper, and VP of Marketing, Nick Dujnic, to discuss performance marketing and preparing for the holiday season. Enjoyed this episode and want to watch more? Stream all episodes here. The post Real Time Banter: Performance marketing as we prepare for the holiday season appeared first on LiveIntent Blog.

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The Personalization Playbook: 2024 Strategies

Did you know—74% of IT leaders are looking to improve their tech stack to offer better personalization? It’s impossible to ignore the importance of personalization, but it comes with challenges. How do you do it with a tight budget? What about customer privacy and the use of data? The Personalization Playbook is packed with research and insights from Orium, Talon.One, and Bloomreach and gives IT leaders answers to these tough questions, helping them shape 2024 strategies for personalization.

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Nisa serves up Bonfire Night deals

TalkingRetail

Nisa retailers are currently offering a raft of deals for Bonfire Night. Deals include a range of autumnal favourites such as: Ye Olde Oak Jumbo Hotdogs 6pk at £1, Richmond Thick Pork Sausages 12pk at £2, St Pierre Brioche Burger Buns 6pk and Hotdog Rolls 6pk at £1.50 each, Stagg Chili in Classic and Vegetable.

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Making A Marketing Strategy That Fits Your Type Of Business

RetailMinded

One of the biggest mistakes you could make in marketing is to create a general strategy that does not take into account the industry you work in. This is something that can drastically impact results. At the end of the day, the most important thing is to create a campaign that will bring in results. . Unfortunately, when you create a marketing strategy that is general, you will still get some results.

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Haribo extends festive sharing range with Puck Penguins addition

TalkingRetail

Haribo has launched a new format for its Puck Penguin sweets. The variant is now available in a 160g sharing bag, joining Haribo Starmixmas and Giant Trees in the brand’s Christmas range. The bags contain jelly and foam penguin—shaped sweets in peach and vanilla, blackcurrant and vanilla, and strawberry and vanilla flavours. Claire James, trade.

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The Ultimate eCommerce Growth Formula – eCommerce Growth Tips Ep. 6

Omniconvert

Do you know what it takes to grow your business? There is an actual formula for that. Actually, there are. The post The Ultimate eCommerce Growth Formula – eCommerce Growth Tips Ep. 6 appeared first on Omniconvert Ecommerce Growth Blog.

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Mapping Digital Transformation: Retail’s Strategic Shift

Speaker: Jennifer Wright, Michael Scholz, Jasmin Guthmann, and Scott Canney

Digital transformation in retail is so much more than new technology. You need to get your whole organization, from entry-level workers to executives, on board with the new tech, new skills, and culture changes that digital transformation brings. Leading this mindset shift can be a daunting task… but that’s where this webinar comes in! Join our panel of experts as they guide you through the challenges of digital transformation, preparing you to avoid common mistakes and make the most of incredib