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It’s Time For CMOs To Pay More Attention To Employees

Forrester eCommerce

CMOs are fully aware of the importance of customer data. The employee data tsunami is less obvious, though. Expect the lines between employee and customer experiences to blur. CMOs often own external communication, while chief human resources officers (CHROs) own internal communication. However, they share some of the same goals: to acquire, engage, develop, and […].

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The Best Web Hosting Services (In-Depth Review)

Kissmetrics

Looking for a hosting solution for your website? You’re in luck because with today’s options, it has never been easier to keep your website online. They take care of all the technical stuff and you get to enjoy casually updating your website for conversions. And the best part is that most of them are very affordable which helps startups get a hold of their business quickly.

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Why Sellers Should Leave Amazon Price Wars Behind

Retail TouchPoints

E-Commerce competition has never been higher, especially when it comes to the saturated and complex marketplace that is Amazon. As retailers and private label sellers develop strategies for increasing sales velocity and driving profitability, price is top of mind — and it should be, given a staggering 82% of Amazon purchase decisions are based on price.

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319: How This Simple Mindset Shift Completely Changed My Life

My Wife Quit Her Job

Today I’m going solo to talk about a major mindset shift that I made many years ago which drastically changed the course of both my social life and my online businesses. While this episode is on the shorter side, the content is important and I share a few embarassing stories of my youth to illustrate my points. Enjoy! What You’ll Learn. The number one way to fail.

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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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Report: Best Buy To Test Using 250 Stores As Delivery Hubs

Retail TouchPoints

Best Buy will pilot a ship-from-store hub model at 250 stores, according to CNBC. Best Buy CEO Corie Barry made the announcement on a call with reporters, crediting the spike in online shopping as the reason for the experiment. All Best Buy stores already handle some online orders, but the affected locations will be specially designated to handle a higher volume of packages.

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Selling Digital Products on Shopify (Aug 2020): Everything You Need to Know

Ecommerce Platforms

If you're on the fence about selling your own digital products on Shopify, here are a couple of stats to bear in mind: Experts predict that the American e-learning market could grow by as much as $12.81 billion between 2020 and 2024. Over 538 million eBooks have been sold in the US. The stock photo industry is growing at an average rate of 5%. What does this tell us?

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The Importance of Packaging for Omnichannel Retail

TradeGecko

Successful brands know that customer's satisfaction can influence their long-term success. The fact is brands that do not understand this simple principle struggle to keep up.

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Bed Bath & Beyond To Eliminate 2,800 Jobs In Cost-Cutting Reorganization

Retail TouchPoints

Bed Bath & Beyond is accelerating its restructuring plan with the layoffs of 2,800 employees at both the corporate and store level. The move is expected to generate future annual pre-tax cost savings of approximately $150 million. These savings will build on the retailer’s other efforts to deliver improvement in annualized EBITDA of between approximately $250 million to $350 million , excluding one-time costs, over the next two to three years.

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How to Launch a Facebook Shop

ecomdash

Selling on multiple channels helps ecommerce retailers expand their reach and visibility. Learn how to launch your own Facebook Shop. The post How to Launch a Facebook Shop appeared first on Ecomdash.

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Alibaba Enhances Luxury Offerings With Tools Aimed At Gen Z Shoppers

Retail TouchPoints

Alibaba is retooling its luxury platforms, including Tmall Luxury Pavilion and Luxury Soho, to help high-end brands connect with Chinese Gen Z shoppers following the COVID-19 pandemic. Approximately 80% of Alibaba’s luxury shoppers are 35 years old or younger, with the fastest-growing segment between 18 and 25, making this a valuable cohort for the retail giant.

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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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Bed Bath & Beyond lays off 2,800

RetailDive

The staff reduction combined with 200 store closures will realize savings of as much as $350 million and help expand omnichannel services and private label.

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7 Creative Link Building Tactics You Won’t See Anywhere Else (with examples)

Email Audience

Are you tired of using common link building techniques and looking for untapped tactics that scale? This is the one-stop-destination you need. Link building is an age-old SEO technique that is constantly evolving. Still, when you think about link building, common strategies come to mind: Guest posting Blog & forum commenting Broken link building Stealing competitors’ links.

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Q4 Paid Search Tips: 2020 Holiday Shopping Prep

ROI Revolution

Published August 28, 2020. Summer is coming to an end. Schools are reopening amidst a pandemic. And we are almost nearing the end of 2020. It may feel early, but now is the time to start thinking about your holiday marketing strategy. The holiday timeframe for this year will be different from any other we have experienced in the past, and some major industry changes must be kept in mind as we head into the last quarter of the year.

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Boost your eCommerce Revenue with Smart Pricing Analytics

IntelligenceNode

The retail world is currently facing rapid evolution. Market trends are fluctuating at an unprecedented pace, prices are as competitive as they’ve ever been, and customers are holding companies to ever-higher standards. The only way to keep up is with a pricing analytics software that enables you to strategize in a manner that optimizes for […].

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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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How to Tell If Your PPC Agency Is Right for You

Inflow Insights

Choosing an agency is tough. Knowing when to stay with one is tougher. Choosing a digital marketing agency is a big decision: there are all manners of marketing agencies out there, and choosing one can and should take time. You will be not only paying this agency to run your ads but also entrusting them to spend your money. But after you hire an agency, how can you be sure it is a good fit six months or twelve months later?

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Boost your eCommerce Revenue with Smart Pricing Analytics

IntelligenceNode

The retail world is currently facing rapid evolution. Market trends are fluctuating at an unprecedented pace, prices are as competitive as they’ve ever been, and customers are holding companies to ever-higher standards. The only way to keep up is with a pricing analytics software that enables you to strategize in a manner that optimizes for […].

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Madewell expands its Insider loyalty program

RetailDive

The apparel retailer joins other companies, including Sephora, Michaels and Macy's, that have recently revamped their programs.

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Should Your eCommerce Store Have a Blog?

Smile.io

You have a website and an eCommerce storefront. You've filled your store with great products. You have that social media marketing thing in the bag. Your brand is incredible But you're not done yet. there's still something missing. What could it be?? Well, to round out your online presence and ensure the best shot at being seen in the great sea of eCommerce websites, many store owners are taking up blogging.

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How Retailers Are Transforming Customer Experiences with Data & AI

Speaker: David Azoulay, Marc Stracuzza, RomĂ¡n 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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Nordstrom 2Q sales fell 53 percent

RetailWire

Nordstrom reported a sales decline of 53 percent in the second quarter as the retailer struggled to drive revenues during a period when it was forced to close stores across the country due to the pandemic.

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Walmart Canada Offers Personalized Training To 5,000 Supply Chain Workers

Retail TouchPoints

There’s lots of potential danger in supply chain operations: work at distribution centers involves using heavy equipment to pick, pack and move products at an extremely fast pace. Walmart’s U.S. division achieved dramatic safety improvements with a daily training solution that provides personalized short quizzes on safety topics, helping change on-the-job behaviors of more than 100,000 associates at 150 DCs.

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Dick’s Sporting Goods smashes quarterly sales records

RetailWire

Dick’s Sporting Goods reported a 20.7 percent increase in same-store sales as consumers looked to purchase fitness and outdoor products while being forced to stay at home due to the novel coronavirus pandemic. The retailer’s online business jumped 194 percent and earnings per share were up 155 percent, both quarterly improvement records over the same period in 2019.

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Top eBay Listing Tools for 2020

Algopix

Streamlining and making recurring processes efficient is an essential part of securing success and generating profitable outcomes for any online eCommerce business. While eBay is hosting around a billion active listings at once, it’s the sellers’ responsibility to design and maintain product listings to stay competitive. When it comes to selling on eBay, especially for high volume sellers, taking advantage of time and effort saving tools to optimize your listings both in terms of quantity and qu

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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.