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OCTOBER 2, 2019

Forever 21 , once one of the preeminent names in fast fashion, filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection after months of reports and speculation. While the retailer thrived throughout the 2000s, in recent years Forever 21 has been plagued with many of the same issues as its mall-based apparel contemporaries, including slowing sales and traffic, increasing competition and most recently, the introduction of newer, more sustainable business models, including subscription rental and secondhand appa

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GetElastic

OCTOBER 2, 2019

Sorry marketers — today’s customers are over your cute jingles. While a fun theme song and a cartoon mascot were enough to sell breakfast cereal to millennials when they were kids, the grown-up version of this digital generation expects companies to connect on their level and cough up valuable content. This shift represents a massive shakeup in the core tenants of promoting brands, products and services.

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Retail Technology Review

OCTOBER 2, 2019

It’s no secret that physical high street stores are struggling to survive. As online shopping continues to rise, the number of physical stores being closed down is also growing at an alarming rate. This has led to a lot of concern over how long physical stores can last in this new digital era.

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Forrester eCommerce

OCTOBER 2, 2019

Part II Of “Why Chatbots Can’t Read Your Mind” Chatbots break down into two parts: the “chat” and the “bot.” Previously, we covered “chat” and the general reasons why chatbots may misinterpret your request or have trouble understanding what you’re asking. In this post, we will cover the problems that the “bot” side of chatbots […].

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Groove

OCTOBER 2, 2019

Choosing an eCommerce platform is often a stressful and time-consuming endeavor. From functionality to customization and overall pricing, it’s important to understand how each factor will affect your project and business. Although there's never a one-size-fits-all solution, we often find BigCommerce accommodates the needs of many growing, mid-marketing and enterprise retailers.

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Forrester eCommerce

OCTOBER 2, 2019

October is National Cybersecurity Awareness Month, the time of year security pros remind individuals about the importance of cybersecurity and educate them in hopes they won’t become a victim. Despite being one of the oldest tricks in book, phishing remains one of the primary methods attackers use to target end-users and infiltrate enterprises. S&R programs, […].

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My Wife Quit Her Job

OCTOBER 2, 2019

Today, I’m with my partner Toni Anderson and we’re reporting live at the Klaviyo conference in Boston. Unlike other company sponsored events, what sets Klaviyo-con apart from the rest is the insane employee to attendee ratio. At Klaviyo-con, there’s literally 1 employee to answer questions for every 2 attendees which is crazy. In this episode, Toni and I share our key email marketing takeaways from Klaviyo Boston Day 1.

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FastSpring

OCTOBER 2, 2019

No matter how high your site traffic is, there’s one fact that’s hard to swallow: 96% of your visitors are going to leave before they convert. That’s why thinking outside the box and finding a way to get those visitors back onto your customer journey is essential. One of the best ways to do this is by remarketing your product to them. You tag a website visitor, and after they leave, your product will be remarketed to them across different platforms around the web.

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Forrester eCommerce

OCTOBER 2, 2019

Forrester just published new research outlining the future of small and midsize business banking (also called SME banking to refer to SMEs, or small- and medium-sized enterprises). If you’re an executive at a traditional bank, it contains some grim and gloomy predictions. If you’re a Forrester client, you can read the brand new full report […].

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eCommerce CEO

OCTOBER 2, 2019

Ecommerce businesses have found great success from outsourcing fulfillment. By outsourcing fulfillment, you’re able to scale your business faster. But where do you start? Not all fulfillment companies are created equal. Every ecommerce fulfillment provider offers different types of order fulfillment services. There are several factors to consider, such as monthly order volume, the type of product(s) you sell, and where your customers are located.

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Forrester eCommerce

OCTOBER 2, 2019

The world of emerging tech by nature is fast moving and ever changing, and consequently, it’s difficult to get a handle on the state of the various markets, not to mention leveraging them in driving business innovation. Forrester’s Emerging Tech Spotlights have previously identified and characterized the various emerging technologies that are worth your time.

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Algopix

OCTOBER 2, 2019

Subscribe Now Get The Daily 50 Best-Selling Products Report on Amazon, eBay & Walmart! Start Your Free Trial Now. Here are 10 interesting products to sell on Amazon Germany for October 2019: LEGO 42065 “RC Tracked Racer” Building Toy with a recommended market price of $69.73 and monthly sales volume of $88,002 on Amazon Germany. Rode NT-USB USB Condenser Microphone with a recommended market price of $149.94 and monthly sales volume of $152,100 on Amazon Germany.

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ROI Revolution

OCTOBER 2, 2019

Published October 2, 2019. Artificial Intelligence & Amazon Advertising. Artificial intelligence (AI) is one of the biggest buzzwords around right now – and for good reason. With the ability to analyze large amounts of data and lower marketing costs through automation, AI has the potential to greatly benefit ecommerce brands. One way that AI is entering the playing field for marketers is through bid optimization.

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Algopix

OCTOBER 2, 2019

Subscribe Now Get The Daily 50 Best-Selling Products Report on Amazon, eBay & Walmart! Start Your Free Trial Now. Here are 11 Top Selling Toys on eBay US for October 2019: 1. Magic MTG Guilds of Ravnica Factory Sealed Booster Box with a recommended market price of $94.74 and high demand level on eBay US. 2. Parrot Mambo Fly with a recommended market price of $64.99 and high demand level on eBay US. 3.

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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.

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Braintree

OCTOBER 2, 2019

Update (October 1, 2021): Add Forward API production rollout date; a Previous rollout was completed April 6, 2020 Update (February 27, 2020): Updated production rollout date. As part of Braintree’s effort to increase stability and extend our global footprint, we are expanding our IP space to accommodate new endpoints – introducing more IP addresses in addition to the ones we currently use.

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Algopix

OCTOBER 2, 2019

Starting next year, eBay is launching its equivalent to Fulfillment by Amazon for sellers in the US: eBay Managed Delivery. It’s an end-to-end eBay fulfillment service that will allow sellers to store, pack and ship their products via logistics partners managed by eBay. The eBay delivery service enables you to scale your business and reach more customers in a cost-effective and time-saving way.

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Forrester eCommerce

OCTOBER 2, 2019

Yes, you read that right. There were 1.25 billion global information workers in 2018 — people that use a smartphone, PC, or tablet for work an hour more per day in a typical week. This number may seem astronomical. but in reality, the growth of information workers has just begun. New devices […].

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eCommerce Evolution

OCTOBER 2, 2019

Arri is a whizkid of sorts when it comes to messenger marketing and SMS marketing. At the ripe old age of 22 he’s leading his team at Conversmart and has worked with some pretty impressive brands including Tuft & Needle, Poo-Pourri and the Beard Club just to name a few. I know very little about SMS marketing for eCommerce so I was super excited to have Arri on the podcast to learn how he does it.

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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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Forrester eCommerce

OCTOBER 2, 2019

This was my first year at the three-day InsurTech Connect (ITC) conference in Las Vegas, an exuberant experience – it was the immersion of ITC; Las Vegas had nothing to do with it (wink, wink, nudge, nudge). There are three things that I took away from the conference. First, agency distribution is on a lot […].

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Prisync

OCTOBER 2, 2019

In 2018, there was more than $504 billion worth of E-Commerce sales in the United States. By 2023, this figure is expected to reach $735 billion, representing a nearly 50 percent increase over just five years. The E-Commerce industry is alive and thriving. Naturally, businesses of all stripes are looking to get in on the.

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Powerinbox

OCTOBER 2, 2019

A/B testing lets you compare two specific factors within your ads to see which of them is the better choice for engaging your audience and driving performance such as click-throughs or conversions. And while PowerInbox offers resources that make it easy to get ads in front of interested consumers, taking some time to consider your ad analytics and tweak campaigns or placement in the template to drive continuously improved results can pay off big in the long run.

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Supply Chain Management and Analytics for Retailers

OCTOBER 2, 2019

The post Digital Transformation of Your Supply Chain Network in the Age of AI appeared first on Solvoyo.

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Bamboo Rose

OCTOBER 2, 2019

The way to someone’s heart is always through the stomach. That’s because food is love, and it’s the great equalizer. No matter your age, gender, color, or creed, everybody can agree: a delicious meal can make even the most mismatched pair find common ground. But that lovely image of togetherness goes can crumble fast […]. The post Bamboo Rose Platform for Food & Formulation appeared first on Bamboo Rose.

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SellBrite

OCTOBER 2, 2019

Amazon is one of the largest retailers in the world. In fact, in the U.S. alone, it’s responsible for nearly 40 percent of all online sales. And anyone can access a share of the retail giant’s profits — all you need to do is have a website or social media presence and sign up for the Amazon affiliate program. Amazon’s affiliate program, also known as Amazon Associates, is an affiliate marketing program that allows users to monetize their websites, blogs or social media.

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Onilab User Guides

OCTOBER 2, 2019

The larger the store, the more is at stake when something goes wrong. A few years ago one of our customers was a large regional youth fashion store that now boasts more than 20,000 orders a week. For a long time, the store enjoyed a positive dynamic: good conversions (~4% on average), a high number of orders (~10,000-15,000 a week), awesome customer feedback, and booming sales left everyone on the team happy.

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