Ecommerce Platforms
OCTOBER 10, 2022
Running a startup is tough work, and in the ecommerce business, it often means fulfilling products from your own office, home, or even a garage. But at some point, you’ll want to find a fulfillment provider to offer faster shipping, and to focus on other parts of your business. We found the best fulfillment center for startups after rigorous research.
Salsify
OCTOBER 20, 2022
Ecommerce shopping has exploded in popularity over the past few years — but the downside to this boom is an increase in returns, cutting into profits and disrupting businesses’ attempts to manage their inventory.
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Wiser
OCTOBER 31, 2022
Most companies prioritize increasing sales and revenue wherever they can. It only makes sense, as revenue is a key factor in the success and growth of your business. But this is easier said than done. If it was simple, then every company’s profits would be through the roof. One of the best ways to ensure a revenue boost is to focus on your customers.
Forrester eCommerce
OCTOBER 26, 2022
Many vendors across the security industry share a vision: to deliver an autonomous security operations center (SOC) with their technology at the center. This idea is about as likely as me being able to join Starfleet and voyage with Captain Janeway in my lifetime. Why? First, let’s level-set on exactly what autonomous means: denoting or […].
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In the B2B space, digital expectations are higher than ever. Consumer platforms have made online experiences incredibly user-friendly and efficient, adding pressure for businesses to follow suit to meet the expectations of the modern B2B buyer. Take inspiration from B2C commerce strategies and adapt them for B2B digital interactions. Learn to create engaging and well-crafted consumer shopping experiences with insights and tools from Orium’s report, A Blueprint to B2B Commerce.
Retail TouchPoints
OCTOBER 6, 2022
Walmart has entered an agreement to acquire Alert Innovation , a robotics automation company that develops material-handling technology for automating order fulfillment in retail supply chains. Walmart has been working with Alert to customize technology for its market fulfillment centers (MFCs) since 2016. Now, the retailer plans to increase its investment in the technology in order to leverage its 4,700 stores, which put the retailer within 10 miles of 90 % of the U.S. population, for storage a
FastSpring
OCTOBER 10, 2022
In September, Slack rolled out its first pricing change since the company launched in 2014. Slack announced its pricing change in a blog post in July, and pricing changes took effect in September. During a recent live interview about pricing strategies to combat stagflation , FastSpring’s Sales Manager Todd Stellfox and Chief Product Officer Kurt Smith discussed what Slack did well in this announcement.
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Salsify
OCTOBER 4, 2022
While initial attempts at creating a viable digital currency date back to as early as the 1980s, as noted by Marca , it wasn’t until bitcoin’s launch in 2009 that the concept of “crypto payments” began its slow creep into the mainstream consciousness — albeit not without a bit of convincing.
Wiser
OCTOBER 18, 2022
For a growing business, manually monitoring competitors’ prices across multiple products and channels is not only difficult, it’s nearly impossible. But there’s no question that knowing your competitors’ prices is absolutely vital to the success of your business. Everyone knows that the right price at the right time can increase sales, but how can you know how to price competitively if you can’t keep up with what’s going on in the market?
Forrester eCommerce
OCTOBER 24, 2022
2023 will be a year of reckoning for European customer experience teams. Some will widen CX advantage over competitors, while other teams will be forced to disband. Learn more.
Retail TouchPoints
OCTOBER 31, 2022
GameStop ’s highly anticipated NFT marketplace is now live, offering GameStop players and Powerup Pro loyalty customers in the U.S. access to Web3 games and millions of NFT gaming assets. After rocketing to meme stock status during the pandemic, GameStop’s wild ride has continued in 2022 as the company’s new leadership team sets out to transform the video game retailer into a “technology business and help create enduring value for stockholders.
Speaker: Shaunna Bruton and Kailey Holmes
Unlock the potential of customer data to create personalized retail experiences that resonate with your audience. This webinar will explore the critical role of customer data in modern retail, providing you with strategies to collect, analyze, and apply data to enhance personalization. Learn from leading retailers, like Harry Rosen, and experts on how to turn data into actionable insights that drive customer satisfaction and loyalty.
Omniconvert
OCTOBER 7, 2022
This guide on Customer Research uncovers the most common research methods, the benefits of this process, and helpful tips to get you started. . The post Take 10 Minutes to Get Started with Customer Research appeared first on Omniconvert Ecommerce Growth Blog.
Ecommerce Platforms
OCTOBER 12, 2022
Squarespace vs Bigcommerce: it’s a battle between two giants of the website building and ecommerce platform world. We’ve rigorously tested and compared them both to help you understand which stands out in the following categories: Main Features Pricing Design Marketing Customer Support. But first, let’s have a glimpse into the pros and cons of both Squarespace and BigCommerce. .
Salsify
OCTOBER 13, 2022
Amazon is, by far, the largest ecommerce company in the world, says Statista — and so ubiquitous it’s now become impossible for consumer brands to ignore.
Wiser
OCTOBER 11, 2022
One of the most important decisions you will make as a business is how to price your products. No matter what part of the retail industry you’re in, how you price your products will have a direct effect on the success of your business. Customers can be extremely sensitive to prices, and often view price as one the main factors to consider when making purchases.
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Join Bloomreach at Innovation Fest: Summer 2024, a virtual event, to explore the future of personalized marketing and merchandising! Along with the company’s top product experts, CEO Raj De Datta will provide an exclusive look at the company’s latest AI innovations reshaping the omnichannel experience. Don’t miss out on this exciting opportunity to connect with fellow industry leaders and explore the latest trends in retail technology.
Forrester eCommerce
OCTOBER 17, 2022
This past summer, I participated in my first century cycling ride – 110 miles through eastern Massachusetts. My goal was simple…to not be the last person across the finish line. I met my goal, almost crawling across the finish line dragging my bike behind me. As expected, my overall time was high. So, I’ve already […].
Retail TouchPoints
OCTOBER 21, 2022
For shoppers, paying for the items they want is a necessary evil at best and a complicated chore at worst (especially online). That inherent distaste for the transaction phase is one reason payment companies are so eager to expand into other parts of the shopper journey. McKinsey calls this embedded finance — when a financial product or solution is placed in a non-financial setting, for example on a social media platform or in a store (private label credit cards are one old-school example).
RetailDive
OCTOBER 12, 2022
A return to brick-and-mortar locations is pushing retailers to be innovative as they juggle customer experience with labor efficiency.
Ecommerce Platforms
OCTOBER 4, 2022
By the end of 2022, the global eCommerce market is expected to grow to a staggering $5.55 trillion – that's a lot of dough! However, this is hardly surprising, considering online shopping is inextricable from our modern existence. In light of that, it's no wonder that entrepreneurs are frequently finding new eCommerce-related opportunities to turn their passion into a living online.
Speaker: David Nisbet, Everett Zufelt, and Michaela Weber
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.
Salsify
OCTOBER 11, 2022
Brands and manufacturers that want to sell directly to customers on Amazon need look no further than Amazon Seller Central.
365 Retail
OCTOBER 26, 2022
New data launching today reveals that 55% of UK consumers are concerned about spending money on social media due to fears about fraudulent sellers. Fraud is now the top concern deterring UK consumers from shopping via social media, and 42% of UK consumers do not trust social media platforms with their data. This comes during the same week that the City of London revealed that investment fraud has risen by 49.5% in the past 12 months, with many victims now being targeted on social media.
Forrester eCommerce
OCTOBER 25, 2022
Today, brands leverage loyalty programs to acquire and retain customers, particularly those they lost during the height of the pandemic. But loyalty programs are a symbiotic relationship: Consumers look to programs for better experiences and cost savings, especially in light of the current economic crisis. As both customer and business needs change, programs are evolving […].
Retail TouchPoints
OCTOBER 3, 2022
TikTok will reportedly enter a partnership with TalkShopLive to launch its live shopping platform in North America, two people familiar with the matter told the Financial Times. The companies are still finalizing the arrangements and no contracts have been signed so far. TikTok’s live shopping platform is already operational in Asian markets including Thailand, Malaysia and Vietnam as well as the U.K.
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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.
RetailDive
OCTOBER 17, 2022
Consumers are spending and shopping early, but inflation is still squeezing their budgets. Retailers have their work cut out for them this season.
Ecommerce Platforms
OCTOBER 10, 2022
As you're probably already aware, there's AI on the market that can write your copy and content. Does this make you feel trepidatious? Unfortunately, you're not the only one. Jasper is one such AI solution created to help you manage and fine-tune your web content. Technology and artificial intelligence doesn't often threaten the creative industry. However, this leap in the writing sphere could alter the way we writers produce, feel about, and find our work. .
Salsify
OCTOBER 6, 2022
Expanding digital shelves have created an increasingly competitive fashion and apparel industry.
365 Retail
OCTOBER 10, 2022
A new study, by careers experts, StandOut CV , has analysed 784,444 customer reviews from Google Maps to reveal the best and worst cities in the UK for customer service by highlighting the frequency of positive and negative comments left by customers in each city. The full list of phrases and words analysed can be found in the methodology. . The analysis reviewed a variety of industries which included B&Bs, barbers, bars, cafés, gyms, hairdressers, restaurants, plumbers, shops and supermarke
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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.
Forrester eCommerce
OCTOBER 3, 2022
Across eight forecasted countries — US, China, Japan, and Europe-5 (France, Germany, Italy, Spain, the UK) — AI’s share of software spend will increase from 4.3% in 2021 to 6% in 2025. AI’s software growth is driven by: AI-infused software, that uses AI to increase its market attractiveness, although the software can still work without […].
Retail TouchPoints
OCTOBER 28, 2022
Economic uncertainty is proving to be a hindrance to even the largest retailers. Amazon has posted projected growth ranging from 2% to 8% for Q4 2022, and the disappointing numbers caused its share price to drop more than 10% as of the morning of Oct. 28. The ecommerce giant’s modest outlook added to the general downturn other tech titans like Meta and Microsoft are experiencing, though Apple ’s outlook was a bit cheerier.
RetailDive
OCTOBER 10, 2022
Masks, distancing, curbside, October sales, out-of-stocks, inflation — the holidays have been evolving rapidly since the pandemic started. What changes are here to stay?
Ecommerce Platforms
OCTOBER 10, 2022
Squarespace originally launched as a website builder that was geared towards creatives. It’s a hosted platform that makes it easy for users to launch a website without having to worry about buying hosting or other technical elements. Anyone could just visit the Squarespace website, sign up for an account, and launch their ecommerce store. But, while the Squarespace subscription definitely offers several benefits for small businesses, you may want to consider migrating in some cases.
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