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18 Common Ecommerce Mistakes to Avoid: How Many Are You Making?

BigCommerce

So you want to make your ecommerce store the best it can be, minimize cart abandonment and deliver a great…

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How to Humanize PPC Ads

Kissmetrics

As marketers and brands, many of you use PPC ads to drive traffic to your brand or a client’s website. There’s nothing wrong with that approach. After all, PPC ads have obvious advantages. You can reach new customers, track your results, and manage your budget. However, for all their benefits, these ads can sometimes lack something. Has anyone guessed what I’m talking about?

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The 100 Best Channel Podcasts Of 2021

Forrester eCommerce

Since posting our top 64 channel podcasts in 2019, there has been explosive growth in podcast adoption. The audio-only format is also expanding with the invite- and iOS-only upstart Clubhouse achieving 16.4 million downloads since it debuted last year, according to Sensor Tower. Responding to this initial success, leading social media companies such as […].

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How (and Why) Amazon is Sharing its Tech with Retailers Around the World

Retail TouchPoints

Amazon is well known for being one of the largest retailers in the world. What’s less well-known is that thousands of other retailers are using Amazon technology to power their businesses. That’s right, this quintessential ecommerce disruptor, often blamed for the troubles of brick-and-mortar retail, is taking some of the very innovations that have set it apart and offering them up for other retailers to use.

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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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How CPG Brands Can Build Authentic Engagement Strategies

BigCommerce

In 2020, nearly 55% of consumers used DTC channels to purchase CPG products or nonperishable items they use on a…

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The Complete Marketer’s Guide to YouTube

Kissmetrics

If you’re looking to get into video marketing, there’s no better channel than YouTube. They’re the second most visited website on the entire internet, with over 2 billion users , have virtually no competitors, and consumers are increasingly spending more time watching more online videos. With this flood of consumer attention, it’s no wonder companies are putting more of their ad dollars into digital video advertising.

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Bluestar Revives Justice as Online-Only Retailer, Plans to Expand Tween Brand into Tech, Home

Retail TouchPoints

Justice has returned as an online-only retailer with the launch of its new ecommerce site, ShopJustice.com. The tween retailer shuttered its remaining brick-and-mortar locations in late 2020 — which had numbered 2,800 at the brand’s peak — following the bankruptcy of parent company Ascena Retail Group. Justice was acquired by brand management firm Bluestar Alliance for $90 million in November 2020; Bluestar also owns Bebe , Brookstone and fellow tween retailer Limited Too , among others.

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Ecommerce Fraud: Securing the Entire Customer Journey

BigCommerce

Ecommerce is a rapidly growing industry with many exciting innovations happening all the time.

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Website Support: How Can Groove Commerce Help You?

Groove

If you're ready to partner with a digital eCommerce agency or are simply looking to learn more about website support, then you're in the right place! Groove Commerce is a Diamond HubSpot Partner Agency and an Elite BigCommerce Partner Agency that is ready to help your mid-market or Enterprise business grow. From website design and development to eCommerce SEO, email marketing, paid media and more, our team of developers, designers and marketers work with you to constantly improve key metrics and

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IBM Bets On Open Source To Hyperaccelerate HCI And Hybrid Cloud Adoption

Forrester eCommerce

Today, IBM announced its new IBM Spectrum Fusion product, first as a scale-out hardware product, but with a roadmap for a software defined storage (SDS) solution. This new product is billed as a storage solution, but it is much more. It is really a “glue-all” product poised to change the hyperconverged infrastructure (HCI) market. Many […].

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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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Luxury Subscription Service Vivrelle Bags $26M in Series A Funding

Retail TouchPoints

Membership club Vivrelle , which provides access to a shared closet of designer handbags, jewelry and diamonds, has secured $26 million in Series A funding. The subscription service, founded by husband and wife team Blake and Wayne Geffen in 2018, allows members to keep items as long as they want, or swap them out monthly. Members also receive exclusive discounts on products they decide to buy.

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The ABC’s of Operations: How to Manage Your Ecommerce Back-Office Operations

BigCommerce

With more and more companies rushing to move from offline to online, we find ourselves in a modern-day gold rush.

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How to Make Money by Requiring a Minimum Order Quantity (MOQ)

Kissmetrics

If you run or are starting an e-commerce business , you might have heard the term “minimum order quantity,” or MOQ, floating around. If you have heard of it, chances are you feel conflicted. There’s advice for and against this method. This makes it difficult to decide whether it’s the right choice for you, especially if you don’t understand how it works and how it can make you money.

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The Four-Step B2B Formula For Achieving “Right Audience, Right Content, Right Place, Right Time”

Forrester eCommerce

The concept of “right audience, right content, right place, right time” has been around the B2B world for ages. For many organizations, however, these four R’s are still more philosophy than reality. According to the 2021 Business Technographics Marketing Survey, 75% of all B2B marketing respondents agreed that “buyers expect an immediate response to their […].

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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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Sundance Opens First Michigan Location in the Greater Detroit Area

Retail TouchPoints

Robert Redford’s retail brand Sundance will open its newest store in greater Detroit’s The Village of Rochester Hills outdoor lifestyle center. The 4,120-square-foot store will be the first location in Michigan for the retailer, which sells women’s and men’s apparel, jewelry, footwear, accessories, home furnishings and art. One-of-a-kind pieces and items exclusive to Sundance will be the cornerstone of the product offering.

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The Ultimate Guide to Google’s 2021 Core Web Vitals

BigCommerce

Google’s latest algorithm updates for page experience — primarily the much-talked about Core Web Vitals — will go into effect…

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How to Become a Shopify Partner

Kissmetrics

As one of the largest e-commerce platforms on the internet, Shopify offers budding (and established) entrepreneurs a platform to sell their wares and increase their reach. In fact, Shopify dominates nearly 20 percent of the e-commerce market share. That’s not all. With millions of active buyers on the platform, there is plenty of opportunity for brands to grow their revenue.

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From Monolithic To Modular: Kicking Your Sales Content Engine Into High Gear

Forrester eCommerce

To deliver relevant experiences for each buying situation, B2B organizations need modular sales content. At B2B Summit, learn how high-performing organizations use sales content solutions to achieve this.

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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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House of Novogratz Debuts First Store

Retail TouchPoints

House of Novogratz — the first store from interior designers Robert and Cortney Novogratz — debuted in Los Angeles on April 10. Located in a bungalow-style house, the store boasts more than 2,000 square feet of retail experiences in six different rooms, as well as working design studios, collaborative brands, rotating pop-up activations and a food and wine offering.

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Want Success on eBay? Avoid Selling These Items

BigCommerce

It all started with a broken laser pointer.

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What Should You Look For When Choosing a Shopify Theme

Kissmetrics

A recent study found that 70 percent of Americans are shopping online more than ever. E-commerce is booming, and there’s never been a better time to start an online store. One of the best platforms to launch your e-commerce store is Shopify. Why do so many people love Shopify? In part due to its: affordability ease of use scalability security. One stand-out reason many e-commerce store owners love Shopify is the flexibility it offers through Shopify themes.

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Order Management & Retail: A Love Story (Or: Key Findings from the 2021 OMS Wave)

Forrester eCommerce

2020 was the year that every digital business fell in love with their OMS. With the pandemic exacerbating the need for diverse and effective fulfillment options, retailers and vendors were forced to innovate – and innovate quickly. As a sign of the times: A year ago, there were a handful of little-known “curbside pickup providers.” […].

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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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EDITED Completes Purchase of Retail Analytics Firm

Retail TouchPoints

Retail market intelligence provider EDITED has acquired DynamicAction , which specializes in internal retail analytics. The newly combined company, which will operate under the EDITED name, will allow retailers to combine global market data with supply chain ecosystem information for rapid insights. Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed. “Our acquisition of DynamicAction marks a significant milestone in our mission to transform the future of ecommerce,” said Geoff Watts, CEO and Co-foun

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352: A Sneak Peek Into How We Automate Our Businesses With Austin Brawner And Steve Chou

My Wife Quit Her Job

In this special episode, Austin Brawner and I interview each other and talk about the different ways that we both automate our businesses. Thanks to computers and automation, Austin and I are able to run extremely lean businesses and we reveal our philosophies and our efficient methods openly in this podcast. Austin runs the E-commerce Influence Podcast which is one of the few podcasts that I actually listen to.

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How to Run Pandora Music Ads

Kissmetrics

Pandora, the popular music-streaming service, boasts over 81 million users, and the average Pandora user spends 2 hours and 15 minutes per day listening to music on the platform. With ad options on both their free and paid platforms, Pandora music ads are a great opportunity for advertisers who want to increase their audience. Let’s learn about how you can harness Pandora’s unique advertising platform to make your campaign goals a reality.

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The Forrester Wave™: Enterprise Marketing Software Suites, Q2 2021 – Martech’s Cornerstone Realigns In The Face Of Disruption

Forrester eCommerce

I’m excited to announce The Forrester Wave™: Enterprise Marketing Software Suites, Q2 2021. The timing couldn’t be better, because the world – marketing included – has changed dramatically in the 18 months since the previous EMSS evaluation in October 2019. Unprecedented social, regulatory, and economic factors like data deprecation remain top of mind and are […].

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The Circular Product Journey: Powering a Sustainable, Data-Driven Future With PIM

The linear flow of make > use > dispose is unsustainable. Not only is it at odds with the realities of modern society, but it also fails to meet evolving demands from consumers and regulators. Linear is out. Circular is in. Going circular is not an overnight switch. It requires forward planning and data-driven decision-making. In this ebook, you’ll see how the right technology can help brands and manufacturers secure the product data governance they need to power this circular transition.

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A Brand Embassy for Coffee Lovers: Nespresso’s New Flagship Concept Debuts in Vienna

Retail TouchPoints

© Philipp Lipiarski. For coffee devotees, there’s something captivating about the aroma of a freshly brewed cup and that first sip in the morning. Luxury coffee and espresso brand Nespresso is tapping into the power of those emotive experiences with the launch of its new immersive flagship boutique concept in Vienna, Austria. With a global retail network of 809 boutiques in 532 cities, Nespresso views these physical locations as an integral part of its omnichannel approach.

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How HubSpot Helps Tackle eCommerce Challenges

MakeWebBetter

eCommerce is thriving. It has exceeded levels not expected until 2025. This year, the industry is projected to generate over $843 billion in sales. Thanks to COVID-19. But if you’re thinking, running an online business and earning moolah is a child’s play. You’re grossly mistaken. eCommerce is still full of challenges. In this post, I’m […]. The post How HubSpot Helps Tackle eCommerce Challenges appeared first on MakeWebBetter.

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7 Tips for Creating International PPC Ads

Kissmetrics

Have you ever thought a struggling ad campaign would perform better outside of the country? International PPC campaigns work best when you understand your target audience and appeal to the local culture. Here are seven top tips for running international PPC ads to give you the knowledge necessary to succeed anywhere on the planet. International PPC Ad Strategies.

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XDR Defined: Giving Meaning To Extended Detection And Response

Forrester eCommerce

Conflicting definitions of extended detection and response (XDR) have plagued cybersecurity tech buyers. Read Forrester's unbiased explanation of what XDR is, its relationship to SIEM, and other common questions.

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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