SellBrite
DECEMBER 29, 2017
Well, you did it. You worked hard to make it through the holiday shopping season, and now we’re just a few days away from entering into the new year. As an ecommerce business owner, you might be taking some time off to reset, but you’re probably also spending some of your down time thinking about what you need to do to really hit the ground running and grow your business in 2018.
Ecommerce Platforms
DECEMBER 23, 2017
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Wiser
DECEMBER 27, 2017
This is a guest article by Clement Ng, Customer Success Manager at Wiser. . Resellers are inundated with manufacturers looking to use the same sales channels to sell their products to consumers. What can you do to stand out, not only to consumers, but also to the resellers who carry and have the end responsibility to sell your products? How can you maintain a market value for your products when it feels like everyone is just in a race to the bottom?
Steve Dennis
DECEMBER 27, 2017
By all accounts this holiday shopping season looks to be pretty solid overall–perhaps the best since 2010. Aggregate sales will likely be up between 3.5% and 4.0%. E-commerce year-over-year growth will come in around 17%. Retailers’ inventories seem to be generally in good shape, which should allow most to deliver strong gross margin performance.
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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.
Sailthru
DECEMBER 26, 2017
That New Year’s resolution to increase your productivity might seem impossible, given never-ending emails to answer and phone calls to make. In his new book The Compass Solution: A Guide to Winning Your Career , pharmaceutical industry veteran, motivational speaker, and The Compass Alliance founder Tim Cole describes these distracting and often mindless tasks as “the storm,” capable of keeping us from true effectiveness at work.
ecomdash
DECEMBER 25, 2017
How Scrum masters use Realtimeboard for backlog grooming The best practices that will help you to prioritize your team’s work Backlog grooming has proved to be one of the most highly effective Scrum practices. It helps clarify backlog items and ensures that they are appropriate, ordered and ready for planning and development. Moreover, it helps […].
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Steve Dennis
DECEMBER 29, 2017
Earlier this year I had the honor of joining Forbes as a retail contributor. As is my tradition, I’ll publish my top ten list from my blog right after the New Year. For now, here are my most popular articles on Forbes during 2017. One thing is for sure: folks were interested in hearing me opine about Sears. I have a feeling that window is closing.
Bronto
DECEMBER 28, 2017
In this episode, Greg speaks with Gorilla Group's Randy Kohl about how SEO is changing and how it relates to a broader content strategy. The post The Commerce Marketer Podcast: Customer-First SEO and the Marketing Overlap appeared first on Bronto Blog.
Salsify
DECEMBER 28, 2017
Our recent research “ How Leading Brands are Winning the Digital Shelf ” highlights the need for excellent online consumer experiences. We took a look at last year's winning brands and examined a few ways in which their online shopping experience truly stood out. The overwhelming theme was going beyond mere personalization. These companies created emotional experiences that demonstrated how a brand or retailer understands a shopper at specific key moments.
ecomdash
DECEMBER 27, 2017
Magento is a robust ecommerce platform and Magento extensions help you run your operation more effectively and efficiently. Here are our favorites. Read more. The post 7 of the Top Magento Extensions for Ecommerce Retailers appeared first on ecomdash.
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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.
TradeGecko
DECEMBER 28, 2017
Consignment stock is stock that is in the possession of the retailer, but is still owned by the supplier. Usually, consignment stock consists of new and unproven products, and very expensive products where sales are questionable.
Bronto
DECEMBER 26, 2017
How can you deliver a world-class mixed reality experience for your customers? Here are five ways to give yourself the best chance for success. The post It’s a Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad, Mixed World appeared first on Bronto Blog.
Salsify
DECEMBER 26, 2017
Over the last year, the pace of new technology and retail strategy has skyrocketed. Brand CMOs and CIOs struggle to keep pace with their competition, the demands from retailers and the demands from consumers -- not to mention leaving room to track new trends or technologies that could be worth early testing.
ChannelSale
DECEMBER 29, 2017
Listing softwares designed specifically for Amazon can accomplish unimaginable feats for sellers using the same. Considering the reputation of the providers and the nature of software chosen, users can access to die for features like pricing re pricing assistance, real time performance tracking, over 90% automation, updates and improvements, integration advantages, currency support and syncing and much more.
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.
TradeGecko
DECEMBER 28, 2017
Regardless of whether you’re a B2B wholesaler or a B2C merchant, maintaining a healthy cash flow is essential to running a successful business and building the foundations you need to grow over time. Without adequate forecasting, cash flow problems can creep up unexpectedly even for highly profitable businesses.
OrderDynamics
DECEMBER 27, 2017
Building a Foundation for New Payment Models. The rise in new payment models is one of the most promising and exciting parts of being a retailer today. The vastness of opportunity is limited only by the ability to respond to it appropriately. From the rise in social commerce buy buttons to the “checkout-free” store models being ushered in by Amazon Go and Walmart Scan & Go.
Whisbi
DECEMBER 29, 2017
Conversational commerce is having a transformative impact on customer experience, the customer journey, and eCommerce as we know it - across all sectors and industries. At a basic level, having a conversational commerce solution implemented on a website means a brand can engage prospective customers from their first visit; drawing them into real-time conversations (chat, voice and/ or video) to address questions, demonstrate products and create a memorable brand experience at the exact right mom
ChannelAdvisor
DECEMBER 26, 2017
Tick-tock, tick-tock… the clock doesn’t stop. You’ve heard the age-old adage “time is money,” but how do we get more of it? Acquiring more time requires more efficiency — which almost always comes at a cost. Activities like inventory research and comprehensive pricing strategy development are time-consuming and sometimes require a data scientist.
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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.
TradeGecko
DECEMBER 27, 2017
Most merchants know that busy sales periods like the holiday season or promotional periods are often followed by a sales slump. Without proper planning, this can mean lots of excess stock on the shelves, poor cash flow, and a myriad of other consequences.
Lemonstand
DECEMBER 29, 2017
By David Gurteen In writing my blook on Conversational Leadership , I often find myself researching and defining the meaning of words or concepts and their nuances. For example, we use the words responsibility and accountability loosely in everyday language, but what is the difference? This is my best attempt so far in answering that question. But in summary: We can only choose to take responsibility for something.
ChannelSale
DECEMBER 28, 2017
Any seller support softwares for Amazon, eBay or any other marketplaces for that matter are often expensive especially when they are loaded with ultra evolved and sophisticated support features. New and smaller sellers that need to toe their budget line therefore, are seen to approach just about anything that comes for free. These are the days when support solutions for core operative features like listing management for top marketplaces like eBay Amazon listing softwares etc. can be availed for
ChannelAdvisor
DECEMBER 28, 2017
Speed and accuracy of order fulfillment is an important differentiator in e-commerce. In this post, we want to focus on a common question: when a seller stocks inventory in multiple locations, how does one decide which to use to fulfill an order? To answer this question, we called on the wisdom of Jason Goldberg, who co-hosts the Jason and Scot Show podcast with our founder, Scot Wingo.
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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.
TradeGecko
DECEMBER 25, 2017
If you are like most wholesale companies, you’ve given lots of thought to the name of your business and the products you carry. You’ve probably also spent a considerable amount of time finding the right distribution channels, but what about your brand image?
Smile.io
DECEMBER 28, 2017
If you’ve ever tracked your customers’ interactions with your brand from start to finish, you probably noticed one thing: not all of your customers are created equal. Each of your customers has a different relationship with your brand, so if you want to turn them into brand advocates you need to meet your customers where they’re at. The best way to do this?
ChannelSale
DECEMBER 26, 2017
Choosing the right ecommerce selling solutions is very important mostly because the very health of your endeavors can depend upon the same. This applies to the last word with top performing and rather unforgiving marketplaces like eBay and Amazon. More often than not, high quality evolved and feature packed selling solutions designed for these two platforms come with heavy price tags that make it very difficult for smaller budget conscious sellers to approach.
ItemMaster
DECEMBER 28, 2017
Let’s Grow Leaders Q&A In a recent post we invited you to send us your biggest leadership challenge. We received a great question from a healthcare leader in the United Kingdom. It’s a question we hear all the time from audience members […].
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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.
eCommerceFuel
DECEMBER 28, 2017
Remember the letter-writer who hated her new employee — largely because the new hire couldn’t take any feedback or direction on her work? Here’s the update. This hire was sort of the last straw, and I found another job about a month after she was hired. In the interim, the director who insisted on hiring her was promoted to an executive position and left our department with no transition.
Smile.io
DECEMBER 26, 2017
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ChannelSale
DECEMBER 26, 2017
Even though the nature and ambience of eBay Amazon selling is widely different from each other, there are a number of factors that are equally relevant in both platforms. Sellers that perform in either or both of these top marketplaces must therefore ensure maintaining these factors to the utmost so that they can achieve productive and profitable selling experience.
Payoneer
DECEMBER 27, 2017
Dropshipping is one of the best eCommerce shortcuts. With dropshipping, the retail store doesn’t stock the products they sell; instead the items are shipped directly to the customer from a third party. It’s a lifesaver for small businesses that are just getting started online and don’t yet have the resources to manage their production, inventory, and shipping in-house.
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
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