RetailDive
SEPTEMBER 21, 2020
To succeed in today’s e-commerce environment, companies must craft an online experience that meshes with the brick-and-mortar brand experience in their physical stores.
My Wife Quit Her Job
SEPTEMBER 21, 2020
If you are fed up with Ebay and looking to expand your ecommerce business, this post will compare and contrast the top 11 Ebay alternatives to sell your products online. When my wife and I first began our ecommerce journey, we started out by selling on Ebay because it was easy. With Ebay, you can quickly list a product online to millions of users in a matter of minutes for less than a dollar.
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ROI Revolution
SEPTEMBER 24, 2020
Published September 24, 2020. The 2020 holiday ecommerce shopping season will be unlike any other. From Cyber 5’s proximity to Prime Day to consumers’ overall massive shift toward online shopping, many new factors are at play that weren’t a concern for brands last year and couldn’t have been predicted for this year. Let’s dive into the top three factors that will make the hustle and bustle of this year’s shopping season a little more hectic than in years past.
Forrester eCommerce
SEPTEMBER 21, 2020
The perception of legacy enterprise business intelligence (BI) platforms comes with some legitimate stigma and baggage. It’s technology first, not business-led; the graphical user interface (GUI)-based user experience (UX) doesn’t address ease of use for all business decision-makers; there are too many underutilized reports and dashboards floating around in the enterprise; and signals produced by […].
Speaker: Loreal Lynch, 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.
BigCommerce
SEPTEMBER 25, 2020
Do you want to be part of a fast-growing industry that’s proven it can withstand economic and geopolitical storms, including…
Kissmetrics
SEPTEMBER 22, 2020
Over the next few months, you are going to see a lot of updates in Ubersuggest , including new features. But before I dive into what I’m going to release soon, let’s first talk about the new Chrome extension. If you haven’t installed it, make sure you go and do so now …. No more Neil’s face. The biggest complaint we got about the extension was “my face” being in the search results.
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Forrester eCommerce
SEPTEMBER 22, 2020
If ever there was a decade that announced itself so defiantly in the first year, it’s the 2020s. With so much change and volatility already, 2020 has proven this decade will be dramatically different than the one before it. It’s imperative that IT and business leaders prepare for 10 years unlike any others. For IT and business leaders, success in the 2010s meant capitalizing on innovative commercial IT (think cloud and mobile). […].
Retail TouchPoints
SEPTEMBER 21, 2020
New York City has selected Mercato to serve as an e-Commerce marketplace that will connect underserved communities with local grocery stores. The partnerships will let select shops in each of the five boroughs begin offering their inventory online and via local delivery, a functionality they didn’t previously have. The arrangement will let shoppers order from several stores at once within each neighborhood.
Kissmetrics
SEPTEMBER 21, 2020
As a business owner, you know reviews and fresh content are essential to your success. Suppose you’re passionate about promoting your business. In that case, you likely spend a lot of time creating new blog articles, crafting social media posts, or developing video content to keep your audience engaged. But there’s another, more passive promotion method that can help grow your business and boost your local search results: Google Local Guides.
BigCommerce
SEPTEMBER 22, 2020
Just a decade ago, podcasts were still relatively new.
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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.
Forrester eCommerce
SEPTEMBER 23, 2020
If you’ve been following my blog, you’ll know that we’ve been measuring precisely how the emotional toll of the COVID-19 pandemic is influencing consumer appetite for commercial exchange — we do this by applying Forrester’s Consumer Energy Index, our data-driven framework that captures how ready and willing consumers are to reach out to brands. After […].
Retail TouchPoints
SEPTEMBER 23, 2020
Walmart plans to hire 20,000 seasonal associates at fulfillment centers across the country, at starting hourly rates ranging from $15.75 up to $23.75 based on location, position and schedule. The retail giant also is extending the length of its Black Friday sales and expanding its inventory in several categories to prepare for the holiday rush. These new hires will build on an earlier effort that has added 500,000 new associates to Walmart’s team since March, up from the initially announced 150,
Kissmetrics
SEPTEMBER 22, 2020
Disclosure: This content is reader-supported, which means if you click on some of our links that we may earn a commission. A business credit card is much more than just a convenient payment method; it’s a way for you to earn rewards and benefits for your company. The best business credit cards offer features like purchase protection, membership rewards, travel insurance, and some even pay you cash.
BigCommerce
SEPTEMBER 24, 2020
The 2020 IDC MarketScape Report names BigCommerce a leader among B2C ecommerce platforms.
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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.
Forrester eCommerce
SEPTEMBER 24, 2020
Does your account-based marketing (ABM) dashboard include these six critical reporting dimensions? Forrester analyst John Arnold shares the key elements of compelling ABM performance stories.
Retail TouchPoints
SEPTEMBER 22, 2020
design:retail , a trusted voice for retail designers in the brick-and-mortar space, will be migrating its content to an all-digital format as part of Retail TouchPoints. Both publications are owned by Emerald. “The retail design industry, the publishing world and the global economy are all going through unprecedented historic turbulence simultaneously,” said Alison Embrey Medina, VP of Content at Emerald.
Kissmetrics
SEPTEMBER 19, 2020
Disclosure: This content is reader-supported, which means if you click on some of our links that we may earn a commission. Whether you want to become a blogger for a big-time news publication, share your independent thoughts online, make millions as a blogger, or something in between, it all starts with a blogging platform. And choosing the right one sets precedence for everything else you do.
Canonicalized
SEPTEMBER 22, 2020
As a person who uses Tableau 95% of the time, I have to say it: I get stuck. A lot! And I'm not ashamed of it. I believe it's normal to run into problems when you're trying to improve. Here are some thoughts that I hope will help you as well as myself in troubled times. The post What to do when you get stuck in Tableau!? appeared first on Canonicalized.
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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
SEPTEMBER 22, 2020
This morning, customer feedback management (CFM) vendor InMoment announced an array of new product and service offerings focused on improving experiences, not just measuring and reporting on them. The vendor is calling this Experience Improvement (XI)™. This is an aggressive move by InMoment: CX technology buyers struggle to find differentiation among technology vendors and often […].
Retail TouchPoints
SEPTEMBER 21, 2020
The challenges of COVID-19 have impacted everything, from the way we shop, eat, behave and live. During our annual 36|86 Festival in August, a panel of experts and founders across the retail industry came together (virtually) to address what trends and consumer habits have changed specifically, how they’ve adapted to serving customers, and what the outlook looks like for the future for small businesses, e-Commerce and logistics.
Kissmetrics
SEPTEMBER 22, 2020
Imagine this…. Your website is ranked for every keyword you can think of. You are getting enormous levels of organic traffic … Full of enthusiasm, you rush to your sales manager to check the sales status. And your jaw drops seeing you’ve got little to none sales from all of that traffic. If that’s your current situation, then you need to focus on Conversion Rate Optimization [CRO].
Ecommerce Platforms
SEPTEMBER 24, 2020
It seems like everyone has a PayPal account, but most people think of it as a way to transfer money or even use as a digital wallet. You'd be silly to completely forget about PayPal for business purposes, because it has always been, and continues to be, one of the the sleekest options out there. However, in these PayPal reviews we're going to take a look at what PayPal has to offer for business credit card processing.
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.
Forrester eCommerce
SEPTEMBER 22, 2020
Emerging technology is always changing, so we wanted to understand the impact on different industries. In this audio series, we speak with our analyst colleagues Jeff Becker, George Lawrie, and Arielle Trzcinski to explore how emerging technologies are changing (and will in the future), even solving some of the most important and complex issues in four key sectors: consumer packaged goods (CPG), healthcare providers, healthcare insurers, and retail.
Retail TouchPoints
SEPTEMBER 24, 2020
Party City is hiring 20,000 temporary workers for the holiday season — 80% of its 25,000 seasonal hires in 2019 — even though the retailer is drastically reducing the number of Halloween City pop-up stores it will open this year. While Party City operated approximately 275 temporary Halloween locations last year, it plans only about 25 this year. However, the scale of Party City’s seasonal hiring indicates the Halloween holiday will take center stage in its approximately 850 owned and franchised
Kissmetrics
SEPTEMBER 25, 2020
Hiring a social media marketing consultant could be a game-changer for your business. You could use the help of an expert if: You’re struggling to acquire or retain customers You aren’t getting the ROI you’d like from social media Your social media strategy is all over the place You or your team don’t have much social media experience. Social media consultants have the knowledge and skills to turn your lagging social media campaigns around.
My Wife Quit Her Job
SEPTEMBER 23, 2020
Can the average person start a profitable online store? What is the most important aspect of starting any successful business? After teaching almost 4000 students in my Create A Profitable Online Store course, I now have a pretty good idea. In this episode, I share what determines success and 5 habits you much adopt to boost your productivity. What You’ll Learn.
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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.
Forrester eCommerce
SEPTEMBER 22, 2020
Learn how organizations can become more strategic, aligned and agile when bringing offerings to market with the new version of the PMM Model.
Retail TouchPoints
SEPTEMBER 22, 2020
Lowe’s will install pickup lockers at all its U.S. stores by the end of March 2021. The initiative will increase the availability of buy online, pick up in-store (BOPIS) options available for Lowe’s shoppers by giving them an additional method of collecting same-day orders. Shoppers can access their items using a one-time barcode within an automated email notification sent after an associate fulfills their order.
Kissmetrics
SEPTEMBER 20, 2020
Local search has exploded. Research from Think with Google, says local searches with the qualifier “near me” have grown by 150 percent faster than other local search queries. There’s been a 500 percent increase in “near me” mobile searches and a 900 percent increase in “near me today/tonight” searches. When you think about it, this makes a lot of sense.
Retail Technology Review
SEPTEMBER 22, 2020
The rise of e-commerce has brought about significant disruption to traditional logistics activities, demanding constant adjustment to best meet changing demand. Similar adaptability is vital in intralogistics to ensure orders are processed and fulfilled effectively. In this article, Stephen Hayes, managing director of Beckhoff UK, explains how to establish scalable, adaptable intralogistics activity from the warehouse floor up.
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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.
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