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7 Ecommerce Strategies to Prepare for the 2022 Holiday Shopping Season

ROI Revolution

The madness of the 2022 holiday shopping season isn’t far away – and for many shoppers, it’s already begun. Between the COVID-19 pandemic, supply chain strain, and inflation concerns, consumers have been starting their holiday shopping earlier than ever. In fact, 42% of shoppers say they plan to start buying holiday gifts earlier this year than in previous years!

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Make it Big Podcast: Global Consumer Current and Future Shopping Trends with Shelley Kilpatrick

BigCommerce

Welcome to The Make it Big Podcast, a bi-weekly audio series about all things ecommerce by BigCommerce.

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ShipStation Alternatives for 3PL and Shipping Success

Ecommerce Platforms

As one of the most popular shipping apps for ecommerce order fulfillment, ShipStation often gets recommended for managing shipments, finding great deals from carriers, and sending tracking codes. But ShipStation isn’t for everyone, whether it’s due to the ShipStation pricing, interface, or geographical support. That’s why we put together the best ShipStation alternatives, to not only show that there’s a wide range of shipping software to choose from, but to give you an idea of which ShipStation

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3 Expert Perspectives on Why Margin, Experience and Loyalty Will be Key to Winning Holiday 2022

Retail TouchPoints

Inflation and the threat of recession are defining aspects of the 2022 holiday season, but the potential bad news will do little to dampen a potentially successful — if not extraordinary — season. However, even with many of the last mile and supply chain challenges that plagued retail over the past two years largely sorted out, retailers need to refocus on preparing for uncertainty.

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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 To Sell On eBay – The Ultimate Beginners Guide

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Most people know eBay as a place to sell used items lying around the house. But over the years, eBay has evolved into a leading online marketplace where you can resell new products or even your own private label brands. eBay is so popular that more than 3 out of 10 mobile users in the US use the eBay app. This makes eBay the ideal platform for you to start your ecommerce business.

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BIGTeam Spotlight: From Copywriting to Fashion, How Carmen Marxuach is Expressing Herself in the Ecommerce World

BigCommerce

Meet Carmen Marxuach, a copywriter at BigCommerce taking on a variety of promotional materials such as emails about our platform,…

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Searchspring Launches Tools for Personalized Email Campaigns

Retail TouchPoints

Searchspring , a search, product merchandising and personalization platform, has added Searchspring Personalized Email Recommendations to its Personalization Suite. The solution is designed to help retailers tailor their emails to make product discovery easier and extend personalization beyond their site in order to drive a superior shopping experience throughout the entire customer lifecycle.

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423: A Controversial Way To Grow Your Email List Fast With Adam Robinson

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I’m going to say this upfront. This episode may blow your mind. It’s about building an email list fast, but in a way that is slightly controversial. Your first reaction is probably gonna be “Oh my goodness, is this even legal? I would never do that.” But today, Adam Robinson is going to teach us the ins and outs of acquiring email addresses in this new and innovative way.

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Elastic Path Partners with Builder.io to Streamline Building Revenue-Generating Customer Experiences.

GetElastic

Has your digital merchandising team ever delayed a launch while waiting for developers to make edits and publish updates? You are not alone. Too often, IT bottlenecks slow down time to market, resulting in lost potential revenue from your merchandisers’ game-changing ideas. Elastic Path and Builder.io partnership will make that a headache of the past.

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Presentations Are About To Get Swamped In AI-Generated Images

Forrester eCommerce

…and I’m not sad about it. The rise of large language models, and the tools built upon them like DALL-E mini, Stable Diffusion, and others, are being touted as the heralds of a new age of capabilities in AI tools and products. On a micro scale, they are already changing my day-to-day worklife in a […].

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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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Internal Warehouse vs. 3PL: How to Reach the Best Decision for Your Business

Retail TouchPoints

Keeping your warehouse operations in-house or outsourcing them to a third-party logistics (3PL) company? Each option has its benefits and disadvantages. In internal fulfillment, the business handles the complete process of storing, packing and shipping. The company must have a warehouse to keep its inventory, and a logistics team to manage the goods for storing, ordering and shipping directly to stores/distributors or customers.

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How Does the Lateshipment.com Post-purchase Success Suite Work?

lateshipment

As an e-commerce business owner, you do everything to delight your customers once they place an order on your website – from making sure their order is packed right, to doing your best to get it to their hands-on time. Yet brands miss out the most in terms of engagement and delivering delight when it comes to the post-purchase journey, unintentionally losing opportunities to 10x customer loyalty.

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The 4 Best Ways to Contact Squarespace Customer Service

Ecommerce Platforms

Squarespace is an incredibly popular ecommerce platform, with a customer base of more than 3.8 million subscribers. Many entrepreneurs love it because it’s so easy to use, highly scalable, and their support is fantastic. There are various avenues that you can use if you want to get in touch with Squarespace customer support. In case you run into a problem, it pays to know who to connect with at Squarespace.com.

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Announcing The Finalists For The Enterprise Architecture Awards In Asia Pacific

Forrester eCommerce

Enterprise architecture (EA) is a strategic capability for many Forrester clients. It is essential that EA in all its permutations be results-oriented, pragmatic, and practical to remain relevant. In Forrester’s Enterprise Architecture Award, we look for stories of EA excellence resulting in tangible business and customer results. The Forrester Outcome-Driven Architecture Model rests on a base of […].

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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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Amazon Trucks in California will be Powered by Electrofuels Beginning in 2023

Retail TouchPoints

According to the UN, the transportation sector accounts for approximately 25% of all carbon emissions globally, and Amazon transports a lot of goods. To combat the climate impact of all those deliveries, Amazon has teamed up with Infinium to begin powering its transportation fleet with ultra-low carbon electrofuels beginning in 2023. Infinium develops ultra-low carbon fuels that can be used to power cargo trucks, airplanes and marine freight without engine modifications.

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3 of the Best Collaborations in the Fashion Industry | Salsify

Salsify

Collaborations between retailers and fashion brands are becoming increasingly common — and it’s easy to see why.

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Hedge fund pushes to oust Kohl’s CEO, board chair

RetailDive

Ancora Holdings, among investors that last year forced changes to the retailer’s board, says CEO Michelle Gass “is no longer well-positioned to lead.

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Joining Forrester to Partner with CIOs in their Future Fit Journey.

Forrester eCommerce

Forrester has been a trusted go-to partner for many CIOs across the globe. CIOs have been working with Forrester on various initiatives to build a customer-obsessed organization of the future. Am excited and thrilled to be joining Forrester as a CIO analyst to carry forward this great legacy. Never were CIOs impacted with both external […].

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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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Walmart Canada Rolls Out AI-Powered Out-of-Stock Detection to All Locations

Retail TouchPoints

Walmart Canada is implementing an automated AI assist at all of its stores to help keep shelves stocked and enhance the customer and associate experience both in-store and online. The rollout follows a 70 -store pilot of a computer vision AI solution from Focal Systems that uses cameras to automate out-of-stock detection. The computer vision cameras are installed in busy areas throughout the store and scan shelves at pre-determined intervals, integrating with Walmart Canada’s existing inventory

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Retail Minded Works With The KENTUCKY RETAIL FEDERATION On Their INAUGURAL RETAIL RECHARGE CONFERENCE

RetailMinded

Lexington, Ky. – As the retail industry gears up for the 2022 holiday shopping season and looks ahead to another new year, the Kentucky Retail Federation (KRF) will host its inaugural Retail Recharge Conference presented by Yelp in Lexington on Tuesday, October 25, 2022. . The one-day conference will bring retailers and industry partners together for conversation, collaboration and learning.

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What can an Amazon Fashion executive do for Beautycounter?

RetailDive

Kara Trousdale joined the beauty brand as its chief commercial officer in March and is bringing lessons from the e-commerce giant to help guide its omnichannel strategy.

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Why You Must Assess Experiences For Inclusion — And How 

Forrester eCommerce

You want to create inclusive experiences for your customers. You have a diverse and inclusive design team and practice inclusive design. But once you create the experiences you wanted, how do you know if you succeeded in making them truly inclusive?

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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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Is Localization the Key to Increased Sales?

Retail TouchPoints

The past few years have had an incredible impact on in-store shopping. Many brands were forced to shut their doors and expedite online sales strategies to keep a steady revenue stream. But as we begin to get back to a sense of “normalcy,” consumers have reverted back to their traditional methods of shopping. The in-store shopping experience can never be replaced, but it does need to be improved.

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eCommerce Cannabis Strategies: How To Manage Dispensary Online Menus

Korona

It’s no great secret that consumers regularly use their smartphones and computers to explore retail businesses and shop for new products. The recreational marijuana industry is no exception. In all places where cannabis is legal, customers are constantly using websites and apps to see what items are available from nearby dispensaries. As a cannabis retail store, it’s critical to have your stock of marijuana flower, edibles, and vape cartridges readily available for viewing and purchasing. eComme

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Amazon offers sellers free software to speed fulfillment

RetailDive

Veeqo helps merchants manage inventory and gives discounted rates with carriers such as UPS and FedEx.

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Three Things US And Canada Government Mobile Websites Need To Fix Now

Forrester eCommerce

When we set out to do a Digital Experience Review™ of US and Canada government websites, my colleagues and I started by checking to see which sites were most heavily used and how they’re accessed. I can’t rightly say when the balance tipped in favor of mobile access over desktop, but we’re here now — […].

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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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Leveling Up CBD Product Packaging and Branding With AI to Ensure Consumer Attention, Retention and Conversion

Retail TouchPoints

Within the heavily regulated CBD industry, it’s difficult for brands to advertise their products across the same depth and variety of channels afforded to companies in other categories. Due to compliance regulations, CBD brands have limited options when it comes to promoting and selling their products. As a result, CBD companies are generally forced to rely on their direct-to-consumer, in-store displays, and product and packaging designs — while brands outside the CBD category can leverage the p

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Q&A with the Experts: Amazon Advertising Best Practices for the Holidays

ChannelAdvisor

The holidays are fast approaching and brands and retailers of all sizes are busy with preparations. To help sellers prepare for the season ahead, we decided to highlight some advice from our Managed Services experts in a Q&A blog series. . The ChannelAdvisor Managed Services team works with clients every day to provide strategy and execution in their e-commerce efforts — maximizing their presence on marketplaces and optimizing their digital marketing campaigns. .

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Instacart rolls out tech enhancements centered on in-store shopping

RetailDive

The company’s “Connected Stores” suite includes an updated smart cart, scan-and-pay program and electronic shelf labels that work together to digitize the shopping journey.

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Seven Rights of Data Storytelling

Forrester eCommerce

Get seven actionable tips on how to improve your data storytelling in this preview of the upcoming Data Strategy & Insights event.

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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