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5-Point Checklist To Reduce Post-Purchase Customer Inquiries

lateshipment

The post-purchase is an exciting phase for your customers, as it is the last station before they get to their destination called happiness from collecting their orders. However, with most e-commerce merchants not having much awareness about the post-purchase phase and unwillingly neglecting its events, the ‘exciting phase’ is also one of the ‘most anxious’ phases for customers.

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Charts: Ecommerce in Emerging Markets 2024

Practical eCommerce

Most of the growth in global ecommerce is from Southeast Asia, Latin America, and Asia. The post Charts: Ecommerce in Emerging Markets 2024 appeared first on Practical Ecommerce.

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7 Retailers With the Highest Customer Satisfaction 2024

RIS News

Customer satisfaction in retail is making a comeback. See which seven retailers are consistently meeting customer expectations in this annual customer satisfaction ranking based on more than 40,000 customer responses.

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Six Principles for Redefining Retail with Responsible AI

Retail TouchPoints

Generative AI (Gen AI) has brought about a seismic shift that’s reshaping customer interactions and business operations. As retailers ride the AI wave, it’s important to simultaneously address both the opportunities and responsibilities it brings. Gen AI, with its vast potential for enhancing efficiency and personalizing customer experiences, also comes with ethical considerations.

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The Pragmatic Path to Composability: Adapting to the Future through Modularity

Speaker: Jason Cottrell

Brands used to look for a vendor who could do everything. Over time, one vendor was no longer enough to meet a brand’s needs, and they added, added and added. Now they need all their vendors to work well together. That’s composable, and only some will make the cut. As customers — and your board — expect you to be in new channels and to rapidly adapt to shifts in the market, the need for true composability is more crucial than ever before.

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From Culture to Customer Cultivation: How to Build an Experimentation Mindset for your Ecommerce Team and Brand

Fastr

In the past, “Digital Transformation” ruled the day for ecommerce businesses—it was the be all and end all for our industry and many others. But the digital transformation mindset no longer achieves what organizations need it to. In its place, ecommerce enterprises must adopt an attitude of experimentation and optimization.

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High-Converting Product Pages: Drive Clicks From Search | Salsify

Salsify

The “2024 Consumer Research” report from Salsify revealed that 49% of online shoppers start their journey via a search engine. Once shoppers click search, they’re inundated with hundreds if not thousands of potential products — like a kid in a candy shop, to put it lightly.

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Marketplaces to Buy and Sell Websites

Practical eCommerce

A ecosystem of buyers, sellers, and brokers creates a thriving M&A market for digital businesses. The post Marketplaces to Buy and Sell Websites appeared first on Practical Ecommerce.

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TikTok Tests Tool that Would Make All Content on the Platform Shoppable

Retail TouchPoints

TikTok is testing a new feature that could make all video posts on the social media platform shoppable. The feature, which was first reported by Bloomberg and confirmed by a TikTok spokesperson, uses technology that automatically identifies objects in video content and then links to similar products available in TikTok Shop. Previously, only creators with sizable followings or brands that had set up a TikTok Shop could create shoppable posts.

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Trends in Shipping and Delivery Among Shoppers | Salsify

Salsify

Transparency and speed aren’t just bonus qualities in ecommerce shipping. They’re must-haves. Learn about these and other trends in shipping.

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The Low-Code Market Could Approach $50 Billion By 2028

Forrester eCommerce

According to a recent survey, 87% of enterprise developers use low-code development platforms for at least some of their work. Find out what's driving the growth in the low-code market in this preview of a new report and forecast.

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Turn Payments Into Personalization: Unlock the Value of Transaction Data

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.

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NRF 2024: Key Takeaways From Retail Thought Leaders

RetailMinded

Retail and 2024 are both in full swing, and both the year and commerce kicked off at the National Retail Federation in New York City in early January. This is always a vibrant, engaging and important whirlwind for me… and an experience I look forward to every year. After all, as a self-described retail geek, I get giddy when it comes to exploring the latest retail technology, exploring flagship stores that keep up with collective retail trends and discovering new resources that help fuel t

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Moving from Monologues to Conversations: How Brands are Driving Innovation with Unified Commerce Experiences

Retail TouchPoints

Steve Jobs once famously said that his job was to figure out what consumers want before they know they want it. As was often the case, Jobs was ahead of his time. This concept of starting with a deep understanding of the customer (at times more deeply even than they understand themselves) and building from that point is also the basic premise of retail’s latest technological and philosophical movement — unified commerce.

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‘This is natural evolution’: Saks and Neiman Marcus on the state of luxury

RetailDive

As a new year starts, Geoffroy van Raemdonck and Marc Metrick share thoughts on luxury e-commerce, when the market might recover and how the consumer is doing.

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The ESG Data And Analytics Market Is Changing Rapidly

Forrester eCommerce

Understand the value that you can expect from an ESG data and analytics provider, learn how providers differ, and investigate options.

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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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Elon Musk To Set up New Content Moderation Hub in Texas

RetailWire

Austin, Texas, stands strong as a technology and innovation hub, and Elon Musk is adding more power to the region with his plans to set up a content moderation center for X.

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Challenging the Way Retailers Think About Traffic Counting

Retail TouchPoints

I’m sure you’ve heard the expressions, “what goes around comes around,” and “what’s old is new again.” These are certainly applicable to what we’re seeing in the retail industry right now. No, I’m not talking about the revival of the 90’s poorest fashion choices. We’re seeing a resurgence of retailers placing focus back on their physical stores.

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Walgreens lays off another 145 employees

RetailDive

The drugstore retailer said it still has “significant cost savings and growth goals to deliver” as it confirmed further downsizing of its workforce.

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Marketers Must Embrace AI to Maximize B2B Event Success

Forrester eCommerce

Marketers face long standing event planning and execution challenges In the ever-evolving landscape of B2B marketing, events continue to dominate marketing program spend. However, many event marketers struggle to fully capitalize on the value of their investments due to long-standing challenges.

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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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Amazon Is Selling $30K Tiny Homes

RetailWire

There's a new trend that's making waves in the modern housing market, and it's all thanks to online retailer Amazon and the Tiny Homes it sells.

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USPS Invests in EV as Part of 10-Year Modernization Plan

Retail TouchPoints

The United States Postal Service (USPS) recently unveiled its first round of electric vehicle (EV) charging stations at a new Sorting and Delivery Center (S&DC) in Atlanta, Ga. The Postal Service expects to convert approximately 400 S&DC sites nationwide so they can serve as charging hubs for more than 66,000 USPS electric delivery vehicles.

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Fragile like a bomb: Why Carhartt’s new women’s line is making hard-working gear soft

RetailDive

That word doesn’t necessarily match the workwear brand’s rugged aesthetic, but it’s part of “a more concerted effort” to give working women what they want.

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It’s Time For The EU AI Act — Let’s Get This Party Started

Forrester eCommerce

Written with Luca Lo Scavo. According to Forrester data, about one in three global organizations identify risk and governance as barriers for generative AI adoption, but those concerns are set to grow even more now that the EU AI Act is becoming a reality.

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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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How Google Uses Keywords

Practical eCommerce

Search results in 2024 are driven by users' intent. Keywords are often the best indicator. The post How Google Uses Keywords appeared first on Practical Ecommerce.

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Retailers Increasingly Turning to Third-Party Resources to Handle Fulfillment

Retail TouchPoints

Store-based fulfillment of customer orders got an enormous boost during the COVID pandemic, when both curbside pickup and delivery offerings became survival tactics for so many retailers. While more than half ( 54% ) of retailers responding to the 2023 Omnichannel and Fulfillment Benchmark Report said active physical stores are the final locations for inventory prior to delivery, retailers are increasingly using third-party services to handle the actual mechanics of picking, packing and deliveri

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Sporting goods still challenged by inflation, inventory levels, report finds

RetailDive

2024 will be a mixed year for the athletics sector, according to the World Federation of the Sporting Goods Industry and McKinsey & Company.

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Tear Down The Tiered Analyst System In The SOC

Forrester eCommerce

Level 1 SOC analysts have the worst job in the cybersecurity world. The role of L1 SOC analyst can be repetitive, tedious, and (often) boring. Despite this, L1 SOC analyst is also one of the most vital roles for the future of the security organization.

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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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The VM & Display Show 2024, a crucial event for any industry focused on elevating their physical space.

365 Retail

Scheduled for April 16th-17th, 2024 at London’s Business Design Centre, the Visual Merchandising and Display Show is not just an event; it’s a pivotal gathering for any industry aiming to enhance its physical spaces. This free-entry event extends its reach far beyond the retail world, offering invaluable resources, insights, and networking opportunities for sectors including hospitality, leisure, and more.

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Planet Fitness Joins the Retail Media Game

Retail TouchPoints

Fitness center chain Planet Fitness is the latest company to jump on the media network bandwagon with the debut of its PF Media Network. The new network aims to connect advertisers to Planet Fitness’ more than 18.5 million members, both in clubs and across digital channels. The company currently has 2,498 locations across the U.S. and five other countries, more than 90% of which are owned and operated by independent businesspeople under franchise agreements.

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New Macy’s CEO Tony Spring takes over

RetailDive

Spring, who steps into the role on Sunday, faces several challenges, including a take-private offer and changes to the department store’s fleet.

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A New Year’s Resolution For HCOs In 2024: Take Stock Of Your Digital Transformation Efforts

Forrester eCommerce

Despite spending billions of dollars, many healthcare organizations (HCOs) are still in the early stages of their digital transformation journey. Forrester’s research on future fit and IT maturity levels in the industry indicates that healthcare lags behind other industries despite likely spending more on digital business initiatives in the past year.

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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.