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As Consumers Lose Faith in Traditional Institutions, Brands are Bridging the ‘Trust Gap’

Retail TouchPoints

Conversely, trust in large and small businesses has increased significantly since the pandemic. Complete confidence in small businesses has nearly doubled since 2016 (from 21% to 39% ), and for big businesses it has increased more than 4X during that time, from 5% to 21%. Big businesses] win in selection as well.”.

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Holiday Season Marketing Calendar and Shipping Deadlines [2021]

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A sigh of relief for retailers and huge expectations for retailers towards the Holiday season as the eCommerce industry has looked good so far in 2021. However, with no such leash on the spending capacity, total US Holiday retail sales in 2021 are predicted to rise 2.7% Small Business Saturday - Saturday, 27th November.

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Holiday Season 2020: How Businesses Can Be Prepared

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But eCommerce retailers will perhaps remember the year for another reason: much of the world has been forced to switch online. As we’ve already discussed, this holiday season will be like no other so far, largely because so many retail businesses have shifted to eCommerce due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

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The Latest Digital Marketing Trends in Retail Industry That Drive Sales and Engage Shoppers

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However, strong headwinds threaten continued growth as retail businesses face ongoing disruption from the pandemic, supply chain challenges, and climate change. Now, consolidating gains can help retailers focus on the customer experience to improve loyalty and potentially capture new markets.

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How Much Does It Cost To Open a Retail Store?

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The actual costs of opening a retail store vary depending on the type of retail business you want to start, the size of the store, and, last but not least, the location. However, according to vlogger and boutique owner Alli Schultz, the initial startup costs for opening a retail store can average up to $48,000.

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E-commerce SEO: The Definitive Guide for Small Businesses?

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Product pages are essential parts of any online retail store and this is why they need to be SEO optimized. You can also create a general FAQ page on your site to answer basic questions about your services, shipping, and return policies. It should take a maximum of three clicks from your homepage to get to any product on the site.

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Your Small Business Saturday Guide: Tips, Tools, and Statistics for Local Companies

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For a tradition that only dates to 2010, you have to hand it to Small Business Saturday. And research shows that hundreds of millions of shoppers now turn out for Small Business Saturday each year. But why is Small Business Saturday so important? What is Small Business Saturday?