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Alibaba Supply Chain Exec Recommends Futureproofing with AI, Blockchain and Crowdsourcing

Retail TouchPoints

“Ecommerce became not just a ‘good-to-have’ channel, but a must-have channel for small businesses. Alibaba.com’s mission had always been to help small businesses globally, something which is extremely meaningful to me and made it an easy choice following my time at PwC.”

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How Conversational Commerce Will Fill the Cookie Void

Retail TouchPoints

For the retail sector specifically, it combines shopping, marketing and customer service to allow consumers to make purchases, ask questions, set up returns, give feedback, and much more — all from the comfort of their favorite online platforms, like WhatsApp and Instagram. what they purchased last time), and pattern recognition (i.e.

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Wireless 5G Revolutionizing Retail

Retail TouchPoints

What does having a network that can offer high speed and low latency really mean for retailers, and how can they take advantage of it? Imagine a retail location where customers using an AR-powered mirror can see how clothing looks on them without ever entering a changing room. 5G can Drive Consumer Engagement.

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Why Google And Facebook Ads Fail Small Businesses

RTP blog

From a retailer’s standpoint, online advertising has long been a sound way to drive traffic to their site. And on average, small businesses allocate 1% of sales revenue for advertising. That’s not necessarily a small price tag, especially when margins are slim in a tough retail climate. Leave your comments below.

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Small Business Blogs That Are Actually Worth Visiting

Korona

For small business owners and entrepreneurs, looking at small business blogs can help you stay up to date on trends, while also learning about strategies and tools within your industry. Even for blogs that claim to specialize in small business and startups, many of them simply offer weak content outweighed by tons of ads.

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Ecommerce Development for Small Businesses: How to Get Started

MagentoBrain

Ecommerce development has become a popular way for small businesses to reach customers and increase sales potential. With the rise of technology and online shopping, ecommerce development provides small businesses with the ability to expand their reach, reduce costs, and offer greater flexibility to customers.

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To Email or Not to Email: The Pros and Cons of Retail Marketing Approaches

Retail TouchPoints

With so many unique approaches to connectivity, retailers often struggle with effectively reaching their customers. In fact, 71% of shoppers told McKinsey that they expect personalization from their favorite retailers , and 76% of shoppers are frustrated when retailers don’t offer personalization.