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CommentSold Moves into DTC Sales with Popshoplive Acquisition

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The deal coincides with the wide launch of CommentSold’s drop shipping capabilities, creating an end-to-end platform for direct-to-consumer (DTC) sales. “I These sites will automatically feature seller-curated drop ship items as ecommerce listings. CS has stood out in the live commerce sector in the U.S.

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The Secret Behind Quick-Turn Merch: A Strong Partner

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How do these brands turn around these drops so quickly? While you may not be shipping products worldwide, the benefit of an international company is its extensive network of suppliers, sourcing and tools. Additionally, a proven track record of successful products (especially with a quick-turn drop) is essential.

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Have Temu and Shein Thwarted Wish’s Hopes of a Comeback?

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And Wish, which held that top spot back in 2018, has now dropped out of the top 50 completely after having fallen to #35 as of last March. There are other troublesome indicators for the company: Q2 saw declines across the board at Wish. The trade-off is long shipping times, another thing Wish is working hard to improve.

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Nike Returns to its Oregon Roots with Latest ‘Live’ Store Design

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In 2018, Nike tested the neighborhood-centric Live pilot in Los Angeles. Insights derived from data analytics about what customers in the neighborhood want most inform the in-store product selection, with freshly curated assortments dropping in-store every three weeks.

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6 Reasons Walmart’s eCommerce Strategy is Winning

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This service is also beneficial for consumers worried about their goods being stolen after they are dropped off. Having a wide range of fulfillment options, including delivery to home, collection from store – and by using stores for fulfillment – allowed Walmart to ramp up capacity in a way that many other players struggled to do.

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Retailers: Leverage AI For A Greener Planet And Greener Financial Statements

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In a 2018 report , Gartner, Inc. And retailers are rushing to offer new fulfillment options, like “buy online, pick up in-store” (BOPIS), curbside pickups, cashless checkouts, drop-shipping, mobile shopping and more. Reducing fulfillment options decreases the level of customer service. This is a misconception.

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How to Overcome Cart Abandonment at Your eCommerce Store

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Did you know that the average cart abandonment rate at the beginning of 2018 was 75.6 Limited Shipping Options . Another factor that could cause buyers to walk away is a lack of shipping options. Amazon, for example, has its incredibly popular Prime shipping, but buyers can also choose more traditional—i.e.