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How to Make the Most of Free Google Shopping Listings

Retail TouchPoints

Fortunately, not long into the crisis, search behemoth Google paid attention to these companies’ needs, announcing in April that merchants would be able to list products on its Google Shopping platform for free. Your business should certainly be looking to harness Google Shopping to its advantage. Adding Products to Google Shopping.

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

Retail TouchPoints

When it debuted back in 2010, Wish was the only game in town as far as manufacturer-direct discount shopping apps went. But times have changed dramatically in the 13 intervening years: Temu , which debuted just last September, is now the top shopping app in the U.S., followed by former #1 Shein , now bumped down to the #2 position. (It

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Google Doesn’t Care if it Sells Products, but it Cares a Lot About Attracting Shoppers. Here’s Why.

Retail TouchPoints

In the world of ecommerce, Google is a bit of an anomaly: while a relatively minor player in the marketplace landscape compared to giants like Amazon and eBay , it is at the same time central to the shopping journeys of millions of consumers every day. That’s a drop in the bucket compared to Amazon’s 1.7

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Resellers vs. Retailers: How to Handle the Bot Problem

Retail TouchPoints

Occasionally, brands will advertise special releases on items like sneakers or jackets, other times it can be furniture or a once-in-a-lifetime experience like VIP tickets to meet your favorite artist. Last Crumb even drops limited amounts of special-flavored cookies. . How Resellers Use Bots to Their Advantage.

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First impressions count: why cardboard packaging has a big future in retail

Inside Retail

Usually – and especially for consumers shopping online – the first physical impression someone has of your brand is when they see it in its packaging. “So Get it right, and it is effectively free advertising that money cannot buy.” It is important to use your packaging for the advantage of your brand and brand messaging.

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5 Holiday Trends to Watch Include Rise of ‘Couch Commerce,’ Curbside Pickup

Retail TouchPoints

Now, industry reports point to the possibility that the traditional Thanksgiving weekend — filled with frenzied shoppers in crowded stores and shopping malls — could be gone for good. As we’re experiencing that second wave of the virus and more closures, if anything, the pendulum will continue to swing in favor of digital and online shopping.”

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Google Ads Tips: Target The Right Customer At The Right Point In The Shopper Journey

Retail TouchPoints

Shoppers making online purchases in new categories are valuable targets, but the search advertising space was growing increasingly crowded even before the pandemic caused a surge in online shopping, according to Sidecar’s 2020 Benchmarks Report: Google Ads in Retail. However, Google Shopping clicks still rose 11%.

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