Inside Retail

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

AWS CEO Andy Jassy in a statement touted the unit’s “continued long-term focus on customers and feature delivery,” citing efforts to incorporate generative AI into many of its services. In the fourth quarter, Amazon Web Services (AWS) posted revenue of $24.2 billion, largely in line with analysts’ expectations.

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Retail TouchPoints

SEPTEMBER 8, 2021

It’s not just possible but inevitable that retailers can thrive on Amazon and compete with it at the same time. A business model that was only possible with their unparalleled investment in the systems and shipping, fulfillment and supply chain infrastructure to support it. The purchasing power of $79 in 2005 equals about $109.90

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Retail TouchPoints

AUGUST 1, 2022

Amazon is continuing to expand its last mile services beyond its own retail ecosystem with the addition of same-day delivery service from a number of leading retailers’ stores, including PacSun , GNC , SuperDry and Diesel. The service is free for U.S. Sur La Table and 100% Pure also will join this roster in the next few months.

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Retail TouchPoints

DECEMBER 20, 2023

Over three -plus years, I have had the honor of speaking with industry pros who have rich backgrounds in tech, marketing and advertising, operations, finance and so much more. With every conversation, my goal is simple: to have candid and at times challenging conversations around some of the industry’s hottest topics and trends.

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Store Growers

JUNE 3, 2022

Advertisers use Google Merchant Center to connect their product feed to Google Ads. But Google Merchant Center offers a ton of other features on top of that. Advertisers can connect product reviews, and add their promotions with their Shopping Ads, among other things. What are Google Merchant Center Programs?

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Retail TouchPoints

OCTOBER 4, 2021

Flexible Payments Will Gain Further Ground. Flexible payments are continuing to gain steam, particularly among younger generations. A survey by Klarna found that 75% of Gen Z, 76% of millennials and 60% of Gen X are looking for more flexible payment options. Let the countdown begin….

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Retail TouchPoints

JANUARY 5, 2023

Instead, there is an increasing focus on delivering more value for consumers, which can include other cost-reducing methods such as strategic discounts, targeted shipping offers, and rewards or cashback on purchases. As VP of Merchant Business Development at Wildfire Systems , Michelle Wood oversees the merchant network side of the platform.

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Wiser

JULY 27, 2017

Take a guess: what occasion is being advertised by the following promotions from various sources? “Free Shipping. Keep in mind that monitoring should be a continual process. The best way to stay on top of the process is to access aggregated data. No membership, just smiles.”

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Independent Retailer

JUNE 17, 2021

While this may seem like a good idea for some businesses, marketplace behemoths such as Amazon make it difficult for brands to expand their horizon with the fierce competition and the need for a big advertising budget. One unique online marketplace called Lowkler is putting indie businesses front and center to sell their goods.

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Inside Retail

OCTOBER 28, 2022

For the summer event, it sold more items than ever before to its Prime loyalty shoppers, and, meanwhile, the company sought revenue from higher Prime subscription fees and a surcharge on some merchants. Across the retail sector, US online sales are expected to rise at their slowest pace in years this holiday season. Cloud misses.

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Retail TouchPoints

SEPTEMBER 28, 2020

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. Here’s how you can make the most of the service. of all clicks. Adding Products to Google Shopping.

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Inside Retail

MARCH 28, 2022

This means not just looking at the cost of the product and the number of units you’re selling, but also being clear on your costs around freight and logistics, tariffs, shipping to customers, warehousing and merchant fees. Know your Return on Advertising Spend (ROAS). What’s the lifetime value of your customers?

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Indigo 9 Digital

APRIL 5, 2022

Merchants on Taobao pay a fee to rank higher within the site’s search engine results, similar to the way Google works. Alibaba does not charge merchants on Taobao listing or transactions fees. Merchants are charged a fee to list on Tmall as well as a sales commission and advertising fees. Source: Statista. AliExpress.

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Star Miconics

NOVEMBER 18, 2022

Between the labor shortage, supply-chain issues, and the stock market crash, it’s a wonder how retailers can keep up with consumers at all. The POS is where the payment process begins and ends, and the entire customer experience there must be seamless. Self-Service Kiosks. Mobile Payments.

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Small Biz Trends

DECEMBER 2, 2021

If you are looking at how to create a return policy , here are some of the basics it should include. Without a return policy, there can be disagreements over when and what can be returned or exchanged at the store. Is the customer responsible for return shipping costs, or will the business pay for return shipping charges?

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Retail TouchPoints

AUGUST 24, 2023

Educational Insights first launched its shop in April 2023, and Lee Parkhurst, Senior Brand Manager at the company, said they’ve “been quadrupling our business month over month since.” I yell at my television, but my television will never interact back with me.

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Store Growers

JUNE 7, 2023

This is part of the process that goes on when Google checks your bids and decides to show your product ad to a user. Let’s delve deeper into Google’s product categories in the Merchant Center. It’s a constant work in progress for Google, but for merchants, once you set it, it’s pretty much done.

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Store Growers

JUNE 7, 2023

This is part of the process that goes on when Google checks your bids and decides to show your product ad to a user. Let’s delve deeper into Google’s product categories in the Merchant Center. It’s a constant work in progress for Google, but for merchants, once you set it, it’s pretty much done.

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Independent Retailer

JANUARY 17, 2023

The wholesale product manufacturer creates, packages, and ships the product out to your customer for you, making this a low maintenance business model. When a retail customer orders an item, the dropshipping company blind ships the item to the customer. Why You Should Drop Ship. Why You Should Drop Ship. back to top.

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Store Growers

MARCH 6, 2017

Google Merchant Center (also called GMC) is the hub to manage your product feeds. If you want to run Google Shopping ads, it’s an essential part of the setup process. But if you never come back to Google Merchant Center, you’re probably leaving money on the table. Some of these tools will use the Google Merchant Center API.

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Retail TouchPoints

DECEMBER 3, 2020

Peter Sheldon, Senior Director of Commerce Strategy for Adobe , believes that the “pendulum swung in favor of digital” at the beginning of COVID-19, and it hasn’t swung back. At no point did the pendulum swing back [from digital],” Sheldon noted. “As We’ve been stuck at home, not at work or traveling. Consumers spent $10.8

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Rangeme

OCTOBER 14, 2021

Today, thousands of subscription box services exist, but perhaps some of the most well-known companies are FabFitFun , Birchbox , Hello Fresh, BarkBox, and Dollar Shave Club. Morgan Brod, Merchant Developer at SnackMagic, expresses that she sources brands that have unique, specialty products. Source: Kustomer.

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Retail TouchPoints

JANUARY 11, 2022

Retail TouchPoints recently partnered with Amazon Web Services on a survey of 500 retail and brand executives and found that the vast majority ( 84% ) have incorporated CSR in some way into their business strategies, largely because they think it is the right thing to do ( 72% ). “The

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Wiser

OCTOBER 2, 2020

What can be done to optimize shelf conditions such as availability, planogram compliance, display compliance, and more? They came to our conference and were a sponsor at our conference in February. For questions, we’re going to have a Q&A period at the conclusion of the presentation.

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Store Growers

MARCH 6, 2017

Google Merchant Center (also called GMC) is the hub to manage your product feeds. If you want to run Google Shopping ads, it’s an essential part of the setup process. But if you never come back to Google Merchant Center, you’re probably leaving money on the table. Some of these tools will use the Google Merchant Center API.

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Retail Geek

AUGUST 29, 2023

Jason: [8:04] No I was just I was just thinking that they I assume they left it blank because the underwriters were out of practice. There’s also the others you can think of Jason there’s this one.

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Store Growers

APRIL 18, 2023

The value provided for this attribute shows in a product ad, but only if the merchant meets Google’s conditions. Of course, every merchant out there wants this because it serves to sway customers’ decision-making. Let’s take a look at what is required from merchants to get this “sale” label.

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Store Growers

JUNE 14, 2023

Last Updated on June 14, 2023 If you’re working with Google Merchant Center and Google Shopping , you’re probably already aware of the existence of Performance Max, but if you’re wondering what all the hype is about surrounding it, read on. Launched in late 2021, Performance Max is one of Google’s latest innovative assets.

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Retail Geek

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

Episode 315 is a recap of Turkey5 (The five days from Thanksgiving through Cyber Monday) 2023 with Rob Garf , Vice President and General Manager, Retail at Salesforce. Jason and Scot discuss the “Turkey 5” with their guest Rob Garf, VP and GM for retail at Salesforce. According to the U.S. in Q4 to stay on track.

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Store Growers

FEBRUARY 23, 2023

Last Updated on February 23, 2023 Merchants and advertisers are always on the lookout for methods that will help them gain more exposure on Google Shopping. What merchants provide as a value for the product description attribute directly affects the ranking for Google Shopping search queries.

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Store Growers

JUNE 11, 2018

“I just got a mail from Google saying they’re suspending my Merchant Account got suspended!” I had tried to give some tips, but now her Google Merchant account got suspended. Grab our free Google Shopping checklist to guide you through the rest of the process so you can start selling on Google Shopping in no time!

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Independent Retailer

NOVEMBER 21, 2022

A Shift In Advertising Focus. Around a quarter of Brits plan to spend less, while a staggering 52 percent of Americans admit they cannot afford Christmas expenses at all this year. In 2013, merchants lost an average $9 for every new customer acquired. In 2013, merchants lost an average $9 for every new customer acquired.

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Retail Geek

APRIL 29, 2022

Jason: [2:34] I think if you’re a traditional Advertiser that has for what like. Who benefited from the advertising model like you’re concerned because there’s potential disruption but I’m with you I think there’s the. Jason: [4:32] I’m sorry tell the advertisers listening.

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Store Growers

APRIL 1, 2022

Having your Google Merchant Center account suspended can be a death sentence for your business. Because if you can’t use Merchant Center, it also means you won’t be able to use Google Shopping. Unfortunately, an increasing number of advertisers are facing this challenge. Why Your Google Merchant Center Account Got Suspended.

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Store Growers

OCTOBER 30, 2022

The Google Merchant Center Promotions program allows you to do exactly that. What are Google Merchant Center Promotions? Merchant Promotions is a Google Merchant Center program that lets online advertisers show their promotions in their Shopping Ads. Merchant Promotions are exclusively limited to Shopping Ads.

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Small Biz Trends

APRIL 15, 2021

Besides having a brick-and-mortar shop, going online to offer your products and services comes with lots of opportunities for your business. An eCommerce platform is a software application that helps businesses sell products and services online. Top 12 Ecommerce Software Options for Small Business.

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Retail TouchPoints

AUGUST 13, 2021

As the company’s Senior Director and General Manager of Omnichannel, Sharon Gee has been at the center of the massive shifts taking place in ecommerce over the last year and a half. The company sees itself sitting squarely in the center of the pack, catering primarily to mid-size businesses with $1 to $50 million in online revenue.

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