Retail TouchPoints

AUGUST 7, 2023

That, of course, is the key to Wish’s business model — by connecting international consumers directly with manufacturers (most of them Chinese, although diversifying the company’s merchant base is one of the company’s key turnaround pillars), customers can get products for dirt cheap. Doubling down on merchants outside of China.

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Retail TouchPoints

OCTOBER 21, 2021

We’re indifferent on where the shopping journey ends, where that transaction takes place ,” said Matt Madrigal, VP and General Manager of Merchant Shopping at Google in an interview with Retail TouchPoints. “It The result is a much lower barrier of entry for merchants looking to capitalize on Google’s massive reach.

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Small Biz Trends

DECEMBER 2, 2021

What happens when a customer returns an item they’ve purchased? Maybe the store will offer credit, or just maybe they will refuse the return entirely. If the store has a return policy, then the terms of any returns or exchanges are laid out clearly in advance, eliminating questions in the minds of customers and staff.

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Retail TouchPoints

AUGUST 5, 2022

Online fraud cost digital commerce merchants $27 billion in 2021 , so it’s no surprise that retailers have redoubled their focus on eliminating these threats. With marketing and advertising costs, discounts, promotions, free shipping, fast deliveries and high returns, leaving money on the digital commerce table isn’t an option.

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A1 Retail

JUNE 15, 2021

New marketing service enables retailers to acquire more online shoppers cheaper. Klarna, a global retail bank, payments, and shopping service, today announced the launch of their new Comparison Shopping Service (CSS) in 21 markets. This is how Klarna Comparison Shopping Service works.

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Retail TouchPoints

NOVEMBER 16, 2022

Meta also will highlight businesses from its Meta Business Leaders Network in the new 2022 Smalliday Showcase gift guide, and provide small businesses with advice on advertising effectively with its SMB Holiday Marketing Guide. Additionally, eligible SMBs will be able to earn a $100 TikTok advertising credit.

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Retail Minded

APRIL 3, 2022

A new study revealed: Social media marketing (32%), e-commerce software (31%), email marketing (29%), retail operations (26%) and online payments (24%) score highly. Investment behind the ‘buy button’ into retail operations (26%) and online payments (24%) also score highly on merchants’ wish lists. Customer service (28%).

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Retail TouchPoints

OCTOBER 7, 2022

The new offering is powered by Bolt’s Checkout Everywhere solution (originally called Tipser until it was acquired by Bolt in late 2021), which allows websites of all kinds to add transaction capabilities and sell products from participating merchants. “We’re Then the merchant takes over for fulfillment, logistics and so on.”.

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Retail TouchPoints

MAY 16, 2023

If well built, they provide advertisers with a channel to engage with consumers for both near-term return on ad spend (a.k.a. It’s no wonder that so many commerce operators are building advertising businesses and that ad spend is gravitating toward them. But is it so bad having more choices for advertisers?

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Store Growers

JULY 6, 2022

When you’re configuring your Google Merchant Center account, one of the essential parts to get right is the shipping settings. Google needs this information to be able to show an accurate comparison between advertisers, both in terms of shipping time and cost! Why You Need to Set Up Shipping in Google Merchant Center.

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Retail TouchPoints

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

What were your biggest goals going into writing the book, and how did your approach evolve as you embarked on the writing process? I think there’s a lot of rapid improvement going on in areas like their advertising and logistics businesses, but they’ve also experienced some major challenges in recent years. 8 division ?

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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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Store Growers

MAY 10, 2023

Last Updated on May 10, 2023 If you’re just entering the world of Google Merchant Center and Google Shopping, you might feel a bit lost when it comes to utilizing their benefits or the nuances between them. What Are the Product Data Requirements for Google Merchant Center? Let’s see what they are.

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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

JULY 30, 2020

“However, what was interesting is the amount of money that’s going to be spent on things like subscriptions for educational services. As in previous years, mass merchants are poised to take the largest share of back-to-school and back-to-college sales, according to the Deloitte surveys.

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A1 Retail

AUGUST 9, 2021

Launch aims to raise awareness amongst influencers and consumers on advertising rules as Klarna data uncovers that 46% of consumers don’t know that #ad means that an influencer has been paid to promote a product or service.

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Store Growers

MAY 7, 2023

Last Updated on May 8, 2023 If you’re a beginner in online marketing and Google Shopping, you might not be aware of the importance of linking your Google Merchant Center account with Google Ads. Connecting these two accounts is essential for creating successful Shopping campaigns and using the data saved in Google Merchant Center.

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Retail TouchPoints

JANUARY 5, 2023

Consumers now expect personalized offers and content, based on the widespread adoption of services like Netflix and Amazon delivering specific recommendations based on their own interests. As VP of Merchant Business Development at Wildfire Systems , Michelle Wood oversees the merchant network side of the platform.

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Inside Retail

OCTOBER 21, 2021

Acquiring Pinterest would allow PayPal to capture more of that e-commerce growth and diversify its income though advertising revenue. The online payments provider hopes to successfully negotiate and announce a deal by the time it reports quarterly earnings on Nov. It acquired return-service provider Happy Returns in May.

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Retail TouchPoints

SEPTEMBER 8, 2021

While Amazon is a consumer-facing platform, Shopify is merchant-facing; enabling small businesses, mom-and-pop stores and brick-and-mortar stores to sell online by handling payment and inventory for the businesses. Larger Companies Rely on Physical Stores for Last-Mile Shipping. Walmart Marketplace as an Amazon alternative.

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Retail TouchPoints

MARCH 16, 2023

Recognizing this, Shopify recently introduced a tool to allow its merchants to create AI-generated product descriptions , and a number of solutions already in market, like Talkoot, are continuously working with the latest generative AI tech to evolve their offerings as well. improvement in return on ad spend (ROAS).

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VMS

AUGUST 11, 2021

grew for the 11 th consecutive month in July, according to Mastercard SpendingPulse , which measures in-store and online retail sales across all forms of payment. Return of the In-Store Shopper: Brick-and-mortar browsing is making its return, with in-stores sales making up 81.9% July numbers reflect a return to the store.

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Inside Retail

OCTOBER 25, 2021

According to the numbers, the one area that buyers still manifest unwavering trust in is the opinions of their peers, which makes reviews of products, services and the businesses that provide them amongst the most important factors in building brands. This approach has been shown to increase click-through rates by up to 10 per cent.

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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).

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Retail TouchPoints

NOVEMBER 11, 2021

Lionesque Group CEO Melissa Gonzalez and MG2 Design Principal Justin Hill will reveal how retailers can rethink the checkout experience while maintaining fluidity between high-touch customer service and self-service capabilities during an interactive roundtable discussion on Nov. 17 from 1:20 to 2:10 p.m. Join the discussion on Nov.

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Retail TouchPoints

NOVEMBER 18, 2021

According to a report from Shopify, merchants see a 250% increase in conversions when using 3D product image models instead of 2D images. Enhance advertising and recommendation relevancy with better targeting and search. Want more proof? Share granular consumer data with suppliers to create more appealing products.

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Star Miconics

NOVEMBER 18, 2022

The POS is where the payment process begins and ends, and the entire customer experience there must be seamless. Being able to rapidly process a purchase or retrieve a buy online, pickup in-store (BOPIS) order means more sales and happier customers at the end of the day. Self-Service Kiosks. Mobile Payments.

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365 Retail

AUGUST 10, 2021

Klarna , the global banking, payments and shopping service, is launching an experiential activation in the heart of Manchester to raise awareness amongst consumers and influencers regarding social media advertising guidelines.

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Retail TouchPoints

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

The Media and Sales Performance Dashboard is a self-service platform designed to consolidate insights on Sponsored Product Ads and Display campaigns, as well as sales performance, within a single interface. It is the latest in an ongoing stream of continuous innovations we’re providing to deliver faster, more actionable insights.

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Retail TouchPoints

SEPTEMBER 16, 2021

In the last two months alone, TikTok has rolled out dedicated “Shopping Tabs” for Shopify merchants, Twitter began a pilot of its “Shop Module,” and Pinterest made it possible for creators to “control the shopability of their content” by tagging products. Suffice it to say that social commerce has arrived in America. earning $26.97

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Retail Minded

JULY 9, 2021

With so many people yet to return to in-person shopping, you want to incorporate influencer marketing in your strategies. Social media platforms are consumer-centric networks that you can tap into to find ideal merchants for your business. You can also set up paid advertising campaigns or test different advertising solutions.

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Merchant Marverk

MARCH 20, 2020

Although there’s no rule or law that says you need to waive cancelation fees or refund down payments right now, there’s a good chance that if you don’t, the customer will not return to your salon once the current crisis is over. Selling gift cards allows clients to buy services now and redeem them later.

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Inside Retail

MARCH 22, 2022

If so, these costs don’t show up in financial statements, aren’t displayed in the slick advertising spiels of the delivery companies, and tend to be ignored by the customers, who are wowed by the end product. In the fourth quarter, commissions Grab paid to merchants for deliveries were north of 18 per cent. Take Grab for example.

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Storis

JANUARY 22, 2024

Retailers are also offering services within their spaces. Buy with Prime” enables Shopify merchants to use Amazon’s payment and fulfillment services. Customization reflects a shift toward customers actively participating in the design process. Take Amazon and Shopify.

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365 Retail

DECEMBER 20, 2023

However, it is crucial to convert occasional consumers into devoted clients who consistently purchase your product or service since this is as important, if not more significant, for the success of your organisation. The larger the number of customers, the more successful they consider themselves a business. What is customer retention?

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Inside Retail

MAY 17, 2022

The industry’s latest move: accepting cryptocurrency as a form of payment. In countries where crypto is more regulated, retailers have opted to join forces with licensed payment platforms that are registered with local finance institutions to process transactions. Beyond payment.

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Mass Relators

JANUARY 31, 2022

Casey has been a passionate advocate for our sellers and led the work to define and implement our seller value proposition, which has led to strong growth in our third-party marketplace and Walmart Fulfillment Services. I have appreciated Casey’s contributions to the Walmart U.S. business.”. Ward arrived at Walmart U.S. in 2015 from U.K.

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