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5 Do-or-Die Retail Trends for 2022

Independent Retailer

shoppers have been deterred from making an online purchase due to worries over the return process, while online merchants have responded by trying to offer clearer and more generous return policies. The post 5 Do-or-Die Retail Trends for 2022 appeared first on Independent Retailer.

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Why DoorDash & Other Delivery Apps Struggle with Profitability

Indigo 9 Digital

Food delivery companies largely sell an undifferentiated service. That’s why you often see promotions from these companies either for lower delivery fees or for a certain percentage off the cost of your order. Even bottled water is more differentiated than food delivery services. Do you like this content?

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5 Technologies Shaping the Future of Labeling

Star Miconics

Today, labels are interactive, data-rich tools that enable unprecedented levels of communication between merchants, products, and consumers. For instance, labels with embedded sensors can provide data to restaurant managers about the storage conditions of perishable goods or help retailers authenticate products to combat counterfeiting.

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What is Artificial Intelligence, and How Does it Impact Your Point-of-Sale?

Star Miconics

Before AI began to appear in retail technology, large-scale monitoring of employees, inventories, transactions, customer purchase histories, or sales was next to impossible due to limited data management and analysis capabilities. These reports provide managers and owners with information that uncovers deeper insights.

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The Rise of Social Commerce: How Retailers Can Leverage Social Media

Star Miconics

Explore Online Ordering Tech from Star Understanding Social Commerce Social commerce, the process of selling products and services directly through social media platforms, is not just an extension of ecommerce; it’s a new frontier in retail, and still a relatively new one. How QR Codes Can Benefit Your Business 5.

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Your Full Guide on Partnering With a Subscription Retailer, Part 2

Rangeme

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. They also consider popular industry trends.

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12 Best Ecommerce Platforms and Software for Your Online Store

Small Biz Trends

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. This means users don’t have to buy web hosting or install software anywhere.