Inside Retail

MARCH 27, 2023

In February, ShopBack, a shopping, rewards and payments platform, partnered with Sunway Pyramid, a mall in Malaysia, on the ShopFiesta event to reward shoppers with promotions and giveaways. It was all about boosting in-store shopping. per cent year-on-year,” he told Inside Retail.

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Mass Relators

MARCH 28, 2024

The report, based on a commissioned survey conducted by Forrester Consulting, shows that merchants in the U.S. As digital services become more prevalent in North America and daily life becomes increasingly digitized, cybercriminals find more opportunities to exploit both consumers and businesses. and Canada Edition.

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Retail TouchPoints

MAY 8, 2023

In yet another sign that the COVID-generated ecommerce surge has subsided, the Salesforce Shopping Index reported flat ecommerce sales in the U.S. And how are you giving them a value-added product or service for being loyal to you? for Q1 2023 — the first period with no online sales growth since the Index debuted in 2014.

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Retail TouchPoints

OCTOBER 6, 2022

Among its multiple impacts, COVID-19 accelerated an elongation of the holiday shopping season that was already underway. Rather than being limited to a jam-packed four to five weeks from Black Friday to Christmas Eve, consumers are beginning their shopping as early as October (with a few doing so even earlier than that).

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Inside Retail

NOVEMBER 26, 2023

Cyber Monday, the first Monday after the Thanksgiving holiday, is set to be the biggest US online shopping day of the year as merchants have stepped up online promotions. Despite an earlier start to retailers’ holiday promotions this year, there weren’t a lot of great deals initially, Garf said. and 11 p.m.

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Inside Retail

OCTOBER 19, 2021

New customers are a major growth engine for retailers, but many merchants view first-time online shoppers as high-risk due to their unfamiliar behaviour and lack of purchase history. Our data already shows that across the e-commerce landscape, up to 70 per cent of orders that are declined by merchants are made by legitimate customers.

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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. Retailers Will Continue Pushing Earlier Promotions ….

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Retail TouchPoints

DECEMBER 19, 2022

All of these retailers succeed by building hype around the launch, priming their loyal customers to place their order as soon as the product or service is released. Below, we examine reseller tactics and their potential damage to merchants. How-to tutorials offer step-by-step guides on making a success of a resale operation.

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Retail TouchPoints

NOVEMBER 4, 2021

Despite having just officially begun, this holiday shopping season already is marked by supply chain disruption, persistent inflation and mixed consumer confidence. Holiday shopping insights from the Adobe Digital Economy Index predict that ecommerce will become even more ubiquitous, with U.S.

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Retail TouchPoints

JANUARY 3, 2023

This was especially evident on Black Friday, when many merchants offered steep markdowns to compete. Specifically, bot operators continue to siphon retailer profits with increasingly sophisticated automated threats — including account takeover, web and API scraping and more. Bad Bots are Siphoning Profits.

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Inside Retail

DECEMBER 1, 2021

Lockdowns, movement restrictions, and other social-distancing initiatives were promoted as quick fixes, but dragged on. So in one way, government Covid regulations during 2020-21 can be thought of as an act of support for technology companies and a put-down for commercial property operators. The results have been plain to see.

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Retail TouchPoints

MAY 18, 2021

So how can merchants get a piece of the pie? But by employing nine key strategies, merchants of all sizes can run successful subscription programs. To help build this awareness, a merchant should promote its subscription service throughout its site. Build Awareness. Make Signing Up Simple. Shoppers want simplicity.

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Retail TouchPoints

JANUARY 12, 2024

This steady growth is being driven by an increasing number of social media users (expected to reach 5 billion worldwide this year) and the emergence of the “creator economy,” with influencers playing a significant role in promoting and selling products to their audiences. trillion by 2026, more than doubling its current value.

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Retail TouchPoints

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

And when the student loan repayment moratorium ends, that means even less disposable income for consumers to spend on discretionary goods and services. That quote can be a guiding mantra for retailers heading into the Q4 shopping season. This will maximize their earning potential for the busy shopping season. year-over-year.

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Independent Retailer

AUGUST 11, 2022

Each step of the ecommerce process, from searching for products to checkout, carries a risk of retailers losing a sale. Having all of the information available on the listings page so they can make informed purchases is an increasing trend that promotes conversions.” Create a Seamless Checkout Process.

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Star Miconics

NOVEMBER 18, 2022

Business owners want to know: will holiday shopping be different this year? How will holiday shopping be different this year? In the survey, 55 percent of US respondents say they are excited about holiday shopping, and most people have the savings to spend.” Self-Service Kiosks. Online Ordering.

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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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Independent Retailer

JUNE 17, 2021

Preparing to launch in the summer of 2021, Lowkler is a platform that will actively promote purchases from local merchants while also offering a level of variety and convenience for consumers, similar to other major players such as Amazon or Walmart. How It Works. Easy and Affordable Setup. We are building our tools to make it easy.

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Storis

JANUARY 22, 2024

Additionally, as in-person shopping is expected to accelerate , furniture retailers can modernize store design to enhance the environment. The Potential of Promotions The NRF found deals and promotions were top motivators for a 2% YoY increase in Cyber Week shoppers. Retailers are also offering services within their spaces.

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A1 Retail

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

When asked about tactics to drive growth, over four in 10 (43 percent) plan to improve customer communications; 38 percent are looking to provide new services, and about a third (32 percent) are set to launch more special offers. Two fifths of respondents (41 percent) cited increasing marketing activity as a priority in the months ahead.

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Inside Retail

JUNE 9, 2021

A year on from the introduction of payment platform Flypay to Coles Liquor websites, including Liquorland, Vintage Cellars and First Choice Liquor, the digital wallet has now been expanded to grocery shoppers through Coles Online. Coles isn’t the only retailer investing in payments technology. Exciting time’.

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Inside Retail

OCTOBER 21, 2021

James Johnson, director of technology services & strategic accounts, APAC at Shopify, says it is critical for Australian retailers to optimise their product offers and sales channels to make the most of the sales season and seize the opportunity to end a difficult year on a high. Offer gift cards.

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Store Growers

MAY 29, 2023

In 2016, Google launched a brand-new currency conversion feature that’s been a complete game-changer for merchants worldwide. This feature lets merchants use automatic exchange rates for their target audiences in various locations on a global level and lets them expand their businesses wherever they please.

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365 Retail

JULY 10, 2023

However, before we plunge into this shopping frenzy, let’s take a moment to reflect on the history of this commercial spectacle, its profound influence on consumer behaviour, and Amazon’s evolution. Consequently, this year’s promotion could not have come at a better time.

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Independent Retailer

NOVEMBER 2, 2021

About 43 percent of customers online begin shopping by going directly to the search bar to find their items instead of browsing by category. Meet Consumers Where They Want to Shop. “I Crypto Payments Help Deliver a Competitive Advantage. First, up to 40 percent of customers that pay with crypto are new to the merchant.

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Independent Retailer

DECEMBER 1, 2022

Even before the COVID-19 pandemic, technology played a huge role in enhancing customer shopping experiences and making retail owners’ lives easier. Now, with the boost in ecommerce shopping and continued advancement in the industry, any business owner that does not keep up with the latest technology is sure to fall behind.

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Inside Retail

FEBRUARY 4, 2024

Consumers will be even more selective, payment flexibility and innovation will be vital, and new tools to boost online security will gain momentum. million Australians shopped online, marking a new record. While more Australians used mobile wallets for payments, adoption was fastest among younger generations.

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Retail TouchPoints

FEBRUARY 21, 2023

Recent headlines about Meta ’s Instagram and Facebook doing away with shopping features on their platforms might appear to be a retreat in the social commerce wars. When looked at from this view, Meta’s decision to do away with certain shopping-specific functionalities on its platforms takes on a different hue.

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Independent Retailer

JANUARY 18, 2023

Consumers are in the market for value, and smart wholesale companies provide independent retailers with product and pricing options that promote high profit margins, stimulate consumer interest, and enable brands to offer goods at bargain prices. Right now, we’re expanding our business, mainly through wholesale to mom-and-pop shops.”.

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Retail TouchPoints

NOVEMBER 18, 2021

A host of new technologies are now available to make digital shopping more informative and interactive, and brands are seeing real results after employing them. According to a report from Shopify, merchants see a 250% increase in conversions when using 3D product image models instead of 2D images. Want more proof?

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Indigo 9 Digital

JANUARY 17, 2023

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.

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365 Retail

NOVEMBER 14, 2022

The biggest online shopping event of the year is upon us. Using a sound PPC and SEO strategy to support enticing promotions is a surefire tactic to create a buzz around your brand early on. Bundling’ your products and services together in one package drives customer satisfaction, as they’ll be receiving a better deal overall.

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Retail TouchPoints

JANUARY 30, 2023

The voice experiences that have been successful so far are simple ones — playing music, checking the weather — and on the commerce side, reordering and creating shopping lists. Throughout the online shopping journey, there’s so much focus on eyeballs on the brand — how many times does somebody see the logo?

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VMS

NOVEMBER 22, 2022

19-28, the report surveyed 1,200 adults, ages 18 and over, who plan to shop for holiday gifts. Shopping during the BFCM period is on the rise and at par with pre-pandemic levels: 80% of consumers plan to shop during the five-day holiday period, up from 71% in 2021 and compared to 79% in 2019. Conducted online Oct.

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Retail TouchPoints

FEBRUARY 3, 2023

Supply chain issues, inflation and other economic headwinds that resulted from the COVID-19 pandemic and the Russian invasion of Ukraine are still present for merchants. Have a simple checkout process. Simple and easy checkout processes are needed to seal the deal. Make customer service a priority. Be mobile-friendly.

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Independent Retailer

JANUARY 17, 2023

The dropshipping company is paid for the merchandise, and retailers collect payment from the shopper, adding a healthy profit margin. Products can be imported quickly and since you won’t carry inventory, you can start promoting them right away. Orders can be processed in a few clicks, too. Provide Great Customer Service.

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Store Growers

DECEMBER 8, 2022

Shopping tab of the search results. Like I said before, Google Ads is a big platform and there are many opportunities to reach and sell your products and services to other businesses. Google Shopping Ads for B2B Ecommerce. If users are searching for your products, another great campaign type to try is Google Shopping Ads.

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