Better Workforce Management Improves Ecommerce Fulfillment

| Derek Jones

It is not farfetched to say that the success of any ecommerce fulfillment operation will come down to human resources and how well they are managed. Here are some of the benefits improved workforce management, even after the pandemic is behind us, can deliver to your ecommerce business.

3 Customer Experience Trends That Will Last

| Ranga Bodla

The pandemic has accelerated customer experience and convenience trends that were previously gaining momentum. Now, some of those trends have become essential for businesses to offer safe shopping experiences. To know which ones are worth investing in, recognize which are fads and which will prevail long past next year.

Do You Need Robots Now in Your Ecommerce FC?

| James Beale

We’re at a tipping point where automation is about to be a mainstream focus of ecommerce fulfillment centers. But while automation may be a sensible investment for bigger players like Amazon, that doesn’t mean it will scale effectively to smaller operations. So, are fully automated facilities really the future, and if so, what will it look like?

DTC Brands: Don’t Overlook TV to Drive Traffic

| Adam Seaborn

TV has the reputation of being a highly untargeted, legacy media platform that is expensive, largely unmeasured and sometimes a vanity purchase by CMOs who want to see their brand’s name on the big screen. But TV can not only improve brand awareness, authority and recognition, but help lower CAC and improve ROAS.

Fueling Global Growth With Clean Customer Data

| Greg Brown

Consider the issues caused by poor address data: Failed deliveries and marketing promotions sent via mail, creating hefty fees with no return on investment. While these issued are critical in their own right, the missed opportunities can cascade. Bad customer data can also negatively affect the customer relationship.

Digital Trends Shaping 2020 Holiday Shopping

| Christine Sullivan

As public health concerns have consumers engaging in more online ordering and a down economy impacts spending, typical habits are out the door. In this holiday shopping season like no other, the way retailers address these trends will determine whether consumers return over the long run. It’s all about data-driven engagement.

Top Tips to Maximize Conversions from Live Chat

| Terrence Fox

Live chat is one way to directly connect with your customers during the shopping journey. However, the experience can vary dramatically from a wow to frustration, and everything in between. Here are some tips for creating best-of-breed live chat experiences to maximize conversions, average order value and CSAT. 

Luxury Retailers: Are You Ready for the Holidays?

| Rafael Lourenco

This holiday season, we may see pent-up demand from earlier in the year channeled into even more ecommerce purchases and larger order values. Luxury retailers can take a few steps now to make sure they’re positioned to meet this demand.

Ecommerce and 2021 Tax Trends: What to Expect

| Pete Olanday

While business may be booming, ecommerce companies — especially those selling across state lines — may face overwhelming tax complexity into 2021 and beyond. Here are some trends you need to consider as you look to stay tax compliant in the new year.

Ecommerce Merchandising in a Minefield

| Chris Hogue

With the meteoric rise in ecommerce, consumer scrutiny on ecommerce sites is at an all-time high. Before, the only job of an ecommerce merchandiser was to show consumers what they came for and inspire them to buy. Now, that role is incrementally more complex. Here are a few suggestions to keep in mind for this holiday season.