Optimizing fraud team performance during the holidays
With the holidays around the corner, those in charge of reviewing orders for fraud will have their work cut out for them. Here are some steps to make the holiday season an easy one.
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O+F Distribution Center Roundup, Nov. 19, 2014
A listing of some recently announced expansions, additions and closures in distribution and fulfillment centers.
Idea of Apple Pay Growing on American Shoppers
Four out of 10 US online buyers like the idea of using a phone for payment instead of carrying around a wallet, according to The Bizrate Insights Apple Pay and Payment Security Study #1. But whether or not Apple Pay becomes the standard for wallet-less payment systems still remains to be seen.
Is Amazon Using Product Listing Ads?
Does Amazon’s recent Product Listing Ad activity in the French market mark the start of a new policy at the online retail giant, and will Amazon begin sponsoring PLAs in the U.S. and other markets? Only time will tell, but it’s something all merchants need to be aware of.
Bullseye: Target Adds Mobile In-Store Features
A week after Walmart announced enhancements to its mobile app to make holiday shopping easier for its in-store customers, Target announced that several new in-store navigation features are now live in its mobile app. Here’s how Target hopes its app overhaul will help its in-store customers.
Why Bringing Your Own Device is Not Right for the Retail Sector
The “Bring Your Own Device” trends has exploded over the past few years and infiltrated every business sector – even retail. See whether this is helping or hindering customer experience.
Sears Launches “Reserve It” Option for Shop Your Way Members
Sears announced the launch of its new “Reserve It” service to push offers to shoppers more multichannel options, see what other multichannel options Sears has planned.
Lessons Learned From Alibaba’s $9.3 Billion Singles Day
Purchases made via Alipay on 11.11 topped $9.3 billion, a 60% jump thanks to Alibaba’s efforts to globalize Singles Day. In this video, Scot Wingo, the founder and CEO of ChannelAdvisor, shares his views on Alibaba’s efforts, and what lessons U.S.-based merchants can carry over into the holiday season.
5 Ways Sabon Brought Boutique Appeal to Their Ecommerce Platform
The internet is a bastion of customer convenience, but it demands more effort from retailers who want to give customers a profound and memorable experience. See how Sabon made this possible with their ecommerce platform.
Mapping the Mobile Millennial this Holiday Season
It will be no surprise that millennials will be on their smartphone this holiday season, but how they intersect mobile and in-store generates some surprising results, see what they are here.