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Mobile Searches Continue to Play Major Role for In-Store Customers

| Daniela Forte

Mobile searches are important to customers even after they enter the thresholds of stores. A new study revealed that 77% of retail searches that mention “coupon” are initiated on a smartphone or tablet. Comparison searches that have the potential to close a sale, such as those focused on “return policy,” “price match” or “reviews” were initiated on a mobile device at least 77% of the time. See why it is important to understand the device that the searches are coming when it comes to completing the sale.

Millennials Prefer to Shop Online For Back-to-School

| Daniela Forte

Young millennials between the ages of 18-24 are choosing to shop online when it comes to back to college shopping. Their reasons range from not engaging in personal interaction and the comforts of being in their own home to do shopping. See what other preferences millennials are asking for when it comes to shopping for back-to-school this season.

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3 Ways to Boost the B2B Ecommerce Experience

| Hannah Gierosky

B2B customers purchasing for work are, when it comes down to it, the same customers who also shop the B2C space online for personal purchases. These customers expect the same quality experience across the board, no matter if they are at their desk from 9 to 5, or on the couch at home after work. These three tips are just the beginning of all that you can do to boost your B2B ecommerce site’s user experience.

The Age of Authenticity: Retail Marketers Must Embrace UGC

| Pau Sabria

User-generated content plays a pivotal role in meeting the need for authenticity, showcasing brands’ offerings while driving shopper interaction. Peer-to-peer endorsements are especially powerful, with 53% of millennials admitting UGC influences their purchases, seamlessly inserting consumers into the brand-building process. Here’s why merchants must take advantage of the opportunities that UGC offers to improve engagement, purchase intent, and brand loyalty.

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Creating a Commerce-Enabled Community

| Carolyn Beal

As mobile and online shopping become increasing popular, all retailers are looking for ways to break down silos and provide a seamless digital experience. Retailers are having to move beyond the barriers to bridge in-store, online and the mobile experience.