eMarketer estimates that US holiday retail sales in November and December 2015 will increase 5.7% year-over-year to $885.7 billion, with e-commerce accounting for 9.0%. Mobile will contribute to this growth … Continue Reading →
CEOs… If you’re going to talk the talk and tell America that your stores are going to be open on Thanksgiving Day, you better walk the walk as well.
Gen Z is the nation’s first to be born into the digital era and makes up America’s largest demographic group (25.9% of the population). They may not even be 21 years old yet, but this generation is already beginning to exhibit influence, consumption, and spending power.
Giving cash as a gift is still largely taboo. Most people view it as tacky — but consumers are still often faced with the daunting problem of having no idea … Continue Reading →
With people using their mobile devices for planning, showrooming, coupon cutting, and just about everything else, you’ll need to make your digital experiences as mobile centric as possible every step of the way if you want to claim your full share of Black Friday’s revenue opportunities.
By now, most retailers have finalized their e-commerce site code for the holiday shopping season and have completed testing to ensure fast, reliable end-user experiences that drive conversions. But, there are ways (and still time, though fleeting) for retailers to proactively protect themselves as much as possible, through the following three techniques.
What is an optimal order fulfillment strategy to deploy in your organization? Since we are not living in a world of infinite supply, this is an important question for every enterprise to consider, as the ramifications can be significant.
Mike O’Brien isn’t the only Multichannel Merchant editor you need to follow on Twitter, no sir. We definitely think you should also follow our Managing Editor, Tim Parry, too!
Singles Day 2015 recently came and went, and more than a few Western retailers are surely envious at how Chinese companies fared during the November 11 sales event. The shopping holiday isn’t just for Chinese companies anymore. Savvy Western brands are getting wise, and getting a piece of the action.
The big holidays are just around the corner for us. It’s that time of year that those who work in online retail and ecommerce management both love and hate in equal measure, but when you get it right, it’s hands-down the most rewarding and lucrative time of the year.