Ecommerce Innovation Happening Around the World
Forrester analyst Zia Daniell Wigder told Growing Global attendees that ecommerce innovation is not just U.S.-based but distributed widely around the globe.
Must Reads
Building the Right Cross-Border Ecommerce Roadmap
Even if you are not trying to sell your inventory internationally, chance are, more than 10% of your ecommerce site traffic – and more than 7% of your ecommerce sales – is cross-border. Imagine how much higher those numbers would be if you put a cross-border ecommerce strategy in place?
Consumers Decide Back-to-School Shopping Can Wait
A Deloitte study shows that back-to-school shopping is now spread throughout the year; What’s more, surveyed shoppers favor smartphones over other devices for shopping information. Here are more insights from the results of Deloitte’s Back-to-School and Back-to-College surveys.
The 5 Lifecycle Stages of an Online Shopper
Managing your customer relationships based on lifecycle stages is a powerful way to increase engagement and loyalty. Here’s why deployment of data-driven retention campaigns improves your ability to engage, monetize and retain customers, resulting in long-lasting customer relationships and an improved bottom line.
Week in Review: Jet Cleared for Takeoff, Crowds Ecommerce Skies
After a few months of beta testing, Jet has been cleared for takeoff. And the ecommerce skies have got a little more crowded. Here’s a look at this weeks’ news, commentary and events that shaped the direct-to-customer world… and more.
Facebook the Top Acquisition Platform for Retailers
Twenty-five percent of retailers say Facebook is the top acquisition platform. See how other channels ranked when it comes to selling to the customer.
UPS Expands Billing Options with Staples Partnership
UPS and Staples are teaming up to make it easier to ship UPS packages from any Staples location. See what this will mean for small businesses.
Gap Teams Up with Birchbox
Gap is teaming up with Birchbox, the online beauty subscription delivery service by incorporating Birchbox counters in several Gap stores in major cities throughout the U.S. See what this will mean for both brands.
How to Turn Omnichannel from Retail Disruptor to Game-Changer
Bala Ganesh, Director of Retail Marketing at UPS, talks candidly about what retailers are getting out of omnichannel – increased revenue, reduced costs and increased return on assets. Watch and listen to Ganesh here…
Using Data-Driven Intelligence to Stay Ahead in Retail
Data-driven intelligence will ultimately enable retailers to cater to customer needs in a more individualized and sophisticated manner, without expending excessive effort, expense, and resources. Read on to learn how some retailers are analyzing consumer data to better understand and meet customer needs.