Online merchants are continuing to make the same mistake of dismissing product videos as no more than a fancy kind of sales pitch. It’s a common misconception – but actually there are advantages to product videos that you, as an online retailer, should consider if you’re serious about engaging new customers and maximizing revenue.
Most retailers would agree that consumers are the foundation of their overall strategy. If that’s the case, then understanding online behavior is critical for any ecommerce site. If you’re not currently using behavioral data or unsure if you’re using it to its full potential, use this list to get you started.
Aside from the uncertainty regarding the longevity of these payment solutions, there is also the question of regional preferences. A solution which may be appropriate for one area of the world might not work at another. Before making a decision, let’s take a look at some of the payment options available at the beginning of 2016.
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Well, that’s a series of sounds we may not hear anymore, shortly after a co-worker or a family member opens a package. That’s because Sealed Air’s “unpoppable” Bubble Wrap protective packaging solution is now commercially available worldwide.
Read on and find out what this means for Bubble Wrap aficionados and your packaging, and what else was big news this week.
A new CBRE report has found that rapid growth in ecommerce returns is creating future demand for new or expanded facilities to handle reverse logistics. Find out how this trend is expected to play out and what the implications are for operations and fulfillment.
Companies are grappling with higher ecommerce return rates, and how to address reverse logistics as well as capturing the maximum value of inbound goods. Find out the results of the MCM Outlook Survey on ecommerce returns, and what can be done to keep the growing rates in check.
Ever wonder if you were really getting the most out of your ecommerce site? Here are five solutions that will not only help you boost your ecommerce revenue but increase customer engagement.
Ending months of speculation, Amazon says it has leased 20 Boeing 767 cargo jets from Air Transport Services Group Inc., while taking a 20% stake in the Ohio company. This gives Amazon a significant boost in its air freight capacity, as much as 15%, and signals to the major carriers it is eager to control more of its logistics destiny.
Less than half (41.9%) of merchants who took the MCM Outlook 2016 survey said their ecommerce sites are set up for global business. And 37.8% of those who say their ecommerce sites are set up from global business say it’s because they have international payment offerings. In this video, Zooz’s Chester Ritchie talks about why merchants need to choose a payment platform that allows comfort for the cross-border shopper.
While digital consumers are enamoured with the convenience of mobile shopping, analysts are finding that they’re also concerned about some aspects of the ecommerce experience. Here are three ways to build customer trust and loyalty this year.