3 Retail Trends You Have to Know in 2013
Here we take a look at three trends retailers should be aware of, along with the key takeaways to help them keep their heads above water.
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Study Finds 40% of Retailers Do Not Have Online Fraud Prevention in Place
Although a new study by ThreatMatrix had found that 85% of retailers are calling cyber security a high priority within their organizations, 40% of the respondents said they have no online prevention measures in place.
Schulze Returns to Best Buy As Chairman Emeritus
Best Buy Founder Richard Schulze returns to the company as Chairman Emeritus, Best Buy announced this week. This return comes in support of the company’s Renew Blue Transformation efforts, according to Best Buy.
Tell-tale Signs You Need to Rethink Your Fulfillment Center
With U.S. ecommerce sales surpassing the $200 billion mark and projections of continued double-digit growth, it is increasingly important that multichannel retailers develop a process to integrate these channels and manage fulfillment efficiently and effectively. However, many retailers are busy on the front end optimizing their websites and stores.
Best Practices in Combating Fraud
Fraud is a major focus for today’s retailers. Not only will it affect your company’s bottom line, but if not handled correctly, can impact your customer’s trust in your brand.
Ecommerce Sales Topped $1 Trillion Globally in 2012.
Ecommerce sales in B2C have soared to new heights in 2012. According to eMarketer.com, ecommerce sales topped $1 trillion for the first time. The B2C sales grew from 21.1% last year to $1 trillion.
Busting the Top 5 Ecommerce Myths
Like it or not, there is an art to successfully running an ecommerce website. Although the web is filled with survey results, whitepapers, and research on how to make your site better, there is still a lot of misleading information out there that could get you into trouble. In this article, Nicolas Fincher will help clear the air and spotlighting 5 of the most common ecommerce myths.
Most Online Holiday Promos Will Start by Halloween
Nearly 62% of online merchants will start their holiday promotions by Halloween, up from nearly 53% last year, according to Shop.org’s eHoliday survey conducted by BIGinsight. Many of those promotions will center on free shipping and online offers. This article also looks at holiday surveys conducted by Bronto and Litle & Co.
5 Tips for Holiday Remarketing Success
By honoring your customers