3 Common Misconceptions About GDPR and Data Processing

| Eric Holtzclaw

There is a misconception that the GDPR does not apply to businesses who do not offer goods or services to EU consumers, or process personal EU data. However in all these scenarios, the GDPR rules and regulations still apply. Here are three misconceptions about GDPR and retail businesses.

5 Tips to Keep Customers’ Data Secure for the Holidays

| Garry McCracken

In no time at all, Black Friday and Cyber Monday will be upon us. And that means that consumers will be heading to stores or jumping on their computers to shop for the best deals on things they’d like to buy. Here are five tips to keep your customers safe and secure this holiday season.

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How overstockart.com Improved Its Shopping Cart Conversion Rate

| Daniela Forte

The shopping cart is a key component in the overall customer journey yet online retailers continue to lose millions in sales to cart abandonment. In our latest MCM CommerceChat podcast, Amitai Sasson, Vice President of Marketing and Development for overstockart.com, talks about how his company did a complete overhaul of its shopping cart page to improve conversion rates.

Is Your Data GDPR Ready?

| Daniela Forte

With May 25 just around the corner, there is a lot of buzz around how internet data is collected, used and how it is shared to serve ads to its users. Here is what GDPR means for the industry and its impact on user data privacy.

Customer Loyalty Depends on Perfecting Your Customer Data

| Lane Hartman

When an existing customer reaches out to a company, how does their interaction start? Are they treated as an old friend with a known history, or do they need to start from square one each time they interact with the business? Here is how to get readily accessible data to enhance your customer loyalty.

What Data Can a Beacon Actually Collect?

| H.O. Maycotte

Buzz continues to build around beacon technology worldwide. But there’s been little conversation about the implications of beacon technology, its uses and ultimately its game-changing potential, despite its rapidly growing presence within offline establishments. Here are some ways today’s major retailers are using beacon technology.

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Bringing the Omnichannel Retail Approach In-Store

| Bart Mroz

Instead of fighting rising online sales, retailers should embrace digital to drive more sales in-store. By creating a true omnichannel approach, retailers can better serve customers, open avenues for more transactions and increase overall sales. Here are ways retailers can develop a deeper connection with customers.