Even before Thanksgiving, ecommerce sales are already off to the races this holiday season. From Nov. 1 to Nov. 20, U.S. consumers spent $31.9 billion online, according to Adobe Analytics, up 16.7% from 2017. More than $1 billion in sales were generated all of those 20 days, Adobe said, a new record, surpassing $2 billion on Nov. 20.
Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos made a rather bold acknowledgement this week, predicting the future demise of his 24-year old juggernaut valued at nearly $1 trillion, when asked in a company meeting about the downfall of Sears. See what else the head of the most disruptive company of our day had to say about business cycles.
Retailers with a physical presence have an advantage over pure-play ecommerce companies this holiday season, according to a survey by JLL Retail, with 57.3% of consumers planning to make the majority of their purchases there. See what five retailers consumers prefer as well as other predictions for their shopping habits this holiday season.
Black Friday and Cyber Monday are bonanzas for online sellers. But there could be a downside this year thanks to the Supreme Court’s South Dakota vs. Wayfair decision, which says states can charge online retailers’ sales tax, regardless of the company’s physical location. Here are 4 things to keep on top of heading into the holidays.
Harry & David has launched a newly designed ecommerce site for both mobile and desktop, with the latter accounting for 50% of the brand’s online traffic as online buying continues to shift there. Here are the changes the brand made to the site in time for the holiday season.
As brands race to provide consumers with seamless digital experiences that will ensure retention and secure their place alongside the big disruptors, it often seems that pure players have an unfair advantage over their brick-and-mortar counterparts. See what the main difference is between pure-players and brick-and-mortar businesses.
Your ecommerce company has been managing your new WMS implementation. Modifications are done and staff is trained. As you plan out your go live day, what do you need to consider to ensure success right out of the gate? Here are 11 recommendations that will help make your go live day run as smoothly as possible.
Converting a one-time buyer into a repeat customer is the single most effective way for many businesses to grow, and one of the best ways to do this is by offering a personalized customer experience. Here are various types of data you can use to personalize your marketing efforts.
Adobe released the results of its holiday shopping survey, estimating online sales will reach $124.1 billion, an increase of 14.8%, while offline retail spending is expected to increase 2.7%. Here are some other holiday predictions Adobe made based on its consumer research.
bebe stores and Bluestar Alliance have acquired the Brookstone brand and related assets, with plans to sell Brookstone products through retail partnerships here and abroad. Brookstone had announced the closure of 101 stores when it filed Chapter 11 in August. Here is what bebe’s CEO had to say about the deal.