E-Commerce
February 28, 2019 at 12:04 pm
E-commerce has opened up the doors for all kinds of business ideas and entrepreneurial pursuits. It provides companies with virtually endless opportunities to reach customers, both domestically and internationally. The online retail market has continued to grow year-over-year, and is increasing in popularity worldwide. Artificial intelligence (AI) technology is also growing and becoming more common…
February 26, 2019 at 1:14 pm
The appearance of unauthorized ads injected into consumer browsers that redirect website visitors to competitor products and promotions — i.e., online journey hijacking — has been an issue for many online retailers’ businesses, Build.com being no exception. The online seller of home goods was finding that 20 percent of its traffic was being exposed to an…
February 22, 2019 at 11:56 am
According to Eli Finkelshteyn, there’s one area of Amazon’s site experience that leaves it vulnerable to being dethroned: site search.
February 21, 2019 at 2:26 pm
Tennis superstar and businesswoman Serena Williams is joining the board of directors of Silicon Valley-based social commerce platform Poshmark, the company announced Wednesday. “Poshmark is disrupting retail by making shopping and selling social again, and I love working with a company that gives anyone an opportunity to become an entrepreneur,” Williams said in a press release…
February 21, 2019 at 1:21 pm
Brands can successfully appeal to Gen Z shoppers by paying attention to their unique preferences and values.
February 20, 2019 at 9:09 am
Recently, it’s been impossible to walk down a city street, ride the subway or scroll through Instagram without coming across an ad for a popular new direct-to-consumer (D-to-C) brand. These industry disruptors are positioning themselves independently from the retail giants that once owned the space, and instead selling straight to the consumer. From toothbrushes and mattresses…
February 19, 2019 at 7:48 pm
Following a successful holiday season in 2018, the retail industry was immediately shaken by the longest-lasting government shutdown in U.S. history. Initially, some thought the impact would only affect the first financial quarter, however, as the shutdown lingered, the impact could be felt through the rest of 2019. The federal government shutdown cost the economy…
February 18, 2019 at 12:58 pm
As part of the 2018 Merchant Gift Card E-Commerce Evaluation, a comprehensive report produced by digital gift card solutions provider CashStar, in partnership with NAPCO Research (NAPCO Research and Total Retail both are brands of parent company NAPCO Media), a cross-platform evaluation was done to assess 100 leading brands on more than 100 unique criteria, including…
February 18, 2019 at 9:35 am
In episode 183 of Total Retail Talks, Joe Keenan interviews Ron Bonacci, vice president of marketing and advertising at Weis Markets.
February 15, 2019 at 10:05 am
The holiday season is the busiest time of year for retailers, when amidst all the festivities and cheer, consumers are spending big. In 2018, the National Retail Federation forecast consumers would spend an average of $1,007 on decorations, candy, gifts, and more. However, the end of the year is also a critical time for retailers because…
