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A Solution for Making Retail Marketers’ Jobs Easier
October 12, 2016 at 1:07 pm

With the increase in sales and engagement channels for consumers over the years — from mobile (apps and websites) to social media to stores to e-commerce, and the list goes on — the jobs of retail marketers have become increasingly complex. For the typical marketer, they’re responsible for formulating a strategy for each channel, executing…

What Parents Expect From Your E-Commerce Site
September 14, 2016 at 11:08 pm

If you’re a parent, you’re probably thinking ahead to the holiday shopping season. If you’re an online retailer, this is a big season for your business. As you prepare to manage the hordes of parents who will descend on your site, here are some stats to keep in mind about today’s parents, their spending habits, and what…

Lux Group Handles Transaction Data With Smart Integration
September 9, 2016 at 11:30 am

Business is growing for Lux Group, an Australian pure-play e-commerce business offering single-category shopping, including experiences such as dining and entertainment, designer fashion and home goods, and luxury global travel packages. However, growing from two to 15 online brands in its first five years of operation caused the firm to outgrow its accounting and ERP…

How Finish Line is Creating Omnichannel Customers
August 29, 2016 at 12:04 pm

It's not a secret that customers that purchase in multiple channels (i.e., omnichannel customers) are more valuable to brands than their single-channel counterparts. Therefore, it makes sense that retailers would do everything in their power to convert single channel customers — particularly those in-store — into omnichannel customers. In episode 50 of Total Retail Talks,…

Slow is the New Down
August 10, 2016 at 11:29 am

Every e-tailer fears its website going down, however, a website that’s been reduced to a snail’s pace because of a high volume of traffic can almost be more damaging. Today’s always-on consumers expect lightning-fast connections and load times, as if everyone can deliver the same user experience as Netflix. In fact, a study from Kissmetrics…

3 Products to Optimize Order Fulfillment
July 20, 2016 at 12:26 pm

As more and more consumers purchase items online, many retailers are facing growing challenges in keeping up with the demand. The dramatic growth in e-commerce has affected all aspects of the fulfillment process, from packing to shipping to delivery. Several innovative products in today’s market can help address these challenges, while increasing efficiency and reducing…