Over the past few years, more people have turned to online shopping instead of brick-and-mortar stores because of convenience. In 2017, eCommerce businesses accounted for 9.1 percent of US retail sales during the fourth quarter, higher than the 8.2 percent share f the previous year. Amidst online sales growth and positive prospects of eCommerce, nearly […]
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Chinese eCommerce giant Alibaba announced Monday that it would be investing an extra $2 billion in Lazada as part of the company’s continued expansion in Southeast Asia. Alibaba gained control of the Singapore-based company way back in 2016 with an initial investment of $1 billion. Jack Ma’s company further strengthened its hold on the online
A major change is on the business horizon. The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) will be in effect on May 25, 2018, bringing with it major changes to data protection laws. The question now is whether your company is ready for it. How it Affects US-Based Businesses Europe’s GDPR is designed to consolidate and bolster
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Running an eCommerce business is no walk in the park. Most of the time, things change so quickly that it’s difficult to keep track of what’s working for your business and what isn’t. What’s more, the tasks you have to do on a daily basis could make you lose sight of your long-term goals. This
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With the grand opening of the Amazon Go mini-mart in Seattle on January 22nd, the world was introduced to what the eCommerce titan sees as the future of retail grocery shopping. As complicated and competitive the grocery industry has become, both online and on the street, Amazon’s premise is very simple: Speed and Convenience. “Amazon
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It’s a sad truth that a lot of eCommerce stores don’t put too much thought or effort into their checkout page, leading to cart abandonment. However, making a few changes and optimizing the checkout flow can do wonders for your store. What’s the Deal With Checkout? Most online stores tend to focus on their home
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Shopping cart abandonment is a big problem that can lead to huge loses in revenue for your eCommerce business. However, there are various reasons why shoppers abandon their carts. Some customers might just want to browse your store items while others are simply not interested in what you have to offer. While some reasons for
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Businesses know that acquiring new customers is more difficult and costlier than selling new products to existing customers. This is why eCommerce businesses prefer to invest in a good loyalty program. And product recommendations is one of the best marketing tools that a retailer can have in its arsenal. After all, the right recommendation helps
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Most business owners know that providing good customer service is crucial to fostering customer loyalty or winning new clients. While this is true, there is another element to doing good business that often gets overlooked, and that’s making an emotional connection with your customers. In addition to offering the best shopping experience or quality products and
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People think that the weeks before Christmas are the most profitable time for retail and eCommerce businesses. That certainly is true, as evidenced by the $114 billion that eCommerce businesses are estimated to have generated in the last holiday season. But January is also a very important time for businesses in terms of profit and
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