Articles by tag: ECommerce
Key Points: Pay by Text is increasing in popularity, especially during the pandemic. Text messaging increases customer engagement and payment. More industries are using pay by text, including the healthcare industry. Commentary: There are a couple of things that are always going to be a constant. The sun will rise, and the sun will […]
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How E-Commerce Returns Can Be Maximized
Key Points: E-commerce platforms like Happy Returns are viable options for online retailers that don’t have a physical store presence or small store footprints to provide more return choices It doesn’t make economic sense to invest in stand alone return centers for most retailers and brands except for a few large ones Partnership between […]
2021 Retail Refined
The Future of Grocery is Here Live at GroceryShop 2021
What’s the future of grocery? In an industry that’s evolved dramatically since 2020, there are lots of trends to discuss. Retail Refined host Melissa Gonzalez spoke with multiple stakeholders to get their take. First, Gonzalez chatted with George Shaw, CEO of Pathr.ai, a spatial intelligence platform. “We apply data to questions our customers have, which […]
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Why the In-Store Experience is Tapping into Customers’ Love for Ecommerce
Shoppers are much more accustomed to ecommerce today than 18 months ago, but that doesn’t mean they aren’t still bringing the digital to the physical store. Studies over the last few years have shown a range of 60% to 80% of shoppers use their phone during the in-store shopping experience. With this overwhelming blend of […]
2021 Retail Refined
Ecommerce Websites Have the Same Basic Structure. Will Higher Consumer Expectations Change That?
Ecommerce adoption has never been higher, but that doesn’t mean shoppers want standard shopping experiences. They’re expecting more and for brands to delight them. Many of these companies are investing in experiential ecommerce. Retailed Refined host Melissa Gonzalez spoke with Neha Singh, the Founder and CEO of Obsess, about this topic. Singh, a returning guest, started […]
2021 Retail Refined
Exploring Experiential Ecommerce
Ecommerce adoption has never been higher, but that doesn’t mean retailers can rest on their laurels when it comes to creating engaging experiences for shoppers. Engagement is an area where consumer expectations have evolved over the last 18 months. The host of MarketScale’s Retailed Refined, Melissa Gonzalez, spoke with Neha Singh, the Founder and CEO […]
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Authentic Social Media is an Ace in the Sleeve for Small Business
For entrepreneurs looking to stand out as they build a new company in today’s tumultuous business climate, social media has proved itself as a powerful tool for engagement, brand-building, and developing trust between company and customer. For Olivia Starling, founder of online jewelry brand Starlette Galleria, her vision for a hypoallergenic collection of high-quality yet […]
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Icom Hits Orlando for the International Wireless Communications Expo (IWCE 2024)
Icom America’s Jon Paul Beauchamp was in Orlando, Florida for IWCE 24, the International Wireless Communications Expo. Beauchamp sent greetings from Icom’s Booth, #805. Catch all of the highlights at Icom America.
Game-Changing Security Communication Solutions On Display at IWCE
One of the spotlights at this year’s IWCE event in Orlando, Florida were the security communication solutions which make a significant different in sensitive environments like public schools. How can dealers successfully navigate partnerships with agencies to enhance their security measures? Jon Paul Beauchamp of Icom America caught up with Paul Toth, the Owner […]
Amend & Progress: Exploring Four Perspectives in 2024 and Beyond
In a dynamic exchange on the Amend & Progress podcast by Vodori, Annalise Ludtke explores four perspectives in 2024 that will help bring effective content to the market now and beyond. With the participation of Vodori’s CEO and Co-Founder, Scott Rovegno, the conversation unveils insights on macro-level topics crucial to the organization’s strategic direction. […]
APL Is Redefining Retail in the Digital Age with Tech-Infused Luxury Footwear
In an era where fashion and technology intersect more seamlessly than ever, particularly within the context of retail in the digital age, the discussion around innovation in the luxury footwear market is gaining momentum. This conversation comes at a crucial time when consumers are increasingly looking for products that not only offer aesthetic appeal […]
Deliveries Slow Down as Economy Reopens for Business
Deliveries saw a huge spike during the pandemic, with shoppers locked indoors and companies working harder than ever to accelerate ecommerce strategies to usher in a new era of doing business. Now, though, with reopening progressing, some of those elevated numbers are regressing to the mean — or worse. What does this mean for […]
Amazon’s Q2 Online Sales Rise 16% to $53.1 Billion
On July 29, Amazon said it saw a 16% increase in online sales to $53.1 billion in 2021. Product sales and digital media products available in both a physical and digital format, such as books, videos, games, music and software all count as online sales. Subscription revenue for the company broke $7.9 billion, up 32% […]
Will Stores Carve Out More Space for Ecommerce Fulfillment?
Designed for retail leaders and lovers alike, Retail Refined explores the in-store technology of the future, challenges the industry’s preconceived notions, and brings together retail’s biggest names to understand the brand strategies that will define the next decade in retail. Over the past year, ecommerce and online shopping, as well as BOPIS, saw a significant bump. Now, […]
Weaver Beyond the Numbers Real Estate Edition: What Is Reverse Logistics, and How Can You Navigate It?
Weaver’s Rob Nowak, Partner, Tax Services, and Howard Altshuler, Partner-in-Charge, Real Estate Services, know many logistical challenges come into play when ordering something online. But what barriers exist on the backend for returning those online purchases? Nowak and Altshuler discussed the world of reverse logistics to see if they could figure out what goes on […]
How the Pandemic Reshaped Restaurants’ ECommerce Business
Food is serious business. Now, on The Main Course, host Barbara Castiglia will invite insiders on the front lines of food to share their expertise, strategies, and forecasts for navigating the ever-changing restaurant industry. The pandemic has turned many industries upside down, including the restaurant sector. While farsighted restaurants had digital plans on their future roadmaps before […]
What Does the Retail Landscape of 2025 Look Like?
Designed for retail leaders and lovers alike, Retail Refined explores the in-store technology of the future, challenges the industry’s preconceived notions, and brings together retail’s biggest names to understand the brand strategies that will define the next decade in retail. The past year has been a deeply transformative one for the retail industry, which saw already […]
Should Consumers Trust Online Reviews?
Bringing together leaders, lawmakers and lawbreakers. Host Luke Fox explores how innovations in business and technology are redefining our trust in security measures. Product reviews are essential in eCommerce, but how many of them are actually real? Fake reviews are a massive problem in the industry, but one website seeks to deliver transparency and accuracy on Amazon. The […]
How Owned Media Will Change Beauty Brand Marketing
These days, beauty branding is more than table talkers and shelf space. Attachment to mobile devices and more time at home skyrocketed online consumption which means brands need to market wherever consumers are scrolling. With more ways to market, comes more competition. Brands are not only battling with other brands and products but now they […]
The Pandemic’s Impact on B2B Selling
Buying and selling changed dramatically in the last year, accelerated by the pandemic, forcing both parties to use digital channels. Back to discuss COVID-19’s influence on global selling, Christoph Schell, Chief Commercial Officer at HP, talked with Calvary TV host Joe Gemma. The second conversation focuses on eCommerce, social selling, omnichannel and other paradigm shifts. Schell […]