[Infographic] The Growth of Online Retail
Online retail sales are steadily growing. While brick & mortar sales still make up the majority of total retail sales, eCommerce is carving out its place in retail.
eCommerce plays an integral role for today’s shoppers. Whether to research, compare offers, or to buy items, more shoppers are turning to online retail. Online shopping offers benefits like easier return policies, faster delivery, and free shipping.
This infographic by 2Flow demonstrates the benefits of online shopping by looking at the current eCommerce market and its emerging trends. Check it out! (more…)
What We’re Reading: What to Expect in 2017
This week we’ve got 2017 on our minds. We’re reading articles about what trends and technology retailers should expect to see more of in 2017. Stay informed now, so that you’re ready once the new year hits! (more…)
Retail Trends to Expect in 2017
2016 is coming to a close. For many retailers, it’s now peak season for your business. While you may not be ready to think about it yet, 2017 is already right around the corner.
With a new year comes new trends in the retail industry.
The industry moves fast. You have to too in order to stay ahead. It’s easy to get left behind by your competition. Keeping that in mind, this article explores retail trends you can expect to see more of in 2017. (more…)
What We’re Reading: Retail Trends and Holiday Strategies
As 2016 comes to an end and the holidays approach, we’re reading about a little bit of everything this week. This week’s articles include retail trends to expect in 2017, how to use holiday shopping to meet your annual revenue goals, and online shopping trends. Check out the articles below. (more…)
Why All Merchants Need Real Time Inventory Availability (And How You Can Get It)
There’s nothing much worse than seeing an “out of stock” sign for a product you want. Frustrated customers either buy from a competitor or don’t buy at all. As the merchant, you lose the sale.
75% of all adults have suffered from an unavailable product in-store in the last 12 months. 63% of those adults experienced it online, according to Retail Customer Experience.
Poor inventory control is a serious problem for merchants. It leads to poor customer satisfaction and lost sales. One fix for these problems is updating inventory availability in real time. This article defines real time inventory, explains why you need it, and how you can get it. (more…)