What are retailers missing out on now that will impact the industry’s future?
Better check your blind spots when planning your strategy for the future. New technologies, trends, and strategies may emerge every now and then in areas you wouldn’t expect them to. They can be an excellent opportunity to improve your business and stay ahead of the pack. At the same time, missing out on them will […]
February 2, 2023
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How much does it cost to open a U.S. retail store in 2023?
For eCommerce sellers, expanding your business to offline channel is a big decision. Opening your first brick-and-mortar store in the U.S. requires multiple upfront investments and ongoing expenses. The actual costs can vary based on the type of your retail business, its size, and its location. Renting a storefront, purchasing inventory, and paying utilities are […]
January 31, 2023
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Comparison of hyperscalers – Which cloud provider offers more?
Over the last few years, the Cloud has established itself as the central building block of the IT infrastructure in companies. Among others, the three largest Cloud providers Amazon Web Services (AWS), Microsoft Azure and Google Cloud are jointly responsible for this. Due to their extensive range of services, these can scale almost indefinitely and […]
January 26, 2023
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CORS issues in headless commerce development
In large applications, such as modern eCommerce platforms, separating the responsibility of the front end from the core of the store is a must. While building a proper headless architecture, you may need to work on a front-end application connected to the commerce engine located under a different domain. One of the reasons might be […]
January 23, 2023
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What will be the biggest challenge for retail in the next decade?
New generations entering the economy, changes in tech, shifting customer expectations, a volatile economy, and uncertain international relationships. The world we live in is full of changes that can be both opportunities and threats, depending on how well you can prepare your business for different scenarios. We started our “5 experts about the future of […]
January 16, 2023
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3 insights from Loyalty Trends 2023 report
There’s no doubt that the loyalty marketing industry is evolving. It’s no longer enough to simply offer your customers more of the same rewards, discounts, and free products that they’ve been getting for years. Currently, to get competitive results, you have to focus on your customers’ needs and fuel your loyalty programs with their data. […]
January 12, 2023
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6 insights on building cost-effective loyalty programs
When an economic crisis strikes, investment into loyalty initiatives can often suffer. Even if you get positive results, the looming U.S. recession will create a tough time for many companies, and you can expect your marketing budget to shrink. Luckily, To achieve that, you need to leverage customers’ data to turn your programs into precise […]
January 10, 2023
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10 ways to improve the eCommerce customer experience
Consumer habits are constantly changing, and businesses are under pressure to provide a seamless customer experience (CX) that reflects those changes. Customer expectations are higher than ever, with 73% of customers saying CX is their deciding factor when making purchases. So, how do businesses improve their eCommerce CX? Winning customers over with an exceptional CX […]
January 8, 2023
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How different will retail be in 2032?
It’s easy to get caught up in a daily struggle to find the next big thing in eCommerce. We usually look at it from a short perspective of the next two to three years. Today, we’re changing that for a moment. Join us in a refreshing exercise to picture the industry’s future in the next […]