This month in the Checkout, we're breaking out the crystal ball and talking about predictions for the remainder of the year, how to wrap your head around Gen Alpha and how to sell on Target Plus.
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Taking Stock
E-commerce news from around the web
Prediction #1: Skyrocketing Back-to-School Spending Despite Economic Uncertainties
Amidst a rollercoaster ride of economic indicators, the National Retail Federation projects a historic surge in back-to-school spending. Get a deep dive into how the $41.5 billion K-12 spending spree and the leap in college spending from $74 billion to a staggering $94 billion is set to defy financial predictions. Discover how the retail landscape is learning to thrive, even as consumers juggle between essential services and discretionary goods, in this compelling exploration of this retail phenomenon! Don't miss this retail therapy suspense!
Prediction #2: Decoding the 2023 Holiday Retail Trends: Challenges and Opportunities Ahead!
As the 2023 holiday season fast approaches, Armando Roggio from Practical Ecommerce foresees major shifts in shopping behaviors and market conditions. Brace yourselves for a season unlike any other, dominated by global economic dynamics, the rise of BNPL, and an ever-evolving retail landscape. This article reveals 5 trends to prepare for that may help you shape your sales strategy.
Pitney Bowes' 1-3 Day Service Now Expands to Southeast and South Central US
With "silly season" just around the corner, the race for faster and reliable shipping options is on. Global logistics giant Pitney Bowes is now offering 1-3 day delivery services in over 20 additional U.S cities. This expansion, aimed at enhancing their offerings in the competitive market, could be your secret weapon to meet those crucial delivery deadlines. Read the deets on how regional shipping can impact sales here.
Navigating the Shift from Speed to Certainty in E-Commerce Deliveries
According to a recent Ware2Go survey, 90% of consumers are ready to bid farewell to 1-2-day delivery if they're presented with enticing alternatives. Let's dive deeper into this consumer preference shift and explore innovative strategies for keeping your customers satisfied while saving on support costs. Is it sustainable, or just a flash in the delivery pan?
While Consumers May Forgo 1-3 Day Shipping, Amazon Raises the Bar with Same-Day Delivery Focus
Amazon has announced plans to significantly increase its same-day delivery capabilities. How? By doubling the number of dedicated warehouses and employing a regional fulfillment strategy that will get products to customers quicker than ever before. Read on to find out how this Amazon initiative could soon be transforming the eCommerce landscape, and what online retailers should be doing to stay ahead in the game.
How Top Sellers Automate Multi-Channel Listings
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Minding the Store
This month’s how-to's and quick tips
Make Way for Gen Alpha, the Formidable Future of Retail
As Gen Alpha, those digital ninjas born between 2010 and 2024, step confidently into the consumer limelight, it's time to understand their potential and start learning their lingo. From tech-savviness to brand preferences (which don't include Amazon), this generation brings a fresh set of tastes and ideals that are reshaping the retail landscape in unexpected ways. As a retailer, understanding Gen Alpha's buying inclinations and habits could be your golden ticket to tapping into this emerging market.
The Great E-commerce Search Hunt: Shoppers Call for Retailers to Upgrade Online Discovery Experience
Consumers are sounding the alarm on e-commerce search experiences, new survey finds. As shoppers spend minutes on end hunting for products, it's clear — retailers need to reinvent their online search for a more seamless and satisfying journey.
Check your Amazon Listings...they might be on Temu word for word
Amazon sellers are in uproar as Chinese ecommerce app Temu, part of tech giant PDD, is accused of plagiarizing their product listings. Sellers have reported finding copycat listings of their products on Temu, sometimes sold at significantly lower prices, leading to a decline in their sales. Despite the allegations and ongoing legal proceedings, Temu remains unresponsive, leaving aggrieved sellers and Amazon itself to take action.
Boost Your eCommerce Traffic: Keval Shah's Method Boosted Visitors by 8,000/Month in a Whopping 30 Days
Prepare to revolutionize your eCommerce brand with the ingenious SEO strategies of Keval Shah! With his trailblazing SEO method, Shah single-handedly escalated an eCommerce brand's organic traffic by an astounding 8,000 visitors per month, all within the short span of 30 days.
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What's in Our Cart?
Cool Stuff from Ziggy and the Team
Your Ultimate Guide to Conquering the Target Plus Marketplace: Boost Your Business Sales in Six Steps
Are your sales hitting a plateau on Amazon, Walmart, or Shopify? Seeking a new platform to expand your online retail reach? Dive into this comprehensive walk-through on how to prepare your business for selling on Target Plus, Target's exclusive marketplace. It's your key to unlocking a thriving online presence and boosting your sales dramatically
Mastering the SKU Maze: Streamline Your Product Catalog with Efficient Grouping
From size variances to color diversities, managing individual SKUs can feel like a jigsaw puzzle with a thousand similar pieces. There's an easy way to streamline this process. In our latest video tutorial, discover how you can seamlessly group varying SKUs for marketplaces, effectively improving inventory management and boosting your sales strategy. Say goodbye to the SKU maze and hello to organized efficiency.
Ensuring Inventory Availability with Automatic Routing!
Buckle up, folks, for the epic saga of tackling obstinate, elusive online listings. This video bravely ventures into the wild wilderness of multiple marketplaces, seeking out signs of 'Listing-itis' - those pesky problems that can plague your product listings. Watch as we unveil our secret weapon - a killer visual aid, transformed into a mighty listing-optimizing weapon. Spoiler Alert: It's like a rainbow for your profit margin.
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The Buy Box
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