Written by Marc Girdlestone • 4th July 2018
Calculating the weight for each of your shipments just got a whole lot easier. One of the biggest time killers for retailers is needing to weigh every single package and enter the data into a system. Then sift through shipping providers to find the best one. But you can now plug a set of USB […]
Written by Marc Girdlestone • 27th June 2018
The way retailers buy from their suppliers just got completely revolutionised. Let’s face it – you need stock. Without it, your business would cease to function. But every retailer knows how challenging the whole purchasing process can be. Bags of valuable time wasted working out exactly what to order, from where and making sure it […]
Written by Dakota Murphey • 19th June 2018
Going ‘eco-friendly’ is no longer just a buzzword. It’s a genuine opportunity for any retail business. Especially when you consider: A Business Commission report found that environmentally friendly practices could unlock $12 trillion for companies by 2030 in business savings and revenue. While the number of US consumers who’ll pay more for eco-friendly products and […]
Written by Anwen Williams • 7th June 2018
Expanding sales into Europe is a massive opportunity for retailers. In fact, a recent European B2C Ecommerce Report found: There are 296 million online shoppers in Europe With the average shopper spending around $1,800 a year. But there are some pretty pressing EU VAT rules and regulations to abide by. So we’ve taken eight tips […]
Written by Mike Glover •
Using a basic inventory tracker tool can be great when starting out. But there’s a definite tipping point every business reaches where they just need something more powerful. And trying to stick it out with tired spreadsheets can seriously hold back growth. Especially when you consider Entrepreneur Magazine’s claim that companies lose 20-30% in revenue […]
Written by Matt Warren • 24th May 2018
Omnichannel is no doubt the future of commerce. And every retailer needs to be ready for it. In fact, consumers are already demanding a more integrated buying experience. With iVend’s Great Omnichannel Expectations Report finding that 57.5% of North American shoppers have used ‘click and collect’ services at least once. But there’s a world of […]
Written by Dakota Murphey • 14th May 2018
New technology is vigorously pushing the boundaries of what’s achievable with ecommerce deliveries. The best retailers know how vital it is to get orders into customers’ hands as quickly as possible. And that even the smallest hiccup can be detrimental. In fact: Loqate’s Fixing Failed Deliveries report found that 49% of consumers would shop online […]
Written by Mike Glover • 10th May 2018
Instagram have made yet more inroads into being a major commerce force. With users now able to make purchases directly inside the app. The feature has been quietly rolled out to a select few users (for now) in the US and UK. Giving them the opportunity to store payment details and make purchases right there in […]
Written by Tracy Vides • 1st May 2018
Losing customers hurts – and can wreak havoc on your bottom line. Studies have pegged that: The average cost of a lost customer is $243. And the cost of finding new ones is 7x that of keeping your existing ones. Meaning customer retention is a far more profitable business objective than customer acquisition. One of the […]
Written by Matt Warren • 24th April 2018
Google is about to change the game when it comes to buying products online. And it’s going to be huge for retailers. The search giant recently announced the launch of Shopping Actions. An attempt to radically improve the way people shop on Google – and help level the playing field against Amazon. That sounds like […]
