April 4, 2023
Via: ChargedAmazon will close Gloucester-based online shop Book Depository at the end of April following staff reduction announcement. Book Depository was founded by Stuart Felton and a former Amazon employee Andrew Crawford and originally rivaled the tech giant. It focused on […]
December 22, 2022
Via: Lightspeed POSWith millions of ecommerce websites on the internet, it can be difficult for online retailers to stand out. An “About Us” page can help by adding a personal touch and making it easier for shoppers to connect with your story […]
E-payment & Data Security, Tech
September 23, 2022
Via: LightspeedSmall businesses just like yours are taking the plunge into ecommerce every day, by setting up simple online shops. If you’ve decided to make a push into online retail too, then figuring out how best to take online payments will […]
September 13, 2022
Via: LightspeedAs a business owner, you know the importance of using social media to promote your products or services. Instagram is the perfect place for that—being a visual platform, it makes it easy to showcase your products and services. To step […]
September 13, 2022
Via: Lightspeed POSFacebook has over 2.9 billion monthly active users, making it one of the most popular social media platforms in the world. With such a large potential customer base, it’s no wonder that businesses are using Facebook to sell their products […]
October 25, 2021
Via: Lightspeed POSeCommerce is hotter than ever. If you’re not selling online already, the time to get started was yesterday. Shoppers are moving between sales channels and are primed to buy online more and more. But you probably already know that—the question […]
October 8, 2021
Via: ChargedAldi has announced that it has launched a new home online storefront on its social media sites. The retailer’s homeware and furniture store is hugely popular with customers, often finding themselves in large virtual queues on release dates for sought-after […]
February 4, 2021
Via: Retail DiveSo you want to launch an online retail business. Cool! Let’s get started. First you’ll need a website and inventory to make an online store. Now you need customers. They’re out there, surely, somewhere on the internet. To find them, […]
January 7, 2020
Via: Retail DiveForever 21’s bankruptcy for many observers is a sign of the times — of the demand for sustainability and good value that is seen as the catalyst for growth in apparel rental and resale. At least in the U.S., that […]
E-commerce, Retail Types, Stores
October 8, 2019
Via: Independent RetailerRunning an internet business is one thing, but taking on the “brick and mortar” world, however, is a whole other ballpark. If you’re an ecommerce business owner who is moving to the big leagues with an establishment of your own […]
Customer Experience, Loyalty Programs
January 21, 2019
Via: Retail Info Systems NewsApparel company bebe has unveiled its new online store and enhanced loyalty program. The revamped direct-to-consumer bebe.com and its underlying technology enable a frictionless and personalized shopping experience. The rollout of bebe’s new online shopping experience is the latest move […]
E-payment & Data Security, Tech
June 22, 2018
Via: Retail Info Systems NewsThere’s something uniquely gratifying about a shopping bag full of new goods or a big brown box waiting on the porch. The American love affair with shopping is legendary. Whether it’s downtown, at the mall or online, we’re always looking […]
April 25, 2016
Via: Lightspeed POSThere are various ways of maximizing revenue for your online business. You’re probably familiar with most of them, such as reviewing your pricing strategy or diversifying your sales channels, but have you considered how valuable your data is to growing […]
March 22, 2016
Via: Lightspeed POSWith the number of online stores growing exponentially each year, your ability to attract online customers can make or break your business. The attention of online shoppers is spread thin and it’s up to you to capture it. A key […]