Oftentimes, the word “eCommerce” conjures up images of a shopper browsing a website, adding an item (or items) to their cart, and then completing the checkout process. But the reality is, there are plenty of new, innovative ways of purchasing products online – including social commerce, conversational commerce, and augmented reality – just to name…

It’s hard to believe, but February is here. The holidays are a distant memory, and most brands and retailers are laser-focused on what they can do to attract, convert, and retain more customers in 2023 despite what Gartner is referring to as the “triple squeeze” of inflation, scarce or expensive talent, and supply chain issues….

Introduction: An Omnichannel Strategy is No Longer Optional  In the past decade or so, “omnichannel” has been one of the most frequently used retail buzzwords. It’s that aspirational idea of delivering seamless, connected experiences to customers across channels. Today, most brands are on board with the idea of omnichannel. But when it comes to building…

It’s no secret that modern consumers are glued to their mobile devices. A recent survey found that nearly half (46%) of consumers spend an average of five to six hours on their phones each day – not including work-related use. Consumers use their mobile devices for myriad purposes – including browsing and buying products and…

What’s Next for Conversational Commerce Ads – and Why it’s Worth Your Attention For centuries, businesses have leveraged the power of conversations to build trust and grow sales. For example, the most successful door-to-door salespeople became proficient at making quick connections with prospects – and then closing the deal. And the best in-store sales associates…

Amazon has officially launched in Belgium! As the European eCommerce market continues to grow, Amazon has strategically opened its doors in another new European market – Belgium. Timed just in time for the Q4 shopping rush, Amazon’s newest European market is consumer-focused, highly tech-savvy and always keen to get a good deal. It’s the tenth…

For the past decade, eCommerce was experiencing steady growth. But then the COVID-19 pandemic hit – sending that growth into overdrive. According to data from the U.S. Census Bureau, eCommerce grew more than 32% in 2020. For brands, this explosive growth presented both challenges and opportunities.  At the onset of the pandemic, many consumers limited…

Have you ever wondered why people pay so much attention to comment sections on social media and other online platforms? No matter how inconsequential it might seem, people are hugely influenced by the opinions of others. Modern consumers express their opinions online, and people listen.  Reviews are way more important than you might think. According…

At Dreamforce 2022, Salesforce announced a new partnership with Meta’s WhatsApp. This means that companies leveraging Salesforce are able to communicate with their customers via WhatsApp’s proprietary messaging system. The partnership is poised to make business communication via Salesforce easier, and better than ever. But it also means that businesses need a translation service so…

Reputation Studio by 1440 Now Supports Reddit 1440 is committed to providing digital continuity and efficiency to its customers. Our aim is to make it easy for companies to use a single hub to communicate with customers throughout their journey, instead of wasting time on different platforms. To this aim, our four products span Commerce,…

By now, you have likely heard how beneficial online chatbots can be. They can help reduce contact center costs by addressing common inquiries and needs, and gathering information to direct messages to the right live agent when necessary. When service agents’ time is freed up from having to ask the same mundane questions over and…

It’s no secret that direct-to-consumer (DTC) eCommerce is growing. Per SAP, DTC eCommerce sales in the US grew over 45% last year – accounting for 14% of total retail eCommerce sales. This growth has been fueled both by digitally native brands (think Casper and Dollar Shave Club), as well as established brands (think Nike and…