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4 Retail Apocalypse Myths — Debunked

Liveintent

While ecommerce is also increasing at a rapid rate, the truth is that the retail apocalypse is, well, not so apocalyptic. Because in-person retail isn’t ending. Just look at Warby Parker , an ecommerce startup that launched in 2010 and now has nearly 40 stores, with plans for hundreds more. It’s just changing.

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Why Last Year’s Holiday Ecommerce Sales Numbers Are Changing 2015 Expectations

Hubspot

RJMetrics analyzed data from hundreds of ecommerce stores. Some of what we found wasn’t too surprising – Black Friday and Cyber Monday are major shopping days for any ecommerce retailer. How Important Was Last Holiday Season to Ecommerce Companies? Without a doubt, the holiday season is an important time for ecommerce companies.

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Millennials vs. Gen Z: How Are They Different?

Salesforce Marketing Cloud

For brands and retailers, understanding the nuances and personality quirks of each generation is part of the fun — and part of the challenge. Salesforce data can help you understand and respond to online shopping behavior across generations to drive ecommerce growth. Use real data from more than 1 billion shoppers.

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How to Make Your Website ADA Compliant With 6 Simple Tips

Go Beyond SEO

If you’re a business owner with an ecommerce website you need to make sure it is ADA compliant to avoid penalties imposed by the government such as lawsuits and fines. ADA stands for the Americans with Disabilities Act , which was signed into law in September 2010. Even a first-time violation can net you a fine upwards of $50,000.

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How Online Sales Can Help You Grow in Hard Times

Hubspot

The 2008 recession accelerated their inability to adapt to changing consumer demand -- and by 2010, they filed for bankruptcy. With Payments, the International Car Wash Association grew ecommerce revenue by 5X – joining our Payments Hall of Fame. I know that shift can feel daunting. What's Next for Your Business?

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CEO by 40: Behind Laura Alber’s Rise at Williams-Sonoma

Salesforce Marketing Cloud

She became CEO of Williams-Sonoma in 2010, at 40 years old. She distinguishes her business from fashion retail, in which ecommerce returns are quick and easy and the decisions about what to buy tend to have lower stakes. People say to me, ‘How’d you become CEO?’ I think going to a store is the experience.

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Can CMOs Master The Customer Experience For Hispanic Shoppers?

Buzz Marketing for Technology

Posted in Advertising Behavioral Targeting Communities Mobile Personalization Testing Web Design. population between 2000 and 2010, rising from 35.3 million in 2010. According to the U.S. Census Bureau , nearly 17 percent of the U.S. population identify themselves as Hispanic or Latino, comprising more than 53.4