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Future of Shipping Is Multi-carrier

There's never been a more urgent need to diversify shipping carriers. Major providers have imposed surcharges and service limitations, while consumers increasingly demand free and fast delivery. Fortunately, innovations in zone skipping, LTL transport, local couriers, and micro-warehouses offer merchants enormous opportunities. Instant Access...

Apparel Merchant Is the 'Godfather of Memewear'

Ardon Lukas wore a shirt to this interview from his online apparel store, Shirtwascash. It was a velvet tank top with a photo of Elon Musk smoking marijuana during a podcast. “I see my role as broadening people’s perspectives,” he told me.

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Data, Trends, Insights for the 2021 Holiday

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Shopper Privacy Could Boost Contextual Ad Targeting

Consumer privacy concerns could prompt advertisers to find alternatives to tracking-and-behavior-based ads, giving contextual targeting a boost. Contextual targeting is not new, although it's becoming more sophisticated.

The Essentials of High-performing Emails

Creative content is the cornerstone of a successful email campaign, driving opens, clicks, and purchases. In this post, I'll review the essential creative components of high-performing campaigns.

Smart Lockers Are Upending Parcel Delivery

The growth in ecommerce has fueled the demand for sophisticated delivery options. Consumers are not always at home or at work to accept packages. Many seek contactless alternatives. Smart lockers are driving much of the innovation in parcel pick-up.

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Provide B2B Self-servicing Ordering

"Relying solely on B2B salespeople to process orders creates bottlenecks and missed opportunities. Salespeople shouldn’t be doing tasks that customers could do on their own. A good B2B ecommerce site will facilitate self-service ordering. Smaller, simpler, and repeat orders don’t typically require personal interaction."

- Lori McDonald CEO, Brilliance Business Solutions

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