We’re closing in on mid-December and officially entering holiday shopping crunch time. This last little stretch before shopping malls fall silent for a full 24 hours is the perfect time to launch last-minute promotions. Here are some ideas to help you close your holiday shopping season strong. Holiday promos and marketing strategies that work in store and online Flash sales … Read More

The holiday season is like the playoffs for the retail industry, so it’s easy to get tied up in all the stats. But connecting with your audience during this busy time is just as important as your sales numbers. To keep you inspired through the hustle and bustle, we put together some stories of the most impactful holiday marketing campaigns … Read More

Rising to retail relevance in this day in age doesn’t just entail building a killer e-commerce site and a booming social media following. To compete in today’s marketplace, you need to offer your customers fast, reliable, and convenient fulfillment options. Retail order fulfillment and delivery are transforming quickly For retailers, smooth and efficient product delivery has moved rapidly from an … Read More

If there’s one retail trend you can’t (or at least shouldn’t) ignore, it’s click and collect, or buy online, pick up in store (BOPIS). The convenient delivery option is projected to skyrocket in popularity as people seek faster and easier ways to shop. That said, implementing BOPIS is an investment that will impact everything from your staff training programs to … Read More

Amidst all the holly-jolly of the season, people tend to experience their fair share of stress — especially when it comes to shopping. But as a retailer, you have the opportunity to distract shoppers from the annoyances of long lines and crowds and deliver a positive holiday shopping experience. In this article, we’re going to cover some pro tips on … Read More

No retailer is immune to data breaches. Macy’s, Adidas, Best Buy, and Saks Fifth Avenue are only a few that have been impacted this year. Not only can these incidents be extremely costly, but they also bruise your reputation and obliterate customer relationships. So needless to say, keeping customer data as secure as possible is paramount. Use these strategies to … Read More

When retailers started tinkering with alternative fulfillment options like click and collect, no one could be certain the strategy was going to be successful. Luckily for early adopters and those just getting into the swing of things, statistics show that not only did the buy online, pick up in store (BOPIS) method catch on, but it’s going like gangbusters. Nearly … Read More

Launching and evolving your click-and-collect system isn’t a perfect science. Take cues from these retail giants on how to create a successful BOPIS strategy. Target BOPIS Launch: 2015 Delivery methods: Delivery, drive-up, and in-store pickup STORES Top 100 Retailers List Position: #7 Target is a classic go-to for customers to scoop up holiday gifts, back to school clothes, dorm room … Read More

The Buy Online, Pick Up in Store (BOPIS) delivery model is quickly gaining traction in the retail industry. One survey found that for some retailers (28.8% of all respondents), BOPIS orders accounted for up to 30% of their online revenue. It’s clear that click and collect is a popular delivery choice with today’s convenience-driven customers, but getting the word out … Read More