Category Archives: E-commerce Trends

4 Ways to Expand Your Mobile Strategy

Posted on April 19, 2016 by Erica

The debate about whether you need to design a mobile experience for consumers has been settled. With Google’s algorithmic changes last year that favor mobile-ready sites and the fact that the majority of adults use smartphones, if you have not … Continue reading →

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Replatforming – Total Overhaul or Gradual Update?

Posted on January 12, 2016 by Erica

To stay competitive in ecommerce, it’s important to periodically assess the effectiveness of your ecommerce platform. Are the tools available to you meeting the demands of your business? Has the design become outdated or ceased to be user-friendly? Have customers expressed frustration … Continue reading →

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Upshot Commerce 2015 – A Year in Review

Posted on December 22, 2015 by Erica

2015 was a great year of growth for Upshot Commerce and our loyal brands. Our expanding team developed numerous improvements for our platform that benefited our existing partners and new clients we on-boarded this year. In addition, our digital strategy team … Continue reading →

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5 Essential Features for Success in Apparel eCommerce

Posted on June 2, 2015 by Erica

In today’s competitive ecommerce landscape, retailers need to capitalize on every opportunity to capture a sale. Market conditions can change rapidly, and it’s important to ensure that you have a platform that can respond nimbly and effectively. While the list … Continue reading →

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Social Growth and Engagement with AddShoppers and Upshot

Posted on May 26, 2015 by Erica

Sideshow Collectibles – A Client Case Study About Sideshow Collectibles Established in 1994, Sideshow Collectibles is a specialty manufacturer and distributor of high-end licensed and proprietary collectible products. They serve a passionate community of more than 212,000 users in 123 … Continue reading →

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Cultivating Strong Customer Loyalty

Posted on May 18, 2015 by Erica

As much as ecommerce transformed the retail landscape in the last decade, social media has transformed the landscape of ecommerce in a shorter period of time. Customers engage with brands in ways that differ greatly from previous generations and this … Continue reading →

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Optimizing for International Growth – Cosabella Case Study

Posted on May 11, 2015 by Erica

About Cosabella Cosabella is a global, luxury lingerie company that has brought color and innovation to their industry for over 30 years. From bodysuits in the mid-eighties bringing innerwear out, to ultra-stretch lace bras far too beautiful to be hidden … Continue reading →

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Multi-Language & SEO Tools for International Ecommerce

Posted on April 23, 2015 by Erica

Online shopping has gone global; having a solid plan to take your ecommerce company international can prove fruitful. Offering a more familiar, welcoming experience to international customers is key to an effective international strategy. In other words: localization – through … Continue reading →

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Integrating D2C with Your Existing B2B

Posted on March 23, 2015 by Erica

Surveys indicate that brand loyalty and better merchandise options are already drawing customers directly to brand and manufacturer websites with the intent of making purchases directly. As Alex Becker points out, “consumers will buy from the channel that best suits … Continue reading →

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Optimizing Your B2B System

Posted on March 16, 2015 by Erica

The volume of business-to-business orders occurring online continues to grow – even outpacing direct-to-consumer growth in 2014.¹ Research conducted by Forrester Consulting indicates B2B suppliers plan to expand ecommerce platforms in order to offer improved omnichannel experiences for customers in coming … Continue reading →

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