Operating a competitive eCommerce business is complex, with merchants having to deal with a number of different tasks, ranging from inventory management to customer service. It's a labor-intensive and time-consuming job, and is often difficult to perform with a limited amount of resources.
Retail has traditionally been a progressive industry, leveraging new technology trends to improve operations.
Mom-and-Pop shops across the country are starting to see the real value in expanding their business online. Having an online presence opens up the opportunity for these retailers to hedge the risk of selling solely to the local market. Some marketplaces like Etsy are making it easy for these shop owners to sell their unique, […]
Before the holidays, I talked about using flash sales to increase engagement and set yourself apart from competitors offering old-fashioned discounts. According to Internet Retailer, sales for retailers using flash sales increased 22% from 2010 to 2011. Bluefly Inc., an e-retailer, does not offer flash sales and is facing the challenge of building a new online […]