The NRF predicts strong holiday sales in 2024 amid a shorter shopping season

The NRF predicts strong holiday sales in 2024 amid a shorter shopping season

Despite the recent effects of hurricanes, the overall economy remains strong, with consumer spending driving growth in the 2024 winter holiday season, according to the National Retail Federation’s (NRF) retail sales forecast released Oct. 15. Based in Washington, DC, NRF advocates for the people, brands, policies and ideas that help retail succeed. Retail is the … Read more

Create unique online stores with new customization features for Instant Site

Create unique online stores with new customization features for Instant Site

Creating a remarkable online store that resonates with your customers is easier than ever thanks to the innovative tools provided by Ecwid Instant Site. As a developer, understanding how to leverage this platform can change the way you design online stores for your clients. In this blog post, we’ll explore Ecwid Instant Site and its … Read more

Critical task for online retailers: Clean up product data

Critical task for online retailers: Clean up product data

Poor quality product data routinely has serious consequences for retailers. Left unchecked, bad data hinders the efficiency of business operations, product search and discovery, customer satisfaction and sales. Bad product data, often hidden in plain sight, can critically affect retailers’ bottom lines. According to information technology company Gartner, poor data quality costs an organization $12.9 … Read more

Software Company Interview Series: Incomedia – It’s Easy. Do it yourself

Software Company Interview Series: Incomedia - It's Easy. Do it yourself

We recently had the pleasure of speaking with them Stefano Polacchini, digital marketing manager and expert in online marketing and artificial intelligence from Incommedia. This company is known for its commitment to making web development accessible to everyone. Since its inception in 1998, Incomedia has developed innovative solutions such as Website X5which allow users across … Read more

How to get products from companies and manufacturers for free

How to get products from companies and manufacturers for free

For small business owners, scoring free products from companies and manufacturers can be rewarding a game changer. Not only does it save money, but it also allows them to try new products and build valuable partnerships. However, many small business owners struggle with getting free products and often miss out on these opportunities. Imagine reducing … Read more

Settle’s updated platform helps CPG brands optimize traffic

Settle's updated platform helps CPG brands optimize traffic

Settle, the developer of an operations platform that helps consumer packaged goods (CPG) brands scale, launched its expanded purchasing and inventory management suite this month following the acquisition of inventory management company Turbine. The acquisition brings advanced inventory operations and forecasting capabilities to Settle’s cash flow management platform. It aims to streamline payments, purchases and … Read more

Retailers are turning to artificial intelligence to make the holiday shopping season a success

Retailers are turning to artificial intelligence to make the holiday shopping season a success

The 2024 Christmas shopping season will not be the best for retailers. Not only is the Thanksgiving to Christmas window narrower than usual, but market watchers are predicting sluggish sales growth for the period. Salesforce, for example, is forecasting 2% year-over-year growth in global sales for November and December, totaling $1.19 trillion, and 2% growth … Read more