amazon

Let’s face it: the global marketplace has never been more crowded. Consumers have plentiful options – regardless of what they’re shopping for. So if you’re like most brands, you’re always looking for innovative ways to attract shoppers – and then convert them from browsers to buyers. Last year, Amazon launched Buy with Prime, which empowers…

Amazon has officially launched in Belgium! As the European eCommerce market continues to grow, Amazon has strategically opened its doors in another new European market – Belgium. Timed just in time for the Q4 shopping rush, Amazon’s newest European market is consumer-focused, highly tech-savvy and always keen to get a good deal. It’s the tenth…

It’s no secret that direct-to-consumer (DTC) eCommerce is growing. Per SAP, DTC eCommerce sales in the US grew over 45% last year – accounting for 14% of total retail eCommerce sales. This growth has been fueled both by digitally native brands (think Casper and Dollar Shave Club), as well as established brands (think Nike and…

Hundreds of millions of shoppers worldwide know and love Amazon Prime’s fast and free shipping. They also know the disappointment of forgoing desired purchases from other retailers. When these consumers shop on other sites, they often opt not to buy due to high shipping rates and long wait times. It is common to find yourself…

When the Amazon Prime membership program was first launched, you probably believed it was the most revolutionary idea in the eCommerce world. You simply pay an annual membership fee, and you’re guaranteed free delivery within one or two days. Now Amazon has introduced an even better idea with its Buy with Prime program. The new…

Amazon recently launched a fantastic new service they call Buy With Prime. The program extends the benefits of shopping on Prime to online e-commerce retailers…even those not taking part in the Amazon Prime program. Prime members can shop on any website with the Buy with Prime logo. That means fast shipping and secure purchases. They…

The consumer packaged goods (CPG) industry has undergone significant changes in recent years, forcing retailers to adopt novel approaches to enhancing productivity and efficiency. Most notably, CPG organizations are adapting to consumer demands for digital services and moving their operations partially or entirely online. Although the transition to eCommerce has been ongoing for several years,…

Oftentimes, shoppers have questions standing in the way of a purchase decision. This is true regardless of whether the consumer is shopping online or at a physical store location. Of course, if a consumer is shopping in-store and has an unanswered question, they can find the nearest sales associate to get an answer. But online…

Reviews were once a novel concept. But today, they’re an important resource consumers depend on to make decisions of all kinds, from what products to purchase to which businesses to visit — and everything in between. In fact, a survey from PowerReviews found that 94% of consumers always or regularly consult reviews when shopping online….