Before 2020, most consumers considered grocery shopping an in-person activity. The COVID-19 pandemic forced shoppers online to get the foods and essential products they needed. However, e-commerce, supported by online grocery technology, continued when brick-and-mortar stores and supermarkets reopened. Statista reports that this trend continues, noting 30% of younger shoppers are willing to shop for…
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Pros and Cons of Curbside Pickup Technology: The Future of Buy Online Pickup In Store Before COVID-19 became part of our everyday lives, retail stores were already developing curbside pickup and delivery services into their business operations. Now, it’s a must-have for retailers, and it’s projected to continue its usefulness after the pandemic subsides. But,…
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4 Ways Retailers Must Adapt Their eCommerce Retail Channels and Strategy Post-Pandemic During the pandemic, retailers rushed to accommodate consumers in their hour of need through boosting their eCommerce sites and preparing retail strategies that worked around traditional retail. But with mask mandates lifting and the promise of normal sitting right around the corner, what…
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Independent retailers need to leverage all of the tools they can to compete against big box competitors in an increasingly online world. Your customers want to shop local and support their friends and neighbors’ businesses but sometimes it’s just too tempting to buy from an online seller. Especially when you’re not sure if your…
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Shopping online has become a popular and convenient option among consumers, with 30.2% of computer and electronics retail sales and 27.4% of apparel sales taking place online. Now, consumers are even going online for their groceries. The industry has seen a steady rise in the adoption of online grocery shopping for years; however, the pandemic has accelerated this trend.…
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For natural health store owners, maximizing sales will always be a constant goal. One of the most effective ways to do that is through ecommerce. Ecommerce has played a huge role in driving sales and helping natural health retailers gain a wider audience. Your target audience is already buying products online, so the last thing…
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As an independent retailer you’re faced with competition from other brick and mortar businesses, online sellers, subscription services, delivery services and more. Today’s advanced retailer knows that it’s important to serve their customers anywhere, anytime not just at the point of sale (POS) in store. But how do you ensure that your customers receive the…
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Online grocery sales are quickly gaining traction in the industry, with no signs of slowing down anytime soon. In 2018, U.S. online grocery sales amounted to a whopping 17.5 billion dollars, and are expected to rise to 30 billion by 2021, Statista reports. Having a grocery eCommerce platform is only the first step to success,…
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