November, 2017

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Wiser in the News: What Will Cost More – and Less – in 2018

Wiser

Wiser was recently featured on U.S. News & World Report by contributor Susan Johnston Taylor. In her article, What Will Cost More – and Less – in 2018 , she discussed the three main categories that consumers can expect to shell out a bit more (and less) for next year. Taylor tapped Wiser CEO and retail expert, Andy Ballard, for his deep vertical knowledge.

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The Black Friday Hangover

Store Growers

Icon by Noun Project. Black Friday, Cyber Monday and all the days around it were a HUGE success. The biggest and baddest online retail day ever seen! More traffic in a single day than in a normal year. Triple digit revenue growth! Retailers put out statements and press releases. Ecommerce platforms discuss gross merchandise volume. Vendors talk about their massive impact on transactions.

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CrossCap: The Authority in Marketing Software for Dynamic Teams

Cross Cap

This post was originally published on Vyteo. Longevity and exposure. That’s what you need. For your marketing efforts. To make them succeed. Campaigns are run. By separate teams. Each group set apart. From the next it seems. Keeping everyone. On the same page. So goals are met. And progress gauged. Is CrossCap. The leader in. Marketing software. For the teams within.

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Bindo POS Merchant Profile – A & D Deli & Liquor

Bindo

Located in South Orange, New Jersey A & D Deli & Liquor boasts a variety of craft beers, wines and spirits, while also offering prepared foods. Sanjay Chawla, owner, shares knowledge of his retail business and why he chose Bindo POS as his point of sale system. How did you enter the industry to start your business? I started out as an employee working for my uncle back in 1998.

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Is Your Business AI-Ready? Find Out with Orium’s Maturity Model

Generative AI is poised to redefine B2B, but scaling AI success in this space isn’t without obstacles. From fragmented data sources and complex buyer journeys to operational inefficiencies, the road to AI-powered growth can be challenging. To achieve a competitive edge, understanding your organization’s AI-readiness is essential. Orium's Data & AI Maturity Model provides a quick, actionable way to assess your starting point.

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Test for success – preparing for Cyber Monday

Retail Technology Review

By Sven Hammar, CSO and co-founder, Apica. The major calendar events of Black Friday and Cyber Monday 2017 are approaching, and online retailers need to ensure that they are prepared for a sharp increase in customer traffic.

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How Retail Arrived at Black Friday 2017

Wiser

For many years now, the day after Thanksgiving has been full of door buster deals. With Black Friday 2017 just days away, it’s only natural to look back and figure out where exactly this retail holiday came from. But the advent and widespread use of eCommerce really changed the way retailers approach the holiday. Shoppers can now checkout from their couches, without having to get the family bundled up at 3am.

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Pricing According to Buying Cycle for a Diverse Assortment

Wiser

As a retailer with a wide range of products, the consumer buying cycle varies based on the product type, cost, brand, and more. This path to purchase is completely within your control when all of these factors are taken into account and weighed accordingly. Owning this process puts you in a favorable position to be able to increase sales. . Two Extremes of the Consumer Buying Cycle .

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A Crash Course in Modern Psychological Pricing

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What is it about sales that make them irresistible? We have all be enticed by a sale before and bought more than we intended to or maybe something we definitely didn’t need. Even though we are deep into the retail consumer’s mindset, we all end up making purchases based on psychological pricing. These prices appeal to us emotionally, even if we don’t realize it.

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3 Retailer Red Flags and How to Fix Them

Wiser

This is a guest article by Anthony Madrigal, Sales Director at Wiser. . In today’s rapidly evolving retail landscape, brands are often left to their own devices to navigate the turbulent and obscure waters of unified commerce. And while it’s true that the channels, strategy and tactics for gaining omnichannel visibility are changing at a rapid pace, monitoring all of your SKUs across countless websites and brick and mortar stores can be daunting at best.

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5 Steps to Gain More Control of Your Shelf Space

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This is a guest article by John Duggan, Business Development Executive at Wiser. In today’s hyper-competitive market, you have only seconds to sway a customer to purchase your product over a competitor. How you are positioned on the shelf is a key driver to impacting purchase behaviors and building an emotional connection with consumers. . The Questions You Need to Ask About Your Shelf Space .

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Less Stress, More Success: Accounting Best Practices & Processes for 2025

Speaker: Amanda Adams, Fractional CFO, CPA

Are you ready to elevate your accounting processes for 2025? 🚀 Join us for an exclusive webinar led by Amanda Adams, a seasoned fractional CFO and CPA passionate about transforming back-office operations for finance teams. This session will cover critical best practices and process improvements tailored specifically for accounting professionals.

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Why Retailers Should Implement Psychological Pricing Cautiously

Wiser

What is it about sales that make them irresistible? We have all be enticed by a sale before and bought more than we intended to or maybe something we definitely didn’t need. Even though we are deep into the retail consumer’s mindset, we all end up making purchases based on psychological pricing. These prices appeal to us emotionally, even if we don’t realize it.

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Next day fulfilment no longer adds value to connected shoppers

Retail Technology Review

Next-day delivery options no longer add value to connected customers' shopping journeys, a new report by Sorted, the delivery experience company, warns.

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Sprout Update: October 2017

Store Growers

About two months ago, I launched a new online store, Apes In Space , where I sell posters with cool space images. I did a launch post and an update at the end of the first month. This post is what happened during the first full month of the store. As with every update in this Sprout Series ,I’ll show you what exactly I’ve been doing: Traffic , Financials , Merchandise , Effort & Psychology.

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UK's preference for physical media overtakes love of digital downloads, as 18 - 24 year olds power the resurgence

Retail Technology Review

Physical media is the nation's entertainment format of choice once more, with 52% of Brits preferring physical books, music, film/TV and video games to digital downloads, according to eBay's Guide to Physical Media, released today.

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NEWS: SML RFID Delivers 98% Inventory Accuracy to Gina Tricot

I’m getting in touch with the news that fashion retailer, Gina Trictot, has achieved 98% inventory accuracy thanks to its partnership with SML RFID. Please see the full press release below, including exclusive quotes.

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Retail 2.0: Is there a comeback on the cards for bricks and mortar stores?

Retail Technology Review

By Danny Molhoek, Managing Director & Country General Manager of Lexmark UK and Ireland. Ask the modern consumer where they shop and they'll most likely respond with a handful of online retailers, along with maybe one or two shopping malls.

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Black Friday online demand to peak at 8am, up 55% on the daily average

Retail Technology Review

Online demand on Black Friday will peak at 8am on 24 November, up 55% on the daily average, according to Summit, specialists in online retailing, with just under 50% of Black Friday visits taking place before midday.

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Procurement and supply chain jobs up 13% in the UK year on year

Retail Technology Review

The latest Robert Walters UK Jobs Index has revealed that procurement and supply chain vacancies have risen across the UK, with the number of jobs available in the third quarter of 2017 up 7% compared to the same time last year.

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Keep Black Friday shopping free of fake goods

Retail Technology Review

MarkMonitor, the enterprise brand protection solutions provider, is advising online shoppers to be more vigilant leading up to Black Friday. In the annual search for bargains and discounted goods, consumers are more at risk when it comes to unintentionally buying counterfeit goods.

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eCommerce in 2025: How Customer Experience Drives Online Retail Success

Speaker: Jennifer Wright and Nick Barron

2025 is right around the corner, and with it comes a new wave of consumer expectations, competitive pressures, and operational challenges. Success lies in finding the balance between operational flexibility and creating experiences that keep customers coming back. The future of retail belongs to those who can stay ahead of shifting customer preferences and marketing trends. 🔮 In this session, we’ll dive deep into what it takes to keep customers engaged and your operations nimble, no matt

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New online retail tool ‘proven to optimise sales in record time’

Retail Technology Review

Optiseller is a new online retail tool which reviews over 50m products each week.

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