Wiser
AUGUST 3, 2017
Have you ever noticed the difference in retail sale signs based on the pricing tier? Value and mid-market retailers tend to have giant red signs that take over their windows, websites, and marketing emails. Yet, higher end brands tend to stick with a small white or otherwise inconspicuous sign in the corner of their window or on their site, where you have to search to find it or otherwise know what to look out for. .
Store Growers
AUGUST 16, 2017
There aren’t any secret marketing channels which your competitors know nothing about. Same for growth hacks. Most ecommerce businesses rely on the same channels to get trafficand heck, almost everybody is trying to make them work in the exact same way. This means that only those that excel at a specific channel will dominate. And that’s only 10-20% of the market.
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Cross Cap
OCTOBER 12, 2017
(Updated on 10.17.17). “Omni-channel marketing” phrase has been making a lot of noise in the recent years. Previously considered a fancy industry slang and used by many companies to differentiate themselves from the competition, today’s “Omni-Channel” is no longer a competitive advantage but a Must – Do approach to business and its operations.
Bindo
SEPTEMBER 6, 2017
My parents owned a deli many years ago. In the 1980’s they ran their business with electronic cash registers, a digital scale to weigh cold cuts, a calculator, pen, and paper. That was the only affordable technology available for a small retail business. My mother would struggle to tally reports or figure out what products needed to be ordered. Fast forward to today: if my parents had a cloud based point of sale system built for a deli they would have saved a lot of time, and had the opportunity
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Category Management is a cornerstone of a successful retail strategy. While it promotes collaboration between manufacturers and retailers to optimize category performance, challenges persist in its effective implementation due to hurdles in communication and collaboration across teams and partners, and more. In this guide, we outline five essential strategies for success in 2025 that will touch on all the essential pieces of a successful strategy and implementation.
Retail Technology Review
NOVEMBER 14, 2017
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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MAY 17, 2017
Discover how you can utilize Single App Mode and turn an iPad into a self-service kiosk.
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Wiser
AUGUST 22, 2017
The moment you notice your sales dropping, you need to act fast to get to the bottom of the problem. Sales can decline for various reasons, and finding the cause may be the trickiest part. Luckily, Quad has put together a list for you with the six reasons why your sales are dropping and what to do to increase retail sales. . 1. Poor Communication. Often sales are negatively affected by poor communication between teams.
Wiser
JULY 13, 2017
You may say I’m odd, but my favorite part of the day is when I get to scroll through my personal email and browse the new sales and promotions sent to me from my favorite stores. Although I am only one subscriber out of thousands, today’s technology has enabled companies to send more and more personalized emails. You left a pair of shoes in your cart to think about it?
Wiser
SEPTEMBER 28, 2017
The stakes are high this holiday season, with Deloitte expecting cross-channel retail sales to top $1 trillion dollars this year from November to January. To succeed, omnichannel retailers and brands need to be true to their names and fully unify their selling channels. Omnichannel holiday strategy requires channels to work together. Companies might have different teams for in-store and eCommerce, but they need to be fully in sync to get ahead.
Wiser
AUGUST 1, 2017
The goal for most businesses is to maximize both profit and growth. But often, these goals can contradict one another and it can be difficult to achieve profitable growth. The secret to achieving profitable growth is to price for long-term gains. . As we all know, pricing strategies are complex and need to take into consideration many factors such as cost, brand image, price elasticity of demand, and competitor pricing.
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Wiser
JULY 18, 2017
Retail without competitive intelligence is like running a race with a blindfold. You can’t know precisely where to go or how fast to run unless you have an understanding of your place on the track and how your opponents are doing. Competitive intelligence data delivers the insight top retailers need to avoid running in circles and inches them closer to actually winning the retail race.
Wiser
DECEMBER 19, 2017
This is a guest article by Zach Zigelbaum, Senior Account Director, EMEA at Wiser. The definition of “luxury” is coming into question in the EU, as the Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) ruled last week that brands have the right to restrict where their goods are sold. With its ruling, the CJEU aims to give luxury brands more control over the prestige of their brand.
Wiser
AUGUST 8, 2017
The competitive landscape is evolving in front of our eyes. U.S. eCommerce is projected to grow to 8 to 12 percent in 2017 , while global eCommerce is projected to grow 21.2 percent this year. Consumer expectations have changed, as they have more choices, more information at their fingertips, and can easily comparison shop. It’s no surprise that the growth of eCommerce and online transparency have increased pressure on retailers to be more competitive, causing brands to lose control of their p
Wiser
NOVEMBER 15, 2017
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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AI adoption is reshaping sales and marketing. But is it delivering real results? We surveyed 1,000+ GTM professionals to find out. The data is clear: AI users report 47% higher productivity and an average of 12 hours saved per week. But leaders say mainstream AI tools still fall short on accuracy and business impact. Download the full report today to see how AI is being used — and where go-to-market professionals think there are gaps and opportunities.
Wiser
SEPTEMBER 6, 2017
Promotions are a key element of the marketing mix. Putting a strong promotional strategy in place can lead to increased customer awareness of your product or brand, and higher sales. An important aspect is the look and feel of your ads. A successful promotional strategy can bring your brand to a more targeted audience. As always, retailers are competing for the same audience and potential customers.
Wiser
AUGUST 24, 2017
H ave you ever looked around a store and noticed that most prices end in nine? Or wondered how retailers decide if their promotion will be BOGO or 25 percent off? These pricing strategies deal with psychological pricing. That’s right, pricing is even more complex than just calculating margins and measuring price elasticity; psychological pricing is designed to appeal to a customer’s emotions. .
Wiser
AUGUST 15, 2017
In a perfect retail world, markdowns wouldn’t be necessary and every item would sell at full price within weeks of being in store. Unfortunately, we all know we don’t live in a perfect world, and we’ve all seen end of season sales, BOGO deals, and clearance racks. A challenge faced by retailers is how to maximize margins while clearing seasonal merchandise by a certain date.
Wiser
AUGUST 10, 2017
The following is a contributed article by Vivian Yu, Data Analytics and Operations Intern at Quad Analytix. Retailers always claim to be selling this season’s “hottest trend,” but what exactly does this entail? How quickly do companies catch onto and adapt to trends, and how do they respond to the varying demands of their customers? Which brands make their money by latching onto the biggest thing first, and which attempt to wait until a trend is established before investing?
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When it comes to driving traffic and growing your online presence, businesses often ask: SEO or PPC—what’s the better choice? This guide breaks down the key differences between search engine optimization (SEO) and pay-per-click (PPC) advertising, highlighting their pros, cons, and best use cases. Whether you’re looking for long-term organic growth or immediate visibility through paid ads, we’ll help you determine which strategy—or combination of both—is right for your business.
Wiser
JULY 25, 2017
It’s that time of the year again, back-to-school sales are ramping up, and this back-to-school season consumer spending is the highest forecasted since 2012! So don’t be late, because you don’t want to miss the second biggest spending holiday of the year. Back-to-school shoppers are diverse and have various needs – but don’t worry we can help steer you in the right direction.
Wiser
DECEMBER 27, 2017
This is a guest article by Clement Ng, Customer Success Manager at Wiser. . Resellers are inundated with manufacturers looking to use the same sales channels to sell their products to consumers. What can you do to stand out, not only to consumers, but also to the resellers who carry and have the end responsibility to sell your products? How can you maintain a market value for your products when it feels like everyone is just in a race to the bottom?
Wiser
JULY 27, 2017
Take a guess: what occasion is being advertised by the following promotions from various sources? “Free Shipping. No membership, just smiles.” “40%-50% off Prime Exclusive Men’s, Women’s, and Kid’s Clothing.” “Daily home deals online all week long.” If you said Amazon’s successful, self-generated shopping spree known as Prime Day, a mid-summer campaign now in its third year, you’re right.
Wiser
SEPTEMBER 26, 2017
The holiday season is right around the corner, if you can believe it. For retailers, that means it’s time to kick it up a notch in order to get the most out of the 2017 holiday eCommerce season. Our new infographic has the top 5 tips eCommerce winners will put into action this season. . Here’s a sneak peek of what you’ll learn in our infographic below: .
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AI is rapidly transforming digital commerce, but how do you separate real opportunities from hype? Moderated by Orium, AI for Commerce: Foundations, Aspirations, and Hype , experts from Bloomreach , commercetools , Contentstack , and Fluent Commerce explores where AI is already delivering results and where its potential is still unfolding. This masterclass dives into proven AI applications, emerging innovations , and the gaps between promise and reality in commerce.
Wiser
AUGUST 29, 2017
Kids are waving good-bye to summer and starting school, which means back-to-school sales are coming to an end and this year’s back-to-school trends are unraveling. Consumer spending during back-to-school 2017 sales was forecasted to increase and reach $83.6 billion. This number may now be questionable to retailers as back-to-school shoppers are delaying their purchases.
Wiser
AUGUST 17, 2017
You’re a major retailer or direct to consumer brand and the million dollar question is: should you build an in-house pricing solution or partner with a third party provider? By this point it has become abundantly clear that being able to change your prices in real time is a make or break aspect of a holistic retail strategy. It’s the difference between responding to market changes with intelligent price updates and scrambling the next morning when you realize that your sales tanked b
Wiser
NOVEMBER 20, 2017
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.
Wiser
JULY 19, 2017
The key to having a successful business is having the right products in the right place, at the right price, at the right time. The 4 P’s; product, placement, price, and promotions are basic components of a marketing plan. When successfully integrated, the four elements all work towards the same goals, sharing the same message in a seamless relationship.
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This webinar will explore how companies can proactively address compliance risks–rather than reactively responding to–UFLPA enforcement actions. Ethan Woolley will provide insights into the latest CBP enforcement trends, entity list updates, and industries under increased scrutiny, with a look at potential shifts under the Trump administration. Ethan will also explore how predictive data and strategic due diligence can help organizations stay ahead of regulatory challenges and strengthen complia
Wiser
NOVEMBER 14, 2017
Experienced retailers understand that shoppers have grown used to free shipping and discounts, but offering both at the same time depletes margins and brand value. There has to be a delicate balance between the two and it’s often hard to know which one will have the biggest impact without testing it out. Many retailers have a “one offer code or coupon valid at a time” policy and this is a good start in terms of preserving margins and having a clear-cut answer as to what shopper
Wiser
OCTOBER 16, 2017
This is a guest article by Devon Kelly, Sr. Director of Operations at Wiser. We’ve all heard about how the rise of eCommerce is killing the traditional brick-and-mortar store. That certainly rings true for some industries and categories more than others, but on the whole 91% of all retail is still done in-store. RetailDive notes the top two reasons customers are shopping in-store as being able to see, touch, feel, and try out the items, as well as take the items home immediately.
Wiser
DECEMBER 4, 2017
To be the best, you’ve got to attract the best and today was no exception. Mark Rudolph, a twenty year veteran of enterprise software sales, marketing, and operations joined us as our new Chief Revenue Officer. Prior to Wiser, Mark was the Chief Operating Officer at Evidon, Inc. (formerly known as Ghostery), where he led go to market for the company developing them into the leader in digital governance solutions resulting in Ghostery being acquired by Cliqz (A Hubert Burda Media Company)
Wiser
OCTOBER 20, 2017
Pricing and product life cycle go hand in hand. New, trendy products can garner the highest relative price, while older models often need to be discounted over time. If you’re planning a new product release or feel demand waning for products that used to be bestsellers, this blog is full of examples that aim to help retailers and brands think critically about how they can successfully leverage the relationship between product life cycle and pricing strategy. .
Speaker: Benjamin Woll, Tiffany Spizzo, and Jaime Santos Alcón
Enterprise commerce is at an inflection point. Rigid, monolithic platforms slow brands down, but a full replatforming is disruptive and costly. Modular architecture offers a flexible, scalable alternative - allowing enterprise brands to modernize without ripping and replacing their entire stack. Learn how a composable approach helps modernize commerce stacks while maintaining control over critical systems.
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