From toothbrushes to tortillas, cat food to couches, with a few swipes and taps, a consumer can have nearly anything they want or need delivered to their front door, sometimes within hours. No longer just a buzzword, omnichannel is the …
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Moving swiftly from nice-to-have to a must-have for independent retailers, an e-commerce site provides an additional channel to engage with customers and a path to other revenue streams. In the U.S. Census Bureau Quarterly Retail E Commerce Sales Report from …
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By Brian Bowerfind, president of LBM and Distribution Divisions, ECI Software Solutions, and Chris Fisher, VP of Global E-commerce and VP of Partnerships, ECI Software Solutions The hardware, home improvement and building supply industry is evolving rapidly as mergers and …
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WHILE HOLIDAY RETAIL SALES are expected to cool compared to the heights of 2023, e-commerce holiday shopping will see an uptick, according to projections from Deloitte, an audit, consulting, tax and advisory services firm. Deloitte predicts holiday sales will increase …
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Indianapolis welcomed back Do it Best members, vendors and channel partners for the co-op’s 2024 Fall Market September 6-9. The focus of the event—and the co-op’s priorities for its next fiscal year—are all related to driving growth for members through …
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Do it Best has announced expanded capabilities for selling lumber online, offering customers a more streamlined and efficient shopping experience. “Our data showed that lumber was among the top searches on our site, indicating a clear market demand,” says Brianna …
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The question is not will e-commerce and web-based businesses supplant brick-and-mortar retailing… but will it simply leave you behind if you don’t adopt the technology and integrate e-commerce into the core of your business. If you were to guess when …
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DO IT BEST RECENTLY ANNOUNCED upgrades to its e-commerce platform, reinforcing its commitment to driving business growth for independent retailers. Using data-driven insights, the company has upgraded its e-commerce service, providing members access to a comprehensive catalog of products online. …
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