Paying bills, checking bank statements and catching up on the latest news – these are all things that people now do online. Shopping for retail products also falls into that category, and as a result, many merchants are putting more focus into offering ecommerce options for their customers. But in order to do this effectively, brands must be sure they have the right solutions and strategies on their side.

This is where Retail Pro E-Commerce can help. This fully-integrated technology platform allows retailers to oversee all aspects of their online shopping methods, whether it's consumers' purchasing patterns, inventory processes or loyalty initiatives, among other factors. For companies interested in learning more about this solution, this Thursday, July 25, is the Retail Pro E-Commerce webinar, taking place from 8 a.m. to 9 a.m. PDT. Registration information can be found at https://www.retailpro.com/learning/webinars.php#e-commerce.

The various features, capabilities and benefits of Retail Pro E-Commerce will be covered at the online event by presenter Neil McKeown, the Product Manager for the platform as well as Retail Pro Business Intelligence. By using the solution, merchants can offer better service for shoppers through its customer management system. Brands can also support multiple web stores and develop their own sites, either from scratch or pre-designed templates.

This entry was posted by Retail Pro on Wednesday, July 24th, 2013 at 4:36 am .

Paying bills, checking bank statements and catching up on the latest news – these are all things that people now do online. Shopping for retail products also falls into that category, and as a result, many merchants are putting more focus into offering ecommerce options for their customers. But in order to do this effectively, brands must be sure they have the right solutions and strategies on their side.

This is where Retail Pro E-Commerce can help. This fully-integrated technology platform allows retailers to oversee all aspects of their online shopping methods, whether it's consumers' purchasing patterns, inventory processes or loyalty initiatives, among other factors. For companies interested in learning more about this solution, this Thursday, July 25, is the Retail Pro E-Commerce webinar, taking place from 8 a.m. to 9 a.m. PDT. Registration information can be found at https://www.retailpro.com/learning/webinars.php#e-commerce.

The various features, capabilities and benefits of Retail Pro E-Commerce will be covered at the online event by presenter Neil McKeown, the Product Manager for the platform as well as Retail Pro Business Intelligence. By using the solution, merchants can offer better service for shoppers through its customer management system. Brands can also support multiple web stores and develop their own sites, either from scratch or pre-designed templates.

This entry was posted by Retail Pro on Wednesday, July 24th, 2013 at 4:36 am .

Paying bills, checking bank statements and catching up on the latest news – these are all things that people now do online. Shopping for retail products also falls into that category, and as a result, many merchants are putting more focus into offering ecommerce options for their customers. But in order to do this effectively, brands must be sure they have the right solutions and strategies on their side.

This is where Retail Pro E-Commerce can help. This fully-integrated technology platform allows retailers to oversee all aspects of their online shopping methods, whether it's consumers' purchasing patterns, inventory processes or loyalty initiatives, among other factors. For companies interested in learning more about this solution, this Thursday, July 25, is the Retail Pro E-Commerce webinar, taking place from 8 a.m. to 9 a.m. PDT. Registration information can be found at https://www.retailpro.com/learning/webinars.php#e-commerce.

The various features, capabilities and benefits of Retail Pro E-Commerce will be covered at the online event by presenter Neil McKeown, the Product Manager for the platform as well as Retail Pro Business Intelligence. By using the solution, merchants can offer better service for shoppers through its customer management system. Brands can also support multiple web stores and develop their own sites, either from scratch or pre-designed templates.

This entry was posted by Retail Pro on Wednesday, July 24th, 2013 at 4:36 am .

Ecommerce is now a staple within the retail industry – most merchants currently operate an online platform to cater to Web consumers, and those that do not have plans to do so in the near future. As shoppers now prefer to browse for and purchase items online, it only makes sense that ecommerce is set to expand significantly in the coming years.

Retailer Customer Experience reported that, according to a study by Frost & Sullivan, Internet retail sales will reach $4.3 trillion worldwide in 2025. This represents 20 percent of all total retail. In more developed markets where online shopping is more prevalent, such as the United States and the United Kingdom, the research revealed that ecommerce will account for 25 percent of all retail sales.

"The proliferation of connected devices and the availability of faster Internet speeds have catalyzed a change in shopping behavior and fuelled market expansion," said Frost & Sullivan Visionary Innovation Research Group Analyst Archana Vidyasekar.

So what can merchants do to capitalize on this ecommerce growth? Perhaps one of the best strategies is to invest in a retail management software platform that oversees all operations and gives businesses the necessary insight into their online processes. This way, retailers will be able to develop the most effective methods for boosting their ecommerce sales.

This entry was posted by Retail Pro on Wednesday, July 24th, 2013 at 4:36 am .

Ecommerce is now a staple within the retail industry – most merchants currently operate an online platform to cater to Web consumers, and those that do not have plans to do so in the near future. As shoppers now prefer to browse for and purchase items online, it only makes sense that ecommerce is set to expand significantly in the coming years.

Retailer Customer Experience reported that, according to a study by Frost & Sullivan, Internet retail sales will reach $4.3 trillion worldwide in 2025. This represents 20 percent of all total retail. In more developed markets where online shopping is more prevalent, such as the United States and the United Kingdom, the research revealed that ecommerce will account for 25 percent of all retail sales.

"The proliferation of connected devices and the availability of faster Internet speeds have catalyzed a change in shopping behavior and fuelled market expansion," said Frost & Sullivan Visionary Innovation Research Group Analyst Archana Vidyasekar.

So what can merchants do to capitalize on this ecommerce growth? Perhaps one of the best strategies is to invest in a retail management software platform that oversees all operations and gives businesses the necessary insight into their online processes. This way, retailers will be able to develop the most effective methods for boosting their ecommerce sales.

This entry was posted by Retail Pro on Wednesday, July 24th, 2013 at 4:36 am .

Ecommerce is now a staple within the retail industry – most merchants currently operate an online platform to cater to Web consumers, and those that do not have plans to do so in the near future. As shoppers now prefer to browse for and purchase items online, it only makes sense that ecommerce is set to expand significantly in the coming years.

Retailer Customer Experience reported that, according to a study by Frost & Sullivan, Internet retail sales will reach $4.3 trillion worldwide in 2025. This represents 20 percent of all total retail. In more developed markets where online shopping is more prevalent, such as the United States and the United Kingdom, the research revealed that ecommerce will account for 25 percent of all retail sales.

"The proliferation of connected devices and the availability of faster Internet speeds have catalyzed a change in shopping behavior and fuelled market expansion," said Frost & Sullivan Visionary Innovation Research Group Analyst Archana Vidyasekar.

So what can merchants do to capitalize on this ecommerce growth? Perhaps one of the best strategies is to invest in a retail management software platform that oversees all operations and gives businesses the necessary insight into their online processes. This way, retailers will be able to develop the most effective methods for boosting their ecommerce sales.

This entry was posted by Retail Pro on Wednesday, July 24th, 2013 at 4:36 am .

For some consumers, visiting a brick-and-mortar location to find the products they are looking for is a fast and easy process. They enter the store, get the item, pay for it and are out the door in minutes, many times without ever talking to a sales associate. For other patrons, however, the in-store experience is something they want to spend more time on, and these individuals often seek out employees to get answers to their questions.

For this reason, retail workers need to be prepared to provide more personalized and detailed interactions with shoppers if they want to boost brand loyalty and revenues. The Sydney Morning Herald noted that in the past, businesses often had a script that employees were encouraged to use when talking to patrons. Now, with the emergence of new channels and changes in consumer demand, retailers need to throw out this script and focus on motivating sales associates to offer more personalized communications, the source asserted.

To do this, brands can follow a few steps. First, the news source recommended that instead of hiring candidates based solely on previous retail experience, companies should also look at how well potential employees interact with others. Next, merchants can keep a constant look out for people who have excellent communications skills, That way, when a job opening arises, they could already have someone in mind.

This entry was posted by Retail Pro on Wednesday, July 24th, 2013 at 4:34 am .

For some consumers, visiting a brick-and-mortar location to find the products they are looking for is a fast and easy process. They enter the store, get the item, pay for it and are out the door in minutes, many times without ever talking to a sales associate. For other patrons, however, the in-store experience is something they want to spend more time on, and these individuals often seek out employees to get answers to their questions.

For this reason, retail workers need to be prepared to provide more personalized and detailed interactions with shoppers if they want to boost brand loyalty and revenues. The Sydney Morning Herald noted that in the past, businesses often had a script that employees were encouraged to use when talking to patrons. Now, with the emergence of new channels and changes in consumer demand, retailers need to throw out this script and focus on motivating sales associates to offer more personalized communications, the source asserted.

To do this, brands can follow a few steps. First, the news source recommended that instead of hiring candidates based solely on previous retail experience, companies should also look at how well potential employees interact with others. Next, merchants can keep a constant look out for people who have excellent communications skills, That way, when a job opening arises, they could already have someone in mind.

This entry was posted by Retail Pro on Wednesday, July 24th, 2013 at 4:34 am .

For some consumers, visiting a brick-and-mortar location to find the products they are looking for is a fast and easy process. They enter the store, get the item, pay for it and are out the door in minutes, many times without ever talking to a sales associate. For other patrons, however, the in-store experience is something they want to spend more time on, and these individuals often seek out employees to get answers to their questions.

For this reason, retail workers need to be prepared to provide more personalized and detailed interactions with shoppers if they want to boost brand loyalty and revenues. The Sydney Morning Herald noted that in the past, businesses often had a script that employees were encouraged to use when talking to patrons. Now, with the emergence of new channels and changes in consumer demand, retailers need to throw out this script and focus on motivating sales associates to offer more personalized communications, the source asserted.

To do this, brands can follow a few steps. First, the news source recommended that instead of hiring candidates based solely on previous retail experience, companies should also look at how well potential employees interact with others. Next, merchants can keep a constant look out for people who have excellent communications skills, That way, when a job opening arises, they could already have someone in mind.

This entry was posted by Retail Pro on Wednesday, July 24th, 2013 at 4:34 am .

A significant number of people are now shopping online, as they prefer to browse for and buy merchandise from their computers, smartphones or tablets. However, that doesn't mean that brick-and-mortar retail locations are getting any less attention – in fact, many merchants are implementing new strategies and technologies to make in-store operations more efficient and enjoyable for patrons.

Chain Store Age reported on some of the trends that are emerging within physical storefronts, one of which is companies putting more time and effort into developing more personalized service and interactions. This is being done in the hopes of generating brand loyalty, the source explained. Retailers are also thinking of ways in which they can use mobile applications and social media channels to drive brick-and-mortar foot traffic and boost sales. Businesses are interacting more with consumers through these mediums, and this approach is drawing in more people to stores.

Another method that merchants are following is utilizing big data analytics platforms for their operations, the source noted. To determine which elements keep customers coming back to brick-and-mortar locations, companies are adopting retail management software to give them more insight into what their customers want and need in terms of the in-store experience.

This entry was posted by Retail Pro on Tuesday, July 23rd, 2013 at 11:16 am .