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Ecommerce 2024: The Emerging Trends That Deserve a Second Look

Maeve Billings December 11, 2023

Anticipating and leveraging emerging trends is pivotal for ecommerce professionals aiming to enhance sales and maintain a competitive edge in the retail industry. As we look forward to 2024, there are several impactful trends poised to redefine the ecommerce landscape. Key Takeaways: Short-form video is transforming social commerce, with platforms like TikTok and Instagram becoming new shopping hubs. Social media is no longer just for promotion; it’s evolving into a direct sales channel. Composable commerce promises to reshape the ecommerce landscape. Chatbots powered by generative AI are revolutionizing customer experience, offering personalized assistance and streamlining the buying process. Short-Form Video: The Powerhouse of

Top 2023 Valentine’s Day Marketing Tips for a Love-Filled Holiday

Maeve Billings January 10, 2023

As we approach Valentine’s Day 2023, it’s crucial for retailers and brands to stay up-to-date on the latest marketing trends to make the most of this holiday of love. According to the National Retail Federation, the United States saw $23.9B spent on gifts for partners, friends, pets and more on Valentine’s Day 2022; consumers spent an average of $175 on the holiday. This was the second-highest year on record, and it’s only projected to rise from here on out, truly making February 14th a day your brand does NOT want to overlook! In order to guide you through successful Valentine’s Day marketing, we’ve

The Vision Behind CommerceNext 2023: The Ecommerce Growth Show

Hot Topics for CommerceNext 2023: The Ecommerce Growth Show

Maeve Billings December 15, 2022

CommerceNext 2023: The Ecommerce Growth Show is returning to the heart of commerce on June 20-21, 2023 at the New York Hilton Midtown. This year’s ecommerce conference is set to be our biggest event yet, so we are taking you behind the scenes of the programming and giving you a sneak peek of what to expect. In order to collect the most important themes and topics for CN 2023, CommerceNext’s new Chief Content Officer, Jill Dvorak joined forces with CommerceNext Co-Founders Veronika Sonsev, Scott Silverman and Allan Dick. Jill joined CommerceNext in early December 2022 from NRF where she ran content programming. Before

Recession Proof Marketing Strategies: Tips from the 2022 CommerceNext Ecommerce Conference

Maeve Billings December 13, 2022

The looming recession and the overall current macroeconomic state of the United States economy has frightened every business. Budget cuts are necessary during a recession, and more often than not, marketing dollars are some of the first to go. But sales aren’t going to happen if marketing doesn’t exist, so it’s time to recession-proof your acquisition and retention strategies. We gathered the three best tips shared at the 2022 ecommerce conference from over 100 industry leaders. Optimize Your Customer Experience Emphasize Your Brand’s Value, Not Your Prices Focus on Creating Meaningful Content Read on to explore these essential tips for success during a

Cyber Week Recap: Lessons Learned and Advice for 2022

Nicole Stark December 15, 2021

Each holiday season is proving to be more unusual and unpredictable than the last, giving marketers constant challenges and unclear benchmarks. In this webinar, “Cyber Week Recap: Lessons Learned and Advice for 2022”, we walked through Jason “Retail Geek” Goldberg analysis on Cyber 5 Weekend aggregate sales data, the issues that are shaping Holiday 21 and what’s in store for 2022. What We Learned Consumers wallets are increasingly going towards services instead of consumer goods The unprecedented growth in digital grocery shopping is setting trends for the entire ecommerce industry Changes in Cyber Week strategies reflected consumer personal motives to enjoy the

CommerceNext 2018 Photos Released

Rachel Klein August 7, 2018

CommerceNext was a hit! With 400+ ecommerce and retail leaders in attendance, our community enjoyed two packed days of tactical and strategic insights from their peers. Thank you to our speakers and sponsors for making this year’s event so engaging and productive — we couldn’t have done it without you and hope to see you again in 2019! Check out the highlights from Day 1 & Day 2 and tag anyone you know from our #CN2018 community! Day 1 Day 2

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