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3 Things Retailers Need to Know About European Shopping Last Quarter
The Q1 Shopping Index revealed some interesting findings during the first three months of the year — consumer spending boosted global growth.
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Retailer's Paradox: 4 Trends Worth Talking About
Here are four of the most fascinating retail and consumer goods trends coming out of Connections '19.
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The Ultimate Connections ‘19 Content Guide
Relive the exciting information that you heard at Connections '19, or catch up on what you missed. Here is a breakdown of where you can find the best videos, pictures, announcements, sessions, and more from our event.
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How to Ramp up Your Team on a New Ecommerce Platform
One of the benefits of an ecommerce solution is that a larger platform allows vendor consolidation within an IT stack so that you can focus on a few strategic partners.
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Infographic: The Consumer Goods Roadmap — How to Evolve B2B and B2C Strategies
We’ve put together a few takeaways from our study to describe the modern balancing act of B2B and B2C strategies. Check out the article and the infographic for great tactics.
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Best Practices for Switching Ecommerce Platforms
If you're considering switching to a new ecommerce platform, avoid common pitfalls with these best practices to lead you to a faster and smoother migration.
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The Key to Long-Term Growth for Software Companies
Learn how to grow your software company through self-service commerce that requires little overhead and allows customers to control their account without the assistance of a sales rep.
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How to Ensure Every Great Commerce Experience Starts With the Customer
New Commerce Cloud features help brands build and deliver personalized, scalable, and integrated customer experiences faster and more efficiently.
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Ecommerce Architecture: When to Choose Headless Commerce, Declarative Solutions, or Ecommerce Templates
Here are our recommendations for whether you should choose headless commerce, declarative solutions, or ecommerce templates when building your ecommerce architecture.
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How B2B Salespeople Can Thrive With Self-Service Commerce Technology
A 2017 Salesforce study found that 89% of B2B decision makers believe that self-service commerce will play a factor in the growth of their business in the years to come.