The 2023 holiday season began with uncertainty due to the harsh economic times, but it registered record spending. Larger discounts impacted customers' impulse buying and willingness to spend. Between the 1st and 27th of November, shoppers had already spent $109.3 billion online, a 7.3% year-over-year (YoY) increase from 2022. The following five categories made up
Let's face it, most of us are frankly quite terrible at predicting what kind of gifts our loved ones will truly appreciate. We go out of our way to try to find things that we believe our loved ones will appreciate, but it doesn't always pan out as we might have hoped. According to data
The holidays are coming, the holidays are coming! While children might be excited about this prospect, it generally strikes fear into the hearts of most ecommerce merchants (and parents) alike! If you're a bit behind in your holiday planning, never fear...Freestyle has you covered with our new and improved 2023 Ultimate eCommerce Holiday eBook, which
Get the latest supply chain news in this monthly roundup from Freestyle Solutions. UPS Employees Approve New Contract, Averting Strike The union representing more than 300,000 UPS team members announced that its members have reached an agreement, averting a strike and avoiding a threat for the economy. Amazon pulls back from UPS as it builds
Have you heard the exciting news? Freestyle's popular Ultimate eCommerce Holiday Ebook has been completely revamped and updated for 2023! Stay tuned for version 2 of our ebook, which has been transformed into an interactive, mobile-responsive version this year. This popular guide helps large eCommerce companies ensure that they're prepared for the busy holiday season,
It’s time to think about what the future holds for eCommerce businesses as we all recover from the holiday season and start to plan the year ahead. Check out our LinkedIn article, “The Future of eCommerce in 2023” by Freestyle’s president Jim Cahill, to learn about the latest tech trends and customer expectations that will
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The time is now! We’re proud to bring you the most comprehensive, completely free of charge eBook regarding what you need to prepare your brand for the holiday season right around the corner. Topics like order management systems, shipping, inventory management, pick, pack, invoice printing, omnichannel capabilities, automation, and last but certainly not least our
We have a lot of data to pore over and the results for Cyber Week are mixed, but first, Retail Info Systems has an interesting take on how customers are shopping this season. This article details how consumers may be longing for a taste of traditional in-store Christmas shopping after purchasing online last year. There
The pandemic hit many facets of life...hard. But few industries felt the impact more than the world of retail. The ripple effects were strong, and massive. In the unprecedented shut-down of Spring 2020, businesses shuttered and for many, permanent store closures loomed in the not-far future. Major retailers with decades of history, simply are no