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January 18, 2022

Building Trust and Driving Customer Retention for Your E-Commerce Business

When it comes to online shopping, consumers value trust above all else! As consumers continue to embrace e-commerce channels to shop for everything from groceries and household items to clothing, gifts, and virtually everything in between, and established retailers and start-ups compete for market share, building trust has become paramount […]

January 14, 2022

Sticker Marketing

Stickers are one of the most versatile, affordable marketing tools, adding value to virtually any company’s marketing mix! As they may be used in so many ways, and placed on practically any surface, promotional stickers offer incredible advertising value! Whether using as a stand-alone for a promotional giveaway, gift with […]

January 6, 2022

2022 E-Commerce Trends

A new year brings new opportunities! For retailers and e-commerce businesses who have been adjusting their sales tactics to respond to the ever-changing market conditions of the last couple of years, this new year also brings a lot of questions as to how best to engage with existing customers, reach […]

December 15, 2021

2021 Holiday Shipping Deadlines

Tis the season for the holiday shipping rush! The major shipping carriers expect this to be the busiest week of the holiday mailing and shipping season, and each has provided the following recommended deadlines for getting your holiday gifts and greetings in the mail. Please note: These recommendations were provided […]

December 8, 2021

Seven Holiday Season Tips for Online Retailers

The 2020 holiday shopping season sparked a profound shift in consumer behavior. With the strongest Black Friday on record (by a lot), which carried momentum through the Christmas holiday, online holiday revenue grew 32%, Y-o-Y, exceeding $188.2 billion for the first time ever! With 2021 holiday e-commerce sales projected to exceed […]

December 2, 2021

Seven Steps for Launching an E-Commerce Business

If you’re interested in launching an e-commerce business or selling products or services online, these seven steps will help get you started! Step 1: Research As with any new business endeavor, the first step in learning how to start an e-commerce business is conducting the necessary research. Thoroughly evaluate the […]

November 23, 2021

We’re Thankful for You!

As we collectively celebrate this season of thanks, we want to extend our sincerest gratitude and appreciation to you, our valued partners, associates, and friends! Working with you is what makes our company so great and we are eternally thankful for your continued support. We value you and your business […]

November 9, 2021

Join Us!

TODAY! The Total Retail Report is offering a free educational webinar, Retailers’ 2021 Holiday Season Guide! Click the link to register! SUMMARY There have been ups and downs, but either way the pendulum has swung, 2021 has done its due diligence to keep retailers of all sizes and channels on […]

November 3, 2021

Holiday Gift Wrap Ideas

The holidays are here and however you decorate and celebrate, your gift wrap can help set a festive tone! Not only does a beautifully wrapped present show someone you care, but it also helps elevate the anticipation and excitement of the holidays! As the gifts gather on tables or sit […]

October 28, 2021

How to Respond to the Ever-Changing Landscape of E-Commerce Retail

With the holiday shopping season already ramping up, retailers are vying for their piece of the multi-billion-dollar pie! This is especially true for e-commerce business owners as consumers continue to shift their holiday spending, online. In 2018, holiday season mobile e-commerce sales totaled 51.4 billion USD and in 2019, exceeded 64.2 […]