Sears.com goes dark on Black Friday
There is a suit in my wardrobe I’ve had awhile now. I picked it up before attending an event, when I was a few pounds lighter and a few inches leaner. The suit was tailored for a more svelte me. Today, it no longer flatters my form. It’s not about the suit’s design. It’s a size thing. Such is the case with some prominent ecommerce sites this holiday season. Read more
B2C Partners Releases New FAST Score™ Library
FOURTEEN VENDORS INCLUDED, MORE UNDERWAY
For years, I’ve advised retailers who are shopping for ecommerce technology. We’ve all seen companies struggle with the vendor selection process. Sometimes, the process is managed in-house. Other times, merchants hire a consultant with limited subject matter expertise or, worse, a vendor bias. It’s no surprise that so many wrestle with indecision; and switch horses with some frequency.
Recognizing the need for a better way that is objective, complete and fast, B2C Partners developed its own method to help clients measure for fit. It’s called FAST Score™. Read more
Ecommerce platform vendors, by type
For retailers generating $6 million or more online each year, there are four major types of ecommerce platform vendors. The choices are (1) catalyst, (2) console, (3) crew or (4) custom. While there is an increased level of flexibility with each subsequent option, greater flexibility comes at a higher cost of ownership. That aside, the range of vendors by type include…
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