January eCommerce news roundup from Expandly
January – the month of salads, water, nights in and the following not-to-be-missed eCommerce news. Easy like a Sunday morning Amazon has made it even easier to purchase from the platform (as if one-click wasn’t enough.) With the Echo Show 5 and 8, shoppers can scan barcodes to add products to Alexa’s shopping list. This […]
Young Enterprise 2020 – Supporting young entrepreneurs
Last Sunday, our CEO Alan Wilson was invited to judge the local Young Enterprise trade fair in Milton Keynes. Young Enterprise is a national charity, aimed at equipping young people with the skills, knowledge and confidence to change the world. Every year, teams of students across the country are tasked with setting up and running […]
Preparing your eCommerce store for Christmas By Expandly
Yes, it’s January, and yes, we mentioned the c-word. But don’t worry, we haven’t gone completely crazy. If you spent last month cursing your annual promise and failure to be ready for Christmas early, then this blog on preparing your eCommerce store for Christmas 2020 is just for you. “Well, that came around quickly.” You […]
7 questions to ask before going D2C
If you’ve been following our eCommerce blog recently, you’ll know that direct to consumer (D2C) commerce is rapidly gaining popularity in the retail and eCommerce world. Is your manufacturing business ready to jump on the bandwagon and join the hype? Find out with these 7 questions to ask before going D2C. Recap – what is […]
Do shoppers want fast delivery? Find out in our article
Amazon, eBay, Shopify and even Etsy would all have you believe that fast delivery is the secret sauce of successful online selling. But is it? According to a recent survey by parcel data management platform, NetDespatch, just 3% of shoppers want same-day delivery, and only 29% want next-day. That leaves an overwhelming 62% of shoppers happy […]
The future of retail: Direct-to-consumer (D2C)
Direct to consumer (D2C) is the latest buzzword in the retail industry, and with good reason. High street stores are closing at an alarming rate, eCommerce marketplaces are thriving, and customers are becoming increasingly motivated by personalised brand experiences. D2C commerce enables traditional manufacturers to take advantage of this current state of retail by selling […]
Ghost stock – how to utilise scarcity to boost eCommerce conversions
Scarcity is a well known psychological tactic for boosting eCommerce conversions. If you have plenty of items in stock, then customers are tempted to mull it over, wait for payday or even shop around. If you have limited stock, however, then suddenly customers need to buy that product right now before they miss out. But […]
December eCommerce news roundup
December – the month of presents, chocolates, mince pies, fun, festivities, cake…and of course, the following not-to-be-missed eCommerce news. Congratulations We don’t normally blow out own trumpet, but this month we deserve to. Expandly was voted onto BusinessCloud‘s list of 100 eCommerce trailblazers for 2019. Joining the likes of Skyscanner, Auto Trader and Ocado, we […]
2020 eCommerce trends – our 4 top predictions
You’ve made it to the end of another year, and what a year it’s been. But while you’ve been reminiscing about the past 12 months, we’ve been speaking to industry experts about their predicted 2020 eCommerce trends. So grab a pen and sit back as we share how to prepare for 2020. 1. Direct to […]
Turning Christmas shoppers into regular customers
Christmas has been your busiest time of the year, attracting more sales, new customers and lots of spending. But, before you catch your breath and sit back with a glass of sherry (or two), have you thought about customer retention and turning your Christmas shoppers into regular customers? What is customer retention Customer retention is […]
Ho-ho-how we’ve improved Expandly in 2019
We’ve spent 2019 making online selling even easier for you. To celebrate, we’re sharing our favourite Expandly releases of 2019, looking at what’s to come in 2020 and sharing a very special gift with you this Christmas. Getting set up Getting started with Expandly is now easier than ever before, with our new: […]
The 4 types of Christmas shoppers & how to target them
Nearly half of festive shoppers are doing all, or most, of their Christmas shopping online this year – giving you the perfect opportunity to expand your audience and increase sales. But first, these shoppers need to know who you are. To help, we’re examining the four types of Christmas shoppers and how to target them […]