KHD Buzz – Facebook Shops Debuts, Pier 1 Calls it Quits, Jet.com Crashes Out of Retail and More
Facebook Shops Debuts for Small Businesses Facebook’s introduction of Shops builds on their past efforts to boost mobile commerce, at a time when the COVID-19 pandemic has added urgency to helping small businesses whose brick-and-mortar stores were ordered to temporarily close, and aims to create a legitimate alternative retail outlet for both online and brick…
Why Address Verification is So Important to Online Retail Businesses
Research has shown that approximately one in every three online shopping customers admit they have abandoned a purchase when they experienced complicated checkout related to address issues. This is where a reliable address verification system (AVS) comes into play. If you don’t want your customers to be part of this statistic, then it’s time to…
New at KHD – Tropical Mini Lanterns Set
More of us are likely to be going on staycation this year, spending time outdoors at home. You can add a vacation vibe to your outdoor space though, with the clever use of outdoor home decor products. A great example? Our new Tropical Mini Lanterns Set. Sold in colorful sets of three these mini lanterns…
KHD Buzz – Online Impulse Shopping Increasing, Luxury Brands Struggling and More
Luxury Retailers Struggling As Their Consumers Cut Back Across the globe luxury retailers are struggling, even as their physical stores reopen, as it seems even their consumers are looking to save more and spend less in the uncertain times created by COVID-19. Read More The Retail Industry Brainstorms Reopening Plans Retail reopenings are starting, but…
Costly Content Marketing SEO Mistakes to Avoid
Content marketing is one of the most effective of digital marketing techniques for any retail business. When you combine it with SEO (search engine optimization) it has the potential to be even more effective. Blogging can be especially effective, both as a way to drive extra traffic to your site and to improve its rankings…
Wholesale Product Spotlight – Outdoor Espresso Swing Chair
It’s likely that people will be spending more time at home this summer, and the staycation weekend will replace the vacation break, at least for now. Staying home does not mean staying indoors however, and so creating a great outdoor living space will be a high priority on lots of peoples’ lists. If you are…
KHD Buzz – Amazon Exec Quits in Protest of Worker Treatment, Stores Begin to Reopen and More
Amazon Exec Quits Over Company’s COVID-19 Employee Firings Tim Bray, an Amazon VP and one of the brains behind Amazon’s cloud computing arm, quit last week in protest of the company’s firing of ‘whistleblowers’ who exposed their poor response to COVID-19 safety. Read More J. Crew is the First Big COVID-19 Retail Victim Former casual…
Navigating Covid-19 For Online Store Owners
There’s a lot of uncertainty in the world right now. Governments are taking measures to slow down the spread of Covid-19. Citizens are practicing social distancing and limiting non-essential travel. We’re all doing our best to navigate this new normal. Online businesses also face unique questions and uncertainties. However, we’re glad to see that even…
New at KHD – Glass Barn Door Wall Shelf
Extra storage and shelving can make a world of difference to the function of a room, but what if it could add unique style as well? In the case of our new Glass Barn Door Wall Shelf it certainly can! Perfect for any space, but especially one that already features rustic elements, this beautiful, unique…
KHD Buzz – Retail Sales Predicted to Drop Over 6% in 2020, Amazon Under Fire From NY and More
Target’s Online Sales Jump 275% in a Month The COVID-19 crisis may prove to be the boost Target needed in their ‘battle’ with Amazon and Walmart for the mainstream online shopping dollar, as the company reported their online sales jumped 275% in April alone. Read More New York AG Critical of Amazon’s Pandemic Response The…