KHD Buzz – The Serial Returner Dilema, Apple Debuts a Credit Card, Square Helps Businesses Go Omnichannel and More
Should Online Retailers Follow Amazon’s Lead and Ban Serial Returners? Customer returns are a problem for any retailer, but for online retailers especially so. While a certain number of returns are inevitable, there are those shoppers who could be classed ‘serial returners’; people who make a habit of ordering more than they plan to keep…
How to Avoid Business Blogging Burnout
Given that Google is paying less attention to keywords, and is tougher than ever on bad backlinking practices in 2019 it’s more important than ever that content creation is a large part of a business’ overall marketing plan. And although it has been around for a long time business blogging is still one of the…
New at KHD – Wicker Storage Baskets Duo
Storage baskets are endlessly versatile when it comes to organising a home. Not only do they hide plenty of items neatly inside, they are also hard working and the right ones can add an aesthetic texture and warmth to any room. Which is exactly what our new Wicker Storage Baskets Duo do, and do in…
KHD Buzz – Retailers Struggling with Digital, Huge Rise in Fake Goods Reported Worldwide and More
Retail Quality Report 2019: Retailers Worldwide Still Struggle With Digital According to the 2019 Retail Quality Report from Applause retailers all over the world, large and small, are still struggling with digital, but not as in digital marketing but as in the technical functioning of their websites. Read More Sephora and Ulta Among Those Defying…
Why is Your Retail Website Attracting More Browsers than Buyers?
On the face of it all of your recent marketing efforts seem to be paying off. Traffic to your retail website is increasing so you must be doing something right. There must also be an ongoing interest in the products you sell. However, delving a little deeper into the analytics you realize that the number…
Wholesale Product Spotlight – Celestial Glow in the Dark Step Stone.
Of the many tasks that the return of Spring brings is the desire to get our outdoor living space – aka back yard – back into great shape for the upcoming warmer months. And it’s not unusual to be a little disappointed with just how bare and boring things look. The blossoming of new flowers…
KHD Buzz – Amazon Stops Buying from Suppliers, Target Launches Third Party Marketplace and More
Amazon Stops Buying From Suppliers, Expands Marketplace Direct Selling According to a new Bloomberg report Amazon is severing long standing relationships with suppliers in favor of encouraging direct Amazon Marketplace selling, a move that nets the retail giant increased profit for minimal extra effort. Read More Target Launches Third Party Marketplace Following in the footsteps…
Why Every Online Store Needs Explainer Videos
Explainer videos used to be a “nice-thing-to-have” in your website/online store a few years ago, a nice little extra if you could find the time to make or commission one, but not a must. But the average consumer’s love of them has made it clear that they are here to stay now and really are…
New at KHD – Marvelous Mermaid Collection
One of the most fascinating, and enduring, legends of the sea is that of the mermaid. A mermaid is, according to legend, a beautiful creature that is half woman, half fish and while sometimes dangerous, an amazing sight to behold. There is nothing dangerous about our new Marvelous Mermaid Collection, but they are certainly as…
KHD Buzz – Amazon Closing Physical Pop Up Stores, Charlotte Russe Begins Final Sell Off and More
Is Amazon Admitting Brick and Mortar Defeat? Last week Amazon announced that it is closing all of its pop up stores, those in Whole Food stores and in malls. The shops sold devices like its Fire Stick TV, and offered advice and tech support from Amazon consultants. Instead the company says it will be focusing on…