Tom CaporasoTom Caporaso is chief executive officer of Clarus Commerce. From the AuthorWarehousingThe Amazon Payments Partner Program Could Increase Amazon’s InfluenceClarus Commerce, division of Epicor Software Corp.The Amazon Payments Partner Program has the potential to reshape the e-commerce landscape in several waysWarehousingAs On-Demand Deliveries Grow, So Does the Pressure on Smaller MerchantsClarus Commerce, division of Epicor Software Corp.Small, self-driving carts travel on sidewalks to deliver up to two grocery bags’ worth of items to local customersRisk/ComplianceAmazon’s Drone Plans Create More BuzzClarus Commerce, division of Epicor Software Corp.One caveat is that R&D and ongoing maintenance costs of drones seem to necessitate higher delivery chargesWarehousingThe Future of e-CommerceClarus Commerce, division of Epicor Software Corp.If the overall retail sector experiences modest growth, e-commerce sales could climb to over $1 trillion by 2020WarehousingThe Spread of Drones and its Effects on e-CommerceClarus Commerce, division of Epicor Software Corp.Make no mistake: Barring some cataclysmic event, drone deliveries will become commonplace in this countryWarehousingRetailers Must Continually Adapt to Ever-Evolving ConsumersClarus Commerce, division of Epicor Software Corp.e-Commerce retail sales in the U.S. increased at least 14 percent, year over year, in each of the last five quartersWarehousingJet’s Launch Runs into Potential TurbulenceClarus Commerce, division of Epicor Software Corp.The program promises prices 10 to 15 percent lower, across the board, than shoppers can find anywhere else onlineWarehousingTips for Creating a Successful Paid Subscription ProgramClarus Commerce, division of Epicor Software Corp.A paid subscription program is proving to be a valuable method for acquiring and maintaining a loyal audienceWarehousingThe Advantages of a Paid Subscription ProgramClarus Commerce, division of Epicor Software Corp.Prime members spend more than twice as much money (an average of $1,500) at Amazon as non-members spend ($625)WarehousingWalmart Develops ShippingPass to Better Compete with AmazonClarus Commerce, division of Epicor Software Corp.Free shipping, of course, remains the most successful deal-closer yet invented for direct-to-consumer pitchesWarehousingLeveraging the Apple Watch to Your AdvantageClarus Commerce, division of Epicor Software Corp.The Apple watch release offers retailers another channel through which to reach out and touch their customersWarehousingTips for Competing in an Amazon-Dominated e-Commerce WorldClarus Commerce, division of Epicor Software Corp.There are steps a retailer can take to either stay in step with Amazon or provide conveniences not found therePage 1 of 2Next Page
