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So what ecommerce trends should you follow for the next year? Which ones should you focus on? And how can you adapt your business to thrive?
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That\u2019s what we are going to tell you.
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But first, let\u2019s take a look at the current state of the ecommerce industry, and where the experts are predicting it to grow in the next few years.
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Future of Ecommerce by the Numbers<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\nThere\u2019s no denying that online shopping is one of the most popular activities everywhere in the world.
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In fact, data from Statista<\/a> shows that in 2019 worldwide retail ecommerce sales amounted to 3.53 trillion U.S. dollars. And by 2022, they are predicting that number to almost double to 6.54 trillion U.S. dollars.
<\/p>\n\n\n\nAdditionally, experts expect<\/a> that by the year 2023, there will be 300 million online shoppers in the U.S.\u2014which is 91% of the population.
<\/p>\n\n\n\nPreviously, the majority of ecommerce purchases were made on a desktop or laptop computer. But that\u2019s no longer the case..
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When it comes to how they\u2019re shopping<\/a>, 67% of smartphone owners use their phones<\/a> for window shopping. However, 77% end up making an impulse purchase.
<\/p>\n\n\n\nOne of the most surprising trends is the rise of B2B ecommerce<\/a>. In 2019, B2B accounted for 63.1% of ecommerce revenue and is expected to witness the fastest growth from 2020 to 2027.
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<\/figure>\n\n\n\n12 Trends Shaping the Future of Ecommerce<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\nAs you can see, the future is bright and exciting for ecommerce. So now that we\u2019ve looked at the big picture numbers, let\u2019s dive deeper into 12 trends to keep an eye on for the next year and how you can use them to grow your business.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
1. Global ecommerce grows outside the U.S.<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
According to a 2019 report from eMarketer<\/a>, by 2023 retail ecommerce sales worldwide will reach $6.5 trillion and will account for 22% of total retail sales. Additionally, China represents 54.7% of the global ecommerce market\u2014pushing the U.S. down to the number two spot.
<\/p>\n\n\n\nHowever, when it comes to the fastest-growing global ecommerce marketplaces<\/a>, the Asia-Pacific region and Latin America are coming up fast, specifically Mexico, India, and the Philippines.
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<\/figure>\n\n\n\nSo if you\u2019re looking to move into one of these global markets, what should you do? First, you need to determine if it\u2019s even a good move for your business. Gather market intelligence by taking advantage of government research tools and look into local buying trends.
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Once you decide to move forward, ensure that you have the right tools and technology in place to cater to the local markets. For example, when BigCommerce customer LARQ<\/a> wanted to take their self-cleaning water bottles international, they launched a website with multi-region and multicurrency capabilities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n3. Voice shopping will be prevalent.<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Have you heard of voice commerce? It\u2019s the next big thing for how people are going to search for and buy products. Already, 111.8 million people use voice assistants<\/a> like Google Assistant, Amazon Alexa, and Apple\u2019s Siri monthly to accomplish a variety of tasks\u2014including shopping.
<\/p>\n\n\n\nIf you\u2019re not familiar with how it works, here\u2019s a great example from RubyGarage<\/a> on how customers can use voice assistants to make an online purchase.
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Since many businesses are still behind on optimizing their websites for voice search and voice shopping, this is an excellent time to get ahead of the competition. When building your ecommerce site<\/a>, make sure you account for voice, especially think about incorporating voice search in your SEO strategy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n5. Customer experience marketing.<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
A 2020 study by Adobe<\/a> found that 61% of the 1,585 U.S. consumers surveyed said they would stop engaging with brands that offer frustrating experiences. With that in mind, it\u2019s no wonder that customer experience is making its way to the top of every marketer\u2019s priority list for 2020.
<\/p>\n\n\n\nIf you aren\u2019t familiar with this emerging trend, ReviewTrackers offers a great definition of customer experience marketing<\/a>: \u201cCustomer experience marketing is the strategy of focusing marketing efforts on the customer and improving how the customer experiences your product or services.\u201d
<\/p>\n\n\n\nSo when it comes to developing a good relationship with your customers, three tactics really stand out.
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Video is in demand<\/em><\/h4>\n\n\n\nWhen it comes to the content that your customers want to consume, the written word is out and video is in. In the same Adobe study mentioned above, 48% of respondents stated that they were likely to stay engaged with a brand\u2019s content if video is included as part of the experience<\/a>.
<\/p>\n\n\n\nInteractive product pages<\/em><\/h4>\n\n\n\nOne of the biggest downsides to shopping online is that you can\u2019t touch the product. But with interactive product pages, you can help your customers get a better sense of what your products are like in real life. Here are some examples:
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- Show a 360-degree view of the product.<\/li>
- Allow customers to upload their own photos and videos of the product when leaving a review.<\/li>
- Include a short video that demonstrates how to use your product.<\/li>
- Let customers customize the product and show them what those changes look like in real-time.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Chatbots<\/em><\/h4>\n\n\n\nIf you\u2019re talking about the future of customer experience marketing and customer service<\/a>, you have to mention chatbots. Not only are they great for businesses, but your customers love them too. For instance, data from Salesforce shows<\/a> that 69% of consumers prefer to use chatbots because it\u2019s much faster for communicating with a brand.
<\/p>\n\n\n\nAdditionally, a HubSpot survey<\/a> indicates that chatbots can help customers when making a purchase by providing personalized recommendations<\/a>. This is confirmed by the fact that 47% of respondents stated that they are open to buying items using a chatbot.<\/p>\n\n\n\n6. Sustainable ecommerce blooms.<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
It\u2019s no longer enough to say you care about the environment. Today\u2019s consumers expect<\/a> that your company will operate in a way that actively reduces its environmental impact. Because if you don\u2019t, they\u2019ll take their shopping dollars elsewhere.
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<\/figure>\n\n\n\nSource: The Conference Board\u00ae Global Consumer Confidence Survey, conducted in collaboration with Nielsen Q2 2017
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Eco-friendly supply chain<\/em><\/h4>\n\n\n\nOne place to start making green-friendly changes is your supply chain. Here are some strategies from SupplyChainBrain<\/a> that you can incorporate into your business practices:
<\/p>\n\n\n\n- Focus on ethical sourcing and hold your suppliers accountable for meeting your standards.<\/li>
- Use green materials that limit resource depletion and minimize carbon emissions.<\/li>
- Start using just-in-time strategies to reduce excess inventory.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Sustainable manufacturing<\/em><\/h4>\n\n\n\nThe Environmental Protection Agency defines sustainable manufacturing<\/a> as, \u201cThe creation of manufactured products through economically-sound processes that minimize negative environmental impacts while conserving energy and natural resources.\u201d
<\/p>\n\n\n\nWhile there is too much to cover in one simple article, here are some tips from EcoEnclose that can help you think about ways to make your manufacturing processes more sustainable.
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- Evaluate your workplace\/labor conditions to ensure employees are safe and fairly compensated.<\/li>
- Take steps to reduce your energy usage and introduce more renewable energy options.<\/li>
- Look into ways you can reduce excess shipping costs and bring sourcing, manufacturing, and warehousing closer together.<\/li>
- Assess your waste management processes to minimize landfill and hazardous waste while maximizing recycling and composting.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Zero-waste packaging<\/em><\/h4>\n\n\n\nAccording to data from the LimeLoop<\/a>:
<\/p>\n\n\n\n- 165 billion packages and envelopes are shipped each year.<\/li>
- 65 billion parcel packages are shipped worldwide. <\/li>
- 178 million parcel packages are shipped daily. <\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n
And all of this combined equates to a daily consumption of 1.2 million trees, 242 million gallons of water, and 5 million gallons of oil.
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Fortunately, companies like EcoEnclose are committing to making the shipping industry much more sustainable. One way they are changing things is through the concept of zero waste packaging, which means everything used for packaging can be used, reused, or recycled.
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\u201cThe focus we have on sustainability is honestly infectious. We like to say we\u2019re eco-geeks getting all excited about our biodegradable paper mailers and 100% recycled poly mailers\u2014and we\u2019re so proud of what we\u2019re able to do not only for other businesses but the planet as well.\u201d \u2014Saloni Doshi, EcoEnclose Owner & Co-CEO<\/p>\n\n\n\n
8. Fulfillment expectations rise.<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Thanks to Amazon Prime\u2019s two-day shipping, customers want their orders fast\u2014if not right away. But, as eFulfillment Service notes in their report The State of Ecommerce Order Fulfillment & Shipping<\/a>, very few customers are willing to pay for fast shipping. In fact, the most they are willing to pay is $3.00.
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<\/figure>\n\n\n\nSo if you can\u2019t afford to eat the cost of shipping, think about what other solutions can you implement to meet customer fulfillment expectations. Here are some ideas:
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- Implement free shipping thresholds to encourage customers to add more items to their carts.<\/li>
- Use shipping options that allow for weekend delivery.<\/li>
- Specify the expected time for delivery during the checkout process.<\/li>
- Give customers the option to buy online and pick up in-store for free.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n
If you\u2019re struggling to meet demand with in-house shipping, you can also look into outsourcing your fulfillment to a faster third-party logistics (3PL) company<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n9. Measurements expand across all devices.<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Did you know that U.S. households own an average of 11 connected devices<\/a>, including seven with screens to view content? This has changed the way people shop in a big way. For instance, someone could see an ad on their T.V., research the product on their smartphone, and then log in to their laptop to complete the purchase.
<\/p>\n\n\n\nHowever, it means you\u2019ll need to get more sophisticated in the ways you collect and analyze data. Here\u2019s an example of how BigCommerce customer Hickies has had success tracking sales since they\u2019ve started running ads on T.V.
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\u201cWe also started on a project this year with TV advertising which, as a traditional form of direct marketing<\/a>, has proved to be a really interesting opportunity for us. Our partner Tatari basically set up a pixel on our site that measures traffic spikes following a TV ad compared to normal site traffic, which allows us to more precisely figure out what works, what doesn\u2019t, and how to optimize our channel more than standard TV advertising could.\u201d \u2014 Jonathan Segev, Hickies Director of Technology
<\/p>\n\n\n\nSo if you\u2019re not capturing data across all devices, you\u2019re already behind. Because going forward, companies are gathering and using data to reach their customers in new ways.
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Data-driven targeting<\/em><\/h4>\n\n\n\nIn Econsultancy\u2019s 2019 Digital Trends report<\/a>, 55% of marketers surveyed selected \u2018better use of data for more effective audience segmentation and targeting\u2019 as one of their three organizational priorities. Additionally, when businesses use data-driven personalization<\/a>, they can deliver 5-8x the ROI on marketing spend.
<\/p>\n\n\n\nNot only are marketers using data to decide who to market their products to, but they are also using data to determine what stage they\u2019re at in the funnel<\/a>. Then, they can serve them content<\/a> or advertising that aligns with that specific stage.
<\/p>\n\n\n\nPlus, with programmatic advertising<\/a>, you have the ability to target customers on the screens they use the most in real-time. <\/p>\n\n\n\nSmarter retargeting<\/em><\/h4>\n\n\n\nRetargeting isn\u2019t anything new, but companies are starting to think more about the strategy behind their retargeting campaigns. Even further, companies are using cross-device targeting to keep messaging consistent across every device the customer uses.
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For example, when someone is signed into their Google account on their phone and their laptop, that becomes a unique identifier<\/a> that you can use to track what areas of your website they\u2019ve visited. And then you can serve then retargeting ads designed for either platform.<\/p>\n\n\n\n10. Product recognition.<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
At the moment product recognition is still in its infancy compared to many other trends we\u2019ve talked about so far, but it has the potential to revolutionize the ecommerce industry.
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LogoGrab shares an example<\/a> of how this works with image classification. Basically, a customer takes a picture of an outfit on their phone. Then, they can search across several online marketplaces to find the exact outfit or something similar.
<\/p>\n\n\n\nIn fact, Facebook recently launched a new tool<\/a> they\u2019re calling a \u201cuniversal product recognition model,\u201d which uses artificial intelligence to identify consumer goods. Eventually, they hope to create an entire social-first shopping experience that combines product recognition, augmented reality, and digital assistants.<\/p>\n\n\n\n11. B2B ecommerce expands.<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
As more businesses are looking for new ways to grow sales, they will increasingly turn to ecommerce as the solution. We\u2019ve been talking about this for years.
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And it makes sense because even though they are buying for a business, people still want the ease and convenience of completing the transaction completely online.
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What\u2019s interesting is that many companies already sell B2B and B2C. They just have more cumbersome processes for B2B<\/a> that involve different ways of applying discounts, communicating with customers, and sending manual invoices. With the right B2B ecommerce platform<\/a>, this doesn\u2019t have to be the case anymore.
<\/p>\n\n\n\nWhen Jeep People wanted a solution for simplifying the order process for wholesalers and dealers, they started using an ecommerce platform<\/a>, which made a big difference.
<\/p>\n\n\n\n\u201cNow on BigCommerce, our dealers and wholesalers can simply log into our store, access custom pricing that has been tailored specifically for them and order right through the site. It\u2019s essentially a B2C shopping experience for a B2B customer, which they love. We simply couldn\u2019t do this with our previous platform.\u201d \u2014Taylor Pierce, Co-Owner, jeeppeople.com<\/p>\n\n\n\n
12. Social selling needs to be a priority.<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Even though it\u2019s last on the list, adapting how you sell your products on social media might be the most important thing you do in the next year.
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More and more, social media platforms, such as Instagram and Facebook, are giving users options to buy your product<\/a> right then and there inside the app\u2014without the need to visit a separate website. This is a huge area for growth, considering that 74% of consumers rely on social networks<\/a> to make purchasing decisions. Even though Instagram checkout just launched for large retailers in 2019, the data looks promising for ecommerce retailers<\/a>.
<\/p>\n\n\n\nBut before you invest everything in social selling, remember that this is just another channel to use. Consumers are still getting used to the feature and haven\u2019t completely adopted it just yet.
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Conclusion<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\nAs you can see, the ecommerce industry isn\u2019t slowing down anytime soon. There are tons of opportunities to grow your business in the coming years.
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The best way to beat the competition is to stay informed of what\u2019s coming and adopt the trends that will resonate most with your customers. This applies to every ecommerce business from Fortune 500 companies to small mom-and-pop shops.
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Because if you can create success now, the future will only get brighter!
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Author Bio:<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\nShelley is a Content Marketing Manager at BigCommerce, where she specializes in content strategy, research and writing to educate brands on the ecommerce industry. Prior to joining BigCommerce, she worked on marketing teams spanning various industries from eLearning to millennial and Gen Z research. Outside of work, she loves exploring all things Texas BBQ and craft beer with her husband and two dogs.<\/em>
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Additionally, experts expect<\/a> that by the year 2023, there will be 300 million online shoppers in the U.S.\u2014which is 91% of the population. Previously, the majority of ecommerce purchases were made on a desktop or laptop computer. But that\u2019s no longer the case.. When it comes to how they\u2019re shopping<\/a>, 67% of smartphone owners use their phones<\/a> for window shopping. However, 77% end up making an impulse purchase. One of the most surprising trends is the rise of B2B ecommerce<\/a>. In 2019, B2B accounted for 63.1% of ecommerce revenue and is expected to witness the fastest growth from 2020 to 2027. As you can see, the future is bright and exciting for ecommerce. So now that we\u2019ve looked at the big picture numbers, let\u2019s dive deeper into 12 trends to keep an eye on for the next year and how you can use them to grow your business.<\/p>\n\n\n\n According to a 2019 report from eMarketer<\/a>, by 2023 retail ecommerce sales worldwide will reach $6.5 trillion and will account for 22% of total retail sales. Additionally, China represents 54.7% of the global ecommerce market\u2014pushing the U.S. down to the number two spot. However, when it comes to the fastest-growing global ecommerce marketplaces<\/a>, the Asia-Pacific region and Latin America are coming up fast, specifically Mexico, India, and the Philippines. So if you\u2019re looking to move into one of these global markets, what should you do? First, you need to determine if it\u2019s even a good move for your business. Gather market intelligence by taking advantage of government research tools and look into local buying trends. Once you decide to move forward, ensure that you have the right tools and technology in place to cater to the local markets. For example, when BigCommerce customer LARQ<\/a> wanted to take their self-cleaning water bottles international, they launched a website with multi-region and multicurrency capabilities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Have you heard of voice commerce? It\u2019s the next big thing for how people are going to search for and buy products. Already, 111.8 million people use voice assistants<\/a> like Google Assistant, Amazon Alexa, and Apple\u2019s Siri monthly to accomplish a variety of tasks\u2014including shopping. If you\u2019re not familiar with how it works, here\u2019s a great example from RubyGarage<\/a> on how customers can use voice assistants to make an online purchase. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Since many businesses are still behind on optimizing their websites for voice search and voice shopping, this is an excellent time to get ahead of the competition. When building your ecommerce site<\/a>, make sure you account for voice, especially think about incorporating voice search in your SEO strategy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n A 2020 study by Adobe<\/a> found that 61% of the 1,585 U.S. consumers surveyed said they would stop engaging with brands that offer frustrating experiences. With that in mind, it\u2019s no wonder that customer experience is making its way to the top of every marketer\u2019s priority list for 2020. If you aren\u2019t familiar with this emerging trend, ReviewTrackers offers a great definition of customer experience marketing<\/a>: \u201cCustomer experience marketing is the strategy of focusing marketing efforts on the customer and improving how the customer experiences your product or services.\u201d So when it comes to developing a good relationship with your customers, three tactics really stand out. When it comes to the content that your customers want to consume, the written word is out and video is in. In the same Adobe study mentioned above, 48% of respondents stated that they were likely to stay engaged with a brand\u2019s content if video is included as part of the experience<\/a>. One of the biggest downsides to shopping online is that you can\u2019t touch the product. But with interactive product pages, you can help your customers get a better sense of what your products are like in real life. Here are some examples: If you\u2019re talking about the future of customer experience marketing and customer service<\/a>, you have to mention chatbots. Not only are they great for businesses, but your customers love them too. For instance, data from Salesforce shows<\/a> that 69% of consumers prefer to use chatbots because it\u2019s much faster for communicating with a brand. Additionally, a HubSpot survey<\/a> indicates that chatbots can help customers when making a purchase by providing personalized recommendations<\/a>. This is confirmed by the fact that 47% of respondents stated that they are open to buying items using a chatbot.<\/p>\n\n\n\n It\u2019s no longer enough to say you care about the environment. Today\u2019s consumers expect<\/a> that your company will operate in a way that actively reduces its environmental impact. Because if you don\u2019t, they\u2019ll take their shopping dollars elsewhere. Source: The Conference Board\u00ae Global Consumer Confidence Survey, conducted in collaboration with Nielsen Q2 2017 One place to start making green-friendly changes is your supply chain. Here are some strategies from SupplyChainBrain<\/a> that you can incorporate into your business practices: The Environmental Protection Agency defines sustainable manufacturing<\/a> as, \u201cThe creation of manufactured products through economically-sound processes that minimize negative environmental impacts while conserving energy and natural resources.\u201d While there is too much to cover in one simple article, here are some tips from EcoEnclose that can help you think about ways to make your manufacturing processes more sustainable. According to data from the LimeLoop<\/a>: And all of this combined equates to a daily consumption of 1.2 million trees, 242 million gallons of water, and 5 million gallons of oil. Fortunately, companies like EcoEnclose are committing to making the shipping industry much more sustainable. One way they are changing things is through the concept of zero waste packaging, which means everything used for packaging can be used, reused, or recycled. \u201cThe focus we have on sustainability is honestly infectious. We like to say we\u2019re eco-geeks getting all excited about our biodegradable paper mailers and 100% recycled poly mailers\u2014and we\u2019re so proud of what we\u2019re able to do not only for other businesses but the planet as well.\u201d \u2014Saloni Doshi, EcoEnclose Owner & Co-CEO<\/p>\n\n\n\n Thanks to Amazon Prime\u2019s two-day shipping, customers want their orders fast\u2014if not right away. But, as eFulfillment Service notes in their report The State of Ecommerce Order Fulfillment & Shipping<\/a>, very few customers are willing to pay for fast shipping. In fact, the most they are willing to pay is $3.00. So if you can\u2019t afford to eat the cost of shipping, think about what other solutions can you implement to meet customer fulfillment expectations. Here are some ideas: If you\u2019re struggling to meet demand with in-house shipping, you can also look into outsourcing your fulfillment to a faster third-party logistics (3PL) company<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Did you know that U.S. households own an average of 11 connected devices<\/a>, including seven with screens to view content? This has changed the way people shop in a big way. For instance, someone could see an ad on their T.V., research the product on their smartphone, and then log in to their laptop to complete the purchase. However, it means you\u2019ll need to get more sophisticated in the ways you collect and analyze data. Here\u2019s an example of how BigCommerce customer Hickies has had success tracking sales since they\u2019ve started running ads on T.V. \u201cWe also started on a project this year with TV advertising which, as a traditional form of direct marketing<\/a>, has proved to be a really interesting opportunity for us. Our partner Tatari basically set up a pixel on our site that measures traffic spikes following a TV ad compared to normal site traffic, which allows us to more precisely figure out what works, what doesn\u2019t, and how to optimize our channel more than standard TV advertising could.\u201d \u2014 Jonathan Segev, Hickies Director of Technology So if you\u2019re not capturing data across all devices, you\u2019re already behind. Because going forward, companies are gathering and using data to reach their customers in new ways. In Econsultancy\u2019s 2019 Digital Trends report<\/a>, 55% of marketers surveyed selected \u2018better use of data for more effective audience segmentation and targeting\u2019 as one of their three organizational priorities. Additionally, when businesses use data-driven personalization<\/a>, they can deliver 5-8x the ROI on marketing spend. Not only are marketers using data to decide who to market their products to, but they are also using data to determine what stage they\u2019re at in the funnel<\/a>. Then, they can serve them content<\/a> or advertising that aligns with that specific stage. Plus, with programmatic advertising<\/a>, you have the ability to target customers on the screens they use the most in real-time. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Retargeting isn\u2019t anything new, but companies are starting to think more about the strategy behind their retargeting campaigns. Even further, companies are using cross-device targeting to keep messaging consistent across every device the customer uses. For example, when someone is signed into their Google account on their phone and their laptop, that becomes a unique identifier<\/a> that you can use to track what areas of your website they\u2019ve visited. And then you can serve then retargeting ads designed for either platform.<\/p>\n\n\n\n At the moment product recognition is still in its infancy compared to many other trends we\u2019ve talked about so far, but it has the potential to revolutionize the ecommerce industry. LogoGrab shares an example<\/a> of how this works with image classification. Basically, a customer takes a picture of an outfit on their phone. Then, they can search across several online marketplaces to find the exact outfit or something similar. In fact, Facebook recently launched a new tool<\/a> they\u2019re calling a \u201cuniversal product recognition model,\u201d which uses artificial intelligence to identify consumer goods. Eventually, they hope to create an entire social-first shopping experience that combines product recognition, augmented reality, and digital assistants.<\/p>\n\n\n\n As more businesses are looking for new ways to grow sales, they will increasingly turn to ecommerce as the solution. We\u2019ve been talking about this for years. And it makes sense because even though they are buying for a business, people still want the ease and convenience of completing the transaction completely online. What\u2019s interesting is that many companies already sell B2B and B2C. They just have more cumbersome processes for B2B<\/a> that involve different ways of applying discounts, communicating with customers, and sending manual invoices. With the right B2B ecommerce platform<\/a>, this doesn\u2019t have to be the case anymore. When Jeep People wanted a solution for simplifying the order process for wholesalers and dealers, they started using an ecommerce platform<\/a>, which made a big difference. \u201cNow on BigCommerce, our dealers and wholesalers can simply log into our store, access custom pricing that has been tailored specifically for them and order right through the site. It\u2019s essentially a B2C shopping experience for a B2B customer, which they love. We simply couldn\u2019t do this with our previous platform.\u201d \u2014Taylor Pierce, Co-Owner, jeeppeople.com<\/p>\n\n\n\n Even though it\u2019s last on the list, adapting how you sell your products on social media might be the most important thing you do in the next year. More and more, social media platforms, such as Instagram and Facebook, are giving users options to buy your product<\/a> right then and there inside the app\u2014without the need to visit a separate website. This is a huge area for growth, considering that 74% of consumers rely on social networks<\/a> to make purchasing decisions. Even though Instagram checkout just launched for large retailers in 2019, the data looks promising for ecommerce retailers<\/a>. But before you invest everything in social selling, remember that this is just another channel to use. Consumers are still getting used to the feature and haven\u2019t completely adopted it just yet. As you can see, the ecommerce industry isn\u2019t slowing down anytime soon. There are tons of opportunities to grow your business in the coming years. The best way to beat the competition is to stay informed of what\u2019s coming and adopt the trends that will resonate most with your customers. This applies to every ecommerce business from Fortune 500 companies to small mom-and-pop shops. Because if you can create success now, the future will only get brighter! Author Bio:<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n Shelley is a Content Marketing Manager at BigCommerce, where she specializes in content strategy, research and writing to educate brands on the ecommerce industry. Prior to joining BigCommerce, she worked on marketing teams spanning various industries from eLearning to millennial and Gen Z research. 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