We have been doing this for a long time. We’ve seen a lot. And we’ve brought
Insights
together some of the leading experts in their fields. Here are some of the things we
are seeing in digital commerce and what we see coming in the near future. Things
we’d like to share with you.
February 12, 2018
Holiday Mystery Shopping Web
2017 Holiday Omnichannel Mystery Shopping Mobile | Social | Stores Expectations were that Amazon would dominate the holiday season and they did not disappoint. All eyes were on the competition as it was imperative that the top retailers excel across…Read More
January 22, 2018
As Brands Lure Their Customers Away, Specialty Retailers Step Up Their Game
The battle of the brand vs. the specialty retailer is on. With increasing options to shop brands directly for more…Read More
January 22, 2018
Specialty Retailers Invest to Survive
Our team of mystery shoppers is back. This time, they visited specialty retailers (niche retailers that focus on specific product…Read More
November 28, 2017
Timely Tactics for the Holiday Season and Beyond
While many retailers are shying away from early Christmas creep (some more effectively than others), the holiday shopping season is…Read More
November 27, 2017
Specialty Retailers Strive to Survive
So what can specialty stores do to survive in this type of market? Astound Commerce set out to find some…Read More
November 27, 2017
Walmart Cyber Monday 2017: Get free 2-day shipping and same-day pickup in stores on millions of items
It’s Cyber Monday! And while your first thought might be for Amazon’s Cyber Monday deals, a new report by Astound…Read More
November 24, 2017
These are the best Black Friday deals Walmart is offering right now
And while your first thought might be for Amazon’s Black Friday deals, a new report by Astound Commerce shows that…Read More
November 22, 2017
Good News for Black Friday Haters: The Web Is Killing America’s Craziest Shopping Day
According to a recent survey of 2,000 American and European shoppers done by Astound Commerce a full 40 percent of…Read More
November 20, 2017
Top Performing Brands in the Eyes of a Mystery Shopper
To really understand the customer journey, you’ve got to take it yourself. That’s why we stepped in consumers’ shoes for…Read More
November 20, 2017
Rituals is overhauling its app to compete with the likes of Amazon, but it’s treading carefully
A recent Astound Commerce study found that in the US 55% of customers prefer buying products from brands rather than…Read More