August 26, 2020
August 21, 2020
Returns have long been the bane of a retail business–chipping away at your margins, cluttering your warehouses, and silently eating […]
August 20, 2020
In a booming eCommerce market where consumers now have unparalleled access to global brands at their fingertips, ironically traffic has […]
August 11, 2020
With Magento 1 End of Life nearing each day, over 240,000 of store owners are facing a huge dilemma. Magento, […]
June 8, 2020
The tail end of 2020 looks very different to what anyone expected earlier in the year, so it’s time to […]
April 20, 2020
Working out your profit margins should be simple. If you buy a product for $x, and sell it for $x […]
March 30, 2020
Not many of us could have predicted the reality that we find ourselves in right now, and with government advice […]
March 23, 2020
Just like the England rugby team want Owen Farrell to convert a kick, business managers want their websites to deliver […]
March 22, 2020
Keeping on top of inventory is essential for any business. It lets you know what needs re-ordering and when. […]
March 17, 2020
If you’ve been in business for a few years, then you’ve no doubt got your own tips for great customer […]
March 15, 2020
In the modern retail environment, it’s essential for retailers and distributors alike to have accurate, up-to-the-minute information about where their […]
March 10, 2020
You could be a small business. Or you might be a huge global brand. Whatever you do, warehouse management is […]
March 3, 2020
Migrating your business to a new commerce platform is a huge – and fairly daunting – undertaking for any enterprise. […]
November 20, 2019
This guest blog was contributed by Deputy, experts in employee scheduling software. When we say motivation in retail and holiday […]
November 6, 2019
This guest post has been kindly contributed by ProProfs Help Desk. The holiday season is a time when people are […]
November 1, 2019
This guest post is from our friends at ShipStation, experts in order fulfillment and shipping software. The holidays are when […]
October 24, 2019
Are online ratings and reviews important to your business? They should be, as the influence of online product reviews on […]
October 18, 2019
What is selling on consignment? Selling on consignment is when vendors retain ownership of their products and contract with other […]
October 14, 2019
Here at Brightpearl HQ, we’ve enjoyed keeping you updated on all the latest and greatest shopping dates via our annual […]
October 4, 2019
Going live with a new technology solution one week before Black Friday may put off some retail businesses, but with […]
September 26, 2019
If you Google ‘Buy Online Pick Up In Store’ (BOPIS), you’ll be struck by how popular in store pick up […]
August 15, 2019
Have you ever wondered how your brand’s online reputation could impact your company’s marketing performance?
July 31, 2019
Thanks to technological innovation and behemoths like Amazon leading the charge when it comes to customer experience, it’s now easier […]
July 1, 2019
We frequently hear from our clients about how the Brightpearl platform can help close operational gaps and make the buying […]
June 19, 2019
The Rise of the Review Culture, a new study by Brightpearl and Trustpilot, explores the impact the burgeoning review culture […]
June 5, 2019
There are many ecommerce platforms available to business owners, whether they are budding new startups or established international brands. One […]
May 31, 2019
Led by its foundational principle of customer obsession, Amazon frequently tops the charts when it comes to innovation and customer […]
May 22, 2019
This is the second part of a mini-series about returned inventory. Catch up with part 1 or skip straight ahead to […]
April 18, 2019
These days, your customers want exactly what they want as soon as possible – and that means it’s more important […]
April 10, 2019
Since working with thousands of exciting and innovative direct-to-consumer (DTC) brands, we’ve heard a myriad of inspirational stories about how […]
March 13, 2019
Your customers know that they can count on your business for the quality products you provide. They know that they […]
March 5, 2019
Joining the Dots: How To Achieve a Fast & Frictionless Experience Across the Entire Customer Journey
This blog has been co-written with our friends at Evolve Retail. Fast & Frictionless Customer Expectations Working in partnership with OnePoll […]
February 4, 2019
As major brands like Nike and L’Oréal shift significantly towards a direct-to-consumer (DTC) model and disruptors like Dollar Shave Club, Under […]
January 23, 2019
‘CRaP’ aka ‘Can’t Realize a Profit’ was once just an internal label within giant ecommerce corporation, Amazon. However, as per […]
January 17, 2019
This article has been written by our friends at ShipStation, experts in ecommerce fulfillment and shipping software. 2018: A Year […]
January 10, 2019
With the New Year comes new and exciting opportunities for our clients, as well as all of us here […]
January 4, 2019
The direct-to-consumer (DTC) trend has been making headlines recently. It involves digitally native brands like Dollar Shave Club, Under […]
January 2, 2019
As the new year kicks into full swing and you plan for the year ahead, knowing all the key […]
December 19, 2018
Over the years, we’ve worked with thousands of inspiring, innovative and exciting brands. They regularly tell us their stories […]
November 30, 2018
Believe it or not, it’s already time to begin mapping out your retail strategy for 2019. Of course, it’s […]
November 28, 2018
Hello and welcome to November: In Review October | September | August The holiday season is now in full […]
November 19, 2018
Online retail is skyrocketing in growth. In fact, Statista reports that $2.3 trillion U.S. dollars were spent on ecommerce in […]
November 14, 2018
Making Tax Digital (MTD) is an HMRC initiative that requires UK businesses to submit their tax returns and payments online, […]
November 12, 2018
We consider ourselves lucky to work with so many inspiring and innovative businesses, especially when we’re also invited to visit […]
November 9, 2018
It’s estimated that 28 percent of holiday gifts bought in 2017 were returned at a value of $90 billion, while […]
November 5, 2018
To ensure your WMS vendor discussions are going to center around what is most important to you and your business, […]
November 1, 2018
Take a moment to sit back, close your eyes and remember your last excellent customer experience. Maybe you had a […]
October 30, 2018
Hello and welcome to October: In Review September | August | July With yet another month this year drawing to […]
October 24, 2018
Last week, we hosted The Returns Battlefield event in London, a glitzy affair that explored the growing issue of returns. […]
October 22, 2018
Within the retail industry, inventory is accurate just 63% of the time on average, which is seemingly due to businesses […]
October 16, 2018
We know that warehouse processes differ across industry and business type, and retail and wholesale in particular, are very complex […]
October 12, 2018
Let’s get straight to the point… the reality is that being online is a must for businesses of all sizes […]
October 8, 2018
Retailers like you are already under intense pressure, from reduced margins to competition from online giants, and now you face […]
September 28, 2018
In their latest Content Trends Research Report, BuzzSumo revealed some eye-opening findings for social marketers. Overall, social sharing is on […]
September 26, 2018
Hello and welcome to September: In Review August | July | June We’ve nearly come to the end of September, […]
September 24, 2018
The appeal of brick-and-mortar stores goes far beyond the convenience of buying something and taking it home the same day […]
September 19, 2018
Whether it’s due to mispacks, damaged goods, inevitable peak season returns or services like Try Before You Buy, there is […]
September 12, 2018
Nathan Latka is the host of The Top, an extremely popular podcast with more than 3.5 million listeners who tune […]
September 6, 2018
The face of retail is changing every second and part of this change is due to the rapid pace in […]
August 29, 2018
Hello and welcome to August: In Review July | June | May We’ve nearly arrived at the end of August, […]
August 23, 2018
Physical retail experiences have always been – and will continue to be – about being social. After all, visiting a retail […]
August 17, 2018
This guest post was kindly contributed by TechnologyAdvice.com. The world of commerce changed on June 26, 1974. On that day, a […]
August 15, 2018
In today’s omnichannel world, customers expect a seamless, consistent conversation across all channels, which means customer service teams have to […]
August 9, 2018
In recent years, omnichannel has become less of a buzzword and more of a necessity within retail. As customers’ demands […]
August 3, 2018
Choosing the right warehouse management system (WMS) can be difficult. The WMS vendor landscape is booming, resulting in a lot […]
August 1, 2018
Want to accelerate your brand visibility and sales? Look no further than amplifying your marketing strategies. When it comes to […]
July 30, 2018
We recently announced an exciting addition to the Brightpearl team in the shape of our new Chairman, Maurice Helfgott, founder […]
July 26, 2018
Hello and welcome to July: In Review June | May | April In the month that has seen heat waves […]
July 24, 2018
We’re entering the second wave of cloud adoption as large-scale enterprises and “slow adopters” catch up. And we’re seeing more […]
July 20, 2018
This guest post was kindly contributed by TechnologyAdvice.com. Millennials. They are the generation of people born between 1981 and 1996, […]
July 18, 2018
There are a growing number of well-known larger retailers that are introducing services such as ‘Try Before You Buy’ (TBYB) […]
July 6, 2018
This guest article was contributed by Nexcess, a leading provider of Magento and WordPress hosting. Ecommerce gave control of the shopping […]
July 5, 2018
We’re pleased to say that we’ve had a number of successes so far this year, such as being shortlisted as […]
July 4, 2018
What is the portal to true personalization? Parcelhub, experts in ecommerce shipping solutions, believe it to be the consumer’s front […]
June 28, 2018
Hello and welcome to June: In Review May | April | March Across the northern hemisphere, sunscreen and sunglasses are […]
June 27, 2018
This is the third and final post in the ‘Secrets to Global Growth’ series, written by We Make Websites; (you […]
June 25, 2018
Across the northern hemisphere, swimsuits, sunglasses and sunscreen are flying off the shelves, which means it’s easy to forget that […]
June 22, 2018
In the face of fierce competition, and a changing retail climate, some brands are striving ahead of their competitors time […]
June 21, 2018
As technology for retail and wholesale businesses becomes more advanced, there are often debates around what kind of technology is […]
June 15, 2018
We’re pleased to announce that we’ve recently launched a new Resource Center on our website.
June 13, 2018
Just a few short years ago, it was believed that there were over 110,000 ecommerce websites generating revenue of a […]
June 11, 2018
At Brightpearl, we’ve always understood the importance of a strong multichannel strategy, and have provided thousands of retailers with reliable […]
June 7, 2018
The benefits of switching to a fully-optimized warehouse management system (or WMS) are undeniable.
June 1, 2018
In the ever more competitive world of retail, customers today have the opportunity to make purchases and buying decisions at […]
May 30, 2018
B2B ecommerce is growing at a staggering rate. Forrester predicted that by the end of last year, it would reach […]
May 24, 2018
This is the second post in our ‘Secrets to Global Growth’ series. You can recap on the ‘Finance’ and ‘Ecommerce’ posts […]
May 21, 2018
Few things will relieve a warehouse headache like a new WMS that targets today’s bottlenecks. Unfortunately, you’ve got to do […]
May 16, 2018
This blog was written by one of our partners, SPS Commerce, experts in EDI solutions. Retailers wishing to work with larger, […]
May 11, 2018
This article was written by our friends at eZCom Software, specialists in EDI and ecommerce integrations. While FOMO (Fear of […]
May 10, 2018
This is the first post in our ‘Secrets to Global Growth’ series. Recap on the ‘Products’ post and ‘Ecommerce’ post now. As […]
May 4, 2018
Consumers today – whether B2C or B2B – want authenticity when it comes to whom they choose to spend their […]
May 3, 2018
To go alongside our news of being shortlisted at the National Technology Awards, we’re pleased to announce that we’ve also […]
May 2, 2018
You’ve probably heard the term “operational efficiency” floating around on business or marketing blogs, including the Brightpearl blog. But does […]
April 20, 2018
Most consumers don’t make purchases on a whim. We decide to buy something only after careful thought and consideration, and […]
April 16, 2018
Top fashion publication, Drapers, has recently announced their shortlist for the 2018 Footwear Awards, and we’re very pleased to report […]
April 11, 2018
Most companies don’t set out to disregard their customers and fail at serving their needs. It can happen gradually over […]
April 10, 2018
This blog was written by our friends over at SPS Commerce, experts in EDI solutions. When businesses first start out, processing […]
April 3, 2018
Online retailers can claim a few advantages over brick and mortar merchants. To be more specific, brands who sell online […]
March 28, 2018
Hello and welcome to March: In Review February | January | 2017 Highlights Spring has finally arrived, which means it’s […]
March 26, 2018
At Brightpearl, we’re always on the hunt to expand our existing partner ecosystem. This is to ensure our customers always […]
March 22, 2018
This article comes from one of our partners, SPS Commerce, experts in EDI solutions. Retailers that haven’t engaged an Electronic […]
March 20, 2018
In recent months, there’s been a lot of discussion around GDPR. The various articles and videos you will have seen […]
March 14, 2018
Last year, three workers stole $300,000 worth of avocados, according to a story in the Los Angeles Times. When the […]
March 12, 2018
The music industry may have the Brits, but the tech sector has the National Technology Awards. All of us here […]
March 9, 2018
Learn how your business can efficiently migrate from Magento 1 to Magento 2 with as little impact on your bottom […]
March 7, 2018
In today’s business, time is money. The financial management systems at the heart of your business must enable you to […]
February 28, 2018
Hello and welcome to February: In Review January | 2017 Highlights | November The end of another month has arrived, […]
February 22, 2018
At Brightpearl, we have the pleasure of working with and speaking to over 1,400 successful businesses. And following these conversations, […]
February 14, 2018
If your ecommerce store is on Magento 1, and you’re wanting to migrate soon, you need to be strategic in […]
February 12, 2018
In the ever more competitive world of retail, you need to remain ahead of your competition and attract more online […]
January 29, 2018
Hello and welcome to January: In Review 2017 Highlights | November | October Take a brief break from your January […]
January 25, 2018
Failure to effectively manage inventory can cost any business dearly but for many, it is a huge and time-consuming undertaking. […]
January 23, 2018
This article was written by one of our partners, We Make Websites, who are specialists in ecommerce website solutions. Post […]
January 19, 2018
How much visibility do you have into your inventory levels, operational efficiency and staff habits? Do you have a sneaking […]
January 17, 2018
The latest report from KPMG heralds good news for online retailers for the festive period, revealing that over the three […]
January 15, 2018
Shipping speed is the new battleground for retail differentiation. As a result, retailers are putting in overtime to find the […]
January 11, 2018
This post was written by one of our partners, SPS Commerce, specialists in EDI solutions. During a post-promotion audit, a […]
January 9, 2018
Q1 is a historically challenging season in the world of ecommerce. With challenges such as abandoned cart rates surpassing 75%, […]
January 3, 2018
We’ve updated our retail calendar for 2019 – get all the new key dates here! With a new year upon […]
December 28, 2017
With another exciting year ahead of us all in 2018, we’re ringing in the New Year by looking back on […]
December 21, 2017
As we edge closer and closer towards the end of another successful holiday season, we’ve asked a few of our […]
December 19, 2017
We recently spoke to 350 retailers to find out their thoughts on the effectiveness of their omnichannel strategy and their […]
December 15, 2017
On December 6, we held a webinar with one of our accounting Partners, Evenstone about best practice at year end […]
December 11, 2017
This is a guest post written by our friends at Red Granite, an Orba Company and outsourced accounting firm. Simply […]
December 8, 2017
This is a guest post written by Taylor Burke from TechnologyAdvice.com. Last year, a major retail threshold was crossed — 51 […]
December 1, 2017
Hello and welcome to November: In Review October | September | August We’re officially in the most festive month of […]
November 30, 2017
If you took part in the Black Friday and Cyber Monday weekend, congratulations you survived the flash sale frenzy and […]
November 27, 2017
This is a guest post contributed to us by MW2 Consulting. The latest major version of Magento was released close to […]
November 23, 2017
When we think of automation and technology in the warehouse, we likely think about Kiva Robots, or the better known: […]
November 20, 2017
In this article, we’ll be diving into October’s retail data to identify the key themes that emerged last month. Here […]
November 17, 2017
At the recent Bristol Shopify meetup, hosted at Brightpearl UK HQ, we were lucky enough to be joined by Lush […]
November 10, 2017
Invoice factoring is a type of finance normally used for B2B sales invoices, where you sell accounts receivable or invoices […]
November 8, 2017
Our very own Derek O’Carroll, CEO of Brightpearl, joined UKFast and a selection of other specialists at the recent Ecommerce Expo event […]
November 6, 2017
With this year’s holiday spending expected to reach $655.8 billion, there’s a great deal of opportunity for retailers to succeed […]
November 2, 2017
It’s fair to say that blockchain, the technology behind cryptocurrencies such as Bitcoin, Ethereum and Ripple, is mostly associated with […]
October 31, 2017
Hello and welcome to October: In Review September | August | July Happy Halloween! You’re in for a treat (rather […]
October 30, 2017
A recent report that appeared in an article on Business Advice, revealed that Monday is the most popular day for online […]
October 27, 2017
Back in 2014, sales across Black Friday and Cyber Monday skyrocketed by an impressive 30% above the expected forecast. And […]
October 26, 2017
Recently, Brightpearl teamed up with BigCommerce and EYStudios to host the Revision meetup in Atlanta, GA. This was a fantastic […]
October 20, 2017
Brent Bellm, CEO of BigCommerce, Andrew Porter, Chief Product Officer of Brightpearl, and Brendan Witcher, Principal Analyst at Forrester, teamed […]
October 6, 2017
The Internet Retailing and eDelivery conference is a must for retailers and ecommerce solution providers looking to stay ahead of […]
October 4, 2017
Ecommerce Expo is a must-attend event for retailers and ecommerce solution providers. This year, the event was held in the […]
October 2, 2017
Hello and welcome to September: In Review August | July | June September has been and gone, and that can […]
September 27, 2017
Did you miss July’s performance? Recap on last month’s retail data before diving into August’s stats. August’s data shows that […]
September 25, 2017
Two years ago, several reports emerged that delved into the various pricing models and the need for a more effective […]
September 21, 2017
Companies that choose to trade internationally become 34% more productive in the first year, whilst exporting businesses are 11% more likely […]
September 19, 2017
This guest article comes to you from JH, an ecommerce digital agency specializing in bespoke Magento solutions. At JH, we’ve […]
September 8, 2017
The Spring and Autumn Fair events are one of the largest wholesale trade events for the home and gift industries. […]
September 4, 2017
With the retail industry becoming more and more competitive by the day, retailers everywhere are seeking new ways to improve […]
August 31, 2017
Hello and welcome to August: In Review July | June | May It’s the end of August already, which can […]
August 29, 2017
Selling products online in the United States can be very complex due to all fifty states (and the District of […]
August 25, 2017
July’s retail data sees UK and US orders up, but average spending down as customers’ habits change. Here are the […]
August 23, 2017
In the modern age of ecommerce, the world is your customer. Whether you sell that must have fashion accessory or […]
August 21, 2017
Choosing new retail business management software is only the start of your journey to becoming a better retailer. Implementing it […]
August 16, 2017
In short, dropshipping is a fulfillment method whereby instead of sending the customer an item from your own inventory stores, […]
August 14, 2017
Fast growing established retailers are always looking for new ways to improve their business’ efficiency and one technique retailers must […]
August 10, 2017
With the ever increasing pressure on businesses to be more lean and more competitive within the market, the ability to […]
August 8, 2017
Retailers of all sizes are increasingly using multichannel strategies to expand their sales base. But growing a multichannel retail business […]
August 4, 2017
When we spoke with fast growing omnichannel retailer, Natural Baby Shower recently, they advised us that automating their retail workflows […]
August 2, 2017
Some marketers may say that millennials (those born between 1982 and 2004) aren’t loyal customers, but research shows otherwise with […]
August 1, 2017
Hello and welcome to July: In Review June | May | April School’s out for summer and so are the […]
July 26, 2017
It’s crucial that the transactions in your accounting system match your bank statements 100 percent. Otherwise, how else will you […]
July 24, 2017
Assessing how well your business is doing when faced with demand, competition and customer complaints is essential to ensuring you […]
July 21, 2017
We’ve been hard at work behind the scenes launching a brand new YouTube channel, called Retail 90, which is all […]
July 19, 2017
Great news – you’ve seen it through to the other side of Amazon Prime Day! Hopefully you had a booming […]
July 11, 2017
Once an order is shipped, typically, you will generate an invoice to send to your wholesale customers, or you will […]
July 6, 2017
The experts over at iWeb have been designing and developing websites for over 20 years for clients of all shapes and sizes, […]
July 4, 2017
The early days of flash selling are often pointed back to 2004 and the emergence of online deal-of-the-day retailer Woot. […]
June 29, 2017
Hello and welcome to June: In Review May | April | March The end of June is upon us so […]
June 27, 2017
Two-time award winners of the Magento Imagine Award for Excellence in Mobile Experience, JH know the importance of keeping one […]
June 23, 2017
Processing Cost per Order measures the efficiency of your warehousing and order processing in relation to your revenue. This Retail […]
June 21, 2017
We may be in the middle of a heatwave, but it’s already time to turn your minds to tinsel, turkey […]
June 19, 2017
Since the UK General Election earlier this month, the Brexit debate has reared its head again. What’s going to happen? […]
June 16, 2017
The 30 Day Cash Forecast is a Retail KPI that can be implemented in any business. It’s also a metric […]
June 15, 2017
There was once a time when accounting and bookkeeping occurred in a darkened room by one individual. Any updates on […]
June 12, 2017
Seeking attention for your online business? Hoping to gain increased sales soon? Aiming to introduce something fun to your business […]
June 9, 2017
The Perfect Order Rate is a Retail KPI that measures how well your business is faring against its customer-centric goals. Are […]
June 2, 2017
Theresa May (UK Prime Minister and Leader of the Conservative Party) has launched a General Election in the UK, due […]
June 1, 2017
Hello and welcome to May: In Review April | March | February Can you believe it’s the beginning of June […]
May 30, 2017
This is the final part in a mini-series about returned inventory. Catch up now with part 1 and part 2. Although […]
May 24, 2017
Whether your current focus is on improving the supply chain, store layout, inventory management or pricing (including discounts and sales), […]
May 19, 2017
Tablet based point of sale is becoming the predominate solution for retail brick and mortar locations. And with good reason! […]
May 18, 2017
Alex Monroe have taken the world of fashion by storm with their handmade, quirky jewelry; sold on their own website, […]
May 15, 2017
Independent retail is vital to the UK economy and something we are extremely passionate about protecting. That’s why we were […]
May 12, 2017
This is the first part of a mini-series about returned inventory. Read part 2 now or skip straight ahead to part 3. […]
May 11, 2017
When you look at ecommerce statistics like how worldwide ecommerce sales are expected to reach over $4 trillion by 2020, […]
May 8, 2017
It’s easy to get enticed by the latest news on how artificial intelligence will revolutionize retail or how consumers are […]
May 4, 2017
The upgrade to one of the world’s biggest ecommerce platforms Magento, was released at the end of 2015, and whilst […]
May 2, 2017
Hello and welcome to April: In Review March | February | January Now that we’ve arrived at the beginning of […]
April 26, 2017
As Winter quickly passes and Spring slowly comes to life, consumers and retailers alike can look forward to longer days, […]
April 24, 2017
The retail industry is always constantly evolving and as a modern retailer, you need to be consistently adapting your strategies, […]
April 13, 2017
With online sales throughout the U.S, Canada and Western Europe expected to reach a total of $288.63 billion by the […]
