To complement Nextopia’s hub of holiday resources for online retailers, we have sourced some of our favorite tips and guides from around the web to help you prepare for the impending holiday rush. Read on for insights from Shopify, BigCommerce, Magento and more! Breakthrough Campaigns: 5 Merchants Share Their Strategies…

2018 was a record-breaking year when it came to online holiday spending, with forecasts for this season indicating an even greater return for retailers. Over $144 billion is expected to be spent online, and almost all industries can anticipate an spike in eCommerce sales over the five day period from…

Online holiday spending broke all previous records in 2018, and is forecast to grow a further 14-18% this year. For some retailers, up to 30% of annual revenue is generated during the holiday season. Follow these top tips to capture your shoppers’ attention, increase average order value and generate repeat…

With the holiday season approaching, it’s easy to overlook the opportunities Halloween presents for online retailers. Last year, $9 billion was spent on Halloween in the U.S. alone, with candy, costumes and decorations accounting for most of this figure. One of the fastest-growing Halloween shopping categories is pet costumes, particularly…

Did you know the holiday period accounts for up to 20-30% of annual sales for some retailers? 2019 is expected to be the biggest year to date for online holiday revenue, with US spending alone predicted to exceed $1 trillion for the first time ever. By following holiday eCommerce tips from the…

With more than 179 million Americans planning to partake in Halloween festivities in 2017, spending is slated to reach a record high of $9.1 billion. Consumers are expected to spend a record average of $86.13 per person. What will consumers spend this money on? The National Retail Federation says that…

The holiday season is fast approaching, and e-merchants like yourself are beginning to think about customizations and campaigns to help drive conversion on their sites. The annual increase in shoppers brings both repeat customers and first-time users who are unfamiliar with your environment. One of the most valuable navigation tools…

This weekend is Canada’s 150th birthday and we want to celebrate with you! Nextopia is a proud Canadian eCommerce company and we want our fellow Canadians to join us in our July Partner Challenge by sending in a photo of your team showing off their patriotic pride! Check out the infographic…

With more than 125 million Americans (30x the population of Ireland) planning to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day this year, the holiday can bring luck to many businesses. From green clothing and novelty accessories to food and drinks, well over four billion dollars will be spent this St. Patrick’s Day, presenting a…

Love is definitely in the air this week… especially if you’re an eCommerce merchant. In 2017, it’s projected that Valentine’s Day sales will reach $18.2 billion, which gives retailers a huge opportunity to get a head start on their yearly sales. With 28% of total purchases taking place online and…