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Cyber Weekend 2022 came with mixed expectations. Retail sales declined for the first time in October, dropping 0.2%. Inflation, the rising cost of living, interest rates… it’s not a pretty picture. With all this in mind, how did Cyber Weekend 2022 shape up?

We sat down with Searchspring to understand why product metadata is key to attracting organic traffic, creating exceptional shopping experiences and lifting conversions.

Sure, a PIM stores product data for use across your ecommerce site. But did you know it can also help you manage seasonality, expand into new markets and drastically reduce data entry? Check out our top 5 functions you never knew your PIM could do.

Seafolly turned to Comestri to accelerate global growth with an advanced ecommerce ecosystem, integrating their existing PIM with Shopify and other ecommerce tools.

We have seen many shifts in consumer behaviour over the last few years, from incentives to shopping online, hurdles for retailers such as fulfillment processes and the overall customer experience. Read more to find out how you can adapt your business to recent changes in shopping behaviours.

Learn how Comestri’s PIM + OMS brought Lorna Jane’s products and orders together for the first time, realising their ecommerce vision to ‘never miss a sale’. The shift empowers a sell-to-the-last-item mindset, optimising the inventory to the last unit and giving managers a sense of purpose as true collaborators on the Lorna Jane omnichannel journey.

We sat down with Shippit to understand how retailers can not only be better prepared, but how their supply chain can provide an exceptional customer experience and give them a competitive edge.

One of the hardest parts about choosing software is finding a solution that works for your business as well as your tech stack. A system that can ‘plug and play’ no matter your set up, makes everything simple. Whether your tech stack is homegrown, headless or off-the-shelf Comestri can work around you, supporting you to focus on your business growth and customer experience.

As companies get ready to re-platform there is often fear of disruptions. Find out how PIM helps you keep momentum with all your marketing efforts, without the fear of losing out on any customer engagement.

An omnichannel strategy is your best option for growing your brand in 2022 — and one that integrates online marketplaces can be used to great effect. Find out why online marketplaces are leading the way and how you can adopt technical changes to boost your business.

Product page design can be a make-it-or-break-it factor when it comes to ecommerce store conversion rates. Having a well-designed product page that adheres to UX best practices will result in more purchases, which is why you should pay attention to every minuscule detail.

IMRG’s Andy Mulcahy recently hosted Comestri’s Stuart Barker (General Manager - Europe) for their Quick-fire Q&A Series: How are retailers addressing these barriers, and what opportunities are they missing if they don’t?

Comestri recently joined forces with Findologic and Omteria for a technical look at connected API ecosystems, drilling into the benefits for technical professionals, how to physically set it all up and advice surrounding recommended APIs and how to leverage them.

Getting your products seen is one of the greatest battles of online retailing; nailing SEO on these pages is arguably more important than on your homepage! Check out how to win at product SEO.

Say what you will about the last couple of years, but it’s triggered the chaos needed to drive digital transformation. Check out our top 3 ecommerce trends to see where 2022 will take us and how retailers can keep up with high consumer expectations.

The new wave of retail requires a more sophisticated and holistic view to measuring performance - check out our top tips here.

Marketplaces are growing and brands are on board, but how do you manage the increased admin involved in launching across multiple channels? Consistent product information tailored to each channel, categorisation, inventory, orders, refunds and returns … a nightmare! A centralised hub for all your ecommerce data is the answer.

In the final of our 3 part series, we look at how Cyber Weekend fared, how shoppers behaved and how retailers can move forward with sustainability as a key business priority.

Comestri’s Ben Cook recently presented at Overdose’s Composable Commerce Summit. Check out his presentation on supporting a composable world with an API led approach for product, inventory, delivery and pricing data. Tune in for real-world examples of some of Comestri’s forward-thinking and future-driven clients and leading the way with their composable approach to commerce.

Check out the in depth interview by Re:Platform Podcast with Monwell’s Nick Sidwell and 5874’s Rupert Cross: “Lessons Learned Migrating a Multi-Store, Large Catalogue Business to BigCommerce.” See why they selected Comestri PIM + OMS and how the technology has future-proofed their business.

Is it time we re-evaluate the frenzied sales season? Are we tarnishing our brands and conditioning consumers to wait for sales? Check out Part 2 of our 3 part series.

Structured, enriched product information is critical to help convert browsers into sales, reduce returns from purchasing the wrong product and deliver an exceptional customer experience.

Cyber Weekend is different now. Consumer behaviour has shifted and retailers have pivoted. Check out Part 1 of our series on why retailers are boycotting the sales season and what consumers actually want from retailers.

It’s time to let go of the spreadsheets. Say goodbye to data errors and inconsistencies, to manual entry and painful product publishing forever!

Filmed for the NORA Partner Showcase; Comestri's Frank Nesci guides you through an explanation of the Comestri platform and how we can help you to succeed.

Marketplaces accounted for 62% of global web sales in 2020 and provide the ultimate one-stop retail experience, presenting an exceptional, seamless shopper journey.

Headless and composable commerce are hot topics right now. One-size-fits-all technology solutions are a relic of the past; the future is all about the shopper experience and technology that can scale.

Comestri’s Co-Founder and retail expert, Frank Nesci, recently sat down with Inside Retail to discuss why Unified Commerce is the next evolution of Ecommerce, and how data is key to retail success now and into the future.

Check out the article on how Comestri has helped Showpo make their products more discoverable, and deliver a frictionless customer experience.

Download Comestri's special report to understand why omnichannel is no longer enough, and how data is key to your unified commerce solution - essential for an exceptional, friction-free customer journey.

Comestri has launched a channel for the newest player in the Australian marketplace space - The DOM is now live!

Comestri has just launched its newest Channel – the Comestri SurfStich Channel – which enables retailers and brands to sell on one of Australia’s most innovative e-commerce marketplaces.

Learn from Comestri's GM - Business Development and Marketing the benefits of adopting a headless commerce approach

Keeping staff employed and ensuring stock turnover within stores is a major concern for retailers during lockdowns when stores are closed. “Dark stores'' are not a new concept. With the right tools and technology in place, converting your retail stores to dark stores can help keep staff employed, turn over stock and provide an exceptional brand experience for your customers.

Customer reviews contain powerful consumer insights, and tapping into them can shed light on changes you can make to ensure a better experience for all of your customers going forward. We sat down with Trustpilot to understand why reviews really matter.

Dissh & Comestri. Scalability in Practice. Click through to learn how Dissh has been powering their ecommerce environment using the Comestri Platform

Why retailers need to rethink, rework and relaunch returns. A whitepaper by Comestri & ShipStation.

Comestri advocate and long-term client Jay Munro, Munro Footwear Group CEO sat down with Inside Retail and Comestri’s own Frank Nesci to talk all things dark stores and ship from store functionality.

We’re in a Frenzy! Comestri’s Click Central Channel is Coming Soon

Major headless commerce ecommerce platform, commercetools will soon launch their channel to the Comestri platform

One of the UK's most successful new online marketplaces has launched on the Comestri Platform - Secret Sales

Consumers expect retailers to understand their needs and how they like to shop. As they move their way through their shopper journey, from discovery to purchase, fulfillment to shipments, through to returns and refunds, customers expect a consistent and seamless shopping experience across all channels and touchpoints. Enter Unified Commerce.

2021 will no doubt bring many challenges. While the past 18 months have been difficult, many retailers embraced the new world we were forced into and made the necessary changes to set themselves up for the best chance of success this year and beyond.

With 67% of customers using multiple channels to complete a single transaction, retailers need to ensure that each channel is shoppable. Allow customers to check out when and where it suits them for a better customer experience.

As shopping behaviours continue to evolve, the delivery experience can often be the only physical experience a customer has with your brand. Make sure you get it right!

What additional functionality can a PIM bring to your Ecommerce store? Plenty! Check it out here.

When every tiny detail counts, your product content must be thorough. Structured data makes products more discoverable, emotive content makes products more appealing and descriptive content makes products more appealing. Check out our pro tips here!

Comestri secures $15m funding led by ASX-listed Moelis Australia's growth capital fund

Comestri now supports eBay's recently introduced managed payments functionality.

Comestri wins big at the NORA Solution Partner Awards!