The pandemic hit many facets of life...hard. But few industries felt the impact more than the world of retail. The ripple effects were strong, and massive. In the unprecedented shut-down of Spring 2020, businesses shuttered and for many, permanent store closures loomed in the not-far future. Major retailers with decades of history, simply are no
It’s that time of year again...the holiday season is just around the corner. This year, things are sure to look different. But if there’s one thing we know, and that is the eCommerce opportunities will be abundant. We know you’re busy, so we’ve pulled together a list of some of our favorite holiday content from
We're talking to Freestyle customers about how the COVID-19 pandemic has affected their business and profits and to see what their view of the industry they're is for the coming months and years. Navigating 2020 has certainly not been easy, but we think it helps to know...you're not alone. We are in this together, and
Freestyle Solutions is happy to announce the release of M.O.M.Version 11. The new Version of M.O.M. is now available to customers enrolled in the Software for Life program. The release of M.O.M. Version 11 represents a change in our approach that places the highest priority on customer input and participation, the shift to what
The recent announcement of Square’s purchase of order and inventory management software company Stitch Labs has left customers wondering…what now? What's Happening at Stitch Labs? In early July 2020, Stitch Labs disclosed they’ll no longer be taking any new customers, and they’ll cease operations completely sometime around the spring of 2021. Though Stitch Labs customers
Adding new customers is hard work and we’ve been taught that customer acquisition is more expensive than customer retention. So, what do you do when you add more new customers than you ever have before? That is the question eCommerce brands are trying to answer, all while they are trying to get record numbers of
Anniversaries are normally celebrated, except when it marks a decision that no eCommerce brand wanted to see, Wayfair vs. South Dakota. We are just past the two-year anniversary of the seismic change that forced eCommerce businesses to collect, report and remit sales tax under a blizzard of differing regulations. So, what is the state of
We have been speaking a lot with our customers during the past three months. The conversation has evolved from what to do to how to build a new operations model. As we move further into the pandemic, it is clear that pandemic influenced operating plans will remain through the end of 2020. So, what
As we settle into the evolving new normal, one thing is clear, eCommerce will continue to play an outsized role. Local stores are opening once again, but will consumers feel comfortable going back to Main Street and the Mall? The data is starting to pour in: Digital revenue in April "far outpaced previous years
The excitement is building here at Freestyle! Why? We’re getting close to the release of our industry-leading order and inventory management software, M.O.M. Version 11! We shared our development process during February’s webinar, and now we’re thrilled to announce our next webinar, where we’ll be offering a first look at some of the best features