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Here’s what’s happening at the world’s most popular online-to-offline shopping platform.
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Locally makes huge leaps with
When I founded Locally, I envisioned creating a platform that effortlessly connects hashtag#brands, hashtag#retailers, and consumers in ways that hadn’t been possible before. Today, I’m incredibly proud to say that Locally has not only realized that vision but continues to build on it by driving success through partnerships and activations. Our platform has unlocked a powerful synergy between brands and resellers, transforming how consumers shop.
The Power of Local: Why Encouraging Local Shopping is a Win-Win for Retailers, Brands, and the Environment
Local purchases support retailers and brands and enhance customer convenience. They keep money circulating within communities, strengthen customer relationships, and bolster brand trust through authenticity and social responsibility. Embracing local shopping is more than just a business strategy—it’s a commitment to building stronger communities and a sustainable future.
Locally Product Updates: March 2023
Locally released updates to our online-to-offline shopping technology included enhanced stock-sharing features, Google Pay support, and a new Buy Online option.
Black Friday 2023: A Major Win For Local Shopping
Locally directed five and a half million online shoppers to local stores this Black Friday with our industry-leading online-to-offline tools.
Locally Product Updates: December 2023
Locally released updates to our online-to-offline shopping technology. These updates create a more seamless experience for shoppers and help brand clients to manage dealer networks. These updates also include a new FlexOffers integration.
Leveraging Locally for Holiday Shopping Success
The holiday season brings a surge in consumer spending, making it a pivotal time for brands to leverage every possible tool at their disposal. With an ever-growing shift towards omnichannel retail, it is crucial to capture the attention of the online-to-offline shopper. Maximizing your Locally tools gives your brand a strategic edge in winning more shoppers during this bustling time of year.
Locally Stock Sharing
Utilizing Stock Sharing reports alongside other Locally tools can be invaluable for your brand’s success and the success of the dealers in your wholesale network.
Locally Launches Three New Brand Partnerships
Locally, the premier online-to-offline shopping solution, launched partnerships with three new brands in September. Locally’s solutions include BOPIS, ROPIS, BOSS (Buy Online Ship to Store), and an integrated Click and Collect solution for local retailers.
Locally Product Updates: September 2023
Locally released updates to our online-to-offline shopping technology. These updates make it easier for shoppers to make Ship-to-Store purchases and offer a more comprehensive Store Locator tool.
Locally Launches Eleven New Brand Partnerships.
Locally, the premier online-to-offline shopping solution, launched partnerships with eleven new brands in August. The solution includes BOPIS, ROPIS, BOSS (Buy Online Ship to Store), and an integrated Click and Collect solution for local retailers.
Locally’s Product Locator for DTC-First Brands
Creating a smooth online-to-offline experience for shoppers helps convert first-time buyers and increases brand affinity, growing DTC channels in turn.
Product Updates: July 2023
Locally released updates to our ROPIS offerings, added product code support beyond UPCs, and enhanced our POS connections for Bikedesk and Lightspeed users.
Locally Product Updates: June 2023
Locally released updates to our Product Locator, boosted our Ship-to-Store and Same-Day Delivery offerings, and added a new affiliate integration.
Locally Launches Six New Brands in May.
Locally, the premier online-to-offline shopping solution launched partnerships with six new brands in May. The solution includes BOPIS, ROPIS, BOSS (Buy Online Ship to Store), and an integrated Click and Collect solution for local retailers.
How WHERE, WHEN, and HOW shape the shopper journey.
The conversion funnel is constantly evolving with different shopper priorities rising and dropping throughout the entire process. We look at how major inputs shape the path to a purchase.
Tracking Shopper Engagements With Your Locally Tools.
Track how shoppers engage with your Locally tools to build a more effective omnichannel strategy.
Locally Product Updates in April 2023
Locally released updates to our Product Locator, upgraded our Lightspeed POS connection, and announced a Locally White Label experience available to brands and retailers.
How to Utilize Locally to Highlight New Product Launches
Many of our brands are optimizing their on-site and advertising tactics to focus on new product launches. Here are some ideas for driving foot traffic to new products that are in stock nearby.
Locally Launches Seven New Brands in April.
Locally, the premier online-to-offline shopping solution launched partnerships with seven new brands in April. Locally’s solutions include BOPIS, ROPIS, BOSS (Buy Online Ship to Store), and an integrated Click and Collect solution for local retailers.
Locally Product Updates March 2023
Last month, Locally made significant updates to our products to make the shopping experience more consumer-centric, and to help our brand and retail partners make more sales.
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