Tag Archives: Derek O’Carroll

Three Reasons Ecommerce Merchants Should Monitor the Battle Between Amazon and Shopify

Derek O’Carroll, CEO of Brightpearl investigates the highly competitive world of ecommerce. The behind the scenes battle going on between the two biggest ecommerce platforms in the US – Amazon and Shopify – could have significant implications for merchants. Amazon’s real customer is the end consumer – rather than the …

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Three Reasons Ecommerce Merchants Should Monitor the Battle Between Amazon and Shopify

Derek O’Carroll, CEO of Brightpearl investigates the highly competitive world of ecommerce. The behind the scenes battle going on between the two biggest ecommerce platforms in the US – Amazon and Shopify – could have significant implications for merchants. Amazon’s real customer is the end consumer – rather than the …

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PCR November retail analysis: Shoppers Are Flocking to a New Digital ‘Hood. What Does This Mean For Retail?

Derek O’Carroll, CEO of Brightpearl explores a trend that every retail business needs to get on board with – and fast – because in the digital neighbourhoods of the future, people will ‘show up’ to online stores as an event; not only to browse and buy goods, but also to …

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PCR NOVEMBER ISSUE OUT NOW!!: Ecommerce and the future of digital payment

In PCR’s November issue, focusing on Ecommerce and the future of digital payment, we have some great industry insight starting with our retail analysis with Brightpearl’s CEO, Derek O’Carroll, exploring a trend that every retail business needs to get on board with – and fast – Digital neighbourhoods are forming …

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The risk of Christmas online shopping meltdown

Derek O’Carroll, CEO, Brightpearl discusses the impact lockdown could have on online shopping during the festive period – and why some families may not be getting their Christmas gifts on time.  The BRC is warning that “Retailers face a nightmare before Christmas” after the new lockdown news. With Black Friday and Christmas shoppers being effectively pushed online during the …

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It’s time for brands to prioritise the happiness of millennial shoppers

Derek O’Carroll, CEO of Brightpearl, looks at why brands must work harder than ever before to attract buyers and to encourage repeat purchases, particularly from the younger demographic. We now exist in a world where technological innovation is empowering customers to expect more from the brands they deal with, to …

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