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8 Tips to Turn Your Summer Slump into a Summer Splash

As the days get longer and hotter, it’s time to begin thinking about how you can make the most of your summer marketing […]

5 Ways to Spring Clean Your E-commerce Business

Spring is a time of renewal and revival, so why not extend that sentiment to your e-commerce business? A thorough spring cleaning can […]

How Brands Can Harness the Power of Social Commerce for Maximum Impact

In today’s digital landscape, social commerce is an increasingly popular way for businesses to optimize their online presence and sell more products. Through […]

Build a Successful Omnichannel Strategy Using Automation and Fulfillment Solutions

In today’s fast-paced and highly competitive e-commerce landscape, having a solid omnichannel strategy is crucial for success. By selling on multiple channels, brands […]

How Shortening your Cash Conversion Cycle Can Help You Scale Your E-commerce Business

If you’re looking to scale your e-commerce business, shortening your cash conversion cycle (CCC) can be an effective way to do it. Your […]

Sustainable Branding: What We Can Learn from Allbirds

As the social mindset is shifting towards more conscious consumerism, more and more shoppers are looking to support brands that take a proactive […]

How to Manage Excess Inventory After Peak Sales

While it’s great to have a robust inventory, too much can lead to financial problems down the road. As consumers splurge on gifts, […]

What Gen Z’s Impact on Social Commerce Means For Your Brand

As the first generation to grow up with social media, it’s no surprise that Gen Z has had a profound impact on social […]

Boosting Valentine’s Day Sales: 6 Proven Strategies For Brands

Roses are red, violets are blue, here are six actionable Valentine’s Day sales tips for you! If you’re on the fence about whether […]

10 E-commerce Trends to Prepare for in 2023

As technology continues to evolve, so does the way we shop. E-commerce is no exception, and we can expect to see a variety […]

12 Days of E-commerce Tips to Increase Revenue in 2023

With the holiday season in full swing, it’s time to start thinking about how to boost your e-commerce sales in the upcoming year. […]

Q5: How to Maximize Your Marketing Strategy for the Hidden Quarter

Did you think the holiday season was over? Think again. The fifth quarter, or Q5, is a relatively newer trend in consumer behavior […]

Cymbio’s Cyber 5 Roundup (Black Friday/Cyber Monday 2022)

It’s time to wrap up another successful Thanksgiving shopping season and look toward the remaining holidays and the new year. Before we move […]

Cymbio Launches Support for Amazon!

Cymbio is excited to announce a new integration with Amazon, which will help brands sell on Amazon and help Amazon sellers automate their […]

Don’t be Spooked by These 5 Retail Consumer Behavior Trends this Holiday Season

It’s that time of year again when the pumpkin and ghost decorations that adorn shops and marketing materials get switched out for turkey […]

Everything You Need to Know about Cymbio Finance

Today, brands that engage in multichannel sales with drop ship and marketplace retailers must contend with long net terms (affecting their cash conversion […]

Gain Access to Macy’s New Marketplace Through Cymbio

It looks like Macy’s is preparing for increased holiday sales this year as they just launched a third-party marketplace run by marketplace platform […]

Breaking Down Event-Based APIs vs Classic APIs

Our world is changing. From the COVID pandemic that came and is almost gone, to the unexpected European conflict, huge drought spells around […]

Learn How Lemlem Doubled Their Orders and Increased Their GMV by 167% in Just 2 Years!

Meet the Brand Lemlem is an artisan-driven brand of beautiful women’s resort wear made entirely and responsibly in Africa, with a core mission […]

The Holiday Checklist to Sail Through the Upcoming Holidays

As the holiday season approaches, ensuring your digital sales channels are ready to optimize potential sales and commercial growth should be your #1 […]

WEBINAR: Future Proofing Your Operations

A lot has changed in the last few years. Increased competition, elevated shopper expectations, and macroeconomic disruptions are driving merchants to make strategic […]

Top 3 Retail Trends to Kick Off 2023

With the never-ending shift in eCommerce sales, how can you start off the new year with a bang?  It’s no secret that the […]

New Feature: Cymbio’s Seller Insights

Leveraging customer data to elevate online marketing in the eCommerce industry isn’t something new. Understanding data helps eCommerce brands to better figure out […]

How Going Green Can Boost eCommerce Sales and Customer Satisfaction

Looking to go sustainable? For many businesses, “going green” has been perceived as a costly inconvenience. But transforming into an eco-friendly business has […]

Retailing in a Recession: How to Prepare for the Upcoming Holidays

The current economy, with its skyrocketing inflation and high production costs, is deterring customers from making in-store purchases. 76% of shoppers in the […]

How to Conquer the Ever-Expanding World of eCommerce

With endless choices, speedy deliveries, numerous curbside pickup options, and the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, online shopping has become a widespread revolution […]

How Can Brands Increase Sales Without Spending More?

The retail industry is experiencing a tough time – no matter where you look, there seems to be bad news. Supply chains are […]

How DTC Brands Can Circumvent Industry Challenges

Deloitte recently released their Retail Tech Report for 2022, and it was filled with insights and inside scoops into everything that’s going on […]

The Key to a High eCommerce Conversion Rate

Ecommerce businesses often suffer from notoriously low conversion rates. Shoppers may browse and fill up their cart, but never end up checking out. […]

Are Brand-Owned Marketplaces The Future of eCommerce?

Think of the last time you bought something online, or the last few times. It’s probably pretty likely that you either purchased off […]

One Way To Win The Fulfillment Cycle: Cymbio’s Unlimited Inventory Feature

It’s no secret that consumers aren’t always aware of what goes on behind the scenes in the retail industry. And it’s not surprising […]

The Surprising Effect of Inflation on the Ecommerce Industry

It’s no secret that inflation is on the rise, and it has been for quite some time. Consumers are feeling the effects of […]

The 5 Steps To Building Brand Strength That Every DTC Operation Needs to Know

You’ve built a brand and you’re thriving – or at least on your way to it. Now what?  Leveraging a variety of strategies […]

How Brands Can Unlock Growth By Reimagining Their Marketplace Approach

For brands, scaling retail operations means investing money and resources into growing a DTC operation. While selling DTC, brands can determine every step […]

How Brands Can Stay Current Online As In-Store Shopping Picks Up

Consumers are heading back to stores. Amazon reported a 3% decline in sales this quarter, hinting that the pandemic’s days of nearly all […]

Earth Day Spotlight: Cymbio Brands Committed to Eco-Friendly eCommerce

eCommerce has long been considered an industry that’s not so eco-friendly. Consumer culture fuels the creation of massive amounts of merchandise, much of […]

Open vs. Curated Marketplaces: Deciding Which One is Right for your Brand

For brands scaling their digital operations and expanding their sales channels, marketplaces are an attractive option.  They’re a golden ticket for increasing sales, […]

Cymbio Adds PayPal Ventures As Its Latest Investor

Just months after our Series B funding round, Cymbio is excited to announce that it has added PayPal Ventures as its newest investor.  […]

Leveraging Technology For Smoother eCommerce Operations

Today, B2B businesses rely on their technology more than ever before. Forced digital transformation, rapidly changing market conditions, and shifting buyer preferences mean […]

Cymbio Partners With BigCommerce to Help Merchants Connect with Retailers and Reach New Customers

Cymbio offers BigCommerce merchants the ability to boost digital sales and visibility through full service drop ship and marketplace automation, enabling business growth […]

Cymbio and BigCommerce: A New Partnership is Born

We are thrilled to announce that BigCommerce has chosen Cymbio to lead its merchant-to-retail connections. This partnership will enable BigCommerce merchants quick and […]

Cymbio Named to the 2022 CB Insights Retail Tech 100 — List of Most Innovative Retail Startups

  Cymbio recognized for achievements in eCommerce automation NEW YORK, March 15, 2022 — CB Insights today named Cymbio to its Retail Tech […]

International Women’s Day: We’re Proud to Celebrate Six Female-Founded Brands

This International Women’s Day, Cymbio is proud to highlight some of the female-founded businesses we work with. With the retail business focused largely […]

Finding The Sweet Spot Between Wholesale and DTC

The changing digital retail landscape has given companies more choices than ever before in how to brand themselves, reach their consumers, and sell […]

How to Increase Your Brand’s Revenue with a Multi-Channel Commerce Model

If you had the option for your company to interact with customers on a variety of different platforms and apps, increase brand awareness […]

The Top 5 eCommerce Trends of 2022

2022 has officially settled in, and with it, some new trends are beginning to take shape. eCommerce revenues are projected to pass $5 […]

The Evolving Relationship Between Brands and Retailers

It’s no surprise to anyone that the eCommerce industry is ever-evolving, and brands and retailers need to continue adapting to new landscapes. Large […]

Shoppers Are Moving Their Purchasing to Online Marketplaces – Are You Ready?

A recent survey of consumer eCommerce and marketplace preferences, The 2022 State of Online Marketplace Adoption, confirmed what we have been seeing for […]

Why You Should Be Using eCommerce Demand Forecasting for Your Business

What is eCommerce Demand Forecasting? eCommerce demand forecasting is the process of predicting and estimating your business’ products, services, and sales future demand. […]

Top 5 Marketing Strategies to Grow and Scale Your eCommerce Brand in 2022

2022 is here, and it’s time to make sure your growth and scaling strategies are ready for the new year. This year will […]

Our Top 8 Last-Minute Quick Wins to Increase Your eCommerce Holiday Sales

  The holiday season means go-time for online retailers to increase sales revenue, with shoppers wanting to avoid big crowds and conveniently shop […]

How to Succeed in a New Era of Global Commerce

Businesses of all sizes can now leverage digital channels to reach a larger audience worldwide. And thanks to emerging innovation with cloud technology, […]

Let’s Shop Small

In dedication to Small Business Saturday, let’s celebrate old traditions and make new ones. Whether you buy a new ornament from your local […]

CYMBIO RAISES $20M IN SERIES B FUNDING!

Cymbio Raises $20M Series B to Help Brands Navigate the New Era of Commerce Seven months out from Series A, we’ve tripled our […]

Supply Chain Delays Throughout the Holidays

It’s already the beginning of November – the peak of the retail world. But the industry is already in various forms of panic […]

Build a DTC Brand for Maximum Profitability

Since 2020, direct-to-consumer (DTC) brands have taken off, and eCommerce saw a huge leap in growth, while retail shops jumped on the online […]

OUT with Spreadsheets! Cymbio’s All-In-One Management Platform is IN!

Order Fulfillment Takes Over for Spreadsheets Spending every day going back and forth between retailer portals, emails, and marketplaces to locate and process […]

Shopify Brands and the Ease to Grow Digital Sales

You are already steps closer to increased digital sales. You’ve chosen Shopify as your eCommerce platform and that’s terrific. You’ve been great at […]

The Pain of Manual Retail Connections and What It Can Cost Your Brand

In today’s eCommerce world, brands no longer have the option NOT to sell on retailers. In order to succeed, they must meet their […]

10 Clues Screaming Out for Multichannel Retail Automation

It’s true what they say – hindsight is 20/20. But what if hindsight is providing you clues right now? If your business is […]

Why You Should Consider Selling on Boutique Retailers

With the dominance of large marketplaces like Amazon comes the mindset that boutique retailers no longer have a place in online retail. But […]

Why Marketplaces Are in High Demand

With tremendous marketplace growth over the past ten years, it is no surprise that the trend continues to increase (exponentially). In fact, marketplace […]

Is Your Brand Ready for the Holiday Season?

The holidays have a way of sneaking up on us and appearing out of nowhere, but in order to take advantage of the […]

4 Tried and True Ways to Get Your Product in front of Retailers

As a small/medium business, one challenging aspect is getting your brand accepted to sell on retailers. It can be overwhelming to know where […]

A Brand’s Direct-to-Consumer Site (DTC) vs. Selling on Retailers

A brand is not defined by the channels it sells on, although the benefits of selling on retailers versus a standalone direct-to-consumer (DTC) […]

Consumer and Buyer Trends as the World Reopens

Finally, the world is reopening, and there is a significant shift in shopping trends after more than a year of elasticized waistbands and […]

Auto-Adjust Product Images Cross-Channel

eCommerce is growing at rapid speeds, and online stores are looking more and more professional. Yet, one area that still seems to be […]

Why Brands are Focusing on Digital First

When it comes to commercial potential, a digital-first approach means that your business has the chance to reach a global audience as well […]

Luxury Brands Meet Marketplaces

There is a new business model that is experiencing rapid transformation, called eConcessions and eConsignments – a model being introduced by more retailers […]

EDI 101

Yes, we’ve all heard it before – “We automate our retail connections through EDI.” But do you really? Below, I will explain why […]

A New Marketing Channel For Brands: Marketplaces and Department Stores

As a brand, you want to be where your customers are – it only makes sense! It’s where you’ll expose your brand to […]

How to Successfully Manage eCommerce Returns

Whether you use drop ship or marketplace retail methods, there is one issue that you must learn how to successfully manage within the […]

Why Marketplaces Are The Driving Force In eCommerce Growth

With marketplaces being some of the best marketing channels for brands – it has become an absolute must to join the momentum. Marketplaces […]

4 Signs That You Need To Implement Drop Ship And Marketplace Automation

Your brand is growing, and you’re thinking of expanding to new channels such as Nordstrom, Kohl’s, Farfetch, Urban Outfitters or others.  Higher-order volume […]

Why Drop Ship Compliments Wholesale

Before the days of simplified eCommerce set-up, wholesaling was a brand’s best bet for success. Through the wholesale model, brands could source and […]

CYMBIO RAISES $7M IN SERIES A FUNDING!

As childhood best friends, Mor Lavi (Co-founder & COO), Roy Avidor (Co-founder & CEO) and Gilad Zirkel ( Co-founder & CTO) decided to […]

The Shift from Commerce to eCommerce

There is little doubt that recent eCommerce growth has driven significant disruption within the retail industry. With the digital acceleration that happened almost […]

How to Modify Product Data to Meet Retailers Requirements

For brands who want to increase online sales in marketplaces and drop ship programs, one of the biggest pain points is modifying product […]

What is the Difference Between Drop Ship and Marketplace?

There is no denying that eCommerce is here to stay. In fact, COVID has only further enhanced brands’ interests to expand their digital […]

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