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What is a merchant of record?

Important features of a merchant of record

Merchant of record features

Beyond merchant of record: what it really takes to expand globally

Why fashion brands on Centra don’t need a merchant of record

How Centra replaces merchant of record features

MoR Features covered by centra

Built-in tax management & transparent pricing

Localized shopping experiences

Enterprise-grade security & compliance

Conclusion: Is a merchant of record necessary for global ecommerce?

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Find out why fashion brands don’t need a merchant of record to succeed in cross-border ecommerce.

What is a merchant of record? Definition, meaning, and why fashion brands don't need one

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Cross-border pricing challenges

Cross-border ecommerce is complicated. Pricing is no exception.

What costs influence pricing for DTC fashion brands? 

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Why a cost-plus pricing strategy isn’t enough for cross-border ecommerce

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Global pricing strategies for DTC fashion brands

Localization affects conversion rate in cross-border ecommerce

Market-based pricing helps brands achieve localization in cross-border ecommerce

Giving fashion brands the flexibility needed to support market-based pricing with Centra

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A solid cross-border pricing strategy involves more than just crunching the numbers. Discover the key factors fashion brands must consider when setting prices for new markets.

How market-based pricing drives cross-border ecommerce success

Common challenges in traditional B2B wholesale

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4 Key Benefits of Digital Wholesale for Fashion Brands

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2. Reduced production risk through effective wholesale ecommerce

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3. Centralized wholesale order management and data analytics

4. Optimized stock management and fulfilment strategies

Centra's Guide to Wholesale for Fashion Brands

How Paul Smith elevated the buyer experience with digital wholesale

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Key Takeaways

Discover how digital wholesale transforms fashion brands through improved forecasting, optimized inventory, streamlined order management, and enhanced buyer experiences.

4 benefits of digital wholesale for fashion brands

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Leveraging ecommerce localization to build trust with customers

1. Localized sizing standards

Holzweiler provides its customers with a size guide in both metric and imperial formats. 

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2. Localized pricing and payment methods

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Localized payments

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3. Localized customer service

4. Localized delivery methods

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Paul Smith localized ecommerce delivery options

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Findings from ‘Conversion rate in fashion ecommerce benchmarks: What we have learnt from analyzing 500 brands’

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5. Diversity in product modelling

6. SEO localization

Compare fashion conversion rate benchmarks

Ecommerce localization ≠ just translations. To truly boost conversion rates, fashion brands need to craft an online experience that fits each market.

Adapt and convert: How fashion brands are using hyper-localization to drive revenue

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Ecommerce conversion rates vary across fashion verticals

Ecommerce conversion rate graph by vertical

Ecommerce conversion rates across fashion verticals

Original fashion brands achieve above-average conversion rates 

Ideal ecommerce conversion rates look different for all brands

We’ve crunched the numbers from 500 fashion brands to discover ecommerce conversion rate benchmarks across apparel, footwear, jewelry, health & beauty, and more.

The conversion rate benchmark: how fashion verticals compare

Conversion rates and cart abandonment in fashion ecommerce

The evolution of the linesheet

Re-invented linesheet

More than a digital makeover–a complete reinvention

Wholesale with Centra

Steering the wholesale journey with Centra 

 Linesheets are the OG backbone of fashion wholesale. But as more brands take their wholesale operations online, linesheets are being totally reimagined.

Are linesheets cancelled? How fashion brands are reinventing wholesale

4 core benefits of adopting a sustainable omnichannel approach 

Global-first approach

Omnichannel from an operational POV

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Nudie Jeans' sustainability-focused omnichannel strategy

Discover how fashion brands can move the dial to lower environmental impact and meet growing consumer demand for eco-friendly options by implementing omnichannel strategies.

Omnichannel: The secret to DTC fashion brands reaching sustainability goals

The Halo Effect

The ‘halo effect’ in fashion wholesale

Wholesale Profitability

Successful DTC brands often see greater profitability in wholesale

Adopting a digital-first approach to wholesale doesn’t mean ditching DTC. Rather than limiting themselves to one approach, fashion brands can combine DTC and wholesale strategies to fully leverage both channels.

The 'Halo Effect': How fashion brands can level up DTC with digital wholesale

Henrik Setterdahl, Account Executive

SEO and UX intersect

Localization is more than translations

Market-based, country-based, or language-based URLs?

Finding the middle ground with a ‘global-first’ approach

Applying business logic to SEO localization

Compromise is inevitable

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Achieving true localization with composable commerce

Discover how SEO and UX intersect in ecommerce, and how composable commerce enables brands to look beyond translations to achieve true localization.

How to Master Ecommerce SEO Localization

Endless Aisle

Physical store personnel as digital assistants

Fulfillment Hubs

Physical stores as fulfillment hubs

Click-and-collect 

Returns and exchanges

Hassle-free returns and exchanges 

 Omnichannel covers much more than ‘click and collect’. There are multiple strategies that fashion and lifestyle brands can integrate into their online store for a consistent and connected customer experience. 

5 popular omnichannel strategies for scaling fashion brands

Evelina Galli

Philip Börjesson, CEO Charity Funnel

What bla bla a “headless ecommerce platform”?

Centra’s 2023 in numbers:

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Charity Funnel makes it easy to give to charity while you shop.

Swedish startup brings donations directly to checkout

Headless vs monolithic comparison

What are the benefits of running on a headless platform?

Is all ecommerce turning headless and composable?

Do you need a headless setup to sell fashion products?

When in doubt, play to your platform’s strengths

Shopify / Centra / Magento

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Is headless Shopify a thing?

You don’t need a headless setup to run a fashion store – but for some reason, many leading fashion brands do, and here's why.

Why go headless when selling fashion? 

Why you need a PIM

Why Centra is a great choice for fashion brands

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Enhanced management of luxury items

Centra pim for fashion brands

Centra's built-in, lightweight Product Information Management system is specifically designed for fashion brands, and stands out with a range of functionalities that directly translate into significant value for fashion brands using the platform.

The Centra PIM: Purpose-built for fashion brands

Chapter 1: Report methodology 

Chapter 2. Spotlight on key marketing channels

Chapter 3. Direct channel: A reflection of brand power

Chapter 4. Brand recognition and awareness: The engines behind strong branded traffic in organic search

Chapter 5. Paid search: A cornerstone of ecommerce sale

Chapter 6. Navigating the social media landscape

Chapter 7. Winning the mobile marketing game

Chapter 8. From Amazon to Zalando: Marketplaces that matter in fashion ecommerce

Fashion brands strive for customer attention dispersed across channels and devices. With the advancement of technology and customers increasingly relying on smartphones, traditional marketing channels no longer cut it.

Fashion ecommerce marketing report: How fashion brands utilize digital marketing channels to drive growth

Trend 1: Leverage AI-driven personalization for unforgettable customer experiences  

Trend 2: Social commerce: Make the most of shoppable content 

Trend 3: Ethical and sustainable fashion: catering to conscious consumers

Trend 4: Immersive shopping experiences with augmented reality (AR)

Trend 5: Adapting to the mobile shopping era 

Trend 6: Voice commerce: embracing the future of shopping 

Trend 7: Influencer marketing: tap into the talent of brand ambassadors 

Trend8: The rise of second-hand fashion: a vintage twist to modern retailing

What is social commerce, and how can fashion brands make the most of shoppable content?

How can fashion brands appeal to conscious consumers interested in ethical and sustainable fashion?

Why should fashion brands adapt their ecommerce strategy to the mobile-first era?

What are the most in-demand fashion ecommerce jobs?

In the whirlwind of the fashion world, keeping your finger on the pulse of shifts in the industry is a necessity. Fashion brands are constantly striving to adapt and innovate to stay ahead of the curve. 

Fashion ecommerce: 8 trends and stats that will make you rethink your strategy

What is a fashion ecommerce platform?

What are the most complex fashion and lifestyle product categories?

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Why do fashion products need dedicated ecommerce platforms?

How well do popular ecommerce platforms handle complex fashion products?

Shopify Plus

Shopify Basic

Magento

WooCommerce

Squarespace

Big Cartel

Weebly

What features to look for in an ecommerce platform for fashion?

Centra: a platform with fashion lineage

Does your brand need a fashion-centric ecommerce platform?

Summary

What distinguishes fashion ecommerce platforms from other ecommerce platforms?

What are some examples of complex fashion and lifestyle product categories?

How do popular ecommerce platforms handle complex fashion products?

What features should I look for in an ecommerce platform for fashion?

What is headless architecture?

Why is headless architecture beneficial for fashion brands?

What is Centra and how does it serve fashion brands?

As the digital world continues to evolve, ecommerce platforms have become the foundation of the world of fashion retail. Among the multitude of options available today, most of them aspire to become be-all, catch-all solutions that check most of the boxes of the average online retailer.

Fashion ecommerce platform: A modern brand's secret to maximize profits and scale fast

How to shortlist the best ecommerce agencies for your brand

1. Your decision criteria

2. The ecommerce agency's experience and expertise

3. Pricing, payment structure, and contract terms

The ecommerce agency’s client portfolio, testimonials and reviews

5. The ecommerce agency’s structure and resources

6. The ecommerce agency’s ecommerce strategy and process

7. Communication and collaboration approach

8. A QA process 

9. The approach to post-launch support and maintenance

Moving forward: Navigating the path to ecommerce growth with your chosen agency

1. What are the main benefits of hiring an ecommerce agency?

Choosing an ecommerce agency is a strategic decision. With the proliferation of ecommerce agencies on the market and the considerable investment that goes into hiring one, deciding the most suitable partner isn’t that simple. 

Ecommerce agency selection: The ultimate guide to hiring the right partner for your fashion brand

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