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A 5-Point Action Plan to Build an Environmentally Friendly Supply Chain for Your Business in 2022

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There is no doubt that customers value convenience over sustainability, which is why same-day shipping remains a popular delivery option along with the increasing rate of returns in ecommerce. The road to achieving net zero is long and starts with technology adoption and a five-point action plan.

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Microsoft and FedEx Partner to Help Retailers Streamline Last Mile Logistics

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The solution is expected to launch in the second half of 2022. The updated Dynamics 365 Intelligent Order Management tool is designed to help brands access new information and capabilities to better fulfill, ship and service customer orders.

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3 Expert Perspectives on Why Margin, Experience and Loyalty Will be Key to Winning Holiday 2022

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Inflation and the threat of recession are defining aspects of the 2022 holiday season, but the potential bad news will do little to dampen a potentially successful — if not extraordinary — season. KPMG’s survey of retail leaders found that 68% of respondents expect sales to improve over last year, while only 24% expect a drop in sales.

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Is it Time for RFID to Shine?

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Adoption also is rising because prices are dropping. billion passive RFID tags to be sold in 2023, up from 33 billion in 2022. Turning RFID Technology into Business Value According to IHL Group research, retailers already using RFID in 2022 saw 83% higher sales growth and 80% higher profits. As a result, IDTechEx expects 39.3

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Customers Care About Sustainability, so Show them how Ecommerce Delivers

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However, one sustainable investment management firm’s data indicates that ecommerce can generate 17% less greenhouse gas emissions than brick and mortar retail shopping, and other studies report similar ecommerce advantages. The 2022 survey also found that a company’s environmental practices were a deciding factor for 78% of consumers.

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Holiday 2021 Wrap-Up: Safety Protocols and Early Shopping Led to a Successful Season

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1, 2022, a significant improvement over the 33.1% drop in 2020. “It’s It’s a different landscape this year than last year, which was different than the year before,” said Peter McCall, Senior Manager, Retail Consulting and Advanced Analytics at Sensormatic in an interview with RetailTouchPoints.

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‘Fast Delivery is Table Stakes’: Foxtrot CEO on Standing Out in the Crowded Digital C-Store Space

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The rapidly growing retailer, which raised $100 million in a February 2022 funding round, plans to open 25 new stores in 2022 , with more coming in 2023. Foxtrot will be among the innovative thought leaders presenting at the 2022 Retail Innovation Conference and Expo on May 10-12, 2022, in Chicago.