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How Ecommerce Tech Can Reduce the Environmental Damage it Caused in the First Place

Retail TouchPoints

Consumers have started taking sustainability into account when deciding what to buy and where to buy it. This is especially true for younger consumers: some 75% of millennials say they consider sustainability when making a purchase. Over the past seven years, there has been a 71% increase in online searches for sustainable goods.

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Inside Walmart’s Expanding Last Mile Strategy: Employee Empowerment, Automation and Sustainability

Retail TouchPoints

Consumers’ continued reliance on omnichannel fulfillment has created new opportunities for industry giants like Walmart to differentiate and gain market share. The personal shopper, a role that didn’t exist a decade ago, is now one of the fastest-growing positions at Walmart stores, according to Dunn. The retailer reported 5.6%

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5 Ways Small Businesses Can Manage Supply Chain Issues

Wiser

Because smaller retailers cannot always order in bulk or far in advance like many larger retailers do, any supply chain disruptions are often felt faster and stronger by small businesses. From delays in delivery to running out of stock at critical times, supply chain issues can cause major headaches for small businesses.

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6 Retail Shipping Trends to Watch in 2020

Retail Next

Shoppers want their orders the next day, with free shipping whenever possible. The rise of e-commerce has encouraged businesses to rethink how they communicate with consumers and manage their supply chains. Here are some of the most significant retail shipping trends to look for in 2020.

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Cross-Channel Home Décor Retailing: 5 Take Away Lessons from The Game Changers

RETAIL MANAGEMENT SOFTWARE

Digital is as much about consumers, customers, people and mindsets as it is about technology. Hence it is imperative that the digital agenda in any retailer organization is driven by consumer trends. From web order fulfillment to supply chain management, it’s imperative to be competitive.

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How Retailers Overcome Challenges of Seasonal Demand

365 Retail

Yet potentially it can be a very rewarding period for sales if forecast and managed correctly. We’ll look at what seasonal demand means and its impact on retail businesses, coupled with actionable insights on dealing with related obstacles while taking action to optimise profitability. Let’s look at some examples of seasonal products.

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5 Critical Omni-Channel Fulfillment Strategies (and How to Avoid Mistakes)

Retalon

BOPIS allows shoppers to purchase their item online and then pick it up in person at a brick-and-mortar location. This method is a way for consumers to avoid paying shipping fees, and also a great boon to the store as well because it holds the potential for additional sales and engagement. 3. Drop shipping.