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Retailers Increasingly Turning to Third-Party Resources to Handle Fulfillment

Retail TouchPoints

Store-based fulfillment of customer orders got an enormous boost during the COVID pandemic, when both curbside pickup and delivery offerings became survival tactics for so many retailers. However, they are now being prized for their practical capabilities as well: 38% cited faster, more cost-effective shipping, up from 21% in 2022.

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4 Steps to Operations and Fulfillment Transformation

Retail TouchPoints

Retailers can no longer turn a blind eye to the reality that today’s increasingly online shoppers are savvier than ever and quick to make snap judgements about brands for as little as delayed shipping. Data-heavy, complex operations hamper efforts to deliver positive customer service interactions, address errors and fulfill orders accurately.

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3 Unexpected Benefits of Fast Fulfillment

Rangeme

What Fast Fulfillment Means to Consumers. Most retailers’ supply chains were not prepared for the abrupt switch in transportation and fulfillment needs or the sudden spike in consumer demand. . 3 Unexpected Benefits of Fast Fulfillment. According to consumers, promising fast shipping sells. Better Customer Retention.

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Rethinking Returns: Innovative Strategies for Retailers to Drive Growth in 2024

Retail TouchPoints

Then there’s the hassle of printing a return label, carefully repackaging the dress and taking time out of her busy day to drop it off at a shipping location. Embracing trends like bracketing, where customers buy multiple options for size or color and return the rest, opens up new opportunities.

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5 Ways Retailers Can Tackle Wavering Customer Loyalty

Retail TouchPoints

In fact, the use of traditional media — such as TV, radio, direct mail and outdoor advertising — as a customer acquisition tool rose from 29% in 2021 to 51% in 2022, second only to email outreach (68%). Stand Out Beyond Free Shipping . Last year’s top retention tool — free shipping — fell slightly, from 64% in 2021 to 57% in 2022.

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Delivery disruption is en route: how can retailers prepare?

A1 Retail

Shipping delays significantly impact retailers and consumers, leading to frustrations that can ultimately result in revenue losses and drops in customer retention. By diversifying shipping options, offering real-time customer alerts, and promoting hybrid shopping. Broadening delivery partnerships.

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eCommerce Logistics for Retail Stores

Rain Pros

Efficient logistics ensures accurate and timely order fulfillment of customer orders. It offers unparalleled convenience and customer happiness and fosters a sense of trust and reliability that keeps customers coming back for more, which is essential for business longevity through customer retention.