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From Reusable to Recycled: Walmart Canada Pilots Program Giving New Life to Blue Bags

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TerraCycle will launder usable bags and donate them for reuse by charity partners; bags that are too damaged for reuse will be recycled into raw formats that manufacturers can use to make products such as plastic shipping pallets or outdoor furniture. “We

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Does the ‘New’ Bed Bath & Beyond Have the Right Formula for Success?

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Its current business model is based on owning very little inventory and relying on its suppliers to drop-ship orders to customers. Legacy Overstock also sold outdoor and indoor furniture as well as area rugs — essentially it was a much bigger and better “beyond.” RTP: What do you see for the future of the new BB&B?

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5 Ways Retailers Can Tackle Wavering Customer Loyalty

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Customer acquisition costs online have reached unprecedented levels, which means marketing leaders are trying to diversify their toolkits. However, brands cannot underestimate the importance of implementing a compliant and transparent process for collecting and using customer data. . Stand Out Beyond Free Shipping .

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How Streamlining Digital Checkout Boosted Polywood Conversions Nearly 50%

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In 2017, Polywood had a great product sustainability story (its outdoor furniture is made from 100% recycled plastic and comes with a 20-year guarantee) and a solid launching pad for direct-to-consumer sales (a 27 -year history of selling through big box, home improvement and specialty patio stores). It was an involved, intense process.

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With Travel Still Restricted, Simon is Bringing its Outlets to China via Livestreaming

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But amidst the calm, there’s a flurry of activity as one group makes its way across the paved pathways of the outdoor shopping center. Deliver fast, reliable fulfillment to Chinese customers. Tmall then handles the process of exporting those products, importing them into China and delivering them to customers. “We’re

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Technology, trends and key takeaways from NRF’s Big Show

Inside Retail

They covered how brands can provide elevated and curated customer experiences and how clear differentiation, and even re-invention, can be critical to meeting consumer demand and providing a sustainable future for retailers. A fundamental rethink Fulfilment was challenging for many in 2022. Here are some of the highlights.

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Inside the ‘Online Mall’ Simon has Created for its Outlet Brands

Retail TouchPoints

The platform is commission-based and most orders are fulfilled via drop shipping, although BOPIS options are a growing offering. SPO also has access to RGG warehouses as part of the Simon partnership, so the platform is now also doing some managed fulfillment for brands and shipping on their behalf.