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Choosing a Distribution Model: Drop Shipping vs Traditional Inventory

Retail Bound

One of the topics that consistently comes up in the retail world is the logistics of shipping. From the manufacturers to the distributors, to your retail store – there are many factors and unexpected costs to consider during the shipping process that can be often overlooked. Choose a model that can scale with your growth trajectory.

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More recessions lessons from Greenlit Brands, Camilla, Super Retail

Inside Retail

Suppliers were going broke left, right and centre, so it was all about the efficient management of inventory. But the biggest risk is buying and the efficient management of our working capital. Of course, you also have to manage costs, but that’s always important. Drop in exciting product regularly to encourage repeat traffic.

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Subscription Pro Tips: Encourage Loyalty and Long-Term Relationships by Making it Easy to Cancel

Retail TouchPoints

That has not stopped consumers from subscribing though, especially with the rise of new takes on the model (box services, auto shipping and streaming TV, to name just a few). The average U.S. consumer spends $219 a month on subscriptions, according to a recent study from C+R Research. Four Steps to Subscription Success. “We

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6 Reasons Walmart’s eCommerce Strategy is Winning

Indigo 9 Digital

This service is also beneficial for consumers worried about their goods being stolen after they are dropped off. We also believe that by using stores effectively, Walmart mitigated some of the higher costs associated with the online channel” said Neil Saunders, Managing Director at GlobalData Retail. More than 1.7

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Bells of Steel and an Iron Will: How This Fitness Retailer Grew from $3M to $15M in 18 months

Retail Minded

Back in 2009, Khoozani was supplementing his business degree with a job in a Calgary fitness store when he noticed a lack of Olympic-level equipment, such as bumper plates and kettlebells. He dropped his plans for a corporate job, set up a BigCommerce e-store, took on a silent partner and hired staff. OLYMPIC VISION.

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Jason & Scot Show Episode 277 – Holiday 2021 Preview

Retail Geek

Major disruptions to the supply chain, the last mille, and to consumer behavior as a result of covid, will make this year extremely hard to predict and manage for brands and retailers. Holiday 2021 will be one of the most uncertain holiday events in modern retail history. Will shipageddon 2.0 play out again this year?