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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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Scarred by the 2008 Recession and COVID, 48% of Gen Z Frequently Shops at Discount Stores

Retail TouchPoints

That sense of unease is to be expected from a cohort shaped by both the 2008-2009 Great Recession and the COVID pandemic, and it’s had a big impact on their shopping choices: nearly half ( 48% ) say they shop the most often at discount/off-price retailers, and 25% frequently patronize dollar stores.

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Shipping Carriers Prohibiting the Shipment of Vaping Products Throughout the U.S.

Independent Retailer

As part of the “ Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021, ” in the most recent COVID-19 relief bill signed into law on December 27, 2020, Congress amended the Prevent All Cigarette Trafficking (“PACT”) Act of 2009 to apply to e-cigarettes and all vaping products. shipping providers to jump on board with banning vape products.

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How GlassesUSA.com Uses AR, Computer Vision and Dynamic Recommendations to Enhance Online Eyewear Shopping

Retail TouchPoints

GlassesUSA.com was launched in 2009, and despite its name, now operates in 92 countries, although the U.S. Customers can have a selection of frames shipped to them for free to try out for 14 days. “ Usually your doctor doesn’t give you your prescription because they want you to shop in their store.

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Revealed: Costco Australia’s expansion plans for online, grocery

Inside Retail

Since launching locally in 2009, American grocery membership chain Costco has grown from a single store in Melbourne to 13 sites across Australia and is now present in almost all capital cities. It was challenging, because it was a brand new business with a brand new team, and the way people shopped changed almost overnight.”.

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Inside the Online Bookstore Building a ‘Model for Small Businesses to Compete with Amazon’

Retail TouchPoints

Three years on, Bookshop.org now serves close to 2 million customers annually and has 1,700 independent bookstores participating, not to mention a roster of esteemed organizations that curate shops on the site, including The New York Time s , The Atlantic , Buzzfeed and a host of celebrity book clubs.

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How Tmall Global is overcoming the challenges of China’s zero-Covid policy

Inside Retail

Back in October, the online marketplace teamed up with global real estate giant Simon and Shop Premium Outlets to bring US brands to Chinese consumers through a series of livestream shopping events. Global Shopping Festival and throughout the holiday season. Global Shopping Festival and throughout the holiday season.