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The Children’s Place To Shut 300 Locations By 2021

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Since it announced the fleet optimization initiative in 2013, the retailer has closed 275 stores. and Canada stores have been closed since March 18, the company enabled ship-from-store capabilities in approximately 85% of its U.S. stores in late April, more than doubling its daily shipping capacity. of the company’s U.S.

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Choosing a Distribution Model: Drop Shipping vs Traditional Inventory

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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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Why an Active Brand Community is the Key to Customer Loyalty

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In 2019, the brand announced plans to convert 10% of its locations into experiential stores, including its 20,000-square-foot Chicago location. This location features a store, two workout studios, a meditation studio and a second-floor restaurant. Like Gymshark, lululemon also emphasizes the in-person experience.

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Automation: The Driving Force Behind Warehouse Management Growth

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Drones: Leveraging drones for shipping and delivery fulfillment came to attention when Amazon revealed their ‘Octocopter’ in 2013. They offer the greatest flexibility and visibility in the network and reduce systemwide inventory carrying costs; and.

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The Future of Retail: BOPIS 2.0 and RFID Technology

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It can also enhance the customer experience and satisfaction by accurately allowing retailers to locate new stock in busy stockrooms and shop floors. The most significant trend moving into 2021 will be the continuation of omnichannel shopping, such as BOPIS and BOSFS (buy online, ship from store). By using RFID, BOPIS 2.0

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DTC Brands Forge Unique Paths to Growth

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The digitally native brand was founded by Heidi Zak in 2013 to provide personalized and accurate bra-fitting experiences. Customer feedback drives everything we do; from the products we choose to finalizing the locations for our physical retail stores. ThirdLove’s Venice, Calif. Dallas, Boston and Scottsdale, Ariz.

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Footwear Brands Can Connect With Consumers Over Sustainability

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NYU Stern and IRI found that 50% of CPG growth from 2013 to 2018 came from sustainably marketed products. According to Nate Faust, CEO at Shop Olive, more than 10 billion single-use boxes were shipped last year. Brands don’t have to abandon their core marketing approach to appeal to sustainability-minded consumers.

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