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Hanna Andersson Gives Fans What They’ve Long Wanted — A Loyalty Program

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In addition to discounts, program members also will receive shipping perks, early access to sales and new product launches, and exclusive access to limited edition drops. In 2019, Hanna Andersson shifted to a fully DTC model , closing all its stores and ending its wholesale business.

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Michaels Prepares Marketplace Offering to Offer More Than ‘Just Coupons and Discounts’

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The retailer also is currently seeking third-party solution providers in areas including payment processors, order management and shipping and fulfillment. Michaels’ CEO Ashley Buchanan first revealed plans for a marketplace in a February 2021 story in The Wall Street Journal. Michaels gained access to some of A.C.

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Retail Sales Grew 3% Over Extended Holiday Purchase Period — And the Season Isn’t Over Yet

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In fact, the impacts of the most unique holiday in decades are still being felt: retailers should plan for continued shipping delays in the short term, and also continue to refine their omnichannel operations as they prepare for the rest of 2021. 3 shopping day in 2019. 11 through Dec. 24, 2020), or 2.4% 1 through Dec.

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Neiman Marcus Group Takes Stake in Reseller Fashionphile, Adds Sustainability Partnerships

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In 2019, NMG joined forces with handbag and accessories reseller Fashionphile to roll out an integrated circularity program that included the debut of six Fashionphile locations inside Neiman Marcus stores. NMG also has teamed up with Give Back Box to let Neiman Marcus customers donate items they no longer use to someone in need.

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Communication Will be Key for Merchants This Holiday Season

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The 2020 ecommerce holiday shopping and shipping season is expected to eclipse years past. Retailers will have to have a definitive plan to communicate order confirmations, delivery updates and delay notifications. Customers understand that, and just want to be informed as close to real time as possible so they can plan accordingly.

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Black Friday 2020 In-Store Traffic: An Expected Result in an Unexpected Season

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27) dropped considerably in comparison to last year. Overall, the four days from Thanksgiving through Sunday were down -49% compared to 2019. Black Friday, on the other hand, hurt — with only half as much traffic as in 2019. This means that the drop in Black Friday traffic may benefit other, later dates before New Year’s.

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Salesforce’s Top 5 Predictions for Holiday 2022

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plan to start buying gifts earlier – the No. For example, store associates should get measured on fulfillment metrics if they are picking and shipping. Based on our research, 25% more customer service engagements this holiday – both physically or virtually – will involve associates compared to 2019.