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The Logistical Nightmare Before Christmas: How to Avoid it

Retail TouchPoints

In an effort to keep up with the expected record-breaking holiday surge, FedEx recently announced its plans to hire 70,000 seasonal workers, as well as expand the availability of its Sunday delivery service to 95% of the country’s population. Additionally, Walmart has hired more than 500,000 new workers for its nationwide fulfillment centers.

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eCommerce and its Profitability Issue. Why its So Hard to Make Money

Indigo 9 Digital

Even when eCommerce drove growth for many retailers at the height of the COVID-19 pandemic some retailers decided not to jump on the eCommerce bandwagon. Trader Joe’s does not offer online shopping and does not plan to. In 2019 Walmart’s eCommerce business lost an estimated $2 billion. But it costs $10.59

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From Clicks to Bricks: Expanding Brand Loyalty Through Physical Stores

Retail TouchPoints

Now may be the perfect time for more DTC brands to explore physical retail — in a post-COVID-19 landscape with prime real estate more affordable than ever, and shoppers seeking social interaction as they become comfortable visiting retail stores again. An Emerging Retail Trend.

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Dick’s Sporting Goods’ Strategy, 4 Things to Watch

Indigo 9 Digital

If you are curious about how Dick’s plans to make the most of a great market opportunity then consider these four elements of its strategy. Dick’s is planning to spend between $600 million and $800 million to expand its store footprint and this will primarily be driven by opening new House of Sport stores. Store expansion.

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7-Eleven's Strategy for Success

Indigo 9 Digital

If you are curious about 7-Eleven’s plan for staying ahead of the competition then consider these five elements of its strategy. In an attempt for the nearly 100 year old retailer to remain relevant 7-Eleven opened its version of the store of the future called the Evolution Store in 2019. Sell more food.

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6 Reasons Walmart’s eCommerce Strategy is Winning

Indigo 9 Digital

Having a wide range of fulfillment options, including delivery to home, collection from store – and by using stores for fulfillment – allowed Walmart to ramp up capacity in a way that many other players struggled to do. billio n of all click and collect purchases made in the United States in 2021 are fulfilled by Walmart.

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Staying Competitive: Keeping Up With Amazon

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AI powers many retail processes, including Amazon’s personalized recommendations, assortment planning, and Just Walk Out technology for cashierless in-store service. Now retailers are doubling down on AI for faster processes that make the customer experience more convenient. Best Buy plans to spend $1.2B Retail Dive.