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The Logistical Nightmare Before Christmas: How to Avoid it

Retail TouchPoints

The 2020 holiday shopping season is anticipated to be remarkably different than any in recent years, especially when it comes to where people are expected to shop — online. With this in mind, delivery, logistics and distribution of inventory need to be top of mind for retailers.

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

Indigo 9 Digital

A study by the Capgemini Institute found that on average retailers charge their customers just 80% of the cost of delivering goods. The irony of online shopping is that the most economical model for a retailer is when customers are not purely online shopping at all. But it costs $10.59 But it costs $10.59

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JD.com's Strategy, 10 Things to Know

Indigo 9 Digital

Brick and mortar shopping isn’t dying. JD.com believes offline shopping plays an important role in its growth and success. People shopping in the mall simply need to scan a QR code attached an item they would like to buy and once they purchase it, selected items can be delivered to their home within as little as two hours.

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Best Buy’s eCommerce Strategy, What You Need to Know

Indigo 9 Digital

Last year about a third of Best Buy’s sales came from eCommerce a big jump from 2019 when Best Buy’s online sales had a 19% share. Stores are a critical part of any retailer’s eCommerce strategy since customers often start shopping in a store and then order online or they elect to pick up their purchases in store.

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Forever 21: 4 Reasons it Failed & Filed for Bankruptcy

Indigo 9 Digital

Shein, another ultra fast fashion retailer, adds between 500 to 2,000 new items on its website every day. Shein is vertically integrated allowing it to go from design to shipping in as little as three days. Commenting on the growth of Shein TechCrunch wrote : “[Shein] manufactures in China as many apparel retailers do.

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6 Reasons Walmart’s eCommerce Strategy is Winning

Indigo 9 Digital

Since 90% of the United States population lives within 10 miles of a Walmart store this move has become a game changer for the retailer. Consumers love shopping online but what they really want is control. Consumers are looking for one stop shopping. What we are witnessing is a trend towards more convenient shopping trips.

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The Benefits & Cons of Selling on Amazon, 10 Factors to Consider

Indigo 9 Digital

Nike is an example of a high-profile retailer that decided to stop selling on Amazon in 2019. More than 200 million people shop on Amazon each month. These sellers had record sales that were up 60% over 2019. For a smaller retailer deciding to sell on Amazon may be the activity that kick starts your growth.