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5 Do-or-Die Retail Trends for 2022

Independent Retailer

shoppers have been deterred from making an online purchase due to worries over the return process, while online merchants have responded by trying to offer clearer and more generous return policies. The bottom line is that as we emerge from the chaos of 2020 and 2021, both retailers and consumers are eager to get back to normal.

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Next Steps in Sustainable Apparel Retail: Consumer Communication and Carbon Offsets

Retail TouchPoints

To guide these consumers — and perhaps raise the green consciousness of others — retailers should certainly publicize their own sustainability efforts. A logical next step is for merchants to educate themselves about the sustainability of the brands and items they sell, particularly in the apparel space. In fact, half of the 1,000 U.S.

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Alibaba vs. Amazon, 7 Differences & Similarities

Indigo 9 Digital

Our philosophy is to empower others to sell, empower others to service, empower, make sure the other people are more powerful than us…Remember one thing, today for ourselves, our last year [2016] is more than $550 billion. Alibaba does not charge merchants on Taobao listing or transactions fees. Do you like this content?

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3 Unexpected Benefits of Fast Fulfillment

Rangeme

Most merchants know faster fulfillment will lead to a better customer experience, but there are actually benefits to nearly every aspect of your business when you prioritize a better delivery experience for your customers. 79% of consumers say they are more likely to make a second purchase from a merchant after a positive delivery experience.

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What is Artificial Intelligence, and How Does it Impact Your Point-of-Sale?

Star Miconics

from 2021 to 2030, and that 77% of the devices we already use feature one form of AI or another. This intelligence involves a variety of technologies, such as machine learning, event stream processing, optimization, and business rule management. It provides decision automation or decision support.

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

Indigo 9 Digital

Amazon did not disclose third party sales for Prime Day in 2021. For a smaller retailer deciding to sell on Amazon may be the activity that kick starts your growth. If there was a mall where most customers shop, think of the biggest mall in any city, wouldn’t a retailer want to be located there? billion in sales.

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What to Sell on Shopify?

Small Biz Trends

These restricted items include but are not limited to certain firearms and parts, goods or services that promote self-harm, COVID-19 products that flout the rule for the sale of COVID-19 related products, etc. from 2021 to 2028. from 2021 to 2028, reports Grand View Research. in 2021 and 5.7% billion in 2020.