Retail TouchPoints

JANUARY 14, 2022

Most experts expected holiday 2021 to be a digital success, and the season didn’t disappoint: global sales hit $1.14 As a result, Cyber Week 2021 accounted for 23% of total ecommerce spend, down slightly from 24% in 2020. Shipping cutoffs with USPS, UPS, FedEx and others all happened around Dec. trillion , up from $1.1

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Retail TouchPoints

DECEMBER 8, 2021

In light of well-publicized shipping delays and inventory shortages, they may find some empty shelves. With that in mind, retailers are wise to spend the 2021 holiday run-up leaning into non-physical gift options for customers. adults revealed that, while expectations around delivery and shipping are split, concern has begun to rise.

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Retail TouchPoints

APRIL 30, 2021

Amazon topped both its own and experts’ Q1 2021 expectations, with 44% year-over-year sales growth and $108.5 The retailer expects its momentum to carry over into Q2 2021, with sales hitting anywhere from $110 billion to $116 billion. However, Amazon seems to think a summer Prime Day holds even more potential in 2021.

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Retail TouchPoints

OCTOBER 4, 2021

Shoppers are increasingly aware of supply chain challenges, and 62% are very or somewhat concerned about not receiving their items in time for the holiday when they shop online Black Friday through Cyber Monday, according to a survey by Publicis Sapient. And the number-one prediction for holiday 2021: 1. 2 (Super Saturday, Dec.

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Retail TouchPoints

APRIL 25, 2022

International returns service ZigZag Global examined UK consumer shopping behaviors during the 2021 holiday season and found that one-third of consumers now purchase multiple items with the intention of returning at least one, and 59% will boycott a retailer permanently after a poor returns experience. on Christmas Day.”.

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Small Biz Trends

JUNE 23, 2021

A large majority of consumers (66%) expect free shipping on every purchase they make online. An even larger number (80%) expect free shipping when ordering a certain dollar amount on online products. These were some key insights of the Q2 2021 Consumer Trends Report issued by Jungle Scout. Image: Depositphotos.

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Independent Retailer

JULY 26, 2022

With ecommerce sales for 2021 increasing 14 percent over 2020, there is no question that shipping acumen has never been more important for retailers’ overall success. Apart from the rising fuel prices, shipping carriers are raising their rates every year. Slim down package weight.

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Retail TouchPoints

NOVEMBER 24, 2021

Experiential retailer CAMP is bringing the White Elephant gift exchange party online with the relaunch of Gift Game for the 2021 holiday season. Additionally, the retailer has created an ecommerce shopping platform for kids that lets them safely find, choose and send presents directly to their recipients.

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Inside Retail

AUGUST 22, 2021

Country manager for the company’s Australia/New Zealand territory David Boyer said that the changing habits towards increased consumer e-commerce spending – which developed over the course of the pandemic – have remained relatively undisturbed in 2021.

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Retail TouchPoints

SEPTEMBER 21, 2020

Six months after launching a digital shop for DSW shoe styles on Hy-Vee.com , the retailers are moving their partnership into the brick-and-mortar space. By October 2, DSW shops will open at six Hy-Vee locations in Minneapolis, with additional DSW shop-in-shops slated to open in 2021. Hy-Vee, Inc.

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Retail TouchPoints

MARCH 6, 2024

While it can certainly offset labor and transportation costs associated with return logistics, such as return shipping, disposition, refurbishment and destruction, there are many variables in the mix of determining whether this approach can help shelter profits.

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Retail TouchPoints

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023

The iconic brand also will expand to cruise ship and airport venues, with its first airport store scheduled to debut at Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport in November 2023 via a partnership with Duty Free Americas. WHP Global will roll out flagship-style Toys ‘R’ Us stores throughout the U.S. beginning next year in a partnership with Go!

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Inside Retail

MAY 16, 2023

Research by Australian fintech company Ship-Safely found that about 82 per cent of Australians made an online purchase last year spending up to $63.8 Between May 2021 and April last year, $224.3 Further reading: Top four consumer shipping complaints revealed: AfterShip The post Missing or damaged online deliveries cost $224.3

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Independent Retailer

APRIL 1, 2021

As part of the “ Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021, ” in the most recent COVID-19 relief bill signed into law on December 27, 2020, Congress amended the Prevent All Cigarette Trafficking (“PACT”) Act of 2009 to apply to e-cigarettes and all vaping products. shipping providers to jump on board with banning vape products.

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Mass Relators

OCTOBER 18, 2021

Loqate’s 2021 holiday survey of 1,000 American consumers found that nearly half of Americans are planning a combination of in-store and online shopping this holiday season. The challenge for retailers will be to deliver an exceptional experience regardless of where, when and how consumers choose to shop.

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Retail TouchPoints

MAY 17, 2022

The acquisition of Anomalie aligns with David’s Bridal’s recent steps toward building out its omnichannel strategy and securing its role as a one-stop-shop for special occasion attire. In 2021, the retailer partnered with The Black Tux , the online men’s formalwear brand, to expand its offerings in the special occasion apparel space.

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Retail TouchPoints

OCTOBER 4, 2022

The company reports that members of the Prime Access program saved an average of $1,600 last year through shipping savings, coupons and membership discounts. It also noted that the program expanded its membership by more than 300% between 2019 and the end of 2021.

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Independent Retailer

FEBRUARY 24, 2022

Department of Commerce Retail Indicator Division released the December 2021 Monthly Retail Trade Report on Wednesday February 16th, which showed that brick-and-mortar stores grew faster than ecommerce for the first time ever. In-Person Shopping Around for the Long Haul. retail sales for 2021 equaled $6.6

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Retail TouchPoints

MARCH 31, 2023

But as the OG value-shopping app tries to win back consumers, it has more than a few hurdles to overcome — not least of which is luring back lapsed consumers who now have new alternatives that don’t come with any negative history. And this is just the first of in a series of shopping events Wish has planned for 2023.

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Retail TouchPoints

FEBRUARY 16, 2022

billion annually, and retailers looking to earn their business need to make their shopping experience as pleasant as it is for any other customer. “ The audience of people with disabilities is larger than most people think ,” said Geoff Freed, Director of Perkins Access Consulting during a session at the 2021 Retail Innovation Conference. “It

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Retail TouchPoints

MARCH 5, 2024

Walmart debuted its Walmart+ program in September 2020, followed by Kroger ’s Boost program in November 2021. The new Target Circle experience was designed to flex and grow with our guests to deliver more value and ease — no matter how you choose to shop with us — so every visit feels personal, rewarding and made just for you.”

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Independent Retailer

APRIL 15, 2021

As ecommerce shopping continues to grow, consumers continue to expect free shipping and free returns, since retail conglomerates such as Amazon and Walmart allow this to be their competitive mark. The first way to accomplish this is by not offering free online returns shipped back to your store, which is an option.

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Independent Retailer

SEPTEMBER 2, 2021

2020 may have thrown us all for a loop, but consumers are excited to get out there and do their gift shopping in person. Independent Retailer has put together a survival guide to help indie retailers navigate the 2021 holiday season — Black Friday, Cyber Monday, Christmas, and everything in between. In the U.S.,

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Retail TouchPoints

NOVEMBER 4, 2021

Despite having just officially begun, this holiday shopping season already is marked by supply chain disruption, persistent inflation and mixed consumer confidence. Holiday shopping insights from the Adobe Digital Economy Index predict that ecommerce will become even more ubiquitous, with U.S. 31, 2021. “We’re

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Retail TouchPoints

DECEMBER 7, 2021

Despite supply chain disruptions, inflation and the new COVID-19 Omicron variant, the National Retail Federation is now saying that 2021 holiday sales increases could actually beat original forecasts. in 2021 and 4.6% The NRF originally projected that holiday sales would increase by 8.5% Lackluster Cyber Week sales in the U.S.

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Retail TouchPoints

FEBRUARY 2, 2021

After more than 25 years at the head of the company he founded, Jeff Bezos will step down from the CEO role at Amazon in Q3 2021. He will assume the role of Executive Chair and will be succeeded by Andy Jassy, currently the CEO of Amazon Web Services. Amazon is what it is because of invention,” said Bezos in a statement. “We

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Retail TouchPoints

OCTOBER 11, 2021

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.

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Retail TouchPoints

JULY 26, 2022

We’re already seeing online shopping demand level off , with consumers finding a new balance between digital and physical channels. In fact, Salesforce has already predicted that the modest growth of the 2021 holiday shopping season could foreshadow this year , with Q1 data showing a 3% YoY decrease in global digital sales.

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Retail TouchPoints

APRIL 24, 2023

In the leadup to Earth Day, American Eagle , Toms and The Sak all added new resale programs powered by ThredUp’s RaaS, and Fabletics has expanded its existing RaaS resale program to include a secondhand shop on its website. Toms customers can now also shop for used Toms products in a new Preloved section of the brand’s website.

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A1 Retail

JANUARY 19, 2022

Buy now, pay later (BNPL) transactions increased nearly 30 percent during the 2021 holiday period. Supply chain fears prompted early shopping with a 28% increase in October. The data showed that BNPL transactions peaked more than 43 percent in October as shoppers began their 2021 holiday shopping early. Shipment Cut-off.

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Retail TouchPoints

MARCH 22, 2023

million in Q4 2021 despite sales falling slightly to $2.23 We found efficient ways to improve shipping times, integrate online and in-store shopping experiences and establish a culture of increased incentivization amongst store leaders and tenured associates. The retailer reached net income of $48.2 billion from $2.25

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Inside Retail

MAY 25, 2022

The findings in BigCommerce’s 2022 ANZ State of Ecommerce Report give valuable insights into what aspects of online shopping matter to consumers. Make sure there are no surprises with your shipping costs. Combining high shipping cost with failing to disclose the cost early in checkout is a recipe for disaster.

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Retail TouchPoints

SEPTEMBER 8, 2021

adults say they begin their online shopping search on Amazon. A business model that was only possible with their unparalleled investment in the systems and shipping, fulfillment and supply chain infrastructure to support it. The Amazon Effect also is reflected in the in-person shopping experience at brick-and-mortar retailers.

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Retail TouchPoints

OCTOBER 6, 2022

The 150,000 new positions will include full-time, seasonal and part-time roles across a range of jobs, including stowing, picking, packing, sorting, shipping orders and more. Retailers across the board are prepping for what many analysts believe will be an extended holiday shopping season. Jobs are available across the U.S.,

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Retail TouchPoints

NOVEMBER 10, 2022

But clearly deal hunting is top-of-mind for older consumers: while 55% of Gen Z consumers said they plan to spend more on holiday shopping and celebrations, a mere 39% of millennial shoppers intend to do the same. Nearly half ( 48% ) of online shoppers said they have already purchased gifts (up from 31% of shoppers in 2021).

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Retail TouchPoints

JANUARY 2, 2024

Paid Loyalty Programs Will Become More Prevalent More than half ( 53% ) of consumers pay to participate in a loyalty program, up from 32% in 2022 and 17% in 2021, according to the Deloitte Survey. Do I get upgraded or enhanced service [compared to] someone who shops with you just one or twice?” A major reason for this drop?

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Independent Retailer

NOVEMBER 14, 2022

“After more than two years of heavy online shopping, consumers are ready to get back to the sport of shopping.” ” 44 percent of customers plan to shop at mass merchants this year, compared to 42 percent in 2021. Getting Back Into the Sport of Shopping. by The NPD Group.

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