Retail TouchPoints

OCTOBER 6, 2022

The Retail TouchPoints 2022 Retail Strategy & Planning (#RSP22) webinar series, now available on-demand, offered a wealth of tips and best practices across critical areas including pricing, location-based technology, inventory management and marketplaces. Mastercard Spending Data Reveals 4 Key Takeaways for Holiday 2022.

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Retail TouchPoints

AUGUST 7, 2023

And Wish, which held that top spot back in 2018, has now dropped out of the top 50 completely after having fallen to #35 as of last March. There are other troublesome indicators for the company: Q2 saw declines across the board at Wish. The trade-off is long shipping times, another thing Wish is working hard to improve.

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Retail TouchPoints

JANUARY 10, 2023

based Amazon merchants at the end of January. Additionally, Amazon is adding a new feature to the Buy with Prime package that will enable merchants to display ratings and reviews from Amazon customers on their own online stores. The offering was previously only available by invitation. and the honest answer is, maybe.

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Retail TouchPoints

MARCH 24, 2022

The cost of returns keeps ecommerce operators awake at night — so much so that some large retailers have adopted a “just keep it” policy towards certain purchases, opting to issue a refund without asking for the merchandise back (a trend that may prove unsustainable for both margins and the environment if consumers come to expect it).

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Store Growers

JULY 6, 2022

Last Updated on July 6, 2022. When you’re configuring your Google Merchant Center account, one of the essential parts to get right is the shipping settings. Google needs this information to be able to show an accurate comparison between advertisers, both in terms of shipping time and cost!

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Retail TouchPoints

SEPTEMBER 28, 2022

Since the beginning of the pandemic, interest in buy now, pay later (BNPL) services has grown rapidly. The global behemoth will go live with Apple Pay Later alongside the release of iOS 16 in September 2022. This service will allow U.S. BNPL is More Than a Payment Method. But could this all come crashing down?

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Retail TouchPoints

SEPTEMBER 2, 2022

They also can look at marketplaces, and even the resale market, to gauge demand and determine whether they can successfully capitalize on consumer needs. There are solutions in the market that help merchants manage these fees and adapt their pricing and shipping fees appropriately. Consider the Value of Marketplaces.

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Independent Retailer

NOVEMBER 2, 2021

Independent Retailer has rounded up some of the most important emerging trends in retail to watch out for in 2022 from top retail experts in the industry. Crypto Payments Help Deliver a Competitive Advantage. There are four main findings based on interviews with four merchants that accept bitcoin and other cryptos.

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Inside Retail

DECEMBER 1, 2022

With Christmas just around the corner, it’s important to stay vigilant as scams and fraud can happen to any business that accepts debit and credit card payments, and can have a significant financial and reputational impact at this time of year. Tools like 3DSecure can help with these additional security processes.

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Inside Retail

OCTOBER 18, 2021

All trends are pointing to an acceleration of e-commerce in 2022, making right now a critical time to prepare for the challenges and opportunities ahead. We cover everything from shipping automation to attracting reviews and brand communications through emails and SMS.”.

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Retalon

DECEMBER 8, 2021

Why should retailers care about their Order Fulfillment Process? Order fulfillment may seem like a fairly straightforward process and according to the generic “high-level” definition, it is. In fact, the best order fulfillment processes become sources of revenue, profit, and even customer loyalty.

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Retail TouchPoints

JANUARY 20, 2022

But through this disruption, retailers began to see that their procurement process is in many ways the linchpin for maximizing revenue and reducing spend as the economy recovers post-pandemic. Specifically, procurement can help retailers optimize their spending on goods and services that are NOT for resale, also known as GNFR.

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Retail TouchPoints

AUGUST 1, 2022

Amazon is continuing to expand its last mile services beyond its own retail ecosystem with the addition of same-day delivery service from a number of leading retailers’ stores, including PacSun , GNC , SuperDry and Diesel. The service is free for U.S. Sur La Table and 100% Pure also will join this roster in the next few months.

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A1 Retail

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

Mollie reveals that economically ‘concerned’ consumers are relying more on social media, BNPL, and discounts when shopping online but expect to spend more in the next year Mollie , one of the fastest growing financial service providers in Europe, today unveiled findings from its second annual European Ecommerce Report.

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Inside Retail

JUNE 13, 2023

We speak with Yoox Net-a-Porter’s APAC general manager Natalie Lee about the resilience of luxury spending amidst an economic downturn, the importance of localisation, personalisation and incredible customer service, and how the company is using technology to improve the way it operates. How do you plan to leverage them?

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Independent Retailer

AUGUST 19, 2022

Keith Daniels, Partner at Carl Marks Advisors , advises brands to focus on merchandise that turns quickly and has performing margins in order to survive the holiday season. A Helium 10 report also found that the shopping excitement will be high for Halloween 2022, as well as Black Friday and Cyber Monday.

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Retail TouchPoints

JUNE 26, 2023

Groundbreaking at the time, but now sorely outdated, UPCs are finally getting a facelift and moving into the 21st century thanks to the GS1 Sunrise 2027 initiative. Walmart mandated that its suppliers put it on products by 2022, which has made a big impact on RFID adoption. alongside a large QR code. alongside a large QR code.

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Inside Retail

JUNE 30, 2022

Cox is the founder of Makers & Merchants Barossa, a collective store showcasing the work of local creatives and producers. Makers & Merchants Barossa was conceived in early 2020 as a pop-up store to showcase the best of what the Barossa region has to offer – from established brands to emerging designers, artists and makers.

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Inside Retail

JUNE 30, 2022

Cox is the founder of Makers & Merchants Barossa, a collective store showcasing the work of local creatives and producers. Makers & Merchants Barossa was conceived in early 2020 as a pop-up store to showcase the best of what the Barossa region has to offer – from established brands to emerging designers, artists and makers.

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Small Biz Trends

JUNE 6, 2022

Shopify Masterclass: How to Build a Successful Store In 2022. Shopify Masterclass: How to Build a Successful Store In 2022 will teach you what Shopify is and how you can grow your business with it. You will also learn how to design your online store, ship your product, and create repeat customers.

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Retail TouchPoints

NOVEMBER 14, 2022

Reduced COVID fears could lead to greater spending as shoppers return to old habits, and this Singles’ Day festival was aimed at boosting future performance — a move that could help retailers take advantage of the opportunity. A Chinese consumer can virtually be placed at the store location as if they were purchasing from the actual store.”.

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365 Retail

NOVEMBER 14, 2022

With Black Friday and Cyber Monday just around the corner, planning for a successful 2022 peak season is essential – now more than ever. Bundling’ your products and services together in one package drives customer satisfaction, as they’ll be receiving a better deal overall. Leveraging 3PL services to drive efficiencies is key.

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Independent Retailer

JANUARY 20, 2022

Now, the chaos is gradually giving way to a new order, and as they look to 2022, many businesses are finally hoping for a more orderly and “normal” year. The post 5 Do-or-Die Retail Trends for 2022 appeared first on Independent Retailer. In fact, according to Forrester, over a third of U.S.

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Retail Gazette

OCTOBER 24, 2023

The San Francisco-based platform shipped its vast array of discounted products straight from their factories. “[The The Chinese fashion giant hit the $30bn turnover mark in 2022, but was quickly knocked off the top spot when rival Temu debuted last September. Most of the time you don’t even know the products exist.”

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Star Miconics

NOVEMBER 18, 2022

Between the labor shortage, supply-chain issues, and the stock market crash, it’s a wonder how retailers can keep up with consumers at all. The POS is where the payment process begins and ends, and the entire customer experience there must be seamless. Self-Service Kiosks. Mobile Payments.

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Retail TouchPoints

DECEMBER 20, 2023

With every conversation, my goal is simple: to have candid and at times challenging conversations around some of the industry’s hottest topics and trends. However, retailers’ approaches can vary significantly depending on their goals, product and service offerings, as well as their employees’ behaviors and preferences.

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Retail Geek

APRIL 29, 2022

Episode 291 is a hot take on Amazon Q1 2022 earnings. Amazon released their Q1 earnings for 2022 on Thursday April 29th. Episode 291 of the Jason & Scot show was recorded on Thursday April 29, 2022. A weekly podcast with the latest e-commerce news and events. In this episode we do a deep dive into all the details.

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Retail TouchPoints

AUGUST 24, 2023

in November 2022. Educational Insights first launched its shop in April 2023, and Lee Parkhurst, Senior Brand Manager at the company, said they’ve “been quadrupling our business month over month since.” I yell at my television, but my television will never interact back with me.

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Retail Minded

AUGUST 27, 2022

distraction, scrambled for everything from at-home fitness equipment and games consoles to. Of course, this level of demand could not be maintained – and in 2022, they have dropped. Among them, a global supply chain crisis – rife with driver shortages and lengthy shipping. factors at play. business.

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Rangeme

AUGUST 10, 2022

The beauty enthusiast is at the heart of everything Ulta Beauty does. As a one-stop beauty destination with full-service salons in every store, the retailer provides guests with everything across the spectrum of categories and services. billion in its fiscal first quarter of 2022, up from $1.9

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Retail Geek

OCTOBER 6, 2022

Episode 297 of the Jason & Scot show was recorded on Tuesday October 4, 2022. Jason: [0:23] Welcome to the Jason and Scot show this is episode 297 being recorded on Tuesday October 10th 2022 I’m your host Jason retailgeek Goldberg and as usual I’m here with your co-host Scot Wingo. Transcript.

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Retail Geek

AUGUST 29, 2023

Jason: [8:04] No I was just I was just thinking that they I assume they left it blank because the underwriters were out of practice. There’s also the others you can think of Jason there’s this one.

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Retail Geek

NOVEMBER 1, 2022

Episode 298 is a recap of Amazon’s Q3 2022 Earnings. Episode 298 is a recap of Amazon’s Q3 2022 Earnings Report. Episode 298 of the Jason & Scot show was recorded on Friday October 28th, 2022. Transcript. Transcript.

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Indigo 9 Digital

FEBRUARY 28, 2023

Retail is littered with stories like this one, about companies that were once at the top but are no longer relevant. Shein is vertically integrated allowing it to go from design to shipping in as little as three days. At the time it filed for bankruptcy Forever 21 was one of the largest mall tenants in the United States.

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Independent Retailer

NOVEMBER 21, 2022

Around a quarter of Brits plan to spend less, while a staggering 52 percent of Americans admit they cannot afford Christmas expenses at all this year. If the industry loses money at this time rather than benefit from the influx of sales it is used to, it could have serious knock-on effects on the bottom line heading into the new year.

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Retail TouchPoints

MARCH 29, 2022

The 2022 Connected Consumer Series featured industry experts, thought leaders and practitioners prepared to share their wisdom with their peers, and spotlighted powerful examples from FILA, Lidl, Patagonia and other businesses. Why the Non-Purchaser Might be Your Most Important Customer. View the session on demand.

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Store Growers

OCTOBER 30, 2022

Last Updated on October 31, 2022. The Google Merchant Center Promotions program allows you to do exactly that. The Google Merchant Center Promotions program allows you to do exactly that. What are Google Merchant Center Promotions? Merchant Promotions are exclusively limited to Shopping Ads.

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