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How Rising Prices Shape Consumer Behavior

Retail Focus

Retailers face mounting expenses throughout supply chains, from manufacturing to shipping fees. In order to counteract the rising costs of their products, a lot of online stores use transport strategies like free shipping levels or membership programs that encourage larger, less frequent orders.

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White Castle and Heelys Launch Iconic Nostalgia-Fueled Collaboration

Retail Wire

View this post on Instagram A post shared by Heelys Worldwide (@heelysworldwide) This is a limited-edition drop, so fans are encouraged to get these shoes before theyre gone. Both the lighter white version and the darker black version are available in sizes youth 13 to men’s 13 and cost $75 plus tax and applicable shipping fees.

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China’s ‘Victoria’s Secret Town’ at risk as US tariff loophole faces closure

Inside Retail

Under the “de minimis” rule, which seeks to reduce customs paperwork, the United States exempts foreign packages valued at US$800 or under from tariffs as long as they’re shipped to individuals. Lei says tariffs and e-commerce curbs would force him to accept lower sales volumes, and US consumers will need to pay more.

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US Target’s pullback on DEI puts Black brand founders in tricky position

Inside Retail

The Honey Pot CEO noted that for brands with products under US$20, e-commerce expenses are much higher due to shipping, marketing, fulfillment and labor requirements. Our sales would drop and our businesses would be hurt. Im advocating for the small businesses that depend on this opportunity, Dixon emphasized.

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4 Ways Ecommerce Returns Will Change in 2022

Retail TouchPoints

With 2022 in contention to be the year things “finally, actually” return to “normal” (if we even remember what that looked like!), Consumers are Split Between Home Pickup and Carrier Drop-off. While about 60% of Baby Boomers and Gen Xers live in pickup-friendly locations, that percentage drops into the 40s for millennials and Gen Zers.

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What are the Top Commerce Trends for 2022 and Beyond?

Retail TouchPoints

We expect to see some pandemic-era commerce developments continue with some new twists, and we’re watching some emerging commerce trends that may go strong beyond 2022 — all with the goal of creating richer, more engaging customer experiences and stronger bonds between customers and brands. by 2024.

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Salesforce’s Top 5 Predictions for Holiday 2022

Retail TouchPoints

For the 2022 holiday season, the trillion-dollar question is how do brands and retailers maintain growth, but do it profitably with an omnichannel approach? Here are our five holiday shopping predictions to consider as you develop your strategy for the 2022 season. 5: Retailers will Test NFT Drops.