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Microsoft and FedEx Partner to Help Retailers Streamline Last Mile Logistics

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The solution is expected to launch in the second half of 2022. The updated Dynamics 365 Intelligent Order Management tool is designed to help brands access new information and capabilities to better fulfill, ship and service customer orders.

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Customers Care About Sustainability, so Show them how Ecommerce Delivers

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However, one sustainable investment management firm’s data indicates that ecommerce can generate 17% less greenhouse gas emissions than brick and mortar retail shopping, and other studies report similar ecommerce advantages. The 2022 survey also found that a company’s environmental practices were a deciding factor for 78% of consumers.

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‘Fast Delivery is Table Stakes’: Foxtrot CEO on Standing Out in the Crowded Digital C-Store Space

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The rapidly growing retailer, which raised $100 million in a February 2022 funding round, plans to open 25 new stores in 2022 , with more coming in 2023. Foxtrot will be among the innovative thought leaders presenting at the 2022 Retail Innovation Conference and Expo on May 10-12, 2022, in Chicago.

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Ulta Partners with Happy Returns to Add Service to 1,300 Stores

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Through this partnership, Ulta and Happy Returns will increase the total number of Return Bar locations to more than 5,000 by the end of 2022. Returns from multiple merchants are aggregated into a reusable tote, reducing shipping costs and making the process more sustainable by eliminating cardboard and lowering carbon emissions.

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Three Strategies to Employ in 2023 to Boost Retail Profitability in Spite of Inflation and Economic Uncertainty

Retail TouchPoints

The post-COVID-19 retail recovery hasn’t quite gone according to plan. Discounting and perks like free shipping have been successful drivers of Black Friday and Cyber Monday campaigns; however, dropping prices is not a winning strategy that creates a path to profitability. As 2022 wraps up, it’s time for a “reset.”

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These Were the Top Retail Stories of 2022

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n 2022, inflation drove prices and interest rates higher. Starbucks workers organized at many locations in 2022. It’s the first time the company plans to use drones for customer deliveries in the United States. The initial plan is to drop these package-carrying drones into the backyards of residents in Lockeford, Calif.

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Best 8 Inch Tablet for Entrepreneurs in 2022

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Best 8-inch Tablet for Entrepreneurs in 2022. The Smile1 boasts a large-capacity battery 4000mAh equipped with intelligent power management functions for longer tablet battery life, with more than 8 hours of video playback. This IP67 waterproof tablet can withstand drops, water, mud, extreme temperatures, vibration, and more.