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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Retail TouchPoints

SEPTEMBER 2, 2022

If you want to slowly test a new market and aren’t quite ready to invest in customer service operations and last mile logistics, consider the value of partnering with adjacent retailers and marketplaces, which are primed for launching new brands. “When reaching out, use the right channels to foster a positive customer experience.

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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. But supply chain disruptions resulting from the pandemic forced many store managers to go rogue and do whatever was needed to stay in business.

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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

JUNE 26, 2023

Get ready, get excited, retailers and customers alike, the 2D barcode, a compact square label with splotches and spaces that encode up to 350X more data than a traditional UPC (4,000 characters) will have a significant impact on managing the business and delivering better customer experiences. alongside a large QR code.

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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

More than two years after the global pandemic sparked supply chain chaos, shoppers are anticipating shipping delays and inventory challenges to hinder their annual retail indulgence. 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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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. “I

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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. “I

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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. Inventory management is key. It’s imperative to manage your inventory effectively ahead of Black Friday and Cyber Monday. Leveraging 3PL services to drive efficiencies is key.

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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 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. “Right now, we are a little bit more of a managed marketplace. .

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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 TouchPoints

DECEMBER 20, 2023

Results from Retail TouchPoints’ 2023 Store Operations Survey revealed that merchants’ top store operations challenges for 2023 were tied to employee hiring and retention ( 70% ), responding to high employee turnover ( 67% ) and employee training and engagement ( 56% ). Why it Matters: In 2023, we saw employee turnover reach record highs.

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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 Minded

MARCH 31, 2021

trillion by 2022, as more and more retailers and entrepreneurs start moving online. As consumers move online, vendors must process increased demand of online orders more quickly – and that can lead to mistakes. The outbreak of Covid-19 has turned the online sales ecosystem upside down, with a monumental upturn in sales.

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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.” Now it’s here: first launched in the UK and several Asian markets, TikTok Shop was quietly made available in the U.S.

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Retail Minded

AUGUST 27, 2022

The lucky ones managed to balance stock levels reactively, replenishing a steady. 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. service they provide. considerably.

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Rangeme

AUGUST 10, 2022

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 Questions such as what the brand is shipping and repeat rates are fair game.

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Retail TouchPoints

FEBRUARY 3, 2023

The new year is here; however, the market challenges of 2022 didn’t evaporate with the turning of the calendar. Supply chain issues, inflation and other economic headwinds that resulted from the COVID-19 pandemic and the Russian invasion of Ukraine are still present for merchants. Have a simple checkout process.

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Retail Geek

AUGUST 29, 2023

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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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Independent Retailer

NOVEMBER 21, 2022

The most resilient retailers will keep a cool head by adopting a multitude of strategies, like the ones below, to target and retain customers, perform great customer service, keep sales moving and cash flow healthy. In 2013, merchants lost an average $9 for every new customer acquired. Quit the Sporadic Marketing. back to top.

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Independent Retailer

DECEMBER 20, 2022

This new supply chain application will help businesses better manage their inventory and coordinate their networks of manufacturers, suppliers, distribution facilities, and transportation providers. 2022 saw its fair share of supply chain disruptions like continued COVID lockdowns, shortages, labor strikes, and the Russia/Ukraine war.

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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. A strong order management system is the backbone of omnichannel retail. Tactical apparel retailer 5.11

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Indigo 9 Digital

FEBRUARY 28, 2023

Shein is vertically integrated allowing it to go from design to shipping in as little as three days. Inditex, Zara’s parent company planned to close up to 1,200 stores by the end of 2022 and open 450 new stores. Shein, another ultra fast fashion retailer, adds between 500 to 2,000 new items on its website every day.

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Inside Retail

JANUARY 11, 2022

I would say it is the most challenging [situation] we’ve faced, and unlike apparel, which you can air freight, in the furniture industry, you’ve actually got to get it in containers and ship it because they’re bulky goods. Our view is that we will have to tolerate it for most of the 2022 calendar year.

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Retail TouchPoints

OCTOBER 3, 2023

(Photo courtesy Ebay) The details of what these differences mean were on display at Ebay Open: “[Ebay Open] gets to the heart of how we position ourselves slightly differently, which is the partnership with our sellers,” said Adam Ireland, VP and General Manager of Ebay U.S. Those startups do not have 132 million buyers worldwide.

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Retail Geek

JUNE 13, 2022

Facebook Retail Media Networks Q1 2022 US Department of commerce data and trends Audience questions (including buy now pay later). Episode 292 of the Jason & Scot show was recorded on Wednesday June 8, 2022. If you’d like to follow along, the audience could see this deck during the discussion: JAS_Zenith Download. Transcript.

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Retail TouchPoints

DECEMBER 13, 2022

The service will be the latest addition to the FedEx Returns portfolio, which also includes printer-less and package-less return options at more than 10,000 locations nationwide. FedEx Consolidated Returns will be facilitated through supply chain services offered by FedEx Logistics and FedEx Office. of all U.S.

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Inside Retail

SEPTEMBER 19, 2022

It aims to houseIPR protection policies, programs, tools and resources to manage and deter IPR infringement on the participating platforms. In Asia, the growth of e-commerce has been frenetic as populations have quickly adjusted to working from home and getting all their products and services online with the convenience of home delivery.

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Retail Geek

MARCH 11, 2022

Episode 288 of the Jason & Scot show was recorded on Thursday March 10, 2022. Jason: [0:23] Welcome to the Jason and Scot show this is episode 288 being recorded on Thursday March 10th 2022, I’m your host Jason retailgeek Goldberg and as usual I’m here with your co-host Scott Wingo. Transcript.

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Retail TouchPoints

DECEMBER 16, 2022

But as ecommerce has become a more prominent contributor to retailers’ bottom lines, and the cost of doing business online gets more expensive (think rising shipping costs and increasing returns), the mere existence of an ecommerce operation is no longer enough — retailers now have to find a way to make money online. It’s an emergency.

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Retail Geek

MARCH 18, 2022

Episode 289 of the Jason & Scot show was recorded on Friday March 18, 2022. And be Engineers we were able to automate effectively everything in that e-commerce business except the part around shipping and Logistics. Transcript. And we wanted to find ways of automating that. [2:58]

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Retail Minded

OCTOBER 6, 2022

As one of over 1,000 sessions at Dreamforce, I was grateful to listen to Salesforce consulting partner, Slalom’s, Managing Director Jim Clarke and DECIEM’s Senior E-Commerce Director Heather Stables discuss the importance of data for business growth. Data-Driven Decisions are Essential for Business Growth.

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Independent Retailer

JANUARY 27, 2022

On the other, generous return policies are now a competitive differentiator — so merchants whose return policies are too strict could miss out on sales or see fewer returning customers. Offer free or discounted return shipping when possible, and streamline the process with print-from-home labels to reduce friction for buyers.

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