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

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

APRIL 21, 2022

Retailers who utilize Fulfillment by Amazon (FBA) will be able to add Buy with Prime to their own checkout process, which will allow Prime members shopping there to utilize Amazon Pay and benefit from two-day shipping and free returns. The service will be invite-only for the duration of 2022.

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Retail TouchPoints

MARCH 24, 2022

With 2022 in contention to be the year things “finally, actually” return to “normal” (if we even remember what that looked like!), Where consumers live has a lot to do with which returns process they prefer. This is a big contributor to consumers’ number one complaint about returns : the label not being included in the shipping box.

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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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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

AUGUST 4, 2021

Amazon has introduced two new Fulfillment by Amazon (FBA) programs to help merchants selling on Amazon resell customer-returned or overstocked items. Merchants can then set the price for items based on their condition and manage pricing, advertising and sales using their existing processes. by the end of 2021. UK and France.

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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

SEPTEMBER 15, 2021

As the centrality of a “customer first” service approach becomes increasingly evident, businesses need to be fully aware of the tools and techniques available to them as they work to secure new opportunities in the emerging digital landscape. Presenters will be sharing real-life tips and tricks that merchants can implement straightaway.

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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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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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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

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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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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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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Retail TouchPoints

JUNE 26, 2023

Walmart mandated that its suppliers put it on products by 2022, which has made a big impact on RFID adoption. And in 2014, Inditex SA, which owns fast-fashion giant Zara, implemented RFID to effectively track all its products at every step in the process. alongside a large QR code. A true win-win!

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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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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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Retail TouchPoints

NOVEMBER 14, 2022

was to enhance certainty for our merchants’ operations,” said Chui Xue, President of Industry Development and Operation Center of Taobao and Tmall at Alibaba Group in a statement. “We Alibaba has partnered with international retailers to bring them onboard, and these types of strong partnerships are key to success in China.

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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

The POS is where the payment process begins and ends, and the entire customer experience there must be seamless. Being able to rapidly process a purchase or retrieve a buy online, pickup in-store (BOPIS) order means more sales and happier customers at the end of the day. Self-Service Kiosks. Mobile Payments.

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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 TouchPoints

AUGUST 24, 2023

in November 2022. Just as with finding the right content strategy, setting up the company’s TikTok Shop was a process of trial and error: “There was some blood, sweat and even a few tears behind getting set up and figuring it out, but once we did, we were off to the races,” recalled Parkhurst. “We Either way it’s good for us.

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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

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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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 Minded

AUGUST 27, 2022

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. final nail in the coffin for retailers – while other reports describe merchants being overstocked. service they provide.

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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

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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. 3 billion versus 2.94

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