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. They said, ‘Isn’t this going to cause some people that would shop on Amazon to shop off of Amazon?,’

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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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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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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. About 43 percent of customers online begin shopping by going directly to the search bar to find their items instead of browsing by category. Meet Consumers Where They Want to Shop.

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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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Retail TouchPoints

AUGUST 24, 2023

Now the company has become the first toy brand to test out the hottest new arena in digital selling — TikTok Shop. Now it’s here: first launched in the UK and several Asian markets, TikTok Shop was quietly made available in the U.S. in November 2022. We’re not Mattel or Hasbro where a thousand people have to approve stuff.

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Retail TouchPoints

SEPTEMBER 2, 2022

You want to make sure that you have a reason for the consumer to shop your store or your products,” said Greg Portell, Lead Partner in the Global Consumer Practice of Kearney in an interview with Retail TouchPoints. “If Other solutions help merchants ensure tax compliance for specific markets, products and sales channels.

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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. According to a recent consumer behavior report by Raydiant , fewer than half of their survey’s respondents now say they prefer to shop in person.

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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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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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Independent Retailer

AUGUST 19, 2022

85 percent of customers will not shop with a retailer again after having had a poor delivery experience. It may only be August, but July’s Amazon Prime Day event proved the holiday shopping season is already here. Consumers will only stop buying gifts when the shipping deadline for Christmas delivery has passed.

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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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Retail TouchPoints

NOVEMBER 14, 2022

Global Shopping Festival, also known as Singles’ Day, instead noting that results were “in line with last year’s GMV performance despite macro challenges and COVID-related impact.” Alibaba has partnered with international retailers to bring them onboard, and these types of strong partnerships are key to success in China. billion ( $84.54

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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

The biggest online shopping event of the year is upon us. 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.

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Retail Gazette

OCTOBER 24, 2023

The US website shot to fame in 2018 for its cheap prices – and incredibly long delivery times – and quickly became the most downloaded shopping app worldwide, doubling its revenue that year alone to £1.5bn ($1.9bn). When it launched in 2010, Wish.com was the only manufacturer-direct discount shopping app on the market.

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Star Miconics

NOVEMBER 18, 2022

Business owners want to know: will holiday shopping be different this year? How will holiday shopping be different this year? In the survey, 55 percent of US respondents say they are excited about holiday shopping, and most people have the savings to spend.” Self-Service Kiosks. And shoppers love them, too.

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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. During the pandemic-driven surge in online shopping, product returns became a major pain point for consumers. Customers Care About Return Policies.

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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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Independent Retailer

NOVEMBER 21, 2022

In 2020, lockdown-fuelled online shopping surges led to mass stockouts; 2021 brought global supply chain issues and delays; and this year, among skyrocketing inflation and the cost-of-living crisis, there is a widely expected lack of demand. In 2013, merchants lost an average $9 for every new customer acquired. Be Operationally Sound.

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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 Minded

AUGUST 27, 2022

The never-before-seen surge in online shopping. Stockouts were disastrous for retailers during the pandemic – up by 250% (Adobe, 2021) – and with 37% of consumers saying they’d simply shop elsewhere if they couldn’t find what. Of course, this level of demand could not be maintained – and in 2022, they have dropped.

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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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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. 3 billion versus 2.94

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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. Shein has grown very fast becoming the most downloaded shopping app on iOS and Android in the United States in May of 2021 with Amazon coming in second. If you are shopping at F21 Red you can pick up a camisole for less than $2.00

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Store Growers

OCTOBER 30, 2022

Last Updated on October 31, 2022. But instead of telling visitors about these promotions when they land on your site, why not add them to your Shopping feed? The Google Merchant Center Promotions program allows you to do exactly that. What are Google Merchant Center Promotions? Benefits of Using Merchant Promotions.

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Store Growers

APRIL 1, 2022

Last Updated on April 1, 2022. Having your Google Merchant Center account suspended can be a death sentence for your business. Because if you can’t use Merchant Center, it also means you won’t be able to use Google Shopping. Why Your Google Merchant Center Account Got Suspended. Unsupported shopping ads content.

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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.

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Retail TouchPoints

OCTOBER 3, 2023

What’s Old is New Again Marketplace sellers are a hot commodity these days, and Ebay is far from the only one trying to convince these merchants that theirs is the best platform to sell on. And once they buy something, they shop an average of nine other categories.” These are also the buyers who spend the most money.

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