Retail TouchPoints

FEBRUARY 28, 2022

Alibaba has Singles Day and Amazon has Prime Day , and now Walmart is making its own mark on the calendar with an exclusive event to promote the Walmart+ subscription service. 18, 2022 from $12.99 The discounts are not available to trial members, since Walmart’s goal is to bolster the service by stressing its value to current members.

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Retail TouchPoints

MAY 3, 2022

Brands that have done due diligence with ecommerce-friendly, thru-the-mail-ready items with higher Average Selling Price (ASP), or multi-packs to help offset shipping costs, as well as pricing parity across retailers, will be in a better position for success during negotiations.

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Retail TouchPoints

OCTOBER 6, 2023

Brands can delve into historical sales data, market trends and consumer insights to predict their seasonal demand patterns while factoring in changes based on promotions and actual sales. This can include critical insights gathered from metrics such as pick accuracy, on-time shipping, on-time in-full and delivery success rates.

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Retail TouchPoints

OCTOBER 6, 2022

The 150,000 new positions will include full-time, seasonal and part-time roles across a range of jobs, including stowing, picking, packing, sorting, shipping orders and more. However, Walmart may not need as many seasonal workers this year because it has been pursuing multiple initiatives to attract employees throughout 2022.

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Retail TouchPoints

JANUARY 14, 2022

The early-season surge can be attributed to shoppers’ awareness of potential shipping delays , which also made omnichannel fulfillment a winning solution during that final rush: stores with curbside or in-store pickup options captured 62% of global sales during the Dec. 18 and Dec. 18-31 window. “In

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Retail TouchPoints

APRIL 22, 2022

has downgraded its sales outlook for the first quarter of fiscal 2022 and announced the departure of Old Navy President and CEO Nancy Green, causing shares of the retail group to plummet 18% the day after the announcements. The company will update its full fiscal 2022 guidance when it reports first quarter results on May 26.

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Retail Focus

MARCH 25, 2025

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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Retail TouchPoints

MARCH 10, 2022

From now through the end of 2022, new and existing Walmart+ members will have access to six months of Spotify Premium for free. Walmart is continuing to expand beyond typical big box retailer offerings with the addition of new wellness services and free access to music streaming platform Spotify for Walmart+ members. in a blog post.

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Retail TouchPoints

DECEMBER 13, 2022

12, 2022 with a segment hosted by media personality Noah Schnacky, who led viewers through a live tour of his favorite products, which customers could purchase via the program and pick up at Best Buy. Best Buy is offering in-store pickup for livestream shopping orders through a partnership with social-commerce platform TalkShopLive.

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Retail TouchPoints

JULY 1, 2021

The initiative is a major step in Timberland’s goal of having a net positive impact on nature by 2030, through reuse and promotion of regenerative farming practices. A ship-from-home option will launch later in the summer, and the overall program will expand to the EMEA region in fall 2021 and the APAC region in spring 2022.

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Retail TouchPoints

APRIL 25, 2022

During a webinar titled Peak Review 2021 and Returns Trends 2022 , Laura Davies, Head of Client Success, and Jason Taylor, Commercial Director at ZigZag, shared insights from the 2021 holidays that can help position retailers for a successful 2022 season. Top Return Trends for the Newly Extended Holiday Season. on Christmas Day.”.

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Retail TouchPoints

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

in November 2022. Businesses can also curate custom product collections directly on their profile page; The Shop tab , a centralized marketplace hub where businesses can display their products and customers can easily search and discover promotions. reads the company announcement. Photo courtesy of TikTok)

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Retail TouchPoints

AUGUST 24, 2022

A sometimes overlooked advantage of ecommerce is the ability to readily collect relevant customer data and use it to make informed decisions when it comes to inventory, promotions and pricing strategies, as well as pain points that might hinder the purchase journey or lead shoppers to abandon their virtual carts.

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Retail TouchPoints

AUGUST 15, 2022

As you develop your plans for 2023, consider these recommendations, based on the 2022 survey findings: Diversify Your Marketing Mix . Consider the immersive 3D billboard Fortnite x Balenciaga launched in key markets to promote their partnership. Stand Out Beyond Free Shipping .

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Inside Retail

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

Brand fulfilment and digital concessions are on the rise, which is more or less a form of dropshipping, except the goods are shipped directly from the supplier in branded packaging. Meanwhile, with traditional dropshipping, the goods will ship blind, without any marketing material that reveals the identity of the supplier.

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Retail TouchPoints

NOVEMBER 4, 2021

Additionally, Kroger has partnered with Bed Bath & Beyond to introduce a selection of home and baby products, available on both Kroger.com and, beginning in 2022, in a pilot store-in-store concept across select locations in the Kroger family of brands. The collaboration includes bedding, storage and baby-related items.

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Inside Retail

JULY 6, 2023

The weeks leading up to Christmas, Cyber Monday, and Black Friday typically see a surge in promotional activity that can account for a significant portion of a brand’s annual revenue. This to ensure that there’s sufficient hype and energy surrounding its promotions, and that it’s able to scale its operations to meet demand.

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Retail TouchPoints

MARCH 9, 2023

ThredUp beat expectations for Q4 2022 but still saw revenues decrease 2% year-over-year, to $71.3 The ThredUp brand stands for value and that message was being washed out in this hyper-promotional landscape. Sellers now have the choice to download a free label and ship the items they want to sell in their own packaging, or pay $2.99

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Retail Focus

OCTOBER 4, 2022

All of which has a knock-on effect for retailers and could prompt a worrying trend – especially as we approach peak shopping and shipping season in 2022. However you choose to do it, the important thing is that you adopt a critical mindset and treat it as an opportunity to have a strong finish to 2022.

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Retail TouchPoints

AUGUST 5, 2024

In 2021 the retailer opened its first store outside the Northeast and now operates 13 stores in Florida, and in 2022 The Paper Store opened its first Signature Store, featuring a 12,000-square-foot footprint — double its previous stores’ average size — and new ways for customers to shop.

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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. Drop shipping and print-on-demand are good options for smaller stores to avoid inventory issues. Drop shipping eliminates the guesswork of how much inventory to stock, and print-on-demand adds a layer of customization.

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Retail TouchPoints

JUNE 16, 2022

A number of other pre-Prime Day sales will also be kicking off on June 21 to warm shoppers up for the big event, including: Early deals on Amazon devices such Kindles and Fire TVs; A series of live shopping events on Amazon Live with celebrities and influencers promoting early Prime Day deals. 20% off select everyday essentials products.

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Retail TouchPoints

JULY 25, 2022

Retailers save on shipping costs while leveraging their in-store inventories to fulfill customer orders, while shoppers get the products they want without having to wait for a delivery. This cuts down on impulse purchases and reduces opportunities to build shopper awareness about new products or upcoming promotions.

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Retail TouchPoints

MARCH 17, 2022

These homebound tendencies ignited a fervor for redecorating and DIY home improvement that, by all accounts, is continuing strong into 2022. Whether they’re looking at downtown condos or shipping out to the suburbs, their city-inspired lifestyles affect their home improvement purchases.

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Retail TouchPoints

MARCH 31, 2023

Wish has been in the midst of a massive turnaround effort for more than a year now, and in summer 2022, the app reintroduced itself to consumers with a rebrand and major marketing blitz. From March 30 (3/30) to April 5, 2023, shoppers will have access to deals on thousands of products and free shipping on all orders over $10.

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Retail TouchPoints

NOVEMBER 9, 2021

All eBay Refurbished products also are backed by a one- or two-year Allstate warranty and include free shipping, eBay’s money-back guarantee and free 30-day returns. Inventory is sourced directly from the brands or top-rated sellers and it goes through a thorough vetting process before being offered for sale.

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Retail TouchPoints

MARCH 10, 2023

Shein’s model does share direct connections to Chinese factories, which allows for rapid turnaround on the latest styles, with most orders shipped directly to consumers from the factory. court , where Shein has accused Temu of contracting influencers to make “false and deceptive claims” about Shein in their promotions of Temu.

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Retail TouchPoints

APRIL 1, 2022

Fulfilment, shipping, delivery and returns updates can all be enriched with personalized promotions, loyalty program information and other immersive, branded content. Using this information, brands can tailor future promotional communications to fit customer preference and optimize customer relationships.

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Independent Retailer

APRIL 21, 2022

Here are six ways brands can beat the supply chain crisis in 2022: 1. Without optimized inventory, promotions or peak periods will feel especially stressful during the supply chain crisis. Automate Shipping. Ultimately, automating shipping can help your business continue to grow and keep your customers happy.

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Retail TouchPoints

NOVEMBER 10, 2022

In terms of savings, we see that our members are driven by our big promotional events in the Spring and during the holiday season. We’re also supporting convenience, for example with the September 2022 addition of free shipping for all Beauty Insider members.

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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. Supply chain issues will continue into 2022, but low inventory does not necessarily mean lost opportunities for retailers,” Sarah Cascone, VP of Marketing at Bluecore , said. “In

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Retail TouchPoints

SEPTEMBER 2, 2022

There are solutions in the market that help merchants manage these fees and adapt their pricing and shipping fees appropriately. For example, rather than simply baking all costs into the promoted price, consider adding messaging or a visual aid to showcase which fees are added.

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Inside Retail

JULY 5, 2024

But even at its peak, in the 2022 financial year, Booktopia was still unprofitable. It moved into a larger warehouse in 2014 and by 2018, it was shipping 30,000 parcels per day. This week, it entered voluntary administration , a month after announcing the axing of 50 jobs and resignation of senior staff, including its chief executive.

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Retail TouchPoints

OCTOBER 7, 2022

Every element of the shelf, including promotions, advertising, inventory, content and competition, is active in real time. Source: Flywheel Digital, n=4,000 ASINs (media spend >$0), Amazon US, 2022. As a result, the pace at which decisions must happen has rapidly increased. Enable Faster, Smarter Decisions.

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Retail TouchPoints

JUNE 2, 2023

billion in 2022. This lowers the amount of waste sent to landfills and promotes a more circular economy. Headquartered in Central Arkansas with shipping warehouses on the east and west coast, U.S. Packaging & Wrapping strives for fast and affordable shipping.

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Retail TouchPoints

NOVEMBER 19, 2021

comparable sales growth and 8% ecommerce growth during Q2 2022, which aligns with calendar Q3 2022. Notably, Walmart didn’t kick off the holiday shopping season with October promotions like many other retailers, including rivals Target and Amazon. Walmart posted 9.2% 16 and Target shares closed down 5% on Nov.

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Retail TouchPoints

MARCH 30, 2022

Some of the retailer’s plans include redesigning back rooms to accommodate pickup, delivery and ship- from-store orders; adjusting staging operations for orders to drop in three-hour increments to maximize space; and sending overflow delivery orders to the crowdsourced Spark Driver network.

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