Inside Retail

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

Last week, the Detroit-based company launched Xpress Ship, a new feature that shortens the shipping time for verified items to three business days. Under the Xpress Ship program, products are sent to an authentication centre, where they go through a multi-step verification process.

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Retail TouchPoints

MARCH 23, 2022

Designed completely out of shipping containers, stackt is a Toronto-based marketplace that brings community connection, commerce and culinary experiences together. RTP: Why make the space out of shipping containers? RTP: What is stackt’s biggest priority for 2022? That’s where stackt comes in.

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Retail TouchPoints

JULY 26, 2022

For the 2022 holiday season, the trillion-dollar question is how do brands and retailers maintain growth, but do it profitably with an omnichannel approach? Here are our five holiday shopping predictions to consider as you develop your strategy for the 2022 season. For retailers, 2022 is about playing the long game.

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Retail TouchPoints

FEBRUARY 15, 2022

So what changes should we expect to see in 2022? These players will continue to expand in 2022, reshaping consumers’ expectations of an acceptable wait time for groceries. Meanwhile, rising energy, shipping and labor costs means higher prices for many grocery items. In 2022, grocers will need to become digital-first.

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Retail TouchPoints

JULY 22, 2022

At the end of 2021, the editors of Retail TouchPoints took a stab at predicting what would happen in ecommerce in 2022. 2022 certainly isn’t turning out how anyone thought it would. 2022 certainly isn’t turning out how anyone thought it would. Not to toot our own horn, but we hit the nail on the head with this one.

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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!), This is a big contributor to consumers’ number one complaint about returns : the label not being included in the shipping box. The Returns Season Gets Extended.

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Retail TouchPoints

JUNE 3, 2022

population with next-day or two-day shipping. The first facility will open in summer 2022 in Joliet, Ill., A custom box is created to fit the exact measurements of the order and sent to an associate, who can assemble up to four orders at once, for packing; and Ship: ?The population. in a statement.

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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

SEPTEMBER 15, 2021

Supply chains came under intense scrutiny with the advent of COVID-19 as new safety protocols, worker shortages in manufacturing countries and a range of shipping delays slowed the global movement of goods. Hal Lawton, President and CEO of Tractor Supply Company , will be the opening keynote speaker on Monday, June 20.

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Hunton Andrews Kurth

SEPTEMBER 15, 2023

The complaint also alleges multiple violations of the FTC’s Mail Order Rule between 2020 and 2022. (a subsidiary of Crocs, Inc.) alleging Hey Dude suppressed more than 80% of consumer reviews that provided less than four out of five stars. Under the terms of the proposed consent order, Hey Dude would be required to pay $1.95

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Retail TouchPoints

JANUARY 21, 2022

Against daunting odds, the 2022 Na tional Retail Federation Big Show once again brought retailers and suppliers face to face IRL from Jan. Additionally, the NRF Innovation Lab showcased 55 companies displaying everything from autonomous delivery robots and drones to reusable shipping and delivery packaging, 3D, AR and livestreaming solutions.

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Inside Retail

JUNE 27, 2022

Between a global pandemic, a ship getting stuck in the Panama Canal , unprecedented spikes in demand leading to a global snafu of shipping containers, historically long queues of ships waiting to berth in ports around the world, war, and rising inflation; it almost beggars belief that all of this has occurred in just two short years.

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Independent Retailer

OCTOBER 11, 2022

Key Tips When Searching for Freight Shipping Companies Additional factors that wholesale companies should keep an eye out for. With shipping challenges continuing to disrupt the retail industry, it is crucial for wholesalers to find the right freight shippers to keep business moving. percent CAGR from 2022-2027.

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Independent Retailer

NOVEMBER 25, 2022

In order for online brands and ecommerce businesses to compete in this marketplace, it is essential to have a shipping process that is efficient and cost-effective. Choose the Right Shipping Partners. Invest in Shipping Rate Comparison Solutions. Invest in Shipping Rate Comparison Solutions. What is your budget?

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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 Wire

MAY 17, 2023

Cronobacter sakazakii contamination was behind a major recall of infant formula in 2022 that led to a nationwide shortage. Associated Wholesale Grocers notified the Food and Drug Administration that it had received the recalled product.

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Retail TouchPoints

JANUARY 29, 2024

While nearly two-thirds ( 65% ) of retailers responding to the 2022 survey had assigned in-store staff to these tasks, that percentage dropped to 56% in 2023. Another indication of this change is that the number of retailers providing dedicated space for order prep also dipped between 2022 and 2023, from 60% down to 43%.

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LS Retail

NOVEMBER 28, 2022

©iStock/Sakorn Sukkasemsakorn What's affecting me, my clients, my colleagues and other global small business owners: Carbon-neutral shipping for ecommerce merchants during the holiday season. What lies ahead for the 2022 holiday season. What are people shopping for during the 2022 holiday season?

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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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Small Biz Trends

JUNE 3, 2022

More small businesses are now online, which requires shipping items to their customers near and far. This means ensuring the safety of each item during shipping with suitable packing material. Bubble mailers protect the item you ship, so they arrive at their destination safely. They are popular shipping materials.

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Inside Retail

MARCH 15, 2022

They have absolutely loved the new look and layout and we can’t wait to roll this out even further in 2022. ARO: What are some of the interesting challenges Witchery is focusing on for 2022? ARO: What are three of the most exciting opportunities for the Australian fashion industry in 2022?

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Retail TouchPoints

APRIL 26, 2024

In February 2022 Walmart+ created its own Prime Day-style shopping holiday, Walmart+ Exclusive Access, and in July 2023 Walmart+ cut membership fees in half for customers receiving government assistance. Exclusive member perks are a common tactic to enhance the value of paid membership programs like Walmart+.

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Retail TouchPoints

NOVEMBER 3, 2021

More Dark Kitchens Over the next five years, QSR chain Wendy’s is planning to add 700 kitchens in converted shipping containers to support delivery. We’re forecasting 700% growth over the next two years for these second locations with dedicated inventory.”.

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Retail Wire

FEBRUARY 2, 2022

A shortage of truck drivers, shipping vessels and warehouses all add up to more challenges for companies looking to move goods from one point to another in the supply chain.

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Retail TouchPoints

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

True Classic, founded in 2019, was identified as a fast-rising DTC brand in November 2022, and the retailer’s COO detailed the company’s brick-and-mortar expansion plans earlier this month. ParcelLab is not just a vendor, but a partner,” said Breanna Moreno, VP of Customer Experience at True Classic in a statement.

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Small Biz Trends

MAY 24, 2022

The arrival of the internet and eCommerce has made shipping an integral part of business operations. Whether you are sending a small or large item, knowing how much it weighs will allow you to manage your shipping costs more effectively. Shipping scales or postal scales can make this possible for you.

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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

NOVEMBER 21, 2023

There is no return authorization process; customers notify Seel they would like to make a return, wait for a confirmation email with the shipping label, and pack and ship their item for a full refund. The partnership aims to enhance the customer experience on GoodwillFinds.com, which launched in October 2022.

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Retail TouchPoints

JUNE 23, 2022

The 2022 back-to-school (BTS) season could be the most “normal” since the start of the pandemic, with even more demand than the record-setting BTS 2021 season for clothing, classroom supplies and new technology. One step many retailers can take right away is to eliminate the need for customers to key in the same information more than once.

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Retail TouchPoints

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

Express’ ability to avoid bankruptcy hinges on whether its lenders will agree to provide more liquidity or loosen repayment options, and whether the company’s vendors will continue shipping goods without tightening payment schedules, the sources told WSJ. million in Q3 2022. In Q3 2023, which ended Oct.

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Retail Bound

NOVEMBER 22, 2021

The global shipping industry has operated in a harmonious dance of infinite moving parts for decades, but all it took was one virus-sized domino to fall over and throw the global trade infrastructure into chaos. One of the most disastrous effects of this global shipping crisis is the staggering increase in cost to ship.

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Retail TouchPoints

JANUARY 10, 2023

Consumers can attach prepaid shipping labels to their returns or send a shipping QR code directly to their “Dasher” via the DoorDash app. retailers in 2022, $816 billion , or 16.5% , was returned. Dashers will send confirmation photos to consumers when they drop off the items at the designated store. trillion sold by U.S.

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Small Biz Trends

SEPTEMBER 9, 2022

The Handmade Crafts Industry in 2022. The handmade business industry is booming in 2022, with consumers looking for unique products and online marketplaces making them easily accessible. Don’t forget about shipping supplies like boxes and labels, too! Not all craft ventures run exclusively online though.

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Retail TouchPoints

OCTOBER 4, 2022

The company reports that members of the Prime Access program saved an average of $1,600 last year through shipping savings, coupons and membership discounts. It also noted that the program expanded its membership by more than 300% between 2019 and the end of 2021.

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Retail TouchPoints

MARCH 22, 2023

Gamestop reported its first quarterly profit in two years for Q4 2022, which ended Jan. million , down significantly from the $915 million in hand at the close of Q4 2022. million , down significantly from the $915 million in hand at the close of Q4 2022. The retailer reached net income of $48.2 billion from $2.25

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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

NOVEMBER 28, 2022

The news was announced on the company’s Q3 2022 earnings call Nov. CFO Adrian Mitchell said the new store-based DCs are “a low-cost complement to our existing fulfillment network” and will help reduce shipping costs, improve delivery speeds and ensure better utilization of inventory. “We’ve

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