Retail TouchPoints

APRIL 19, 2024

After all, studies show that consumers care more about the environmental impact of their purchasing decisions than ever before. Textile production accounts for approximately 20% of global clean water pollution and 10% of global carbon emissions — a number that is only expected to get worse in the future.

Supply Chain Management 250

Supply Chain Management Fast Fashion Apparel Shipping 250

Retail TouchPoints

NOVEMBER 4, 2021

Despite having just officially begun, this holiday shopping season already is marked by supply chain disruption, persistent inflation and mixed consumer confidence. And just like last year, it looks like consumers will respond by turning to ecommerce. This is causing many Americans to stress this holiday season.”.

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Consumer Merchant Services Payment Services Drop-Shipping 264

Retail TouchPoints

SEPTEMBER 26, 2022

Unfortunately, unexpected situations can occur at any moment, like a global pandemic that reduces foot traffic to a trickle, or the shift of consumer demand online from offline channels. Consumers Want Digital Interactions. The growing demand for interactive digital content is at an all-time high.

Consumer 262

Consumer Shopping Shipping Accounting 262

Retail TouchPoints

MARCH 21, 2024

Fighting Subscription Fatigue as Consumers Shed Memberships As Prime has proven for years, getting customers into a paid membership program can pay off in spades for retailers. Not only do paying members tend to choose that retailer first , but they also typically shop at the retailer more often and have bigger basket sizes when they do.

Consumer 254

Consumer Shipping Planning ATS 254

Retail TouchPoints

NOVEMBER 10, 2022

Reward members with Beauty Insider points for attending and interacting at the retailer’s Sephoria virtual brand founder events. Retail TouchPoints (RTP): How is Sephora dealing with shifts in shopper behavior over the past few years, particularly as consumers’ budgets have come under increased pressure? .

Consumer 226

Consumer Drop-Shipping Customer Experience Accounting 226

Retail TouchPoints

SEPTEMBER 22, 2023

While consumers still make plenty of online purchases, analysts expect ecommerce sales to grow more moderately in the near term compared to the past few years. Meanwhile, consumers return to brick-and-mortar stores and seek omnichannel experiences. 92% of consumers shop elsewhere to save on shipping , leading to cart abandonment.

Shipping 257

Shipping Wholesale Fulfillment Consumer 257

Inside Retail

MAY 1, 2022

After two years of quarantining, it’s no wonder consumers are now expert digital shoppers. In fact, 55 per cent of AU consumers are shopping online more frequently than before the pandemic. Plus, mobile allows them to be “always-on” and now accounts for 63 per cent of all online purchases. . The modern consumer journey.

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Consumer Checkout Social Commerce Shipping 147

Retail TouchPoints

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

that delivers pretty much any item to a consumer with science fiction-style immediacy, retailers remain bound by 21 st -century delivery methods. Fast Fulfillment Challenges Abound The availability and affordability of labor, or the lack thereof, is currently a major issue in achieving fast fulfillment at an affordable cost.

Fulfillment 265

Fulfillment Shipping Supply Chain Management Consumer 265

Inside Retail

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

As we venture into 2024, Australian retailers stand at the crossroads of evolving consumer behaviours, economic uncertainties, and technological advancements. This transition ushered in an era where consumers seamlessly navigated between digital and physical channels, choosing the path of least resistance for their purchases.

Shipping 130

Shipping Fulfillment Returns Accounting 130

Inside Retail

DECEMBER 13, 2023

Shein accounted for nearly one-fifth of the global fast-fashion market in 2022, outpacing Zara and H&M. Shein’s low prices — US$5 t-shirts and US$10 sweaters — also draw shoppers who might have otherwise shopped at clothing discount stores. Reporting by Katherine Masters in New York and Corina Pons in Madrid.

Fast Fashion 130

Fast Fashion Fashion Consumer Apparel 130

Retail TouchPoints

JUNE 9, 2021

If you’re a consumer brand in a category with Amazon private label, however, Amazon’s private label presence certainly feels more pronounced. The canned format is not only heavy, which drives up shipping costs, but they also dent easily, driving up customer complaints and replacement costs.

Consumer 306

Consumer Fashion Promotions Advertising 306

Inside Retail

JUNE 3, 2021

There are also plans to introduce investor perks such as free shipping and discounted pricing on beer. Beer Cartel launched its beer subscription service back in 2009 and it now accounts for about 80 per cent of the online business, according to Kelsey. But consumers can also make one-off purchases on the site.

Consumer 231

Consumer Shipping Accounting Marketing 231

Retail TouchPoints

AUGUST 7, 2023

And Wish, which held that top spot back in 2018, has now dropped out of the top 50 completely after having fallen to #35 as of last March. There are other troublesome indicators for the company: Q2 saw declines across the board at Wish. The trade-off is long shipping times, another thing Wish is working hard to improve.

Merchant Services 223

Merchant Services Drop-Shipping Shipping Payment Services 223

Retail TouchPoints

AUGUST 23, 2022

has launched the Business Optimization Of Shipping and Transport engine, or BOOST, which leverages data, AI and machine learning to choose the best fulfillment option for both the customer and LS&Co.’s BOOST’s AI calculations will help the company reduce shipping impact without shifting the burden to the customer. s bottom line.

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Fulfillment Shipping Accounting Consumer 243

Independent Retailer

APRIL 15, 2021

As ecommerce shopping continues to grow, consumers continue to expect free shipping and free returns, since retail conglomerates such as Amazon and Walmart allow this to be their competitive mark. Believe it or not, there are many different ways to satisfy consumers while not stretching your business thin with all the added costs.

Shipping 65

Shipping Returns Customer Retention Consumer 65

Retail TouchPoints

MAY 9, 2023

After linking their Amazon account to Peridot , customers can purchase Peridot -branded products such as T-shirts, hoodies, phone accessories and throw pillows featuring artwork of creatures from the game. Players then tap the “buy” button to check out via their Amazon account from within the experience.

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Shopping Accessories Accounting Apparel 289

Retail TouchPoints

DECEMBER 8, 2023

This branded apparel — or merch, as it’s more commonly called — sent consumers into a frenzy. The key to consumers’ hearts lies in the merch partner you choose. While you may not be shipping products worldwide, the benefit of an international company is its extensive network of suppliers, sourcing and tools.

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Drop-Shipping Apparel Accounting Shipping 256

Retail TouchPoints

OCTOBER 28, 2021

And increasingly, consumers are reselling those items rather than leaving them to gather dust or putting them out on the curb — particularly as a growing number of digital resale platforms make that process easier than ever before. The rise of resale couldn’t have come at a better time. billion items. billion spent last year.

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Shipping Consumer Accounting Apparel 278

Retail TouchPoints

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

And in today’s day and age, shopping online has never been easier — with targeted ads, free shipping, free returns, stores built into Instagram or TikTok, logins saved on your browser and payment information saved on your devices. Krishna Vishnubhotla is VP of Product Strategy at Zimperium.

Shipping 243

Shipping Clienteling Returns Shopping 243

Inside Retail

NOVEMBER 11, 2021

We are witnessing rapid growth in direct-to-consumer (D2C) sales by brands. Prominent examples include PepsiCo, which has launched two direct-to-consumer websites selling pantry staples and snacks, and Heinz, which now sells bundles of products from its “Heinz to Home” websites in several countries including Australia.

Consumer 130

Consumer Fulfillment Shipping Location 130

Retail TouchPoints

NOVEMBER 4, 2022

Today’s retail supply chains have evolved into complex global webs of infrastructure, vehicles and people that move products from raw material to end consumer. It is a crucial step that can make or break the consumer experience and therefore a company’s reputation and future sales. Today’s consumers expect fast, free deliveries.

Shipping 275

Shipping Fulfillment Consumer Shopping 275

Retail Gazette

JANUARY 30, 2024

in the 12 weeks to 21 January, accounting for 15.7% The supermarket’s CEO Simon Roberts said: “More customers are choosing to shop at Sainsbury’s, recognising our determined focus on value, product innovation and service.” The supermarket’s revenues surged 8.1% of the total market, up 0.3% on last year. in November.

Supermarket 69

Supermarket ATS Grocer Accounting 69

Retail TouchPoints

OCTOBER 6, 2023

Accurate demand forecasting is the bedrock of efficient inventory management — a vital logistics function that should be operating at peak performance levels during the holiday shopping season when consumers expect the inventory they want to be available. 3: Order accuracy. Peak season is not forgiving of errors. 4: Return rates.

Fulfillment 288

Fulfillment Returns Shipping Promotions 288

Retail TouchPoints

AUGUST 3, 2023

Individuals and companies are finding that they can apply the lens of sustainability to virtually any part of their operations — from the raw materials used to make products to how those products are packed for shipping to handling the waste that comes from unsold food. and Canada.

Shipping 239

Shipping Apparel Supermarket Accounting 239

Inside Retail

JANUARY 31, 2023

Chinese nationalism is on the rise, with an accompanying disdain among a broad swathe of consumers for foreign products. At one point in 2021, there was even a half-hearted boycott of foreign brands that had announced they would stop using cotton produced in the Xinjiang region. per cent over the next five years.

Consumer 130

Consumer Apparel Fashion Outdoor 130

Retail Minded

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

You’ve probably noticed the wide variety of credit cards available right at your favorite stores! While store cards can offer awesome perks like discounts, cashback, rewards points, and free shipping, it’s prudent to shop around to find the best fit for your needs. Just imagine saving 15% or even 30% on your next purchase.

Consumer 52

Consumer Finance Payment Services Shipping 52

Inside Retail

MARCH 10, 2022

Technology company Shippit has teamed up with Uber to launch one-hour shipping in Australia. Shippit’s retailers will now be able to offer their customers an Uber delivery option at checkout. The one-of-a-kind partnership will use Shippit’s software to access more than 50,000 delivery partners across the country. .

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Fashion Shipping Checkout Accounting 246

Retail TouchPoints

JUNE 24, 2022

Focus and blame generally turn to the manufacturing, production and distribution parts of the chain, but other aspects are not usually at the forefront of the mind, especially when it comes to the consumer standpoint. The urgent need for fashion brands to maintain accountability for how it treats the planet keeps growing.

Fashion 324

Fashion Fast Fashion Apparel Shipping 324

Retail TouchPoints

MARCH 17, 2022

During the pandemic, the relationship between homeowners and their homes fundamentally changed, as lockdowns, social distancing guidance and quarantine protocols left many consumers with an abundance of time to stare at their own four walls. Here’s what our analysis revealed. Gen X Homeowners Making Improvements.

Home Furnishings 292

Home Furnishings Shipping Outdoor Consumer 292

Inside Retail

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

The rapid rise of fast-fashion e-commerce retailers such as Shein and Temu is upending the global air cargo industry, as they increasingly vie for limited air-cargo space to woo consumers with rapid transit times, more than ten industry sources said. Shein has started sending goods to US warehouses to speed up shipping times.

Fast Fashion 130

Fast Fashion Shipping Fashion Accounting 130

Retail TouchPoints

DECEMBER 30, 2021

In 2020, consumers spent approximately $630 billion on online shopping, and merchants lost $12 billion to fraud. Account takeover fraud, which is driven by impostor scams, increased by 50%, with no signs of slowing down in 2021. Consumers in every age bracket are in fraudsters’ sights.

Merchant Services 282

Merchant Services Accounting Payment Services Returns 282

Retail TouchPoints

MAY 2, 2022

Consumers have started taking sustainability into account when deciding what to buy and where to buy it. This is especially true for younger consumers: some 75% of millennials say they consider sustainability when making a purchase. If ecommerce is here to stay, it’s incumbent upon e-tailers to find greener ways to sell.

Drop-Shipping 328

Drop-Shipping Returns Supply Chain Management Shipping 328

Retail TouchPoints

JANUARY 14, 2022

Notably, the highest spending levels came at the beginning and end of the season. As a result, Cyber Week 2021 accounted for 23% of total ecommerce spend, down slightly from 24% in 2020. Shipping cutoffs with USPS, UPS, FedEx and others all happened around Dec. 18 and Dec. 18-31 window. “In

Social Commerce 298

Social Commerce Fulfillment Drop-Shipping Payment Services 298

Retail TouchPoints

SEPTEMBER 23, 2022

In internal fulfillment, the business handles the complete process of storing, packing and shipping. The company must have a warehouse to keep its inventory, and a logistics team to manage the goods for storing, ordering and shipping directly to stores/distributors or customers. Each option has its benefits and disadvantages.

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Fulfillment Shipping Inventory Management Management 314

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.

Merchant Services 59

Merchant Services Consumer Payment Services Checkout 59

Retail TouchPoints

OCTOBER 18, 2023

For instance, in 2019, Asos said it would begin deactivating the accounts of serial returners on its site. By examining shared IP addresses, shipping addresses and payment methods, retailers can uncover hidden associations that might indicate organized fraud rings. Large, multinational crime rings may be behind an attack.

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Returns Payment Services Shipping Accounting 254

Inside Retail

NOVEMBER 22, 2023

Retailers know this, consumers know this, cybercriminals know this, and are unfortunately ready to take advantage of any weak link that can be found to steal vital consumer and business data. Threat actors highly covet consumer credit cards and personally identifiable information (PII) as criminals can quickly and easily monetise it.

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Payment Services Supply Chain Management Accounting Point of Sale 162