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. Surprisingly, over a third of global shoppers planned to start their shopping before the official Black Friday kickoff, according to ShipStation’s Peak Season survey.

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Retail TouchPoints

MARCH 21, 2024

Target ’s announcement earlier this month that it was launching a paid membership plan almost felt like a foregone conclusion. 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.

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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. This is both more complex and more top-of-mind due to ESG [environmental, social and governance]; no one likes to ship air.” in an interview with Retail TouchPoints.

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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.

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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.

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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. Collectively, that would account for approximately $69.2 billion items. billion spent last year.

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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. 2: Order cycle time. 3: Order accuracy. Peak season is not forgiving of errors.

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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.

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Retail Focus

AUGUST 8, 2023

Order Fulfillment When outsourcing, retailers can benefit from streamlined inventory management, order processing, and shipping. Accounting and Bookkeeping Maintaining accurate financial records is crucial for the long-term success of any retail business.

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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. In recent decades, fast fashion became incredibly popular due to its cost efficiency, both for manufacturers and consumers.

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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. As a result, many consumers are expected to postpone discretionary purchases until peak season, where they are more likely to find sales and discounts.

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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.

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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.

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Inside Retail

MARCH 15, 2022

In 2022, we’re hoping to put all the shipping delay and delivery issues from last year in the past and we’re focusing on our online delivery timeframes being quicker than ever. SS : The fashion industry has been very quiet since this pandemic started and we have really missed seeing those large-scale consumer and media events.

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Retail Minded

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

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. In this guide, we’ll explain why store credit credits are a great option for consumers. Say goodbye to shipping fees! Pretty great if you ask me!

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Retail TouchPoints

AUGUST 25, 2022

Black Friday and Cyber Monday (BFCM) are right around the corner, and many ecommerce brands are already planning for another uncertain year. Last year, automated emails accounted for 30% of email marketing orders while sending only 2% of the emails. Plan for the Cyber Ten. Focus on key automation. Don’t delay.

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Wiser

DECEMBER 22, 2020

Direct-to-consumer (D2C or DTC) brands are everywhere these days: advertised on buses, pulling shoppers in on Instagram, and increasingly setting up storefronts on Main Streets around the world. Below is our ultimate guide that covers all of the considerations brands need to take into account when considering expanding their online business.

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Retail TouchPoints

JANUARY 12, 2023

But there are rules and there are specific ways to get products seen by consumers. Your business needs a plan to sell on Amazon — not having a plan is a very bad plan! Your business needs a plan to sell on Amazon — not having a plan is a very bad plan! Let’s take a look at a few of these.

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Retail Smart Guys

NOVEMBER 3, 2023

Timing is Everything: When to Begin Inventory Planning Inventory planning is the backbone of successful retail operations. While the specifics of inventory planning can vary from one retailer to another, one thing remains constant – timing is everything. When it comes to seasonal goods, you need to think well in advance.

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Retail TouchPoints

NOVEMBER 30, 2020

The 2020 ecommerce holiday shopping and shipping season is expected to eclipse years past. Brick-and-mortar sales — which will account for 81.2% Retailers will have to have a definitive plan to communicate order confirmations, delivery updates and delay notifications. Consumer Expectations are Higher. of total U.S.

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Retail TouchPoints

JULY 26, 2022

With rising gas prices, food shortages, skyrocketing interest rates and ever-present inflation, consumers are worried and that means retailers are worried, too. We’re already seeing online shopping demand level off , with consumers finding a new balance between digital and physical channels. Loyalty Shifts to Value.

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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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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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Retail TouchPoints

APRIL 25, 2022

Investment in the proper technologies needed to build a strong supply chain not only enables prompt replenishment of products in inventory, but also optimizes planning capabilities in rapidly evolving business ecosystems while minimizing duplication, errors and inefficiencies. Navigating the Dynamic and Evolving Shipping Industry.

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Retail TouchPoints

NOVEMBER 9, 2021

As product scarcity issues continue to dominate this holiday shopping season, consumers are increasingly turning to resale to get the goods — and platform operators are taking notice. The auction-based website is now available to consumers in Arizona.

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Inside Retail

APRIL 22, 2021

Now more than ever, it’s critical to understand the latest consumer expectations — and be ready to adapt. Direct-to-consumer selling. Around the world, direct-to-consumer (D2C) brands are becoming mainstream — and they’re causing a major shift in where, when and how shopping is done. Fulfilment of the future.

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Retail TouchPoints

DECEMBER 18, 2020

The resulting lockdowns and shelter-in-place orders have caused a shift in buying behavior among American consumers. Varying product availability has been a key reason for these changing buying decisions, prompting consumers to choose between need and preference. This objective necessitates thorough production planning.

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Retail TouchPoints

SEPTEMBER 28, 2020

Retailers will need to account for the heightened demand for home deliveries from COVID-19, which has incentivized many retailers to form new relationships with Instacart, Shipt, DoorDash and other services that enable home delivery at scale. for the year, up from its pre-pandemic forecast of 38.6%. The rescheduled Prime Day, set for Oct.

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Retail TouchPoints

DECEMBER 23, 2022

The post-COVID-19 retail recovery hasn’t quite gone according to plan. With consumers pulling back on spending due to rising prices, retailers must evolve as well. While inflation has decreased somewhat, rising prices have created a lot of uncertainty for both brands and consumers. Retail is already changing.

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Retail TouchPoints

AUGUST 24, 2022

As consumers engage with online storefronts on an increasingly regular basis and even more options emerge, they’ll be less patient with slow and wonky checkouts that are held back by inferior tech. As far as shipping goes, shoppers are bound to have different priorities regarding both pricing and delivery timelines.

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Inside Retail

NOVEMBER 29, 2022

Australian retail sales are on the rise, but new research suggests that this growth is driven by inflation, not by consumers buying more. The record-high cost of doing business in Australia is passing prices on to consumers . Those p rice increases lead to decreased consumer sentiment and discretionary spending.

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Retail Focus

MARCH 27, 2023

While 75% of British shoppers plan to cut back on spending in 2023, despite UK inflation remaining close to a 40-year high , 43% said a brand’s authenticity would make them less sensitive to inflationary price increases, rising to 48% of Gen Z and 51% of Millennials. Shoppers now want to engage and buy from brands who act authentically.

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Retail TouchPoints

OCTOBER 20, 2021

On the other hand, some businesses, such as home improvement stores, actually saw sales increase throughout the pandemic and began course-correcting their retail footprints to account for more online traffic. consumers have changed stores, brands or the way they shop. For example, McKinsey found that 73% of U.S.

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Inside Retail

AUGUST 31, 2023

Every week, some 15 million items of used clothes end up in Ghana’s capital, shipped in bales from Europe, North America and Asia to the world’s biggest secondhand clothes market. “Many of these garments should have been disposed of there, yet they put them into bales and ship them here. .

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Inside Retail

APRIL 7, 2022

In this digital world, the key to any business’s success is its website, which is the most essential element of any marketing plan. But, according to David Boyer, country manager of ShipStation ANZ, almost any shipping-related task can be automated. ShipStation’s shipping automation rules are one way to optimise workflows.

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Retail TouchPoints

JULY 7, 2023

As more direct-to-consumer (DTC) brands face heightened competition and rising cost-per-acquisition rates online, many have disinvested in their branded ecommerce experiences and doubled down on unique brand opportunities found on marketplaces like Amazon. Reis: The consumer continues to look for very special deals, obviously.

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Wiser

MAY 30, 2023

Consumers want to know that the products they buy come from sustainable sources, and that their purchases are contributing to a better future for all of us. Such as: Increased Consumer Satisfaction One of the most significant benefits of sustainability for organizations is improved customer satisfaction.

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