Inside Retail

NOVEMBER 17, 2021

The capping of incoming flights has put significant pressure on shipping and container costs are escalating up to four times their usual rates. If your Order Management System (OMS) is flexible, you can and probably should make short-term changes to account for your biggest season. Secure your shipping.

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Inside Retail

DECEMBER 10, 2023

James Guerin, strategic partnerships manager at Klaviyo, says that post-purchase, personalised emails have an open rate considerably higher than for regular email communications, underlying the importance of maintaining communication throughout the customer journey. Ready to explore the Klaviyo and Starshipit integration?

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Retail TouchPoints

JANUARY 25, 2022

If shipping is delayed and orders are late, tell your customers. 4) Think Big: Improve supply chain and inventory management. retail consulting practice at dunnhumby, where she was on the leadership team managing the Macy’s account. 3) Think Big: Build loyal relationships. What does this mean?

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Retail TouchPoints

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

The problems with getting products to people quickly and cheaply are well-known: consumers want fast fulfillment, which is costly to provide, but they don’t want to pay high (or really any) shipping fees. This is both more complex and more top-of-mind due to ESG [environmental, social and governance]; no one likes to ship air.”

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Inside Retail

MAY 6, 2021

Starshipit and Australia Post have previously worked together to deliver integration for eParcel contract and StarTrack shipping services. Since 2016 MyPost Business has helped many Australian businesses manage their domestic and international sending in one place with a free and easy to set up account.

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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. Can you fulfill the orders in a timely manner?

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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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Retail TouchPoints

APRIL 25, 2022

Supply chain management is the heart of retail management and has the ability to inform the overall health of a business. As a result, businesses looking to gain a competitive advantage in the global marketplace are investing more heavily in supply chain management. Navigating the Dynamic and Evolving Shipping Industry.

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Inside Retail

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

As Zebra Technologies’ downloadable e-book Lift Productivity and Improve Execution for the Next-Gen Workforce explains, today’s customers want retailers’ workforces to pick their goods, pack them, ship them, deliver them and return them – all without diminishing in-store service.

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Retail TouchPoints

APRIL 29, 2022

Just last year, total returns accounted for $761 billion in lost sales for U.S. Similar to how Amazon Prime has made fast, free shipping an expected part of ecommerce, customers seek return processes that are equally stress-free and easy to complete. retailers, according to NRF. Exacerbating the situation, these same shops lost $10.30

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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. Shopping is one of life’s simple pleasures.

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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. The first way to accomplish this is by not offering free online returns shipped back to your store, which is an option.

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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

DECEMBER 8, 2023

While you may not be shipping products worldwide, the benefit of an international company is its extensive network of suppliers, sourcing and tools. It’s also the speed at which you’re able to communicate with your account manager or designer. You’ll also want to investigate a company’s international reach and network.

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Inside Retail

AUGUST 29, 2023

With that taken into account, comparable store sales rose by 9.6 CEO Scott Evans said the company’s improved performance stems from management recognising that retail has “forever changed” with customer expectations shifting dramatically. million items shipped. per cent, while absolute sales rose by 6 per cent.

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RETAIL MANAGEMENT SOFTWARE

MARCH 11, 2022

Do you know how to manage your inventory as effectively as possible? What are the inventory management best practices? If you can’t answer these questions, it’s time to reconsider how you manage your inventory. Inventory management best practices enable you to run your business most effectively and profitably.

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Retail TouchPoints

JANUARY 24, 2023

Organizations can create multi-user accounts with up to five users, allowing members of the same company to share payment information, order history and purchasing capabilities. Available products cover categories including office supplies and furniture , food and beverage , restroom , electronics , classroom and facility needs.

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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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Inside Retail

OCTOBER 6, 2023

Fees can be charged when settling funds into your processing account, transferring funds to your bank account, and paying suppliers. Designed for modern businesses growing beyond borders, Airwallex is now trusted by leading companies around the world to manage everything from payments, treasury, and spending to embedded finance.

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Inside Retail

APRIL 6, 2021

The platform allows small businesses and online retailers to choose a preferred carrier, print shipping labels and track packages from a centralised service, and enables easy integration of a businesses online operations. Pitney Bowes has today launched its online parcel delivery platform, SendPro Online, in Australia.

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Retail Next

FEBRUARY 11, 2020

Shoppers want their orders the next day, with free shipping whenever possible. The rise of e-commerce has encouraged businesses to rethink how they communicate with consumers and manage their supply chains. Here are some of the most significant retail shipping trends to look for in 2020. Same- or Next-Day Delivery.

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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. 1: Demand forecasting. 3: Order accuracy. Peak season is not forgiving of errors.

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Retail TouchPoints

JUNE 24, 2022

Taking a more sustainable approach to the whole manufacturing, shipping and selling process can mean that eco-friendly, long-lasting garments are made, where materials are sourced locally to reduce the impact on the environment. The urgent need for fashion brands to maintain accountability for how it treats the planet keeps growing.

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Retail TouchPoints

DECEMBER 23, 2022

Forrester predicts retailers, which are already facing operational and supply chain challenges, will react to the uncertainty in 2023 by shifting to managing rising costs by rolling back offers such as free returns or delivery, and investing in optimization technologies such as order management systems.

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Inside Retail

DECEMBER 21, 2021

Heartbroken by the disappearance of her cat, Filipino IT specialist and blogger Sophie* decided to use her Facebook Ads account to appeal to anyone in her local area who might have seen it. First, the bank account linked to her card was emptied of around $600. Typically she would spend PHP500-1000 per campaign (US$10-20).

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Clover - Retail

APRIL 18, 2024

Dropshipping is a type of supply chain management in which a retailer does NOT keep the product it sells in stock. Instead, when a customer orders the product, the retailer contacts their manufacturer or wholesale merchant–who keeps inventory of the product on-hand–and has the product shipped directly to the customer.

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Retail TouchPoints

OCTOBER 27, 2023

That requires coordination, accountability and visibility, but thankfully it’s made much more manageable by a multi-enterprise platform, also known by Gartner as a multi-enterprise collaboration network. These platforms create a window into an enterprise’s entire supplier base, enabling the traceability that Bill S-211 requires.

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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. Much of this impact comes from shipping and warehousing, as well as from operating all those computer servers to facilitate all of those sales. Mitigating Returns.

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Inside Retail

NOVEMBER 22, 2023

Here is an abridged version of the findings: E-commerce: E-commerce retailers store a large amount of sensitive customer data, such as credit card numbers and shipping addresses. Karl Sigler is senior security research manager at Trustwave SpiderLabs.

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Inside Retail

APRIL 7, 2022

This means understanding if the platform has strong tools to support digital marketing, SEO, business management, payments, shipping (if required), customer management and managing customer lifetime value. “A ShipStation’s shipping automation rules are one way to optimise workflows.

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Retail TouchPoints

OCTOBER 1, 2021

As mentioned before, insourcing can lead to cost savings in the long term if companies manage the process strategically and carefully. In 2018, Netflix accounted for 15% of global internet bandwidth, which was the number-one spot. Disadvantages to insourcing: Resource intensive. Outsourcing Fulfillment.

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Retail TouchPoints

NOVEMBER 4, 2022

These challenges must not only be accounted for but solved quickly and cheaply. Global ecommerce sales are set to top $5 billion this year and parcel volumes are expected to swell to 175 million parcels shipped. Good news for business overall, but a cause for concern for logistics managers. .

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Retail TouchPoints

JANUARY 12, 2023

It’s up to the brand or its agency to manage what your pricing policies will be and how you prevent being undercut by resellers on Amazon. Make it a point to manage your own catalog of products. Make sure you account for Amazon, your website as well as other sales channels in your marketing/advertising budgets. Keep things tidy.

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Retail TouchPoints

JANUARY 25, 2022

a year and continue to include free standard shipping and no service charges. Members can manage their account, discover new products and access unique content, including helpful tools and expert advice, all through the app. Pricing for the Celebrations Passport program will remain $29.99

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Retail TouchPoints

OCTOBER 29, 2020

Consumers love it because they avoid shipping fees and delays, since the goods are often available within an hour of making an order. Merchants love it because it bolsters sales, avoids shipping and helps move inventory out of stores. They simply place the order, drive to the store and pick it up.

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Retail TouchPoints

JANUARY 26, 2021

Consumers are currently more willing to pay for fast shipping and are more tolerant with slower delivery, given the prevalence of shipping delays throughout the pandemic and through the holidays. 57% of BOXpoll respondents opting for free shipping consider delivery in five days to be either ‘fast’ or ‘acceptable.’ on average.

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Retail Focus

FEBRUARY 17, 2022

Californian lifestyle fashion brand, Pacsun , doubled its ship completes by better anticipating online demand and intelligently leveraging its stores as ecommerce fulfilment centres, partnering with antuit.ai , a leader in AI-powered SaaS solutions for consumer products and retail insights and now part of Zebra Technologies.

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