Retail TouchPoints

OCTOBER 4, 2023

In response to evolving consumer behavior, many retailers are pivoting from malls and large-format stores in city centers to neighborhood locations that aim to serve the work-from-home population. Not surprisingly, many have found the data points to residential enclaves in and around cities where consumers live.

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Retail Dive

AUGUST 17, 2023

Elevated storage costs have been a thorn in the direct-to-consumer company's side since last year.

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Retail TouchPoints

OCTOBER 15, 2021

Brands and retailers are feeling mounting pressure — from consumers, shareholders and even their boards — to be more inclusive. this year alone, representing approximately 21% of the total women’s apparel market. Retailers need to realize consumers don’t want to be excluded or labeled differently to their peers because of size.

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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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365 Retail

JUNE 29, 2023

Today, global athletic apparel brand lululemon launches on Zalando, a leading European online platform for fashion and lifestyle. Customers can now shop the brand’s innovative apparel and accessories for yoga, running, training, and most other sports activities on Zalando’s Fashion Store in several markets.

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Retail TouchPoints

OCTOBER 9, 2023

It has gone through a rapid period of change from the primary way we shopped, to its death being prematurely called ‘ the showroom problem ,’ to continuing to be a critical piece of consumer brand strategy. When we talk about omnichannel order fulfillment , there can be a mistake in thinking it’s just about online.

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Retail TouchPoints

JULY 6, 2023

Lululemon has made its products available to European consumers on the Zalando online fashion and lifestyle platform. Yoga, running and training apparel and accessories will be sold in 12 countries via the Zalando Partner Program, with orders fulfilled by Zalando Shipment Solutions.

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Inside Retail

MARCH 7, 2024

billion apparel industry in Australia. Despite a slight dip in 2020, the global apparel market is set to grow to about US$2 trillion by 2028, from US$1.79 Locally, women’s apparel represents the largest segment with an estimated market volume of US$11.86 billion; the men’s apparel market is about half of that, worth US$6.35

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Inside Retail

JANUARY 30, 2024

Evri’s partners will gain valuable insights into the Chinese market, including consumer behaviour, marketing and pricing strategies, product selection advice, and online operational strategies tailored to the unique demands of the Chinese market.

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Retail TouchPoints

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

The company has successfully helped retailers like American Eagle Outfitters leverage RFID and computer vision-based inventory tracking technology to create a holistic, near-real-time view of inventory across stores to empower both associates and consumers. The pandemic accelerated new consumer behaviors, such as BOPIS.

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Retail TouchPoints

NOVEMBER 10, 2022

and Canada, Gap has opened a dedicated brand “store” offering its apparel essentials — including denim, tees, socks, underwear and sleepwear — for adults, kids and babies. We are excited to take this step with Amazon Fashion, to expand our product offering and to deepen our connection with consumers through the Gap brand store.”.

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Retail TouchPoints

AUGUST 19, 2022

Foot Locker and Fanatics have partnered to connect their ecommerce inventories by allowing Foot Locker fulfill its online orders through the digital sports platform. Offerings include apparel, jerseys, headwear and hardgoods from brands including Fanatics, Nike , Adidas , Mitchell & Ness , New Era , Pro Standard and WEAR by Erin Andrews.

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Retail TouchPoints

JULY 18, 2023

To fulfill its mission of providing “Fun for All,” the retailer has implemented a localized merchandising strategy that spans a portfolio of leading national and private label brands across outdoor, apparel, footwear, and sports and recreation categories.

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Inside Retail

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

Consumers can now view and shop for pre-owned shoes through the brand’s website. Items include consumer returns and cosmetically imperfect footwear that cannot be sold as new but have been cleaned as needed. Earlier this month, American footwear brand New Balance announced the launch of its new resale program, Reconsidered.

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Retail TouchPoints

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

New Balance Debuts ‘Reconsidered’ Program To launch its new Reconsidered resale program, New Balance has teamed up with resale tech platform Archive for its branded online experience and Tersus Solutions for the cleaning, fulfillment and warehousing of trade-ins. The only requirement is that the item be made of 90% cotton or greater.

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Retail TouchPoints

JUNE 21, 2023

However, planned spending among those consumers is down slightly from 2022, with the average Prime Day shopper planning to spend $250 this year (both at Amazon and other retailers’ simultaneous sales events), down from $388 in 2022 and from $594 in 2021. RetailMeNot’s survey of 1,000 U.S. From June 21 through Prime Day, U.S.

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Retail TouchPoints

NOVEMBER 5, 2021

The bear is then brough to life through the Heart Ceremony, after which customers can choose from a range of apparel and accessories to customize their bear. Bear Builder 3D Workshop supports multiple fulfillment options, including same-day delivery through Shipt and buy online, pick up in-store.

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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. Prior to this, online orders had been fulfilled from a central distribution center. Click-and-collect, a.k.a. That’s massive for the Christmas season.

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Inside Retail

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

Post-pandemic, consumers are returning to physical stores that offer immersive experiences. Top 10 retailers in Asia Industry giants like Alibaba Group Holding Ltd, JD.com Inc and Pinduoduo Inc continue to lead the rankings, driven by their substantial domestic consumer base, attractive pricing, and streamlined fulfilment capabilities.

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Inside Retail

JANUARY 11, 2022

Using this stock to fulfil online orders is known as ship-from-store. . But before we get into the ins and outs of the various fulfilment methods, here are three reasons why local inventory is the future of fulfilment: 1. It’s no secret that consumers prefer fast delivery. Meet demand for faster delivery. Ship-from-store.

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Inside Retail

JUNE 1, 2023

Growing consumer expectations of free delivery and free returns are placing pressure on retailers who on one hand recognise customer demand, but on the other are trying to reduce their operating costs. Another strategy, she says, is to automate fulfilment. This is especially true with women’s apparel, for example. “We’ve

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Retail TouchPoints

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

The agency has had its eye on Amazon for several years, most recently filing suit in June 2023 over Amazon membership practices that made it difficult for consumers to cancel Prime memberships. Amazon strongly disagreed with the lawsuit’s allegations and questioned the motives of the FTC in filing it. But that’s not how competition works.

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Retail TouchPoints

JANUARY 4, 2024

Consumers responded to steep discounts in key ecommerce categories, including electronics, where discounts peaked at 31% off listed prices (versus 25% in 2022); toys ( 28% versus 34% last year); and apparel ( 24% versus 19% ). November’s sales total of $123.5 billion topped December’s $98.6 22 and 23, when it drove 36.8%

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Retail TouchPoints

OCTOBER 6, 2022

Rather than being limited to a jam-packed four to five weeks from Black Friday to Christmas Eve, consumers are beginning their shopping as early as October (with a few doing so even earlier than that). The return to offices and social events is inspiring consumers to level up their wardrobes and focus more on apparel and footwear.

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Retail TouchPoints

MAY 18, 2023

Nearshoring is a key component of SHEIN’s business model, allowing the company to maintain the speedy fulfillment times that have helped drive its popularity with consumers. SHEIN also is planning to host 30 or so pop-up events across EMEA this year, to allow “consumers to experience products first-hand.”

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Retail TouchPoints

SEPTEMBER 29, 2022

There are signs of a disconnect between consumers and retailers when it comes to sustainability. A recent report has found that two-thirds of consumers are willing to pay more for sustainable products than retailers expect — and reveals that consumer preference for recommerce models is also being underserved. A Starting Point.

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Retail TouchPoints

JULY 21, 2020

At the store level, the funds will go toward: Renovations to nearly one-third of its locations; Expansion of curbside pickup ; Piloting “micro fulfillment centers” within supercenters to speed up fulfillment of pickup and delivery orders ; and Deploying digitization, robotics and Internet of Things (IoT) technologies to make stores smarter.

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Retail TouchPoints

OCTOBER 1, 2021

As supply chains become increasingly complex due to the proliferation of commerce channels and higher consumer expectations, businesses are turning to outsourced functions that can deliver on speed, quality and cost. Insourcing Fulfillment. You won’t be able to fulfill orders or there will be a significant delay in fulfillment.

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Inside Retail

APRIL 26, 2021

Australian online clothing rental company GlamCorner is adapting its offering as more brands look to launch their own branded rental service amidst major changes in consumer behaviour. This resonates with younger consumers in particular.

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Retail TouchPoints

DECEMBER 8, 2023

To take the obsession even further, it seems like everyone is wearing branded apparel promoting them. 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. Everywhere you look, someone is talking about these moments.

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RETAIL MANAGEMENT SOFTWARE

DECEMBER 24, 2021

The Retail market landscape has seen significant changes in retail trends and shifts in consumer behavior since the coronavirus breakout, but the industry now appears more optimistic about the growth prospects. Emphasizing micro-fulfillment & smart delivery. New Look Stores.

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Retalon

DECEMBER 8, 2021

Why should retailers care about their Order Fulfillment Process? Order fulfillment may seem like a fairly straightforward process and according to the generic “high-level” definition, it is. In today’s market, putting the right fulfillment system in place gets you a competitive edge. What is order fulfillment?

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Inside Retail

JANUARY 12, 2023

Apparel, beauty, health and wellness were the biggest beneficiaries at that time. Because social media is where many consumers spend their time, and where they look for inspiration and discovery. On TikTok Shop , consumers can buy from in-feed videos, livestreams and a product showcase.

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Retail TouchPoints

SEPTEMBER 29, 2022

Seamlessly integrated into Macy’s digital shopping experience, marketplace gives our customers access to an array of expertly curated products — from apparel and beauty to home improvement, toys, pet products and more.”. At launch, 20% percent of marketplace sellers and brands are from underrepresented enterprises.

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Retail TouchPoints

DECEMBER 31, 2021

In combination with changes in worker attitudes and consumer behavior, these shifts have weakened the industry’s long-standing low-wage model. Kotlyar predicted that remote consultations with associates will expand beyond apparel into the electronics and home furnishings verticals.

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Retail TouchPoints

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

However, that doesn’t mean consumers don’t want to go to malls. In fact, more than 40% of adults reported visiting a mall within a two -week period in August, up from 35% at the beginning of June and 30% in the beginning of April, according to Coresight Research’s ongoing survey of 1,600 consumers.

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Retail TouchPoints

AUGUST 20, 2020

The retail giant also solidified its position in its home country of China, adding 16 million annual active consumers in Q2 for a total of 742 million. Additionally, selected entrants will be fast-tracked and launched on Tmall Global through its Overseas Fulfillment program.

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