Inside Retail

JANUARY 11, 2022

Retailers are now investing significant resources into logistics, deploying the latest inventory management systems, automating warehouses and hiring hundreds of hardworking staff in an effort to pick, pack and ship online orders as quickly as possible. Using this stock to fulfil online orders is known as 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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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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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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Retail TouchPoints

APRIL 5, 2022

Consumers will be encouraged to clean out their closets to earn PacSun credits and to shop for “pre-loved” (a.k.a. Consumers can fill the ThredUP Clean Out Kits with women’s and kids’ apparel, shoes and accessories from any brand and ship them to ThredUP for free using a prepaid shipping label.

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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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Retail TouchPoints

MAY 2, 2023

The Container Store has debuted its Closet Clean Out resale program for apparel and accessories, powered by the ThredUp Resale-as-a-Service solution. Additionally, footwear and apparel retailer Sam Edelman has launched its ReLove resale initiative with support from the Archive platform.

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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.

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Inside Retail

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

When apparel brand Helly Hansen was looking to increase the efficiency of its distribution centre packaging processes and reduce its environmental footprint, the company turned to Ranpak, a global name in environmentally sustainable, paper-based packaging solutions for e-commerce and industrial supply chains. Installing Ranpak’s Form’it!

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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. Many of these changes are recent: “Ship-from-store wasn’t economically viable [as recently as] two years ago,” said Ritter.

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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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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 2, 2022

The site offers items across categories including apparel, jewelry, pet supplies and home and garden, many at bargain prices. Temu’s site shows average shipping times to most of the U.S. Pinduoduo has made its most aggressive move yet into non-Chinese markets with the Sept.

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Retail TouchPoints

AUGUST 7, 2023

After several years of declines and a host of executive switch-ups (particularly in the CEO role), Wish began a major overhaul of its business (still underway) and launched a marketing blitz to “reintroduce” itself to consumers in August 2022. The trade-off is long shipping times, another thing Wish is working hard to improve.

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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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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

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.

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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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Independent Retailer

AUGUST 31, 2022

When it comes to the type of merchandise, here are some of the different items you can personalize: Apparel: Probably one of the most personalized categories, apparel is great to print on demand since they can be used as a gift, to celebrate special occasions, and so much more. . No Need to Ship Orders. Test a New Business Idea.

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Retail TouchPoints

SEPTEMBER 3, 2020

In a survey of consumers conducted by Doddle , 84% said a positive returns experience encourages them to shop with a retailer again. Conversely, 73% of consumers responding to a survey by Returnly said they would not shop with a brand again after a poor returns experience. However, apparel and department stores are elevated.

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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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Retail TouchPoints

DECEMBER 5, 2022

Japanese consumers are extremely savvy, with purchases based on quality, value, packaging, style, reviews and of course, pricing. Ads are everywhere and Japanese consumers are very receptive to advertising. Japanese consumers are very loyal, and reward systems work very well. Who performs the fulfillment?

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Retail TouchPoints

AUGUST 18, 2023

And more importantly, how does this “native” status impact the methods brands use to engage these current and future consumers? A panel at the June 2023 Retail Innovation Conference & Expo provided answers and insights in the session titled Gen Z and Gen Alpha: Creating Impactful Brands for the Next Wave of Consumers.

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Retail TouchPoints

AUGUST 23, 2023

Consumers expect a seamless interaction with a brand when and where they want it. In its stores, only one sample of each clothing item is displayed, and consumers use QR codes in the app to request a specific size be sent to fitting rooms or to the counter for purchase. Loyalty must adjust to meet those evolving consumer expectations.

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Retail TouchPoints

MARCH 3, 2021

Driven by the explosive growth of ecommerce and shifting consumer preferences, on-demand, also known as cloud manufacturing, is now poised to revolutionize the supply chain industry. In contrast, traditional manufacturing requires large quantities of products to be made and then stored in facilities until they are ready for shipping.

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Independent Retailer

APRIL 5, 2022

Fulfillment by Amazon (FBA) is a service that helps businesses by providing access to Amazon’s logistics network. Businesses send products to Amazon fulfillment centers, and when a customer makes a purchase, Amazon handles all of the receiving, packing, shipping, customer service, and returns for those orders.

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Inside Retail

MARCH 22, 2023

He expects the impact to be different across consumer groups, but he’s confident it won’t affect the target General Pants customer group too much, saying they tend to be mortgage-free and fully employed. Stores are also important for online fulfilment, through click-and collect or ship from store,” he said.

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Retail TouchPoints

FEBRUARY 9, 2021

An Astound Commerce survey conducted in May found that 60% of consumers made online purchases weekly or more often since the onset of the pandemic. Bolstering that finding is research by eMarketer which indicates that direct-to-consumer (D2C) ecommerce sales will expand to $18 billion in 2021. McKinsey confirms that 75% of U.S.

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Retail TouchPoints

AUGUST 16, 2021

After all, consumers need to be able to bring back certain items. Consumers, for example, have started to adopt the ‘bracketing’ strategy. This was rendered possible as retailers and brands offered low-cost shipping, unlimited holding periods and easy returns. But the drivers behind returns have evolved. But don’t stop there.

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Retail TouchPoints

SEPTEMBER 16, 2022

While some brands claim to completely understand what these consumers really want, there are many times when Gen Z shoppers’ thoughts and behaviors don’t quite match up. The day-long event hit on various hot topics closely linked to these digitally native consumers, including authenticity, sustainability, mental health and wellness.

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Retail TouchPoints

AUGUST 10, 2020

Many retailers suspended returns in the early weeks of the pandemic, but most seem to have reinstated them in forms modified for associate and consumer safety. No doubt consumers have become accustomed to 100% returns, no questions asked, for a long time. Can they also help the public understand how important this is?”.

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Retail TouchPoints

NOVEMBER 12, 2021

Convenience can come in the form of different types of fulfillment options , including getting things delivered or picking up in-store. Oftentimes I don’t think consumers realize they can get something faster by just swinging by a local store than getting it shipped to them.

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365 Retail

APRIL 28, 2021

Report benchmarked performance across key operations experience metrics – including checkout, shipping and returns. 28% of fashion retailers now offer delivery passes, up 6% since 2020 when just 22% of fashion merchants offered this format of fulfilment and compared to just 17% of other retail businesses.

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Retail TouchPoints

SEPTEMBER 11, 2020

When COVID-19 hit, many consumers sought comfort, from junk food to familiar entertainment choices. These desires proved to be good news for The Company Store : sales shot up 50% during the initial lockdown as consumers flocked to the site that says, “We’re all about comfort.”. where she studied the behaviors of the luxury consumer.

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Retail TouchPoints

JANUARY 25, 2022

This is a direct and relatively simple means to take consumers to experiential landing pages where retailers and brands can share information about products, including new launches, recipes, instructions, promotions and more. If shipping is delayed and orders are late, tell your customers. 5) Thing Big: Improve order fulfillment.

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Retail TouchPoints

JULY 29, 2020

While the name Burton is almost synonymous with the snowboards the company began making in 1977, Burton has diversified over the years into new categories — including surfboards, apparel, goggles/optics and other sports gear — as well as expanding beyond manufacturing into direct-to-consumer (DTC) retail, both physical and digital.

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