Afterpay expands merchant partners as it looks past apparel
Retail Dive
MARCH 15, 2024
In addition to Kendra Scott and Diane Von Furstenburg, the installment payments provider is bringing on brands like Made In Cookware.
True Fit Democratises Fashion Genome and Unlocks Growth for Rising Fashion Brands in Shopify
Retail Focus
MAY 8, 2024
Having formerly only served the largest apparel retailers and brands in the world, True Fit has democratised its Fashion Genome to bring the benefit of AI size and fit to the full market. It is now seeing a 108% MoM growth rate in adoption by Shopify brands and is on trajectory to implement the solution within 2,000+ merchants in 2024.
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5 Ways Shopify POS Can Help Apparel Merchants Grow
Shopify
DECEMBER 14, 2023
Shopify lists 5 ways Shopify POS helps merchants grow and scale their business with ease as well as how they can utilize it to streamlined business processes.
Roku Partnership Enables Purchases Directly from Shoppers’ TVs
Retail TouchPoints
JULY 12, 2023
Roku and Shopify have partnered to let viewers purchase products from Shopify merchants directly from their TV through Roku Action Ads. Shoppers who see an ad for a Shopify Merchant can press “OK” on their Roku remote to learn more about the product and purchase it directly from their screen.
“A trend of greater consolidation”: Behind the changing BNPL landscape in Apac
Inside Retail
MARCH 19, 2024
Shopback’s decision to terminate its buy now pay later (BNPL) service in Malaysia and Singapore has sparked discussions and raised pertinent questions about the future of digital payment solutions in the region. For merchants, it means increasing basket sizes, which makes it a win-win situation for all involved,” he opined.
Identifying the ‘Faces’ Behind Faceless Online Transactions
Retail TouchPoints
NOVEMBER 4, 2020
According to McKinsey , ecommerce sales in apparel, department stores and beauty products have increased by nearly 10%, on average, since the onset of the pandemic. Because of this ease, merchants have begun relying on POS financing to drive sales growth. According to McKinsey, merchants face up to 2.4X
Temu Opens its Platform to U.S. and European Sellers
Retail TouchPoints
FEBRUARY 7, 2024
and European merchants access to sell on its marketplace, which had previously only been open to China-based merchants. and Europe who order from merchants in their own region. Discount shopping app Temu is giving U.S. The addition of U.S. Temu and Shein aren’t just battling it out online either.
Have Temu and Shein Thwarted Wish’s Hopes of a Comeback?
Retail TouchPoints
AUGUST 7, 2023
That, of course, is the key to Wish’s business model — by connecting international consumers directly with manufacturers (most of them Chinese, although diversifying the company’s merchant base is one of the company’s key turnaround pillars), customers can get products for dirt cheap. Doubling down on merchants outside of China.
For the pandemic-hit fashion industry, the future is digital
Inside Retail
OCTOBER 19, 2021
As global apparel revenues plummeted almost 20 per cent in 2020, e-commerce has emerged as the silver lining of the fashion industry’s challenging year. New customers are a major growth engine for retailers, but many merchants view first-time online shoppers as high-risk due to their unfamiliar behaviour and lack of purchase history.
True Fit Democratises Fashion Genome and Unlocks Growth for Rising Fashion Brands in Shopify
365 Retail
MAY 8, 2024
Having formerly only served the largest apparel retailers and brands in the world, True Fit has democratised its Fashion Genome to bring the benefit of AI size and fit to the full market. It is now seeing a 108% MoM growth rate in adoption by Shopify brands and is on trajectory to implement the solution within 2,000+ merchants in 2024.
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6 Paid Social Trends to Be Aware of in 2024
Retail TouchPoints
JANUARY 12, 2024
The integration of intuitive shopping and payment experiences across digital platforms is expected to become more widespread, and most digital experiences will be considered shoppable in the future. Advertisers have been boosting their presence on this platform in product categories such as health and beauty, apparel and accessories.
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Nordstrom Names New Marketing Chief and Product Group President
Retail TouchPoints
JULY 21, 2022
“Her deep marketing experience, paired with her understanding of our business, will be of enormous value as we continue to build on our heritage of service to get closer to our customers.”. At DICK’s Sporting Goods, Barjesteh served as SVP of Product Development and Design.
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Amazon FBA Boosts Sustainability Efforts With Two Circular Commerce Programs
Retail TouchPoints
AUGUST 4, 2021
Amazon has introduced two new Fulfillment by Amazon (FBA) programs to help merchants selling on Amazon resell customer-returned or overstocked items. Merchants can then set the price for items based on their condition and manage pricing, advertising and sales using their existing processes. by the end of 2021. UK and France.
Shopify Adds Google’s AI-Powered Search and Discovery Tools
Retail TouchPoints
MARCH 24, 2023
Shopify has launched a new integration with Google Cloud that enables its merchants to leverage Google-quality search capabilities and AI innovations on their sites. Enterprise brands on Shopify can now access Google Cloud’s Discovery Al solutions directly through Commerce Components , Shopify’s enterprise retail solution.
#RSP22: Everything You Need to Know About Holiday 2022
Retail TouchPoints
OCTOBER 6, 2022
The Mastercard SpendingPulse measures in-store and online retail sales across all forms of payment, providing a wealth of insights to help merchants refine and optimize their holiday strategies. The return to offices and social events is inspiring consumers to level up their wardrobes and focus more on apparel and footwear.
Qurate Snags Amazon, Macy’s Execs to Accelerate Video Commerce Growth
Retail TouchPoints
SEPTEMBER 7, 2022
Soumya Sriraman joins from Amazon as President of Streaming for Qurate Retail Group, and Stacy Bowe, previously of G-III Apparel Group and Macy’s , has been named Chief Merchandising Officer for QVC U.S. Sriraman was most recently Head of Prime Video Channels at Amazon. On linear TV, QVC and HSN are available in 92 million U.S.
How to Win Consumer Choice in 2022: Focus on These 3 Trends
Retail TouchPoints
FEBRUARY 21, 2022
Consumers demand grocers and mass merchants in particular provide these last-mile services, and it’s not without challenges, as over 40% of grocery consumers cite delivery and fulfillment services as key attributes while deciding where to shop in the past year. Embracing sustainable products and practices.
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How global beauty brands will benefit from JD.com’s latest logistics move
Inside Retail
JANUARY 30, 2024
The services provided under this collaboration will encompass local pick-up, warehousing, international transportation, access to Chinese bonded warehouses, customs clearance, and comprehensive delivery services across China. Focusing on beauty and apparel Initially, the partnership will focus on the beauty and apparel segments.
Zilingo on the brink as loan recalled, financial advisor appointed
Inside Retail
MAY 16, 2022
Zilingo works with thousands of apparel factories and merchants in South Asia and Southeast Asia, connecting them to retailers worldwide and was valued at nearly $1 billion in its last funding round in 2019, according to sources familiar with the situation. It provides logistics, financing and other services to factories and merchants.
Closing the Billion-Dollar Gap in Returns Waste
Retail TouchPoints
JUNE 28, 2022
It either becomes dreaded waste or is severely discounted, resulting both in a growing problem for the planet and a financial loss for merchants. So why aren’t merchants processing these returns in efforts to recoup these massive losses? Fortunately, there are remedies to fix this broken process. In the U.S.,
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Consumers Turn to BNPL, BOPIS to Cope with Rising Prices and Supply Chain Uncertainty
Retail TouchPoints
NOVEMBER 4, 2021
Some of the most popular gift-giving categories are those experiencing the highest levels of inflation, including electronics , toys and apparel. Even outside of the holiday season, uptake in buy now, pay later (BNPL) services is exploding in the U.S., This is causing many Americans to stress this holiday season.”.
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Google Doesn’t Care if it Sells Products, but it Cares a Lot About Attracting Shoppers. Here’s Why.
Retail TouchPoints
OCTOBER 21, 2021
We’re indifferent on where the shopping journey ends, where that transaction takes place ,” said Matt Madrigal, VP and General Manager of Merchant Shopping at Google in an interview with Retail TouchPoints. “It The result is a much lower barrier of entry for merchants looking to capitalize on Google’s massive reach.
Back-To-School Spending Poised To Top $100 Billion Even Amid Disruption
Retail TouchPoints
JULY 30, 2020
The most notable shift between the 2019 back-to-school season and today is the strong consumer preference for technology over traditional items like apparel and even school supplies. The move from school supplies and apparel to hardware and computers wasn’t at all surprising to us,” Sides explained. “The
The Looming Spike In Returns Abuse
Retail TouchPoints
JUNE 10, 2020
However, unchecked abuse of returns policies can put a merchant out of business: 54% of the merchants surveyed in a study conducted on behalf of Forter indicated that they lost more than $5 million in revenue each year due to returns abuse. Processing legitimate returns can negatively impact a retailer’s bottom line.
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Exclusive Shopify Q&A: Product Head Reveals How SMBs Can Compete in the Age of Amazon
Retail TouchPoints
NOVEMBER 12, 2021
It took Shopify merchants nearly 15 years to reach a cumulative GMV of $200 billion. I think a world without independent brands and independent merchants and local stores is a very boring world and a very boring landscape for commerce. And fortunately Shopify and our merchants are active participants in all those spaces.
How Retailers Can Control Costs Even As Return Rates Climb
Retail TouchPoints
SEPTEMBER 3, 2020
In the wake of COVID-19, returns are receiving serious (and necessary) attention for several key reasons: Retailers are spending more processing returns in stores. However, apparel and department stores are elevated. Normally, apparel returns are roughly 7.5% But despite representing $309 billion in lost sales for U.S.
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Marks & Spencer Leverages 3D Computer-Aided Design to Improve Product Testing
Retail TouchPoints
NOVEMBER 5, 2020
The retailer is utilizing First Insight’s digital product testing solution and the Optitex 3D computer-aided design (CAD) software to improve its understanding of the customer, increase speed to market, support digital workflows, create sustainable sampling processes and reduce waste.
5 Tips to Boost Ecommerce Conversions
Independent Retailer
AUGUST 11, 2022
Each step of the ecommerce process, from searching for products to checkout, carries a risk of retailers losing a sale. Mobile customers want a convenient and streamlined shopping experience, and each step of the ecommerce process, from searching for products to checkout, carries a risk of retailers losing a sale.
Bicycle retailers join tyre recycling program
Inside Retail
JANUARY 10, 2023
The recycling solution for bicycle tyres and tubes is part of Revolve Recycling’s new bike store waste minimisation service, offered in Sydney, with ambitions to expand to Canberra, Newcastle, Wollongong, and other locations.
Fashion retailers focus on flexible services to boost sales and drive long-term loyalty, research by parcelLab reveals
365 Retail
APRIL 28, 2021
Fashion brands are pivoting to offer new, value-add delivery services and improved post-purchase experiences to enhance sales, encourage customer loyalty and protect margins, the latest data from parcelLab , the leading operations experience platform, reveals.
Mastercard SpendingPulse: Feb. sales rise 8.7%
Mass Relators
MARCH 9, 2022
The elevated level of inflation is reflected in the February retail sales increases; other key trends include: Return to office attire: Apparel (+37.6% Mastercard SpendingPulse reports on national retail sales across all payment types in select markets around the world. E-commerce sales in February were up 4.4% YOY / +34.3%
Jewelry Sales Increased Sharply in July, Survey Finds
VMS
AUGUST 11, 2021
grew for the 11 th consecutive month in July, according to Mastercard SpendingPulse , which measures in-store and online retail sales across all forms of payment. Mastercard SpendingPulse reports on national retail sales across all payment types in select markets around the world. Read the press release: Retail sales in the U.S.
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Meijer Seeks Suppliers for Sustainability Summit
Mass Relators
AUGUST 16, 2023
The virtual event will be held October 11 to 13 and seeks to let Meijer connect with suppliers that have sustainable products in the food, health and beauty, everyday essentials, pets, apparel, and general merchandise categories. Meijer is also seeking products across all categories with sustainable packaging attributes.
The Order Fulfillment Process in 2022 and Beyond
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 fact, the best order fulfillment processes become sources of revenue, profit, and even customer loyalty.
As Consumer Demand for Inclusion Rises, Retailers Must Tackle Legacy Issues and Attitudes
Retail TouchPoints
OCTOBER 15, 2021
this year alone, representing approximately 21% of the total women’s apparel market. The business case is clear, but the looming question for apparel brands and retailers is: How do we make inclusivity a tangible — and profitable — business strategy? If you look at this process, there’s a lack of relatability,” Orschell noted.
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Retail sales grow 23.3% in April
Mass Relators
MAY 6, 2021
retail sales had another month of double-digit growth in April, according to Mastercard SpendingPulse, which measures in-store and online retail sales across all forms of payment. Mastercard SpendingPulse reports on national retail sales across all payment types in select markets around the world. . — Total U.S. compared to April 2019.
NRF 2024 Retail’s Big Show
M19 Retail
OCTOBER 25, 2023
Mi9 Retail is committed to innovation and customer service. Mi9 Retail offers a complete suite of software solutions that include merchandise management, point of sale, business intelligence, sales audit, invoice matching, order management, and e-commerce – all connected to a common retail analytics platform. Let’s Meet at NRF 2024!
Is Retail Media the New Walled Garden and is that a Bad Thing?
Retail TouchPoints
MAY 16, 2023
This is not limited to the traditional retail verticals (apparel, mass market, beauty, furniture, consumer electronics, home improvement, etc.), Food and grocery delivery apps are a perfect fit, with strong user bases that engage in search and discovery and thousands of merchants looking to grow their businesses.
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Deep dive: What social commerce looks like around the world
Inside Retail
JANUARY 12, 2023
Apparel, beauty, health and wellness were the biggest beneficiaries at that time. Twitter Shops enables merchants to showcase up to 50 products on their Twitter profile. And for consumers: Discovery of new products and services. But then, if your brand is doing DTC via your branded website, this process is already in place).
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5 Must-Have AI-Powered Features for the Modern Ecommerce Website
Retail TouchPoints
FEBRUARY 9, 2023
These models can be optimized for multiple objectives like driving more revenue per order, increasing long-term satisfaction, compelling the user to return more often to the website, incentivizing the customer to sign up for subscriptions or premium services and more. Chatbots for customer service. Fraud detection.
Best Tips & Practices for Dealing with Refund Abuse
Independent Retailer
OCTOBER 14, 2021
Bad actors are known to game the refunding process by either falsely claiming that they never received a shipped item, trying to return a stolen item, or “returning” an empty package, according to Lee. Traditional manual review processes, such as caps on order volumes and values, are not equipped to detect fraud during high-traffic periods.
#RIC21 Provides 8 Real-World Answers to the Question ‘What do Consumers Really Want?’
Retail TouchPoints
NOVEMBER 18, 2021
According to a report from Shopify, merchants see a 250% increase in conversions when using 3D product image models instead of 2D images. The company completely overhauled its mobile app to offer better services, such as an active events calendar, retailer information and a real-time map with parking guidance. Want more proof?
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Walgreens to hold Puerto Rico Localization Summit
Mass Relators
OCTOBER 18, 2023
. — Walgreens on Wednesday that it will hold its first Puerto Rico Localization Summit, a virtual showcase for diverse, local and regional businesses and entrepreneurs to share their retail offerings with the merchants of the national drugstore chain. Suppliers can find additional information about the virtual event and apply to attend here.
NRF 2024: Key Takeaways From Retail Thought Leaders
Retail Minded
FEBRUARY 1, 2024
And not from off the floor, which is where I often see apparel these days. A discussion I had again and again while at NRF was how reliability and security when processing transactions and sharing personal data with merchants is critical in 2024… and certainly beyond.
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