Retail TouchPoints

APRIL 3, 2024

This can include options like in-store returns for online purchases, box-free returns at specific drop-off locations or even home pickup services; Simplify the returns process: U.S. Here are several ways to achieve this: Hassle-free returns experience : Simplify the returns process as much as possible.

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Retail TouchPoints

DECEMBER 22, 2020

Seeking to minimize customers’ return complexities, Walmart has partnered with FedEx for at-home pickup of unwanted gifts or ill-fitting apparel. Customers can schedule returns via the new Carrier Pickup by FedEx service for products that have been shipped and sold by Walmart.com, using either the website or the Walmart app.

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Retail TouchPoints

JANUARY 10, 2023

Consumers can attach prepaid shipping labels to their returns or send a shipping QR code directly to their “Dasher” via the DoorDash app. Dashers will send confirmation photos to consumers when they drop off the items at the designated store. “We trillion sold by U.S.

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Retail TouchPoints

AUGUST 7, 2023

And Wish, which held that top spot back in 2018, has now dropped out of the top 50 completely after having fallen to #35 as of last March. There are other troublesome indicators for the company: Q2 saw declines across the board at Wish. The trade-off is long shipping times, another thing Wish is working hard to improve.

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Retail TouchPoints

JANUARY 3, 2024

Pitney Bowes and PackageHub have debuted a no-box, no-label returns drop-off network at nearly 1,000 locations nationwide, with the promise of hundreds more launching soon. These new returns locations augment the existing network of 30,000 postal locations where Pitney Bowes currently offers no-label returns.

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Retail TouchPoints

DECEMBER 8, 2023

How do these brands turn around these drops so quickly? This versatility is a key tool in appealing to your target customers and creating items they actually want, so it’s important to find a company that offers an extensive product line. The success of any pop culture-related merch drop is not just production speed.

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365 Retail

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

TikTok Shop has today announced a new partnership with Royal Mail to help merchants of all sizes improve their delivery experience and thrive on the platform. Click & Drop is Royal Mail’s primary shipping solution. People also love getting deliveries from their trusted Royal Mail postie.

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Clover - Retail

APRIL 18, 2024

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. What is a drop shipment–and how does it work? This is a drop ship. Benefits of dropshipping 1.

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Retail TouchPoints

APRIL 27, 2023

Customer experience (CX) strategies often focus on using technology to improve steps in the customer journey, but CX can also be about the bigger picture: how their purchases impact our environment. Smarter Shipping Options Transport is a large component of the ecommerce footprint.

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Retail TouchPoints

OCTOBER 11, 2021

The Michaels Marketplace will be invite-only and aimed at “high-volume sellers of components, tools or craft materials,” according to an announcement on the company’s website. The retailer also is currently seeking third-party solution providers in areas including payment processors, order management and shipping and fulfillment.

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Hyken

DECEMBER 3, 2021

This week we feature an article by Dan Martin, Chief Executive Officer of Xpress Global Systems , an organization focused on innovation, efficiency, and scalability of shipping and distribution of flooring products. He shares the four key areas that lead to elevated customer experiences while growing rapidly. Voice of Customer.

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Retail TouchPoints

OCTOBER 17, 2023

In its original incarnation, Bed Bath & Beyond (BB&B) was defined by its in-store experience: exploring exactly what was included in the “beyond” category, checking out the gizmos and gadgets near the cash wrap and then redeeming those ubiquitous 20% off coupons at checkout.

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Inside Retail

APRIL 23, 2023

At Meta, 80 per cent of our investment goes towards our artificial intelligence-powered ads [such as] Advantage+ Shopping,” said Tan. And then we tried it with Advantage+, and we ended up getting a CPA of $15 or $16, which is a major drop, and allowed us to be profitable again,” he said.

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Retail TouchPoints

APRIL 27, 2021

The integration will give Adobe merchants access to FedEx post-purchase logistics intelligence that can help them drive demand, reduce cost and gain customer insights. The partnership was forged to help retailers better manage their shipping and logistics and allow them to offer an improved last-mile delivery experience.

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Inside Retail

FEBRUARY 6, 2023

Using technology to improve customer experience Groundfloor Click -and-Collect lockers offer customers a convenient and efficient way to pick up their online orders. With smart click-and-collect lockers, customers can simply drop by the store at their leisure and retrieve their order.

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Retail TouchPoints

JANUARY 3, 2024

Then there’s the hassle of printing a return label, carefully repackaging the dress and taking time out of her busy day to drop it off at a shipping location. At the heart of this strategy is the analysis of customer return patterns. On the other hand, the retailer waits for the dress to be returned.

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365 Retail

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

In a significant move aimed at enhancing customer experience and convenience, the Post Office has entered into a partnership with leading parcel delivery company DPD. These include the establishment of Click & Collect, Customer Drop Off, and Customer Return points.

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Retail TouchPoints

FEBRUARY 10, 2022

Since consumers must schedule appointments for the test kits, retailers have control over the number of tests that can be picked up and dropped off each day, and the volume of testing can change over time. Thanks to HHS, the retailer can be compensated for each completed test that is distributed at their retail stores.”

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Retail TouchPoints

MARCH 30, 2021

The retailer will leverage its website and drop shipping for order fulfillment to create a positive customer experience. We’re always testing new, innovative ideas to deliver the goods our customers want,” said Jerome Griffith, CEO of Lands’ End in a statement.

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Retail TouchPoints

MARCH 17, 2021

This massive increase put significant strains on the supply chain as well as shipping and delivery. Over the course of the COVID-19 pandemic, items that consumers shopped for reflected the stay-at-home sentiment, such as household essentials, electronics and entertainment and health, beauty and wellness products.

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Retail TouchPoints

AUGUST 15, 2022

In fact, the use of traditional media — such as TV, radio, direct mail and outdoor advertising — as a customer acquisition tool rose from 29% in 2021 to 51% in 2022, second only to email outreach (68%). Stand Out Beyond Free Shipping . Last year’s top retention tool — free shipping — fell slightly, from 64% in 2021 to 57% in 2022.

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Inside Retail

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

So it’s vital to make that experience count,” explains Alexandria Jurcic, national marketing manager, at Australian corrugated cardboard and packaging specialist Abbe. “It The segment is set to grow at a 4.2 It is important to use your packaging for the advantage of your brand and brand messaging. per cent CAGR through 2028. “It’s

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Retail TouchPoints

JANUARY 2, 2024

While financial benefits are still top of mind — largely thanks to inflation pressures and tightened household budgets — consumers are increasingly seeking services and experiences that truly reflect their journey and growing relationship with a brand. That number dropped slightly, to 48% , in 2023. A major reason for this drop?

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Retail TouchPoints

JUNE 15, 2023

One of the big takeaways from his keynote at the 2023 Retail Innovation Conference & Expo in Chicago was about the importance of thinking outside the box as a way to stand out from the crowd: “Don’t just check boxes; create new boxes to check.” What goes into a memorable product drop/promotion: “One St. Merchandise is a byproduct.”

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Inside Retail

FEBRUARY 11, 2024

During her time at Lululemon, which spanned 13 years from 2012 to 2020, Shaughnessy led over 40 stores and oversaw the brand’s national wholesale and community presence in ANZ. Its 10th store will open at Sunshine Plaza on March 10, and its 11th store at Pacific Fair on May 4. It also took home the award for outstanding growth.

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Wiser

OCTOBER 11, 2023

Key Features: Control over brand, price, and customer experience, direct customer feedback, no retailer margins. Pros: Higher profit margins, direct relationship with customers, quicker time to market. Catalog Intelligence: Compare your catalog to the competition at the SKU-level with a configurable dashboard.

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A1 Retail

MARCH 25, 2024

Quadient, a leader in helping businesses create meaningful customer connections through digital and physical channels and a major global open locker network operator, has announced that Royal Mail has joined the Parcel Pending by Quadient Open Locker Network under a multi-year contract.

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Retail TouchPoints

JUNE 4, 2020

By looking ahead and trying to prepare for a new normal while dealing with the realities brought on by COVID-19, retailers that embrace an agile approach, focus on the customer experience and make digital a strategic imperative are going to see the benefits and ultimately, end up on top.

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Retail TouchPoints

JUNE 2, 2021

“With the January transition we were integrating the full store and integrating service clouds and integrating customer service function, feedback and that type of process,” said Chadwick Hamby, VP of Ecommerce Operations and Solutions at GNC in an interview with Retail TouchPoints. Continued Data Gathering Sets a Path for the Future.

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Retail TouchPoints

AUGUST 23, 2023

Customers can try on and test apparel under these simulated conditions (no sales inventory is available on-site), and then purchases are shipped directly to their homes. Personalization is also a key retail trend, and phygital approaches provide opportunities for a new level of tailored experiences.

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Inside Retail

JANUARY 11, 2024

Net-a-Porter is considered a pioneer in the online luxury space since its founding at the start of the millennium in the year 2000 by Natalie Massenet. Trust leads to loyalty and it’s really about the consistency of the customer experience and being very deliberate around that.”

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Inside Retail

MAY 16, 2023

Target US is making shopping easier for customers with the option to make product returns right from their cars at no extra cost. The new returns service is already available at over 500 stores across the US and is expected to reach all 2000 Target locations in the next few months.

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Retail TouchPoints

AUGUST 1, 2023

The costs tied to ecommerce – from technology and app development to fast, free shipping and returns – can be daunting and may be exacerbating profitability challenges. A more nefarious culprit may be at the heart of the matter. Smart merchandise and assortment decisions driven by the voice of the customer and aimed at profitability.

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Retail TouchPoints

JUNE 16, 2020

More than 200 in-person return drop-off locations are operating again at retailers including Paper Source and Cost Plus World Market. Happy Returns had closed its 700+ -store Return Bar network in March due to COVID-19, but the company has reopened this portion with new contactless customer interaction processes.

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Retail TouchPoints

APRIL 26, 2022

Foxtrot will be among the innovative thought leaders presenting at the 2022 Retail Innovation Conference and Expo on May 10-12, 2022, in Chicago. In particular, how does dropping the delivery window from hours to minutes help meet the modern customer’s needs? At the end of the day though , for us , fast delivery is table stakes.

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Retail TouchPoints

DECEMBER 23, 2022

Discounting and perks like free shipping have been successful drivers of Black Friday and Cyber Monday campaigns; however, dropping prices is not a winning strategy that creates a path to profitability. In fact, not only does discounting eat into margins, it reduces Average Order Value and Customer Lifetime Value as a result.

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Retail TouchPoints

JULY 21, 2022

In today’s Now Economy , customers are gravitating increasingly toward the “I see it, I want it, I’ve got it” retail model — while at the same time they’re more intent than ever on making purchases that support their personal values. Shift Your Thinking and be More Flexible to Meet Changing Customer Needs.

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