Inside Retail

NOVEMBER 29, 2022

So, with inflation at its highest in three decades and the Reserve Bank forecasting a 7.75 This means measuring and addressing inefficient operations and eating away at profits is critical. You must plan for a fast response to rising CPG prices as they bring a return to elasticity – consumer sensitivity to prices.

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Retail TouchPoints

AUGUST 15, 2022

As you develop your plans for 2023, consider these recommendations, based on the 2022 survey findings: Diversify Your Marketing Mix . Consider the immersive 3D billboard Fortnite x Balenciaga launched in key markets to promote their partnership. Stand Out Beyond Free Shipping . Be Transparent About Inventory Challenges .

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Retail TouchPoints

JULY 26, 2022

A peek at second-quarter data indicates this trend is accelerating, with April and May showing a 7% increase in ASP on top of a 17% increase during the same period in 2021. This scenario sets up a battle across all sectors of the economy for brands looking to tap into consumer wallets as they shop for fewer items at fewer retailers.

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Inside Retail

OCTOBER 17, 2023

Manufacturers need accurate, relevant data to design new products and plan production – data that comes from the front line of retail. Retailers can streamline processes such as click-and-collect, ship-from-store, or in-store pickups. Products may not be reordered or cancelled from suppliers in time.

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Retail TouchPoints

JANUARY 5, 2021

In fact, the impacts of the most unique holiday in decades are still being felt: retailers should plan for continued shipping delays in the short term, and also continue to refine their omnichannel operations as they prepare for the rest of 2021. Retail sales grew 3% during the extended holiday season (Oct. 11 through Dec.

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Wiser

OCTOBER 11, 2023

The Fundamentals of eCommerce Business Models An eCommerce business model is a strategic business plan, outlining how an online business will generate revenue, identify the targeted customer segment, and deliver value to said customers.

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Retail Gazette

OCTOBER 24, 2023

Retail Gazette caught up with chief product officer Mauricio Monico on how it plans to compete with its Chinese rivals. The San Francisco-based platform shipped its vast array of discounted products straight from their factories. “[The Where does that leave Wish? Wish chief product officer Mauricio Monico.

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Retail TouchPoints

MARCH 30, 2022

“We know that getting people their items as quickly as possible is a critical factor in customer satisfaction and loyalty, so there is heightened focus on how we can ensure customers are getting their items,” said Camille Dunn, Director of Corporate Communications, Last Mile at Walmart in an interview with Retail TouchPoints. “We

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Retail TouchPoints

NOVEMBER 4, 2021

“Inflation is driving up shopping prices as we head into the holiday season, a time when many people already feel pressured to go all out on gifts for family and friends,” said Colleen McCreary, consumer financial advocate and Chief People Officer at Credit Karma in an interview with Retail TouchPoints.

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Wiser

OCTOBER 31, 2022

The key to any well-executed business strategy is a set of defined goals followed by a thorough and precise execution plan. This way, you are maximizing your profits at every step. The discounts you offer can vary, from seasonal promotions or BOGO deals, to brand or store-wide sales for a limited time.

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Retail TouchPoints

DECEMBER 7, 2020

27) dropped considerably in comparison to last year. 29) were closer to recent trends, at -34% and -26% respectively. This means that the drop in Black Friday traffic may benefit other, later dates before New Year’s. Since the beginning of the summer, those numbers have been trending to only 45%, with Saturdays at 19%.

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Inside Retail

JUNE 15, 2023

As head of retail with the group, Marshall was instrumental in implementing the business’ franchisee-first and customer-centric values and strategy and has been internally promoted from his current position as the head of retail, the company said. Prior to that, he had held different positions at Fendi.

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Inside Retail

JUNE 27, 2021

We have found ways to be prepared for rapid increases in throughput,” Luke James, the director of supply chain at BoozeBud, told Inside Retail. BoozeBud has reintroduced its contactless delivery service in lockdown-affected areas to support customers following the government’s advice to stay at home. “We

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Wiser

OCTOBER 11, 2022

There is no one-size-fits-all pricing strategy, you’ll need a plan that fits the specifics of your company. A ride at 2pm on a Tuesday in July will likely cost dramatically less than an 11pm ride on New Year’s Eve. You must also consider overhead costs like labor, shipping fees, stocking fees, or advertising fees.

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Rain Pros

AUGUST 18, 2023

Customers can easily access different products, compare prices, discover new brands and make purchases from anywhere, anytime, at their own pace. It can differentiate retail stores online and put you ahead of your competitors by ensuring you can deliver the right products faster, to the right place, on time and at the right price.

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Rain Pros

AUGUST 18, 2023

Customers can easily access different products, compare prices, discover new brands and make purchases from anywhere, anytime, at their own pace. It can differentiate retail stores online and put you ahead of your competitors by ensuring you can deliver the right products faster, to the right place, on time and at the right price.

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Wiser

SEPTEMBER 28, 2017

Omnichannel retailers are at a distinct advantage because they already have the cross-channel functionalities. Beyond that, 91 percent of shoppers made purchases at physical stores. Or, that associate can have it shipped to them instead. Omnichannel holiday strategy requires channels to work together.

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Wiser

APRIL 13, 2021

At the risk of oversimplification, these are the two buckets that make up your eCommerce traffic. Plus, the infrastructure is already in place to help warehouse, sell, and ship your products. There are times when you want to switch up prices more often, such as a promotional period or holiday season. Quantity or quality.

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Independent Retailer

JANUARY 17, 2023

The wholesale product manufacturer creates, packages, and ships the product out to your customer for you, making this a low maintenance business model. When a retail customer orders an item, the dropshipping company blind ships the item to the customer. Why You Should Drop Ship. Why You Should Drop Ship.

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Hyken

JUNE 17, 2022

This week we feature an article by Devin Pickell, Growth Marketing Manager at Privy. Did you know that 8 out of 10 consumers say they’re enrolled in at least one text message marketing program? Or that 63% of online shoppers have made at least one purchase within the last 90 days from a text marketing campaign? .

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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. Net Promoter Score (NPS) — Establishing baseline ratings and gathering key customer feedback . Voice of Customer.

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Wiser

AUGUST 25, 2020

On top of that, local and national governments will have their own guidelines and requirements for organizations at this time. Perhaps you reduced your hours or installed hand sanitizer at the entrances. 4: Use Promotions and Markdowns to Move Seasonal Inventory. This will help prepare everyone for when they do come back.

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Wiser

APRIL 7, 2020

Markdowns differ from sales and discounts because they tend to be permanent, whereas sales and discounts are temporary price drops that create urgency for customers to buy now. For example, a promotion where customers who spend at least $100 on a purchase can get 20 percent off their total order is a sale.

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Indigo 9 Digital

JUNE 13, 2022

At the same time competition from the likes of McDonald’s and Starbucks were luring customers away from the iconic Canadian brand. This was reflected in Tim Hortons’ same store sales growth which was slowing, dropping from 2.5% McDonald’s was on to something when it launched its “Famous Orders” promotion in 2020.

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Retalon

DECEMBER 8, 2021

This article will answer those questions while also looking at the best practices being used today, and how to pick the right order fulfillment model. How, when, and where the customer prefers to experience their product fulfillment affects the sourcing and shipping decisions. What is order fulfillment? Why is this happening?

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365 Retail

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

We’ll look at what seasonal demand means and its impact on retail businesses, coupled with actionable insights on dealing with related obstacles while taking action to optimise profitability. Seasonal demand is the changes in consumer appetite that naturally occur at different times of the year, such as around Christmas or Black Friday.

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Retalon

APRIL 21, 2021

Maintaining margins within business constraints while efficiently providing order fulfillment to customers is a tall order, especially considering each customer purchase requires a real-time fulfillment decision within a shifting context of inventory, demand, returns, delivery times, and shipping costs. Will you deny returns at a store level?

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RETAIL MANAGEMENT SOFTWARE

MARCH 11, 2022

Use and analyze the past seasonal orders to determine how to price products- By using the data, look at previous seasons to guide your pricing decisions. Plan before buying your inventory- Use your data to determine what you should order. The pace at which merchandise is sold within a given time frame is known as inventory turn rate.

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RETAIL MANAGEMENT SOFTWARE

DECEMBER 24, 2021

With consumers becoming more at ease with virtual space interactions, retail businesses have no choice but to ramp up their digital strategies and touchless technologies to meet the pent-up demand for seamless omnichannel operations. In 2022 consumers expect to see the option at checkout rather than find delight in it.

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Retalon

FEBRUARY 15, 2022

The forecast of future sales demand informs almost all of the decisions a retailer makes throughout the product journey: Planning. Demand forecasting at store/SKU levels leads to better allocation of inventory across the entire business from the start. Let’s take a look at what those are. Inventory/supply chain.

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Wiser

DECEMBER 13, 2018

This was the question we at Wiser asked ourselves before the start of the Thanksgiving through Christmas holiday shopping season. . We looked at our own data to get the bottom of this question. The official kick-off of the holiday shopping season isn’t really official at all. What Were the Real MAP Violation Trends? .

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Retalon

JULY 30, 2019

BOPIS allows shoppers to purchase their item online and then pick it up in person at a brick-and-mortar location. This method is a way for consumers to avoid paying shipping fees, and also a great boon to the store as well because it holds the potential for additional sales and engagement. 3. Drop shippers.

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Retail TouchPoints

APRIL 22, 2022

Citing challenging macro-economic dynamics and “execution challenges” at the Old Navy brand, Gap Inc. Same-store sales at Old Navy were flat compared to 2019 in the fiscal fourth quarter, reported in March. The company is clearly also hoping a leadership change will help to right the Old Navy ship. “As

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Retalon

JULY 30, 2019

BOPIS allows shoppers to purchase their item online and then pick it up in person at a brick-and-mortar location. This method is a way for consumers to avoid paying shipping fees, and also a great boon to the store as well because it holds the potential for additional sales and engagement. 3. Drop shipping.

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Wiser

MARCH 1, 2018

MAP violations are rampant across the retail landscape and one violation can lead to a domino effect, with competitors dropping their prices to stay in the race to win sales. Many brands have worked for decades to build up a luxurious brand perception that offers high quality products at prices that match.

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Retail TouchPoints

SEPTEMBER 22, 2022

This year is all about margin and profitability,” said Rob Garf, VP and GM, Retail at Salesforce in an interview with Retail TouchPoints. “ KPMG has forecast holiday retail growth at a solid but notably more modest 4.2% Retailers are planning to cut back in one area: marketing. as an outlier.

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V Count

SEPTEMBER 21, 2022

The cookware market has seen a significant drop in the last two years due to the pandemic, but it’s on a recovering path now and this industry is healing faster than most others in the retail space. This one is a no-thinker, spirits sell themselves, even during the pandemic the alcohol industry continued to grow and will do so at 7.6%

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