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Chemist Warehouse extends Fast Pharmacy delivery program to 50km

Inside Retail

The retailer will use its stores as micro-fulfilment centres, reducing long-haul shipping issues while providing customers with convenient delivery options. The retailer has partnered with Rendr – an on-demand delivery solutions company – to optimise its last-mile operations.

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Preparing for the future of online retail

Inside Retail

billion online in 2020, and many sellers experienced substantial growth in key categories, such as home goods, health and beauty. Fulfilment of the future. These and other trends are pushing many retailers to innovate on the fulfilment front. Australians spent an unprecedented $50.46

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UPDATE: Target Adds Paid Loyalty Program, Plans 300 New Stores Over Next 10 Years

Retail TouchPoints

[Update from 3/6/2024] Over the next decade, Target plans to build more than 300 new stores and upgrade the vast majority of its brick-and-mortar fleet, with projects ranging from full remodels to adding Ulta Beauty locations, upgrading fixtures and supporting same-day services.

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How Flip is Flipping the Script on Influencer Marketing by Making Actual Customers its Stars

Retail TouchPoints

Now Flip is planning an “aggressive” expansion beyond the beauty category in the coming months that is likely to enlarge both its brand portfolio and its user base. “I The platform was very engaging, with a diverse set of reviewers, although most were women (not unexpected given that Flip is currently focused on beauty products).

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Have Temu and Shein Thwarted Wish’s Hopes of a Comeback?

Retail TouchPoints

The trade-off is long shipping times, another thing Wish is working hard to improve. which Yan said should enable faster shipping times on those products for North American customers. Reducing shopping and shipping friction. The company also is considering offering free shipping on orders above certain spending thresholds.

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RetailWire: Should Walmart Reinstate In-Store Returns During A Pandemic?

Retail TouchPoints

Although public health officials say it’s unlikely COVID-19 infections can be spread by surfaces or physical objects, retailers are being cautious about how they handle returned merchandise. It is very easy to bow to customer reaction, especially when it is picked up by TV, but the health of staff and other customers remain paramount.

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Holiday Shopping 2021: How SEOs Can Help Clients Inspire, Deliver and Sustain

Retail TouchPoints

A mobile phone or laptop isn’t a 1:1 substitute for the festivity of a trip to a beautiful downtown decked for the holidays, but by working closely with the writers and designers at your agency or on your clients’ teams, you can warm up the digital welcome.

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