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Omnichannel Fulfillment, BNPL and Social Commerce Contributed to Holiday 2021’s Digital Success

Retail TouchPoints

The early-season surge can be attributed to shoppers’ awareness of potential shipping delays , which also made omnichannel fulfillment a winning solution during that final rush: stores with curbside or in-store pickup options captured 62% of global sales during the Dec. 18 and Dec. 18-31 window. “In

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Building Loyalty Without Breaking the Bottom Line: the Dual Shipping Dilemma for Ecommerce Merchants

Retail TouchPoints

Online shopping is now easier than ever before, enabling consumers to purchase everything from socks to a dining room table from a computer at their home to a mobile phone in an airport terminal. The ease of online shopping also gives consumers the ability to comparison shop more quickly, showing them more options in less time.

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Wish Adds 1,200 Click-and-Collect Locations in New Partnership with Pudo

Retail TouchPoints

Discount ecommerce app Wish has teamed up with parcel pickup and drop-off network Pudo to offer customers click-and-collect options at more than 1,200 locations across the U.S. Wish continues to look for an edge over newcomers like Shein and Temu , which now dominate the rankings of top shopping apps in the U.S. and Canada.

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

Retail TouchPoints

When it debuted back in 2010, Wish was the only game in town as far as manufacturer-direct discount shopping apps went. But times have changed dramatically in the 13 intervening years: Temu , which debuted just last September, is now the top shopping app in the U.S., Reducing shopping and shipping friction.

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Three Strategies to Employ in 2023 to Boost Retail Profitability in Spite of Inflation and Economic Uncertainty

Retail TouchPoints

Forrester also notes that over the past few years, retailers focused heavily on their ecommerce business and in-store fulfillment; as a result, they found out the hard way that their legacy and outdated technology stack impacted their agility and ability to respond to changing consumer behavior.

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How can online brands succeed?

365 Retail

To help online brands set themselves up for success, we examined the past and present to provide insights into the future of online shopping. With online shoppers having little to no tolerance for inconsistent or fragmented shopping journeys, brands will need to deliver on increasing expectations in order to remain relevant.

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eCommerce Logistics for Retail Stores

Rain Pros

eCommerce has dramatically disrupted the retail sector in recent decades by changing how people shop. The accessibility and convenience offered by online shopping platforms have led to significant shifts in consumer behavior, and traditional retailers must adapt to ensure they remain competitive and meet evolving customer expectations.