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How Retailers Overcome Challenges of Seasonal Demand

365 Retail

There are clear instances when certain products become hot commodities with surging sales while others drop into relative obscurity. Educational Schedules Back-to-school times often drive a peak period of heightened retail activity as parents rush to get school supplies and stationery.

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5 Critical Omni-Channel Fulfillment Strategies (and How to Avoid Mistakes)

Retalon

The world’s most successful retailers don’t just choose one, they leverage a combination of strategies, based on the needs of their clientele: 1. Buy online pick up in store (BOPIS). 3. Drop shipping. Conversely, you may need to send the order in multiple packages, increasing your shipping costs.

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How Mistakes in Fulfillment Strategy are Hurting Your Retail Business

Retalon

The world’s most successful retailers don’t just choose one, they leverage a combination of strategies, based on the needs of their clientele: 1. Buy online pick up in store (BOPIS). 3. Drop shippers. Conversely, you may need to send the order in multiple packages, increasing your shipping costs.