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Retailers Increasingly Turning to Third-Party Resources to Handle Fulfillment

Retail TouchPoints

While more than half ( 54% ) of retailers responding to the 2023 Omnichannel and Fulfillment Benchmark Report said active physical stores are the final locations for inventory prior to delivery, retailers are increasingly using third-party services to handle the actual mechanics of picking, packing and delivering items to consumers.

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Deloitte Shares Loyalty Trends and Best Practices for 2024

Retail TouchPoints

To drive customer retention and loyalty, most brands and retailers continue to rely on purchase discounts ( 77% ) and loyalty program points ( 61% ), according to Retail TouchPoints research. However, a Deloitte survey reveals that consumers’ loyalty program preferences and expectations are evolving.

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Rethinking Returns: Innovative Strategies for Retailers to Drive Growth in 2024

Retail TouchPoints

Sticking with this outdated approach can lead to higher environmental impacts, unnecessary financial losses and dwindling customer trust. It might involve a time-consuming trip across town, navigating traffic and juggling work or family schedules. At the heart of this strategy is the analysis of customer return patterns.

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5 Ways Retailers Can Tackle Wavering Customer Loyalty

Retail TouchPoints

New research from PwC has found that three in 10 customers are more likely to try a new brand — and that number is even higher among younger consumers. But winning (and keeping) customers’ loyalty is no longer confined to programs and points. Stand Out Beyond Free Shipping . Collect and Leverage First-Party Data .

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RSP21 Reveals Top Growth Drivers for the Post-COVID Era

Retail TouchPoints

The 15 sessions covered a wide range of topics, so to make it easier to browse we’ve organized the sessions into four categories: Holiday 2021 forecasts and how best to prepare for 2022; Building loyalty with connected consumer experiences; Key ecommerce and digital marketing trends; and Embedding innovation within your retail organization.

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eCommerce Logistics for Retail Stores

Rain Pros

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. eCommerce has dramatically disrupted the retail sector in recent decades by changing how people shop.

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eCommerce Logistics for Retail Stores

Rain Pros

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. eCommerce has dramatically disrupted the retail sector in recent decades by changing how people shop.