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Retailers Increasingly Turning to Third-Party Resources to Handle Fulfillment

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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

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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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5 Ways Retailers Can Tackle Wavering Customer Loyalty

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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. Despite their investments, there are a few gaps and opportunities for improvement.

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

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Long viewed as a necessary evil, the retail returns process is emerging as an unexpected avenue for growth and customer engagement. In the rapidly expanding ecommerce market, projected to reach $3 billion in 2023, a significant 20% to 30% of online purchases end up being returned.

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How Ecommerce Retailers Can Prepare Now for Back-to-School 2022

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This is also the ideal time to review the online customer journey, because consumer expectations for ecommerce convenience and personalization are higher than ever, based on the findings of ClearSale’s 2021 State of Consumer Attitudes on Ecommerce, Fraud & CX survey. Personalize Your Back-to-School Marketing.

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Retail Consumer Behavior Patterns and Shifting Dynamics: The Future of Retail & Retail Trends

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The Retail market landscape has seen significant changes in retail trends and shifts in consumer behavior since the coronavirus breakout, but the industry now appears more optimistic about the growth prospects. Adoption of the omnichannel distribution system and cross-channel marketing. New Look Stores.

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RSP21 Reveals Top Growth Drivers for the Post-COVID Era

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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.