Retail Bound

JUNE 3, 2025

One approach gaining traction is drop-shipping. But what exactly is drop-shipping for manufacturers, and why should it matter to you? Introduction to Drop-shipping Drop-shipping is a retail fulfillment method where a store doesn’t keep the products it sells in stock.

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Retail TouchPoints

JUNE 20, 2025

Consumers aren’t the only ones concerned about the very real possibility that prices will rise due to the imposition of tariffs. Shoppers already are shifting their behavior: A recent consumer survey by SCAYLE revealed that the current economic situation has 36% of shoppers in America prioritizing lower prices over brand loyalty.

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Retail TouchPoints

DECEMBER 9, 2024

Rather than actively seeking out products, younger consumers more frequently discover them through engaging, immersive content on social media platforms like TikTok and Instagram. How do you create experiences that spark consumer interest before they know they want (or need) your product?

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Retail TouchPoints

DECEMBER 17, 2024

Integrating Search Functionality and Inventory Visibility Survey data reveals that two-thirds of consumers say they will leave an ecommerce site and choose another retailer if the item they intended to purchase is out of stock. This helps you provide transparency on shipping windows based on inventory supply.

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Retail TouchPoints

FEBRUARY 6, 2025

Whats more, Deloitte data shows that consumers using social media were four times more likely to add more to their baskets or make purchases of a higher value than they would when shopping off-channel. Adding an entire shopping ecosystem on top of social platforms only increases the amount of collected consumer data.

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Inside Retail

MARCH 17, 2025

Consumers today are more conscious than ever, looking beyond just products and prices they want to support brands that align with their values, said Mareile Osthus, Humiis co-founder and CEO. Theyd love to see eco-friendly shipping options at checkout or the opportunity to opt in for a donation, said Osthus.

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Retail TouchPoints

APRIL 3, 2025

What began with a 1,500-square-foot warehouse now encompasses 400,000 square feet of ever-changing products that are shipped around the country, a bigger operation than Norman probably could ever have imagined. Being the third generation is tough, Bradley said. The Small Business Challenge: Continually Coming up with Wow!

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Inside Retail

JANUARY 16, 2025

The traditional returns process often involves finding packaging, printing labels and finding a suitable time to drop off the return a time-consuming and inconvenient process for consumers. Box-free, label-free returns eliminate these pain points entirely. This is the evolution of returns management.

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Retail TouchPoints

APRIL 14, 2025

Earth Day provides the perfect moment for many brands to tout their efforts in this arena, and this year is no exception, particularly as the current socioeconomic climate makes resale even more attractive to consumers than it already has been. and dropping them off in designated RE.Uniqlo bins.

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Inside Retail

MAY 29, 2025

We appreciate that international shipping and returns can be a barrier, so finding the right local opportunities to offer an immersive brand experience was important to us while allowing us to connect in person with valued customers in the physical form.

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Retail TouchPoints

APRIL 17, 2025

Jewelry, in particular, sees a surge, but consumers have options. Or you might give members early access to new product drops or Mothers Day sales. Make life easier for Mothers Day shoppers by offering gift wrapping services or free shipping as a perk for top-tier members. Its all about creating a buzz.

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Retail TouchPoints

MARCH 20, 2025

Some products will be available for nationwide shipping where legally permitted. When asked if the team was worried that dropping Arrangements from its name might cause confusion, Farid Silber said, We do worry; in fact, it happens quite a bit in our stores, especially in the states where cannabis is legal. .

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Retail Focus

JULY 9, 2025

And of course, because everything’s made in-house here in Leeds, we’re not shipping goods halfway around the world. In time, prices will drop to be in line with PVC alternatives. These include HP Planet Partners, its consumer repurpose and recycling program for HP end-of-life equipment and printing supplies.

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365 Retail

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

Consumers Focus on Value, Favouring Major Discount Days The 2024 forecast anticipates a 6.1% Deal-hungry shoppers will again concentrate their spending over the Black Friday and Cyber Monday weekend,” says Vivek Pandya, lead analyst for Adobe Digital Insights, reflecting consumers’ continued focus on value. billion this season, an 8.3%

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Inside Retail

APRIL 1, 2025

Walking the margin With consumer sentiment falling to new lows in 2024, the challenge on top of mind for many retail CFOs was preserving margin amidst conflicting business needs. That wasnt helped by shrink in-store, particularly consumables, reaching an all-time high.

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LS Retail

JANUARY 22, 2025

iStock/Polke The number of bottles of Champagne shipped outside of France dropped nearly 10 percent for all of 2024, compared to the year before. Champagne is a true barometer of consumer mood. Why is this? This is not a time for celebration. Enough said.

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A1 Retail

JULY 10, 2025

The uplift in outdoor, gifting and lifestyle categories shows how quickly consumer needs can shift and the importance of responding in real-time to capitalise on sales,” commented Rory O’Connor, Founder and CEO of Scurri. While the UK saw steady growth, international shipping volumes were also strong.

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Inside Retail

MAY 5, 2025

Earlier this year, we tested a localised product moment with The Big Show on Oahu, featuring limited-edition drops created specifically for our Hawaiian customers. HA: When we launched in 2014, direct-to-consumer brands were on the rise, and digital was the obvious place to start. How have you navigated these challenges?

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Retail Minded

APRIL 2, 2025

You must also assess how many items you are shipping. For instance, a company thats packed snacks for years will know how to keep chips crunchy during shipping, while one with retail experience might nail that eye-catching unboxing moment. Drop the box, stack it, and see if it holds up. Is it just dozens or thousands?

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Inside Retail

JUNE 18, 2025

Even during the 2008 financial crisis, US vitamin sales grew by 6 per cent, even as GDP dropped. From segments to selves McKinsey’s report identifies five distinct consumer segments in wellness, each with different priorities and different spending habits. So what does that tell us? It’s useful, but we need to go deeper.

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365 Retail

MAY 8, 2025

These visual elements appeal to consumers’ desire for accomplishment and status. Progress bars can be used to show how close a customer is to their next reward, encouraging them to make one more purchase and thus effectively driving consumer behaviour.

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Retail Gazette

APRIL 29, 2025

Second-hand marketplace Vinted has a reported sharp rise in revenue and profits for 2024, fuelled by growing consumer appetite for affordable pre-owned goods and ongoing expansion across Europe. At Vinted, we aim to build an ecosystem of businesses that can change the way society consumes.

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Rangeme

APRIL 25, 2025

To use the floor cleaner, you just drop one sheet in a bucket and add a gallon of water. For the toilet cleaner, just drop one in the toilet bowl, it dissolves in seconds, then you brush it and flush it. Where there is a fit, I apply; its not a time-consuming exercise.

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Retail Gazette

MARCH 25, 2025

Kingfisher boss Thierry Garnier is feeling relatively optimistic about the year ahead, despite the DIY giant posting a 35% drop in pre-tax profits. Green shoots at the end of the year Garnier has been vocal that the challenging macroeconomic and consumer backdrop has weighed on the group’s bottom line in the past year.

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Retail TouchPoints

JANUARY 23, 2025

Those boxes will then be shipped back to the retailers where the products originated, in the never-ending ebb and flow of goods sold-shipped-returned-resold that is commerce today. Image courtesy Happy Returns) Along one side of the warehouse floor are a series of truck bays where UPS drivers drop off boxes from the Return Bars.

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365 Retail

APRIL 8, 2025

As retailers compete for consumer attention in an increasingly digital world, many are borrowing tried-and-tested design strategies from industries that thrive on user engagement. Interfaces that celebrate small winslike achieving free shipping or completing a wishlistcan mirror the thrill of a casino spin.

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Inside Retail

FEBRUARY 2, 2025

The US trade deficit spiked to a record $122 billion in December as goods imports rose 4 per cent and exports dropped 4.5 Italian producers have shipped more Parmigiano Reggiano cheese to the United States, according to the industry’s trade association, which said it hopes to get exemptions for its premium foods. Collecting dust?

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Retail Dive

JUNE 23, 2025

"While these systems work behind the scenes, customers will certainly experience their benefits: more accurate delivery locations, faster shipping options, and improved availability of the products they want, when they want them," Amazon said. When we started testing Wellspring in the U.S.

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Inside Retail

DECEMBER 15, 2024

Under the “de minimis” rule, which seeks to reduce customs paperwork, the United States exempts foreign packages valued at US$800 or under from tariffs as long as they’re shipped to individuals. Lei says tariffs and e-commerce curbs would force him to accept lower sales volumes, and US consumers will need to pay more.

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Inside Retail

JUNE 12, 2025

Last month, at the World Retail Congress in London, nearly 1000 industry leaders gathered to discuss and debate some of retail’s most pressing topics, including tariffs, artificial intelligence and the future of consumer behaviour. In the coming quarters, Kalish said, “We’ll actually see what the real economy looks like.”

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Inside Retail

FEBRUARY 17, 2025

This move disappointed many consumers and brand founders, especially at Black-owned brands that these big-box retailers had added in recent years. The Honey Pot CEO noted that for brands with products under US$20, e-commerce expenses are much higher due to shipping, marketing, fulfillment and labor requirements.

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Inside Retail

MAY 22, 2025

The days of marketplaces winning Australian consumers with ultra-cheap pricing alone are over, says Merline McGregor, MD at Pattern Australia. About 57 per cent of Australians rate Amazon as the most convenient platform for purchasing goods, with a user-friendly ordering process, fast shipping options, and a seamless returns policy.

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Retail Wire

JUNE 6, 2025

By dropping prices on more than 400 products, ALDI will save customers $100 million this summer, per savings estimates based on internal analysis of promotional pricing and projected sales volumes. These added savings will help consumers fight the pinch for essentials to fuel their families all summer long.

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Retail Geek

JUNE 13, 2025

Kicking off, the duo discusses the monumental news that Fiji Simo, the former CEO of Instacart, has been tasked with leading OpenAI’s consumer products division. They reflect on how social media is transforming the way consumers discover and purchase products, paralleling it with the changes brought by AI technologies.

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Retail Wire

MAY 14, 2025

Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has announced an urgent recall of several over-the-counter eye drops used to relieve dry, irritated eyes. The affected products were shipped from May 26, 2023, through April 21, 2025, AvKARE said. Recalls are about protecting consumers. We regret any inconvenience that this may cause.”

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Inside Retail

APRIL 13, 2025

On April 4, the S&P 500 dropped by 6 per cent, before spiking back up by 9.52 We’re committed to keeping our products affordable rather than immediately passing costs to consumers. Thomas added that even without the manufacturing component, tariffs will make the cost of goods and shipping on Lavdas materials more expensive.

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Retail Geek

JUNE 13, 2025

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