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How Ecommerce Tech Can Reduce the Environmental Damage it Caused in the First Place

Retail TouchPoints

Consumers have started taking sustainability into account when deciding what to buy and where to buy it. This is especially true for younger consumers: some 75% of millennials say they consider sustainability when making a purchase. Over the past seven years, there has been a 71% increase in online searches for sustainable goods.

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A 5-Point Action Plan to Build an Environmentally Friendly Supply Chain for Your Business in 2022

Retail TouchPoints

There is no doubt that customers value convenience over sustainability, which is why same-day shipping remains a popular delivery option along with the increasing rate of returns in ecommerce. Since supply chains consume resources on a large scale, they are also responsible for a disproportionately large share of the world’s carbon emissions.

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Inside Walmart’s Expanding Last Mile Strategy: Employee Empowerment, Automation and Sustainability

Retail TouchPoints

Consumers’ continued reliance on omnichannel fulfillment has created new opportunities for industry giants like Walmart to differentiate and gain market share. The program also supports degrees in business, technology, supply chain management and other fields. The retailer reported 5.6%

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5 Ways Small Businesses Can Manage Supply Chain Issues

Wiser

A good transportation infrastructure helps reduce costs associated with delays while ensuring timely deliveries so that customers receive their orders on time and without damage to items shipped. When demand for an item suddenly spikes or drops, it can lead to cash flow issues, inventory shortages, and increased competition.

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6 Retail Shipping Trends to Watch in 2020

Retail Next

Shoppers want their orders the next day, with free shipping whenever possible. The rise of e-commerce has encouraged businesses to rethink how they communicate with consumers and manage their supply chains. Here are some of the most significant retail shipping trends to look for in 2020.

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Cross-Channel Home DĂ©cor Retailing: 5 Take Away Lessons from The Game Changers

RETAIL MANAGEMENT SOFTWARE

Digital is as much about consumers, customers, people and mindsets as it is about technology. Hence it is imperative that the digital agenda in any retailer organization is driven by consumer trends. From web order fulfillment to supply chain management, it’s imperative to be competitive.

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How Retailers Overcome Challenges of Seasonal Demand

365 Retail

Seasonal demand is the changes in consumer appetite that naturally occur at different times of the year, such as around Christmas or Black Friday. These fluctuations have their roots entwined with consumer preferences and behaviours stemming from cultural, economic, or climatic aspects. What Is Seasonal Demand?