Retail TouchPoints

NOVEMBER 17, 2023

Shipping delays and stockouts lead to frustration and disappointment, especially when logistical problems impact time-sensitive purchases, such as special occasion gifts, event tickets or prescription medications. In manufacturing, product substitution can be a valuable tool for optimizing inventory management.

Customer Experience 240

Customer Experience Inventory Management Fulfillment Inventory Turnover 240

Retail TouchPoints

APRIL 19, 2024

After all, studies show that consumers care more about the environmental impact of their purchasing decisions than ever before. One of the other environmental benefits of using RFID technology for inventory management is that it will reduce retailers’ use of transportation, cutting down on a significant source of greenhouse gas emissions.

Supply Chain Management 236

Supply Chain Management Fast Fashion Apparel Shipping 236

365 Retail

DECEMBER 8, 2021

During the dizzying heights of peak season, retail operations of all shapes and sizes are put to the test to meet increased consumer demand. Many small to medium-sized retailers often think that in order to grow they’ll need to make large-scale investments into robust stock inventory management systems to meet demand effectively.

Inventory Management 52

Inventory Management Management Fulfillment Supply Chain Management 52

Inside Retail

JANUARY 11, 2022

Retailers are now investing significant resources into logistics, deploying the latest inventory management systems, automating warehouses and hiring hundreds of hardworking staff in an effort to pick, pack and ship online orders as quickly as possible. Using this stock to fulfil online orders is known as ship-from-store. .

Fulfillment 200

Fulfillment Shipping Inventory Management Location 200

Retail TouchPoints

JANUARY 9, 2024

In 2020 he joined Alibaba, where he is now tasked with developing the company’s strategy and building platform-level solutions around international shipping, logistics, cross-border trade and global expansion. This will cause the channel to continue to narrow, further reducing ship traffic.

Merchant Services 239

Merchant Services Shipping Fulfillment Inventory Management 239

Retail TouchPoints

JUNE 6, 2023

While that’s attractive marketing fodder for retail CMOs who want to appeal to environmentally minded consumers, CFOs will appreciate the potential profitability of selling an article of clothing not just once but twice or more in the circular economy. Opportunity #1: Cost-efficient inventory management.

Merchant Services 252

Merchant Services Inventory Management Shipping Consumer 252

Retail Focus

AUGUST 8, 2023

Order Fulfillment When outsourcing, retailers can benefit from streamlined inventory management, order processing, and shipping. Payroll Processing Handling payroll intricacies can be time-consuming and complex for retailers. This leads to improved inventory turnover and reduced instances of overstock or stockouts.

Loss Prevention 130

Loss Prevention Inventory Management Inventory Turnover Shrinkage 130

Retail TouchPoints

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

With Salesforce’s 2023 holiday predictions forecasting that BOPIS (buying items online for in-store or curbside pickup) will influence $28 billion in incremental sales during the holiday season, retailers seeking to capitalize on this revenue opportunity need to ensure their store operations and inventory management practices are up to par.

Store Operations 254

Store Operations Shipping Fulfillment Store Layout 254

Retail TouchPoints

APRIL 25, 2022

The supply chain challenges of the past few years have underscored the importance of proper and efficient supply chain management. Failure to meet customers’ expectation of timely, cost-effective and ethical delivery of goods can profoundly impact a company’s ability to retain consumers.

Supply Chain Management 288

Supply Chain Management Inventory Management Shipping Management 288

Retail TouchPoints

OCTOBER 6, 2023

Accurate demand forecasting is the bedrock of efficient inventory management — a vital logistics function that should be operating at peak performance levels during the holiday shopping season when consumers expect the inventory they want to be available. 3: Order accuracy. Peak season is not forgiving of errors.

Fulfillment 272

Fulfillment Returns Shipping Promotions 272

Retail TouchPoints

MAY 10, 2023

For consumer-packaged goods (CPG) brands wanting to lead their category at major retailers, it’s critical to be strategic and adaptable with a logistics strategy. Technology Leads to Category Leadership Shipping technology has significantly improved in recent years and is now a massive determinant of CPG brand success.

Shipping 249

Shipping Inventory Management Location Management 249

Retail TouchPoints

SEPTEMBER 23, 2022

In internal fulfillment, the business handles the complete process of storing, packing and shipping. The company must have a warehouse to keep its inventory, and a logistics team to manage the goods for storing, ordering and shipping directly to stores/distributors or customers. Also, packaging can be fully customizable.

Fulfillment 299

Fulfillment Shipping Inventory Management Management 299

Retail TouchPoints

JUNE 26, 2023

Get ready, get excited, retailers and customers alike, the 2D barcode, a compact square label with splotches and spaces that encode up to 350X more data than a traditional UPC (4,000 characters) will have a significant impact on managing the business and delivering better customer experiences. Who doesn’t want that?

Merchant Services 270

Merchant Services Inventory Management Grocer Customer Experience 270

Retail Focus

SEPTEMBER 7, 2021

There are numerous headlines about shipping delays and stock shortages, and growing concerns about getting goods to the UK in time to satisfy festive sales demand. Months and months of rising shipping costs are creating some optimism that the surge in transportation prices is nearing its peak. What is driving consumer returns?

Inventory Management 147

Inventory Management Supply Chain Management Shipping Planning 147

Inside Retail

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

There are several economic factors playing havoc with consumers and business operations that are likely to persist into 2024. Consumer sentiment remains low as households stagger under higher costs of living and interest rates. This instability, together with increased gas and energy prices, has affected shipping costs.

Inventory Turnover 147

Inventory Turnover Supply Chain Management Customer Retention Inventory Management 147

365 Retail

AUGUST 4, 2021

Claire Webb from Advanced Supply Chain Group looks at why playing a waiting game won’t help retailers beat soaring shipping costs. Many retailers are looking to protect margins against rapidly rising shipping costs. The factors have triggered a long-running period of disruption and caused shipping costs to escalate.

Shipping 52

Shipping Drop-Shipping Inventory Management Point of Sale 52

Retail TouchPoints

JANUARY 3, 2024

It might involve a time-consuming trip across town, navigating traffic and juggling work or family schedules. Then there’s the hassle of printing a return label, carefully repackaging the dress and taking time out of her busy day to drop it off at a shipping location. So why do customers delay returns?

Returns 262

Returns Drop-Shipping Customer Experience Customer Retention 262

Retail Minded

JULY 29, 2023

According to McKinsey & Company , 75% of consumers are exploring new shopping behaviors, indicating a significant change in their preferences and priorities. Understanding Changing Consumer Behavior The retail industry is undoubtedly no longer what it used to be; customer shopping habits and preferences are quickly changing.

Payment Services 52

Payment Services Consumer Inventory Management Promotions 52

Retail Minded

JULY 29, 2023

According to McKinsey & Company , 75% of consumers are exploring new shopping behaviors, indicating a significant change in their preferences and priorities. Understanding Changing Consumer Behavior The retail industry is undoubtedly no longer what it used to be; customer shopping habits and preferences are quickly changing.

Payment Services 52

Payment Services Consumer Inventory Management Promotions 52

Retail TouchPoints

NOVEMBER 18, 2021

Consumer expectations of retailers have been transformed by their experiences buying from Amazon and other innovative retailers that are able to provide fast, efficient omnichannel experiences. In tandem, consumer expectations have grown. Consumers expect immediate gratification. Holiday shopping season is upon us.

Supply Chain Management 236

Supply Chain Management Fulfillment Shipping Inventory Management 236

Retail TouchPoints

JANUARY 20, 2022

For most types of consumer retail stores, the pandemic scared regulars away, diminished traffic from visitors, altered consumer preferences, snapped formerly reliable supply chains and required dramatic shifts in the way stores serve their clientele. But that’s only part of the story.

Merchant Services 233

Merchant Services Clienteling Shipping Inventory Management 233

365 Retail

JANUARY 17, 2024

The investment in staff is intended to avoid bottlenecks of customer orders, with the key objective of safeguarding consumer satisfaction and brand loyalty against the negative effects of delayed and missed orders. For a fast-growing furniture business, ensuring reliable shipping is crucial.

Shipping 52

Shipping Inventory Management Fulfillment Supply Chain Management 52

Inside Retail

JANUARY 12, 2022

The surging demand for rapid antigen tests, produced locally and overseas, is also becoming an issue for consumers, businesses, and essential workers in the supply chain.

Supermarket 246

Supermarket Shipping Inventory Management Returns 246

Retail TouchPoints

JULY 14, 2021

The extreme, rapid shifts in consumer behavior during the pandemic reaffirmed several underlying issues with retailer and CPG brand collaboration. But now, as many retailers and brands strive to understand and respond to ever-changing consumer needs, there is a prime opportunity to make improvements. Cleaning products.

Inventory Management 264

Inventory Management Grocer Consumer Planning 264

Retail Focus

FEBRUARY 24, 2022

These retailers cited the ongoing impact of COVID, Brexit-related changes and rising shipping costs as the three biggest risks preventing supply chains from stabilising. Senior professionals with responsibility for stock inventory management were asked for their opinions on trends affecting supply chain operations.

Returns 130

Returns Inventory Management Shipping Management 130

Retail TouchPoints

OCTOBER 6, 2022

Rather than being limited to a jam-packed four to five weeks from Black Friday to Christmas Eve, consumers are beginning their shopping as early as October (with a few doing so even earlier than that). The return to offices and social events is inspiring consumers to level up their wardrobes and focus more on apparel and footwear.

Merchant Services 245

Merchant Services Payment Services Promotions Location 245

Rain Pros

AUGUST 18, 2023

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 revolutionized how people shop and significantly changed consumer behavior and expectations.

Payment Services 52

Payment Services Drop-Shipping Shipping Inventory Management 52

Rain Pros

AUGUST 18, 2023

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 revolutionized how people shop and significantly changed consumer behavior and expectations.

Payment Services 52

Payment Services Drop-Shipping Shipping Inventory Management 52

Inside Retail

MARCH 7, 2024

Birthday suit vice Against this backdrop, Australian fashion brand Nakedvice is on a mission to redefine accessible luxury with timeless designs that draw inspiration from vintage pieces and ‘90s nostalgia, aligning with emerging trends and consumer sentiments. It has also enabled the brand to ship from store if an item is out of stock.

Boutique 130

Boutique Apparel Fashion Wholesale 130

Inside Retail

JANUARY 25, 2022

The company’s four-in-one software package includes inventory management, order management, shipping management and warehouse management. Swisslog Australia Managing Director, Francis Meier, says Swisslog’s global experience with 4PLs was a major asset in developing an optimal solution for SKUtopia. “The

Fulfillment 130

Fulfillment Shipping Inventory Management Management 130

Retail TouchPoints

JANUARY 13, 2023

In periods of soaring inflation, consumers look to buy products they truly need. They ensure consumers are connected with the right products early on, ease the purchase process and lead to higher conversion (CVR). As consumers decrease their spending, purchasing pre-loved items will become a more popular consumer action.

Returns 263

Returns Consumer Inventory Management Customer Experience 263

Retail TouchPoints

JULY 22, 2022

As the ecommerce ecosystem becomes increasingly crowded, retailers are realizing that quality content is crucial to connect with consumers and stand out from the crowd. Not to toot our own horn, but we hit the nail on the head with this one. Mark our words, livestreaming on TikTok will be a thing sometime in the very near future.

Social Commerce 302

Social Commerce Inventory Management Fulfillment Shipping 302

Retail TouchPoints

APRIL 26, 2022

Michael LaVitola: Customers are increasingly more convenience-driven, so being able to deliver quickly is important and has become an expectation among consumers. In particular, how does dropping the delivery window from hours to minutes help meet the modern customer’s needs? We’re equally as excited about retail as we are about technology.

Payment Services 251

Payment Services Drop-Shipping Shipping Inventory Management 251

Retail Minded

OCTOBER 20, 2022

Automate With An Inventory Management System. A manual inventory system should be enough when your online store is still in its first few months of operation. Stock management is a long and tedious process that can also be quite time-consuming. Underscore The Importance Of Shipping. Read on to learn more.

Management 52

Management Shipping Inventory Management Returns 52

Star Miconics

APRIL 12, 2024

BOSS and BOPIS/Curbside Pickups: Buy online, ship to store (BOSS), buy online, pickup in-store (BOPIS), and curbside pickup require labels that clearly distinguish them from regular orders, possibly with color codes or distinct symbols. Conquering Omnichannel Order Management with Cloud-Based Technology Solutions Consumers have spoken!

Inventory Management 52

Inventory Management Fulfillment Point of Sale Management 52

365 Retail

JULY 19, 2022

Not too long ago, during the depths of lockdown, the direct-to-consumer (DTC) model was hailed as the saviour of retail and the future of the industry. Meanwhile, others are returning to a more traditional wholesale approach to increase their visibility in the eyes of consumers. Similarly, much of DTC-based retail is trend-driven.

Consumer 59

Consumer Wholesale Supply Chain Management Fulfillment 59

RETAIL MANAGEMENT SOFTWARE

DECEMBER 24, 2021

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. Consumers want it now, and they can get it now with online shopping, which is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

Retail Trends 94

Retail Trends Consumer Payment Services Fulfillment 94