Inside Retail

APRIL 26, 2024

Thanks to rapid innovations in supply chain management, AI technology and digital marketing, e-commerce is increasingly playing an integral role in the lives of everyday Aussies. Customer retention With both consumers and retailers feeling the pinch of increasing costs, customer retention will be a key theme of 2024.

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Retail TouchPoints

APRIL 25, 2022

Supply chain management is the heart of retail management and has the ability to inform the overall health of a business. As a result, businesses looking to gain a competitive advantage in the global marketplace are investing more heavily in supply chain management.

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Retail TouchPoints

MAY 4, 2022

Purple has appointed supply chain veteran Eric Haynor as its COO, effective June 6, 2022. Haynor’s 30 -year career includes his recent role as SVP of Global Industrial Supply Chain at water treatment company Ecolab, Inc.

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Retail TouchPoints

APRIL 19, 2024

After all, studies show that consumers care more about the environmental impact of their purchasing decisions than ever before. RFID Technology and Sustainability RFID technology is the key for retail businesses to unlock greater sustainability and efficiency in their supply chain management.

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Retail Focus

NOVEMBER 3, 2023

By adopting the latest digital technologies, retailers can keep pace with the ever-evolving nature of consumer expectations. Consumer behaviors tend to move with the current times, hence opting for the new digital space. Efficiency Consumer behaviors show that they prefer conducting business with retailers simply.

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Wiser

JUNE 5, 2023

As a small business owner, managing supply chain issues is nothing new. Because smaller retailers cannot always order in bulk or far in advance like many larger retailers do, any supply chain disruptions are often felt faster and stronger by small businesses.

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Inside Retail

AUGUST 25, 2021

Effective supply chain management, scale and in-store support are integral components of the end-to-end provided by Strikeforce. About the author : Stephen Wilson is category & insights manager at Strikeforce. The post How Covid-19 is reshaping the consumer appeared first on Inside Retail.

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Retail TouchPoints

MAY 20, 2022

Wilks will be responsible for the strategic leadership of REI’s global supply chain, working with other leaders across the organization to develop its network and support the company’s growth. Wilks has more than 25 years of experience in the retail, food and beverage and consumer product industries.

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Retalon

MAY 17, 2024

Navigating through today’s industry needs, businesses face increasing challenges due to fluctuating market dynamics, evolving consumer behaviors, and technological advancements. It is used for planning and optimizing various supply chain activities, including procurement, production, inventory management, and distribution.

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Inside Retail

AUGUST 27, 2023

Aloysius Chay started Hydragun, a direct-to-consumer wellness brand offering premium products to aid recovery and relieve aches and pain, after suffering a training injury and realising how big the market for such products was. Educating consumers about a brand via paid social media channels is the best way,” he added.

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Independent Retailer

AUGUST 1, 2022

According to the Adobe Digital Economy Index , consumers now spend an average of $6.7 Fifty-four percent of company executives acknowledge that they do not have clear visibility of their supply chain data past tier 1. Businesses that employ data-led solutions to streamline supply chain efficiency will reap rewards.

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Retail TouchPoints

JULY 20, 2022

Global conflicts, economic uncertainty and volatile demand patterns have thrown supply chains (and the retailers that rely on them) for a loop. This, in turn, is driving warehouse and supply chain managers to seek out technologies that minimize costs and human touch points, while speeding up processes.”

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Retail TouchPoints

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

“While we’ve returned to some sense of normalcy, the VUCA [volatile, uncertain, complex and ambiguous] proposition has become a reality,” said Dr. Thomas Goldsby, Professor and Chair in Logistics in the Supply Chain Management Department of the University of Tennessee. Retailers have to right-size consumer expectations.

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Retail TouchPoints

APRIL 25, 2022

Conscious consumption is on the rise and two big names in retail have launched new programs to tap into the consumer appetite to shop sustainably. eBay UK Features ‘Imperfect’ Products from North Face, Puma and More. eBay UK describes its new “ Imperfects ” program as “the fashion equivalent to supermarkets’ wonky veg initiatives.”

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Retail TouchPoints

SEPTEMBER 1, 2022

But in the midst of today’s current supply chain issues, inflation and fluctuating consumer demand, many retailers are finding themselves in the opposite scenario, with an excess of stock. Take Back Control With Tech-Enabled, End-to-End Supply Chain Management.

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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. Set benchmarks for inventory management, including the rate of inventory turnover and tracking and fill rate.

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Inside Retail

NOVEMBER 22, 2023

Retailers know this, consumers know this, cybercriminals know this, and are unfortunately ready to take advantage of any weak link that can be found to steal vital consumer and business data. Threat actors highly covet consumer credit cards and personally identifiable information (PII) as criminals can quickly and easily monetise it.

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LS Retail

MAY 3, 2022

an AI-powered cross-border ecommerce accelerator — helps direct-to-consumer (D2C) brands launch, scale, and grow across ecommerce marketplaces and geographies by enabling their digital commerce through end-to-end distribution and supply chain management. Assiduus Global Inc?. —

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Retail TouchPoints

MARCH 28, 2023

Devising a new returns policy, then, entails managing a series of trade-offs that vary from one business to the next. Under lenient returns policies, retailers tend to be too quick to blame high returns on so-called “opportunistic renters” — consumers who buy with the intention of returning the item rather than keeping it.

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Inside Retail

JULY 12, 2021

The transaction combines Youfoodz’s strength in developing and manufacturing delicious ready-made meals with HelloFresh’s expertise in supply chain management, technology and direct-to-consumer marketing,” Youfoodz said in its statement to shareholders. The bid values Youfoodz at approximately $125.3

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Inside Retail

JANUARY 30, 2024

Evri’s partners will gain valuable insights into the Chinese market, including consumer behaviour, marketing and pricing strategies, product selection advice, and online operational strategies tailored to the unique demands of the Chinese market.

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Retail TouchPoints

MAY 2, 2022

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. These tools use AI to predict consumer needs and can help sellers minimize overstocking.

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Retail Focus

JANUARY 5, 2024

Luxury retail has undergone a significant transformation driven by digital technology and changing consumer expectations. Luxury brands have been forced to innovate quickly to meet changing consumer preferences due to the COVID-19 pandemic, which has accelerated the adoption of these technologies.

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Inside Retail

AUGUST 16, 2022

“The successful execution of our omni-retail strategy, our enhanced digital capability, proactive supply chain management, and an outstanding contribution from our team members were central to this performance,” he said.

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Inside Retail

JULY 6, 2022

Emerging improvements in automated planning systems are now being used to address the inherent complexities and challenges in supply chain management, supporting retailers in previously unimaginable ways and profoundly mitigating ongoing supply chain risks.

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Retail TouchPoints

DECEMBER 27, 2021

With global attention focused on mitigation, adaptation and resilience, how are retailers managing related risks and considering possible business opportunities? ESG analysis could indicate that management is focused on long-term competitive market advantages that also may help it meet future bondholder obligations.

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Retail TouchPoints

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

that delivers pretty much any item to a consumer with science fiction-style immediacy, retailers remain bound by 21 st -century delivery methods. Unfortunately for retailers, fast fulfillment is rapidly moving from a differentiating “perk” to a consumer expectation. “On Until someone invents a Star Trek -style replicator (“Tea.

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Inside Retail

MARCH 26, 2024

In the realm of commerce, a gap exists in the market – along with a major opportunity – particularly FOR large-scale item returns, within the domain of consumer-to-business (C2B) reverse logistics. Returns aren’t great for consumers or vendors.

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Inside Retail

OCTOBER 16, 2023

Even if only a fraction of these users convert into consumers, it spells immense profitability for retail brands. This is precisely what direct-to-consumer (DTC) brands have been capitalising on in recent years. Technological innovations have streamlined supply-chain management and warehouse operations.

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Retail TouchPoints

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

Here’s a look at how Amazon is moving even further away from the domain of retailer with the debut of new services in supply chain management, shipping, banking, market research, product development, inventory management and more. Now qualified sellers can borrow more, up to $5 million.

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Retail TouchPoints

JANUARY 30, 2024

The role of such a committee — consisting of individuals from different departments and backgrounds — extends from supply chain management to customer interaction. An AI committee can actively oversee the ethical deployment of AI in areas like personalized shopping experiences and customer data usage.

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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. Optimized supply chain management to avoid stockouts and overstocking.

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Retail Focus

APRIL 4, 2024

Expert Manager at Univers Retail | Ephemeral Retailing Specialist | Published Author | Speaker In the dynamic and ever-evolving landscape of contemporary business, the concept of digital transformation has emerged as a pivotal force shaping industries and strategies at an unprecedented pace. Ghalia BOUSTANI.

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Inside Retail

NOVEMBER 29, 2021

The Australian Consumer and Competition Commission released a worrying report into the state of the world’s global ports and supply-chain networks – and the impact this is having on Australia – in November. Pre-Covid, consumers were enjoying a plethora of choices. Instead, focus on what you can measure and change.

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A1 Retail

MARCH 18, 2022

One of the key actions we’ve seen from retailers who’ve best tackled the disruption of the last 24 months has been prioritising investment to overhaul legacy supply chain systems and off-the-shelf management programmes that don’t have the capabilities to react to a business’ individual needs. 1) Think data-first.

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Retail TouchPoints

MARCH 21, 2022

5G can Drive Consumer Engagement. 5G is expected to be a powerful catalyst to disrupt retail operations, from optimizing warehouses and supply chain management to transforming the in-store customer experience through personalization and product engagement.

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Wiser

DECEMBER 20, 2023

Data can help identify the promotional strategies that resonated with consumers, the products that flew off the virtual shelves, and the ones that didn’t. With this knowledge, brands and retailers can tailor their future strategies to align with consumer behavior and preferences. The appeal of online shopping is multifaceted.

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