Retail TouchPoints

DECEMBER 18, 2023

BJ’s Wholesale Club is replacing its legacy order management system with Nextuple OMS Studio, which includes three “Tuples” — each an ordered set of microservices that the retailer can mix and match to create solutions for flexible fulfillment.

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Wiser

OCTOBER 15, 2019

Direct-to-consumer strategies have transformed retail, both in the way consumers shop and how brands and retailers manufacture, market, and sell. Importantly, a winning direct-to-consumer business will artfully navigate the relationships between brand, retailer, and consumer. What Does Direct to Consumer Mean?

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Independent Retailer

OCTOBER 28, 2022

When you first start your wholesale business, it can be tricky to find the right price to sell your merchandise. Wholesale Price vs. Retail Price. In order to establish the right prices for your products, it is important to understand the difference between wholesale and retail pricing. What is the wholesale price?

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Independent Retailer

DECEMBER 22, 2022

Retailers everywhere are looking at wholesale toy trends with positivity and hope. As retailers continue to prepare for the year ahead, Wholesale Central Blog has rounded up some of the hottest toy trends that are predicted to take the industry by storm. . 7 Cozy Wholesale Products for Cold Winter Days. back to top.

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Independent Retailer

APRIL 5, 2022

Wholesale Central , the internet’s leading directory of wholesale suppliers, has introduced a brand new supplier category on their website, Amazon FBA Suppliers , to make it easier for retailers nationwide to find wholesalers that offer this service. . Wholesale Central is a product of Sumner Communications, Inc.

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Retail TouchPoints

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

In addition to discounts, program members also will receive shipping perks, early access to sales and new product launches, and exclusive access to limited edition drops. In 2019, Hanna Andersson shifted to a fully DTC model , closing all its stores and ending its wholesale business.

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Independent Retailer

DECEMBER 23, 2022

consumers have been pulling back on clothing and durable goods as soaring inflation raises the cost of food and basic items. Wholesale inventory bloat, combined with a softening demand in the economy, is taking its toll on cash flow and earnings at retailers. . If they are not, consider exploring partnerships with new wholesalers. .

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Inside Retail

JULY 13, 2023

What we’ve seen since this handover is a period of exponential growth across our direct-to-consumer (DTC) channels, as well as with our wholesale distribution. It’s an opportunity to echo our brand voice, really connect with Reebok consumers, and highlight the best of our product range across all our categories.

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Retail TouchPoints

DECEMBER 1, 2023

30, 2023, VF reported significant losses across the business, including a 1% drop in wholesale, largely driven by the Americas, which fell 11% , and a 3% decrease in the direct-to-consumer business. During an earnings call discussing the results, VF unveiled Reinvent, a “comprehensive program” to help right the ship.

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Independent Retailer

AUGUST 8, 2023

The holiday season of 2023 is sure to be an exciting time for retailers, as consumers continue to look for the latest trends in wholesale products. To help them prepare, here are some predictions regarding upcoming wholesale product trends for the holidays this year. Any little problem can lead to cart abandonments.

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Inside Retail

APRIL 11, 2023

However, the wholesale world remains woefully analogue. Despite all the digital disruptions happening on the consumer side, B2B has stayed in the digital dark ages. Especially in B2B markets, like wholesale, where its B2C counterpart of retail is among the most advanced in the world. They’re already here shaking up wholesale.

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Inside Retail

MARCH 20, 2023

Bestseller’s Australia country director Rikke Dahl-Thorup told Inside Retail that the brand entered the Australian market due to the strong consumer demand for Scandinavian design, and a willingness from Aussie customers to embrace new trends. One example of this is the recent expansion of Vero Moda.

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Retail TouchPoints

OCTOBER 13, 2022

In his new role, Goubert will oversee the company’s operational and commercial functions, including production, supply chain, retail, wholesale and marketing. After more than two decades of operating large consumer-facing businesses, I am excited to apply my experience to Ayr’s strong foundation. the Caribbean and Latin America. “I’m

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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. Over the past seven years, there has been a 71% increase in online searches for sustainable goods.

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Retail TouchPoints

OCTOBER 13, 2021

Launched in 2016 as a DTC business, Vuori has since expanded to brick-and-mortar via wholesale at retailers including Nordstrom and REI , as well as with 10 standalone stores. Currently the brand is offsetting its carbon and plastic footprints while taking steps to eliminate 80% of plastics from its shipping and supply chain by 2022.

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Inside Retail

JUNE 19, 2022

The business helps luxury brands, distributors and wholesalers clear end-of-line and off-season products through online marketplaces, such as Farfetch, Net-A-Porter, Vestiaire Collective and The Iconic, as well as its own e-commerce site, Azura Runway. However, Wood saw an opportunity. It keeps them loyal to the brand,” he said. “It

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Inside Retail

JANUARY 11, 2024

Third-party online retailers have proven that consumers prioritise the acquisition of the product over the in-store purchase experience. Net-a-Porter is much more of a wholesale model. Farfetch was established in 2007 as a global luxury platform designed to connect creators, curators and consumers.

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Inside Retail

JUNE 9, 2022

Fast-growing local fragrance brand Who Is Elijah is on track to hit $3 million in revenue this calendar year as it continues to expand its direct-to-consumer and wholesale presence in Australia, New Zealand and the US, and gears up to launch into the UK and Canada. . Growing direct-to-consumer sales.

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Retail TouchPoints

JANUARY 23, 2023

And now, consumers can also find Dippin Dots’ online — no small feat when your product is flash frozen at -320° F and has to be stored at temperatures well below what a typical home freezer can accommodate. If there’s only one available shipping method on that day, that will be the one the system chooses.

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Retail TouchPoints

OCTOBER 13, 2022

As many direct-to-consumer brands are learning, there is no one-size-fits-all strategy for growth. As the concurrent shift toward consumer privacy and away from third-party cookies continues, brands are going to have to intelligently leverage data to better understand their consumers and forge more strategic (and unique) paths to growth.

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Retail TouchPoints

FEBRUARY 22, 2021

The mass store closures prompted by COVID-19 in spring 2020 could have spelled disaster for equestrian specialty brand Kerrits , which had operated as a wholesale-only business for over 25 years. Once the pandemic hit, our wholesalers had to close their stores, and we had to rethink our entire email plan,” said Florin.

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Retail TouchPoints

AUGUST 2, 2023

At the end of the day, regardless of the category, it ultimately comes down to, does the product solve a true problem and is this something that you would recommend to a friend?” “We have folks with 10-plus years of experience in 3PL shipping logistics, customer service and demand planning.

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Inside Retail

JULY 13, 2022

“Trading in New Zealand was weaker than in Australia reflecting lower growth in consumer footfall and revenues, offset by improved gross margins reflecting the deliberate strategy to carefully moderate the historic “high-low” pricing model,” he said.

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Inside Retail

NOVEMBER 29, 2022

The lingerie and sleepwear brand is also set to expand its wholesale offering. After flourishing on social media, with influencers sharing the product, the brand focused on developing its online and wholesale channels. Its packaging and shipping is biodegradable, and its online orders are carbon-offset.

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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.

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Retail TouchPoints

DECEMBER 20, 2023

Guest: Jenny Fleiss, Senior Advisor, Volition Capital About the Episode: It seems like we couldn’t go a day in the media without seeing a think piece (or hit piece) focused on direct-to-consumer (DTC) brands. While some DTC brands are strategically entering into brick-and-mortar via branded storefronts, others are doubling down on wholesale.

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Inside Retail

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

What has struck me is that you’ve got this amazing 170-year-old company with a globally loved and recognised brand, you’ve got a very meaningful wholesale business, and you have a very substantial and growing DTC business. For me, that’s a great platform upon which to continue to grow the DTC business.

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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.

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Inside Retail

MAY 31, 2023

Like Shein, Temu offers discounted fashion and lifestyle goods, but unlike Shein it sources and ships directly from manufacturers in China. Now with Temu, Pinduoduo is helping incubate the next generation of up-and-coming brands and creates products based on consumer demands as part of its next-gen approach to manufacturing.

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Inside Retail

JANUARY 25, 2023

While there are some mitigating factors – including a robust performance during the consumer boom of last year and some unfavourable exchange rates – the dip takes a little of the shine off what has been a year of reasonable progress for the denim giant. Sales came in at $1.59 billion, compared with $1.69

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Inside Retail

MARCH 22, 2023

He expects the impact to be different across consumer groups, but he’s confident it won’t affect the target General Pants customer group too much, saying they tend to be mortgage-free and fully employed. Stores are also important for online fulfilment, through click-and collect or ship from store,” he said.

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365 Retail

MAY 23, 2022

Secret Sales has launched a fulfilment service to support brands requiring a UK distribution centre, solving logistics challenges for those wanting to partner with the fashion marketplace but geographical location or technical infrastructure prevent them from fulfilling orders directly to consumers in the UK.

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Wiser

OCTOBER 11, 2023

B2C (Business-to-Consumer): This is the most common model where businesses sell products or services directly to consumers. C2C (Consumer-to-Consumer): Here, consumers sell products or services to other consumers. For example, Amazon and eBay. Brands like Warby Parker and Everlane operate on this model.

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Inside Retail

JUNE 1, 2022

E-commerce businesses are fighting for consumers’ attention at an extraordinary rate. It’s about knowing who your customers are and which channels they use, thoroughly understanding each channel’s requirements and streamlining consumers’ pathway to purchase. Sell where consumers shop. Direct-to-consumer (DTC ).

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Independent Retailer

AUGUST 26, 2022

Once you have a product idea in your head, you may immediately want to get started and ship it off to retailers and see how well it sells. Before you get too excited and pump the gas on your idea, it is crucial to find a reliable manufacturer that will craft quality products and ultimately make consumers want to purchase them. .

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Inside Retail

SEPTEMBER 5, 2022

Australian fashion icon Seafolly is expanding its footprint around the world, launching a dedicated e-commerce offer in the United Kingdom, as well as the ability to ship to Canada and New Zealand. Excitingly we’ve seen double-digit growth across our retail, wholesale and online channels.”.

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Retail TouchPoints

APRIL 1, 2024

It flipped the script and put the power with the consumer, and that changed the entire category. So in 2012 we rebuilt, top to bottom, the entire company so we could replenish stores and ship to the customer from the same inventory pool. We were one of the first six or seven companies to do buy online, ship from store.

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