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 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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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

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 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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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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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

SEPTEMBER 19, 2022

In June 2022, Eric Haynor took the reins at Purple as the company’s COO to guide the company’s future growth via improvements to supply chain management and manufacturing.

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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

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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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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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

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. A strong personal connection increases the likelihood that a consumer will remain loyal to that brand.

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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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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

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

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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Retail Bound

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

Out of numerous brilliant ideas, only a handful evolve into products that consumers truly desire. In this phase, detailed analysis of failures and product yield is carried out, while the logistics and supply chain management are streamlined for efficiency.

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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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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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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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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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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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Retail Focus

APRIL 4, 2024

In a world where consumers’ behaviours, expectations, and preferences are rapidly changing, premium and luxury brands are faced with a unique challenge – how to preserve their identity and exclusivity while adapting to the digital age (Purwar 2019).

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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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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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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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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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Retail TouchPoints

DECEMBER 27, 2021

This is likely a reflection of heightened consumer price sensitivity in these subsegments. Cost saving initiatives may serve to support low prices for consumers and bolster margins to the corporate parent, but they can sometimes miss the bigger picture when it comes to more comprehensive, long-term strategy changes.

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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. Convenient fulfilment.

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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

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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Retail TouchPoints

DECEMBER 18, 2020

The resulting lockdowns and shelter-in-place orders have caused a shift in buying behavior among American consumers. Varying product availability has been a key reason for these changing buying decisions, prompting consumers to choose between need and preference. That’s why sound transportation management is critical.

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Retail TouchPoints

MAY 26, 2022

It’s the question that’s on every retailer’s — and not a few consumers’ — minds: When will global supply chains flow freely once more? With supply chain challenges come the higher costs feeding inflation, which is itself a double-edged sword. And remember that 70% of our economy is consumer-based.

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Retail Focus

SEPTEMBER 7, 2021

Sales peaks such as Black Friday and the growing trend of pre-Christmas discounts are defined by low prices, which has a huge impact on consumer demand. A fundamental starting point for peak-readiness is knowing that your existing supply chain management strategy is working properly. What is driving consumer returns?

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Independent Retailer

SEPTEMBER 13, 2022

Digital supply chain transformation can ensure a smooth transition into the future while also protecting businesses from further supply chain crises. We live in a highly interconnected world where one incident can trigger a whole chain of events that affect most areas of our lives. by Alexey Shalimov. In the U.S.,

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