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Choosing a Distribution Model: Drop Shipping vs Traditional Inventory

Retail Bound

One of the topics that consistently comes up in the retail world is the logistics of shipping. From the manufacturers to the distributors, to your retail store – there are many factors and unexpected costs to consider during the shipping process that can be often overlooked. Choose a model that can scale with your growth trajectory.

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How AI is set to revolutionise inventory management

Inside Retail

Great product diversity, changing consumer demands, and the expansion of e-commerce have turned inventory management into a major pain point for retailers. Poor inventory management results in overstocking and under-stocking, impaired cash flow, and losses from theft and spoilage. Here are some reasons why: 1.

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Rethinking Returns: Innovative Strategies for Retailers to Drive Growth in 2024

Retail TouchPoints

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? First, she has to figure out the return policy, which can be buried in fine print.

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‘Fast Delivery is Table Stakes’: Foxtrot CEO on Standing Out in the Crowded Digital C-Store Space

Retail TouchPoints

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

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eCommerce Logistics for Retail Stores

Rain Pros

Ensure you compare different eCommerce platforms as they feature varying degrees of logistics integration that can impact order processing, shipping and delivery. Platforms with good logistics integration capabilities can ensure you can manage orders efficiently, provide accurate shipping information and streamline operations.

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eCommerce Logistics for Retail Stores

Rain Pros

Ensure you compare different eCommerce platforms as they feature varying degrees of logistics integration that can impact order processing, shipping and delivery. Platforms with good logistics integration capabilities can ensure you can manage orders efficiently, provide accurate shipping information and streamline operations.

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How Retailers Overcome Challenges of Seasonal Demand

365 Retail

There are clear instances when certain products become hot commodities with surging sales while others drop into relative obscurity. Affecting all sectors, this phenomenon challenges retailers worldwide, driving them to stay on top of trends, customer preferences, and shifting moods.