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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

Long viewed as a necessary evil, the retail returns process is emerging as an unexpected avenue for growth and customer engagement. In the rapidly expanding ecommerce market, projected to reach $3 billion in 2023, a significant 20% to 30% of online purchases end up being returned. So why do customers delay returns?

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

Retail TouchPoints

Foxtrot is taking its own approach to the rapid delivery market by embracing a fully omnichannel operation. In particular, how does dropping the delivery window from hours to minutes help meet the modern customer’s needs? RTP: How does Foxtrot set itself apart from other companies in the rapid delivery market?

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eCommerce Logistics for Retail Stores

Rain Pros

It has intensified competition by making it easier to enter the market, offering more choices for consumers and making it easier to make informed choices and demand better value for money. The eCommerce Revolution in Retail The retail landscape constantly evolves, and the days of solely selling or making purchases in person are long gone.

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eCommerce Logistics for Retail Stores

Rain Pros

It has intensified competition by making it easier to enter the market, offering more choices for consumers and making it easier to make informed choices and demand better value for money. The eCommerce Revolution in Retail The retail landscape constantly evolves, and the days of solely selling or making purchases in person are long gone.

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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. Retailers can adopt the following approaches.