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Choosing a Distribution Model: Drop Shipping vs Traditional Inventory

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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.

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Kroger Doubles Ship Assortment Via 3rd-Party Marketplace

Retail TouchPoints

As the pandemic has driven the adoption of e-Commerce to a level retailers didn’t expect to see for a year or more, many are speeding up the development of digital products and services that were further ahead on their technology roadmaps. The third-party vendors will ship the products directly to the consumers’ homes.

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5 Strategies to Optimize the Online Integration of Your Grocery Store

Retail TouchPoints

Delivery expenses and costs for in-store picking and other operations can be very high if not optimized correctly for scale and profitability. Provide smooth and efficient customer experiences. Offer multiple fulfillment options. The need for convenience has driven demand for multiple fulfillment options.

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Shining a Light on a Growing Ecommerce Threat: Chargeback Fraud

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Experts report that chargebacks will cost merchants over $100 billion in 2023, and false claims and abuse of the chargeback process are a growing threat to merchants. The hidden expenses of wasted time, expensive fees, penalties or additional losses of goods and services add up. Internet payments mean more purchases.

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How Speeding up Chargeback Resolutions can Boost Retailers’ Profits

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Finding the Right Solution for Chargebacks The expense and complication caused by the chargeback process make it essential that retailers take steps to prevent them, otherwise profits will be impacted by attrition and transaction costs. Tackling issues that affect the overall customer experience is crucial. billion per year.

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Michaels Prepares Marketplace Offering to Offer More Than ‘Just Coupons and Discounts’

Retail TouchPoints

The retailer also is currently seeking third-party solution providers in areas including payment processors, order management and shipping and fulfillment.

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Top 10 Contactless Trends to Watch in 2022

Retail TouchPoints

To prove the value of these experiences, Buzek cited results at retailer Sam’s Club , where stores that offered a self-checkout option registered sales 18% higher than those without it. More Dark Kitchens Over the next five years, QSR chain Wendy’s is planning to add 700 kitchens in converted shipping containers to support delivery.