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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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Poshmark Rolls Out New Tools to Help Brands Connect with its 80M Users

Retail TouchPoints

Now the offering is open to brands and retailers of all sizes, enabling them to engage more deeply with the platform’s 80 million users through limited-time product drops, one-to-one clienteling and Posh Parties. Poshmark has been piloting the Brand Closet program since 2020 with a number of large-scale brands. ”

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

Retail TouchPoints

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. 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.

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Automation: The Driving Force Behind Warehouse Management Growth

Retail TouchPoints

The ever-changing retail market has made automation a necessity. According to recent research, the global warehouse automation market is estimated to grow at a CAGR of 14%, reaching $30 billion by 2026. Drones: Leveraging drones for shipping and delivery fulfillment came to attention when Amazon revealed their ‘Octocopter’ in 2013.

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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.