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How Worthy Conquered Mistrust Issues In Jewelry Resale

Retail TouchPoints

In the wake of COVID-19, resale of high-value jewelry increased 22X more than low-value jewelry in May and June 2020 as compared to March and April, according to the 2020 Resale Report from The RealReal. Worthy had to overcome unique challenges when it set out to sell jewelry and gems online.

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How Bal Harbour Shops’ Unique Traveling Mall Connects with Luxury Consumers

Retail TouchPoints

Back in the 1950’s his grandfather, Stanley Whitman, decided to open a luxury shopping mall in Florida that would rival Manhattan’s Fifth Avenue. Taking advantage of the balmy Florida weather, Bal Harbour Shops pioneered the idea of an open-air shopping mall. Matthew Whitman Lazenby and his family have never dreamed small.

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Claire’s Debuts Subscription Service as it Seeks New Ways to Connect with Gen Z

Retail TouchPoints

Jewelry and accessories retailer Claire’s is tapping into “drop” culture with its newest offering, a subscription box service called cDrop. Aimed at “fostering self-expression” among its core Gen Z demographic, each box retails for $30 and is shipped quarterly, with no ongoing commitment for customers.

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5 Holiday Trends to Watch Include Rise of ‘Couch Commerce,’ Curbside Pickup

Retail TouchPoints

Now, industry reports point to the possibility that the traditional Thanksgiving weekend — filled with frenzied shoppers in crowded stores and shopping malls — could be gone for good. As we’re experiencing that second wave of the virus and more closures, if anything, the pendulum will continue to swing in favor of digital and online shopping.”

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15 Best Apps for a Business Selling Clothes

Small Biz Trends

You can also ship items via printable shipping labels directly to the seller and enjoy fast payments. One standout feature of Poshmark is the app’s virtual posh parties, whereby thousands of Poshmark users gather several times a day to create listings, share listings, and shop. The RealReal.

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Amazon to Increase Selling Fees in 2023

Independent Retailer

All sellers pay referral fees (a percentage of the total price, shipping cost, and any gift-wrapping charges) — those will not change when the new fees hit on January 17, 2023. Since nearly 60 percent of the items sold on the marketplace come from third-party sellers, this increase is going to impact many different businesses. .

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Wholesale Christmas Holiday Gifts 2023

Independent Retailer

With technology advancing rapidly and more people shopping online, it’s important that businesses stay ahead of the curve when it comes to stocking their shelves with popular items. Mobile-First Shopping More shoppers are buying on mobile than ever before. There’s a lot of shopping that is mobile-only. Vaan & Co.