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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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Six must-have email marketing flows to elevate your customer journey

Inside Retail

Email marketing flows are crucial for crafting a seamless and personalised customer journey. With Klaviyo , an intelligent marketing automation platform, retailers can set up automated email flows triggered by specific customer actions, ensuring timely and relevant communication.

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5 Tips For Students Who Want To Start A Drop Shipping Business

Retail Minded

Drop shipping has become a popular way for many students to start their own business. Yet, running a profitable drop shipping business takes careful planning and execution. Whether you want to start drop shipping businesses, easy essay writing service , or any other entrepreneurship, we’ve got you covered.

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Samsung overtakes Apple in phone sales as iPhone shipments drop

Inside Retail

Apple’s smartphone shipments dropped about 10 per cent in the first quarter of 2024, hurt by intensifying competition by Android smartphone makers aiming for the top spot, data from research firm IDC showed on Sunday. per cent market share, clinching the top phonemaker spot from Apple. In the first quarter, Apple shipped 50.1

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Behind Apple’s price cuts and the competitive mobile phone market in Apac

Inside Retail

In a strategic move to counter the fierce competition in China’s booming smartphone market , Apple recently took the unprecedented step of offering substantial discounts on its iPhones. In the past, you would not see iPhone prices dropping, unless a newer version comes out, and the older ones get cheaper.

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Best Buy to Exit Physical DVD and Blu-Ray Sales in 2024

Retail TouchPoints

The news comes just a few weeks after Netflix announced that after 25 years it had shipped its last physical DVD. The market for physical DVDs has been dropping precipitously with the growth of streaming services. That leaves mega-retailers Walmart, Amazon and Target as the last major retailers still offering these products.

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The Secret Behind Quick-Turn Merch: A Strong Partner

Retail TouchPoints

How do these brands turn around these drops so quickly? While you may not be shipping products worldwide, the benefit of an international company is its extensive network of suppliers, sourcing and tools. Additionally, a proven track record of successful products (especially with a quick-turn drop) is essential.