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As the Holidays Approach, it’s Time to Rethink Retail Pricing Methodology…and AI Can Help

Retail TouchPoints

Add it all up and it’s clear that the timing duration, and location of holiday shopping is not like the old days. In this kind of shopping environment, how should retailers align their promotions and markdowns for the greatest impact? And don’t forget the shopper looking for that end-of-season deal.

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Here’s Why Store Cards Are Good For Consumers

Retail Minded

You’ll find special offers, rewards, and financing options whenever you shop at participating locations. Store credit cards and general-purpose credit cards each serve their own distinct role in the consumer finance landscape. Rather than a traditional bank card, it’s issued directly by the retailer. Love free stuff?

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5 Critical Omni-Channel Fulfillment Strategies (and How to Avoid Mistakes)

Retalon

Retail fulfillment is defined as the process of receiving, packaging, and delivering an order to the customer. A large portion of a retailer’s business activity—and their success—hinges on effective and efficient fulfillment strategies and processes. Retail Fulfillment Strategy Examples. 2. Third-party fulfillment (3PL).

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Leveraging A Chief Supply Chain Officer To Enhance the Retail Experience

Retail TouchPoints

Up until recently, it was rare for someone with a supply chain background to be elevated into the C-suite; the “CSCO” role (before it was invented) often fell under Finance, Procurement, Operations or other business functions. Does a consumer really need to know where the inventory is located, or who your inbound vendors might be?

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2024 Industry Trend Guide

Storis

The Potential of Promotions The NRF found deals and promotions were top motivators for a 2% YoY increase in Cyber Week shoppers. Partnerships with local brands and influencers through store-within-store concepts or pop-up events can be strategic ways to cross-promote. A decreasing Consumer Price Index (CPI) rate of 3.2%can

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What is a Grant?

Small Biz Trends

Businesses choose to apply for grant funding to create enough working capital to enable them to fulfill their growth ambitions. Usually, state grants are awarded to finance or reimburse activities that meet the State’s priorities and objectives at that time and are meant to support small businesses located within their territories.

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It’s not e-commerce anymore – it’s just commerce

Inside Retail

Secondly, having a strong e-commerce channel enables customers to find products online that they may have struggled to locate in-store. Awareness Online channels should be leveraged to promote broader awareness of their products and services to potential customers across multiple platforms.