Retail TouchPoints

OCTOBER 20, 2023

In addition to the products and services they offer, retailers are reconsidering the environmental and social impacts of their supply chains, employee activity and even which partners they choose to work with in an effort to fulfill a moral obligation to their consumers — especially the younger generation.

Finance 248

Finance Merchant Services Payment Services Fulfillment 248

Mass Relators

MARCH 31, 2024

Dollar General has promoted 18 executives to new roles at the company. Leslie Allen Leslie Allen has been promoted to senior vice president, human resources. Christine Connolly Christine Connolly has been promoted to senior vice president, corporate secretary and assistant general counsel, securities and governance.

Promotions 52

Promotions Merchant Services Planning Beauty and Health 52

Inside Retail

OCTOBER 19, 2021

New customers are a major growth engine for retailers, but many merchants view first-time online shoppers as high-risk due to their unfamiliar behaviour and lack of purchase history. Our data already shows that across the e-commerce landscape, up to 70 per cent of orders that are declined by merchants are made by legitimate customers.

Merchant Services 147

Merchant Services Fashion Payment Services Checkout 147

Retail TouchPoints

NOVEMBER 4, 2021

The holidays always tend to put a strain on the piggy bank, but a study from personal finance company Credit Karma found that 43% of consumers are feeling more financially stressed this holiday season, and inflation is the leading cause. Even outside of the holiday season, uptake in buy now, pay later (BNPL) services is exploding in the U.S.,

Consumer 261

Consumer Merchant Services Payment Services Drop-Shipping 261

Retail TouchPoints

AUGUST 10, 2020

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. Enter the Chief Supply Chain Officer (CSCO). Embracing Technology. A CSCO helps organizations balance these needs.

Merchant Services 152

Merchant Services Customer Experience Returns Fulfillment 152

Storis

JANUARY 22, 2024

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. Retailers are also offering services within their spaces.

Home Furnishings 52

Home Furnishings Payment Services Merchant Services Fulfillment 52

Retalon

AUGUST 2, 2019

Retail businesses collect more data than ever before, and from every aspect of the supply chain, including: Logistics data (vendor compliance, lead times, etc.). Prices (markdowns, promotions, competitor prices, etc.). Consider the way retailers traditionally forecast fulfillment. POS data (sales, returns, etc.). The result?

Merchant Services 32

Merchant Services Fulfillment Accounting Markdowns 32