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Consumers Turn to BNPL, BOPIS to Cope with Rising Prices and Supply Chain Uncertainty

Retail TouchPoints

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.,

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COVID Changed The Game For E-Commerce – And ‘Microservices’ Are Every Brand’s Secret Weapon

Retail TouchPoints

The issue for so many of these companies might have been that the move to e-tail from retail meant giving up their own brand and an experience their customers love, and joining up with one of these giants as a nameless, faceless merchant amidst a sea of millions.

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Why Your Retail Business Needs Credit Report Services

Retail Minded

Fortunately, various services can help keep your retail establishment afloat in stormy financial waters. One type of service that could be useful to small and mid-sized retailers is credit report services. What Are Credit Report Services? . To understand credit report services, it’s essential to know what it means.

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

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The Top 5 Retail Remix Episodes of 2023

Retail TouchPoints

Over three -plus years, I have had the honor of speaking with industry pros who have rich backgrounds in tech, marketing and advertising, operations, finance and so much more. However, retailers’ approaches can vary significantly depending on their goals, product and service offerings, as well as their employees’ behaviors and preferences.

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What’s Behind the New Urgency Driving Sustainability Initiatives?

Retail TouchPoints

Retail TouchPoints recently partnered with Amazon Web Services on a survey of 500 retail and brand executives and found that the vast majority ( 84% ) have incorporated CSR in some way into their business strategies, largely because they think it is the right thing to do ( 72% ).

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The Unboxing Experience Trend And Why Product Startups Should Care

Retail Bound

Convenience will almost conquer all, however, and 24/7 availability of goods and services has been name checked as the primary perk of online shopping. With the holidays rapidly approaching, a memorable unboxing experience is an opportunity for online retail merchants to enjoy a memorable – and lucrative – festive season.