Retail TouchPoints

DECEMBER 13, 2022

The service will be the latest addition to the FedEx Returns portfolio, which also includes printer-less and package-less return options at more than 10,000 locations nationwide. FedEx Consolidated Returns will be facilitated through supply chain services offered by FedEx Logistics and FedEx Office. of all U.S.

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Retail TouchPoints

OCTOBER 6, 2022

The Retail TouchPoints 2022 Retail Strategy & Planning (#RSP22) webinar series, now available on-demand, offered a wealth of tips and best practices across critical areas including pricing, location-based technology, inventory management and marketplaces. Mastercard Spending Data Reveals 4 Key Takeaways for Holiday 2022.

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Inside Retail

JANUARY 30, 2024

The services provided under this collaboration will encompass local pick-up, warehousing, international transportation, access to Chinese bonded warehouses, customs clearance, and comprehensive delivery services across China. This foundation makes it easier for European brands to launch and navigate the Chinese market.

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Rangeme

JULY 29, 2022

What Fast Fulfillment Means to Consumers. Most retailers’ supply chains were not prepared for the abrupt switch in transportation and fulfillment needs or the sudden spike in consumer demand. . 3 Unexpected Benefits of Fast Fulfillment. What Fast Fulfillment Means to Retail Partners.

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Retail TouchPoints

APRIL 5, 2022

When it comes to embracing ethical commerce and moving corporate social responsibility (CSR) strategies forward, Amazon Web Services (AWS) research shows that retailers and CPGs identify three primary hurdles to success. Across all organization sizes and market locations in our survey, cost placed highest ( 53% ) on the list of challenges.

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Retail TouchPoints

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

As they begin to address these expectations, many retail IT teams are finding that the process is costly and complex. And although omnichannel fulfillment is growing in importance, they still want to drive offline sales and bring people into the store, while also minimizing the impact of shipping costs on their bottom line.

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Retail TouchPoints

MARCH 17, 2022

Walmart has open positions across multiple segments of the company, including merchants, marketers, pharmacists, optometrists, software engineers, data scientists, distribution, store and club managers. Hiring of the 50,000 new associates will take place by the end of April, according to the Wall Street Journal.

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Retail TouchPoints

AUGUST 18, 2022

Most buy now, pay later offers are interest- and fee-free, unless customers miss a payment. consumers say they have used a buy now, pay later service, according to a recent study from The Ascent, a Motley Fool service. BNPL fulfills a need that previously wasn’t being met,” said Sharp. In fact, 50% of U.S

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Inside Retail

SEPTEMBER 11, 2021

Speedy delivery is the name of the game for supermarket retailers all over the world right now, as major chains invest in micro fulfilment centres and explore dark stores in an effort to keep up with customers’ rising expectations during the pandemic. We set up DMWs, which are located near residential communities or office buildings.

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Retail TouchPoints

MARCH 24, 2022

As a result, drop-off (at a carrier or retail location) became the preferred returns method for 67% of consumers, according to our BOXpoll surveys. Where consumers live has a lot to do with which returns process they prefer. Meanwhile, 57% of parents are likely to use home pickup versus 41% of others. consumers love the USPS.

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Retail TouchPoints

OCTOBER 13, 2020

Omnichannel Fulfillment: Position Imaging — which enables logistic efficiency with new and advanced tracking technologies used to provide visibility throughout the logistics chain. E-Commerce Optimization: Taste — making artificial intelligence fun and consumer-friendly, and offering a personalized shopping experience.

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Retail TouchPoints

NOVEMBER 11, 2021

On the same day, Devora Rogers of market research consultancy Alter Agents shares results from the firm’s new study, including the depths of shopper “promiscuity” as customer loyalty fades and consumers constantly examine new options. 16 from 12:45 to 1:15 p.m. Reimagining and reconfiguring the physical store. 17 from 1:20 to 2:10 p.m.

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Inside Retail

SEPTEMBER 19, 2022

The two facilities are located in Karachi and Lahore, and they will be among the most technologically advanced logistics facilities in South Asia. From cross-border logistics to local seller pick-up services, the company has also focused on first-mile sortation, international line hauls, digital customs clearance and after sales services.

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Retail TouchPoints

DECEMBER 14, 2022

The partners piloted the program in select geographies this fall and are now expanding to offer nationwide delivery from more than 900 of Kroger’s sushi locations and 1,600 floral locations in under one hour. Then, in 2018, the retailer launched its own internal delivery service featuring nearly 55,000 items. in a statement.

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Inside Retail

NOVEMBER 3, 2022

These livestream events will provide shoppers in China with a unique opportunity to virtually shop SPO’s online inventory, as well as purchase directly from participating stores located within Woodbury Common Premium Outlets, a Simon property in New York, in time for Alibaba’s 11.11 Global Shopping Festival and throughout the holiday season.

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Retail TouchPoints

MARCH 29, 2022

Sessions illustrate the increasingly complex nature of the customer experience, and how the lines between commerce, marketing, service, and even supply chain and fulfillment, continue to blur. It’s no wonder marketers and merchants are overwhelmed trying to capture consumers’ attention and convert them.

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Retail TouchPoints

NOVEMBER 3, 2020

By creating narrower product assortments and limiting inventory levels — especially for product shipments headed to brick-and-mortar stores —merchants would gain the ability to react more quickly to changing consumer trends, and even potentially reduce their need for markdowns. Keith Jelinek.

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Retail TouchPoints

OCTOBER 12, 2020

Although it’s tempting to hunker down — and double down — on time-tested marketing and sales methods, now is the time to rethink and rewire sales, operations, logistics and support. Finally, there’s the challenge of maintaining high levels of customer service and support while accommodating easy returns.

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Retail TouchPoints

JUNE 10, 2020

However, unchecked abuse of returns policies can put a merchant out of business: 54% of the merchants surveyed in a study conducted on behalf of Forter indicated that they lost more than $5 million in revenue each year due to returns abuse. Processing legitimate returns can negatively impact a retailer’s bottom line.

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Small Biz Trends

APRIL 15, 2021

Besides having a brick-and-mortar shop, going online to offer your products and services comes with lots of opportunities for your business. An eCommerce platform is a software application that helps businesses sell products and services online. Top 12 Ecommerce Software Options for Small Business.

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Retail Minded

DECEMBER 21, 2022

2023 is an overdue date for merchants to welcome agility into their point of sale, logistics and overall retail operations, yet 2023 will reveal just how important agility truly is. Merchants looking to beat the challenges of supply, inflation and even consumer behavior should lean heavily into technology that leads with agility.

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Retail TouchPoints

SEPTEMBER 3, 2020

In the wake of COVID-19, returns are receiving serious (and necessary) attention for several key reasons: Retailers are spending more processing returns in stores. Whatever solutions are employed will add cost to a returns process that already cuts into profit margins. But despite representing $309 billion in lost sales for U.S.

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Storis

JANUARY 22, 2024

Our survey found that furniture retailers are enthusiastic about many applications of AI led by those that will increase marketing efficiency and reduce bottom-line costs. More than 50% of those surveyed plan or use Generative AI for designing digital ads, writing content, and personalizing marketing.

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365 Retail

MAY 7, 2021

Suvish Viswanathan Head of European Marketing, Zoho. E-tailers have to ensure the customer consent is captured (needs to be opt-in vs opt-out) and is passed on to various systems at the backend, such as the marketing automation, CRM and customer support. Payment Modes: Today, consumers use multiple payment modes for online shopping.

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Retail TouchPoints

SEPTEMBER 15, 2020

The good news is that retailers can make a number of adjustments both to reduce return rates and to make the overall process more streamlined and less costly. Direct Consumers To Physical Locations. Robertson and his co-authors in a research paper recently published in the Journal of Retailing. in the retailer’s facilities.

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Retail TouchPoints

MARCH 2, 2021

It was the kind of “-geddon” that could be seen coming from a mile away — a perfect storm combining an ecommerce boom; retailers, fulfillment centers and shipping providers that were already stretched thin by a global pandemic; and the historically hectic holiday season looming. That number was even higher in January 2021. “

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Retail TouchPoints

DECEMBER 13, 2023

For example, they need to support omnichannel services like BOPIS, ship-from-store and seamless returns. Although the creative aspect is especially important, designers and visual merchandising teams need to work closely with their colleagues in marketing, IT and business strategy to ensure all decisions align with the bigger picture.

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Independent Retailer

JANUARY 27, 2022

On the other, generous return policies are now a competitive differentiator — so merchants whose return policies are too strict could miss out on sales or see fewer returning customers. Offer free or discounted return shipping when possible, and streamline the process with print-from-home labels to reduce friction for buyers.

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I Love Fashion

JANUARY 19, 2023

Fashion Digital Marketing Agency Planning to start clothing dropshipping online? Wholesale clothing supplier sells large amounts of products to online store owners or retailers at a comparatively lower price than the market. Considering the process of wholesale clothing can be divided into 3 categories. Let’s know about them.

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Retail TouchPoints

OCTOBER 20, 2020

But our thesis now is that digital’s role in transacting will continue to be vitally important, so consumer behavior is looking for more of those discovery processes.”. Katie Osberg, Global Retail Partnerships Lead, Business Communications, Google “Did you know that 89% of consumers begin their buying process with a search engine?

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Retail Geek

MARCH 18, 2022

ShipBob is a tech-enabled third-party logistics provider (3PL) that fulfills e-commerce orders for direct-to-consumer brands. We discuss ShipBob’s origin story, how the e-commerce fulfillment industry has evolved, as well as the challenges and implications of Amazon and Shopify’s various fulfillment initiatives.

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Retail TouchPoints

JULY 17, 2020

Mass merchants in particular have benefited from this change: private label sales in the segment have increased by 41% over the past five years , approximately 4X higher than overall private label growth. In comparison, one hot market that may cool off is resale. COVID-19 Creates The Foundation For Private Label Renaissance.

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Independent Retailer

JANUARY 17, 2023

The dropshipping company is paid for the merchandise, and retailers collect payment from the shopper, adding a healthy profit margin. Since product costs are low, you can price your merchandise at market value and run a profitable business. Orders can be processed in a few clicks, too. Begin Marketing Your Dropshipping Business.

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Mass Relators

APRIL 28, 2022

With [Amazon Web Services] growing 34% annually over the last two years, and 37% year-over-year in the first quarter, AWS has been integral in helping companies weather the pandemic and move more of their workloads into the cloud. with the first location in Mill Creek, Washington. That was due to a $7.6 and Sherman Oaks, California.

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Retail TouchPoints

MAY 12, 2021

In Signifyd’s most recent consumer sentiment survey, conducted by market researcher Upwave, nearly 75% of consumers said they would reduce the amount of time they spent shopping in stores during the holiday season — or avoid stores altogether. This intense focus on online-only is what helped it grow, say Gorjana executives.

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Inside Retail

JUNE 30, 2021

We have continuously worked with all our tenants to come up with robust marketing strategies to encourage customer traffic and spending, including creating promotional areas at high traffic areas, assisting with shopping and dining vouchers, and continuing with our shopper rewards and redemption programs.

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Indigo 9 Digital

MARCH 17, 2022

If there was a mall where most customers shop, think of the biggest mall in any city, wouldn’t a retailer want to be located there? We are significantly accelerating our investments in brand marketing, and we're projecting accelerated growth with Amazon for the balance of 2021 and beyond.” Well at least everyone is in the same boat.

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