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How Rising Prices Shape Consumer Behavior

Retail Focus

Retailers face mounting expenses throughout supply chains, from manufacturing to shipping fees. In order to counteract the rising costs of their products, a lot of online stores use transport strategies like free shipping levels or membership programs that encourage larger, less frequent orders.

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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.

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Automation: The Driving Force Behind Warehouse Management Growth

Retail TouchPoints

Hence the undeniable need for robust warehouse management technologies that are future-focused and effortlessly scalable. The ever-changing retail market has made automation a necessity. Drones: Leveraging drones for shipping and delivery fulfillment came to attention when Amazon revealed their ‘Octocopter’ in 2013.

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Think Big, Act Small — Manageable Changes to Bolster Your Marketing Now

Retail TouchPoints

If shipping is delayed and orders are late, tell your customers. 4) Think Big: Improve supply chain and inventory management. Act small: Add a feature to your website allowing customers to search inventory availability in local store locations. 3) Think Big: Build loyal relationships. What does this mean?

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Off-Price Retail: A Double-Edged Tool For Brands With Excess Inventory Needs

Retail TouchPoints

While the latter may be true, excess inventory also has a silver lining of hidden pathways to optimizing excess inventory that lead straight to your bottom line through distribution in the off-price retail market. It’s time to embrace the future of excess inventory. In today’s age, sustainable fashion matters.

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Everyone’s Talking About the Supply Chain Slowdown. Here’s What Marketers Are Doing About it.

Retail TouchPoints

“[Marketers that have thrived during the pandemic] know their old beliefs about customer preferences — and by extension, how they connect with their customers — are less relevant. They] are committed to making a wholesale shift to adapt everything they do — insight, data, engagement, responsiveness.”.

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Enhancing Customers Experience Throughout Their Buying Journey

Small Biz Trends

Focusing on optimal customer experience fosters customer loyalty, promotes higher retention rates, and enhances your business’s competitive edge in the retail market. Each phase shapes consumer perception and can impact your retail success. Conversely, negative experiences can deter customers and damage your brand’s reputation.

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