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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Retail TouchPoints

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

At the same time, many retailers are reporting higher and higher shipping costs, which are affecting profits on their balance sheets. As they begin to address these expectations, many retail IT teams are finding that the process is costly and complex. Today, retailers are finding that too many dials makes the process unmanageable.

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Retail TouchPoints

JUNE 26, 2023

Get ready, get excited, retailers and customers alike, the 2D barcode, a compact square label with splotches and spaces that encode up to 350X more data than a traditional UPC (4,000 characters) will have a significant impact on managing the business and delivering better customer experiences. alongside a large QR code.

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Retail TouchPoints

NOVEMBER 4, 2021

toy industry sales increased 11% in Q3 2021 from 2020, according to the NPD Group , driven by price increases, a continuation of pandemic lifestyles and fewer promotions. Even outside of the holiday season, uptake in buy now, pay later (BNPL) services is exploding in the U.S., Stressed Consumers Spread Out Spending with BNPL.

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Store Growers

JUNE 3, 2022

Advertisers use Google Merchant Center to connect their product feed to Google Ads. But Google Merchant Center offers a ton of other features on top of that. Advertisers can connect product reviews, and add their promotions with their Shopping Ads, among other things. What are Google Merchant Center Programs?

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Retail TouchPoints

OCTOBER 4, 2021

Flexible Payments Will Gain Further Ground. Flexible payments are continuing to gain steam, particularly among younger generations. A survey by Klarna found that 75% of Gen Z, 76% of millennials and 60% of Gen X are looking for more flexible payment options. Retailers Will Continue Pushing Earlier Promotions ….

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Inside Retail

JUNE 30, 2022

Long-time winemaker Shelley Cox has found a cost-effective way to promote and sell brands from her Barossa community. Cox is the founder of Makers & Merchants Barossa, a collective store showcasing the work of local creatives and producers. And I decided we could do the same for local makers and merchants.”.

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Inside Retail

JUNE 30, 2022

Long-time winemaker Shelley Cox has found a cost-effective way to promote and sell brands from her Barossa community. Cox is the founder of Makers & Merchants Barossa, a collective store showcasing the work of local creatives and producers. And I decided we could do the same for local makers and merchants.”.

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Retail TouchPoints

JUNE 11, 2020

International trade will continue to see disruptions as trade wars continue to rage; international container ships are stalled as crews with coronavirus outbreaks are quarantined; and virus outbreak hotspots disrupt entire domestic industries such as meat processing.

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Store Growers

MAY 10, 2023

Last Updated on May 10, 2023 If you’re just entering the world of Google Merchant Center and Google Shopping, you might feel a bit lost when it comes to utilizing their benefits or the nuances between them. What Are the Product Data Requirements for Google Merchant Center?

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Inside Retail

JANUARY 21, 2024

or 12.12, people are anticipating better promotions from vendors. In the case of the iPhone promotion in China, she observed that price cuts are happening all over APAC too. “In Kaur believes that vendors want to lock in purchases with pre-order promotions and bundling promotions too.

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Retail TouchPoints

JANUARY 5, 2021

In fact, the impacts of the most unique holiday in decades are still being felt: retailers should plan for continued shipping delays in the short term, and also continue to refine their omnichannel operations as they prepare for the rest of 2021. Contactless Services Can Soothe the Bite of Remote Returns. 11 through Dec. 1 through Dec.

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Retail TouchPoints

JULY 5, 2022

Then, once basic digital offerings were in place, merchants began to consider how to make these ecommerce advancements permanent in preparation for the “New Normal.”. At the height of the pandemic, standing up services like curbside pickup, BOPIS and a frictionless digital experience quickly was all that mattered.

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Inside Retail

OCTOBER 21, 2021

James Johnson, director of technology services & strategic accounts, APAC at Shopify, says it is critical for Australian retailers to optimise their product offers and sales channels to make the most of the sales season and seize the opportunity to end a difficult year on a high. Offer gift cards. Determine your conversion rates.

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Independent Retailer

JUNE 17, 2021

Preparing to launch in the summer of 2021, Lowkler is a platform that will actively promote purchases from local merchants while also offering a level of variety and convenience for consumers, similar to other major players such as Amazon or Walmart. Easy and Affordable Setup. We are building our tools to make it easy.

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Retalon

DECEMBER 8, 2021

Why should retailers care about their Order Fulfillment Process? Order fulfillment may seem like a fairly straightforward process and according to the generic “high-level” definition, it is. In fact, the best order fulfillment processes become sources of revenue, profit, and even customer loyalty.

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Retail TouchPoints

SEPTEMBER 28, 2020

Fortunately, not long into the crisis, search behemoth Google paid attention to these companies’ needs, announcing in April that merchants would be able to list products on its Google Shopping platform for free. Here’s how you can make the most of the service. of all clicks. Adding Products to Google Shopping.

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Retail Gazette

OCTOBER 24, 2023

The San Francisco-based platform shipped its vast array of discounted products straight from their factories. “[The This included launching an invite-only merchant programme, adjusting its supply chain to make its famously slow delivery faster, and boosting the customer shopping experience.

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Retail TouchPoints

AUGUST 10, 2020

For example, a CSCO was a function you’d only see in business environments where there was a clear inbound raw materials to finished goods process. A CSCO can provide visibility within the supply chain process, as well as designate measurable KPIs to communicate across an entire business. Embracing Technology.

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Wiser

OCTOBER 30, 2023

Understanding the dynamics of pricing in the eCommerce landscape is critical for any online merchant. Contrary to popular belief, merchants can secure the Buy Box without necessarily offering the lowest price. The goal is to demonstrate value beyond just price, emphasizing the reliability and quality of your service.

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Independent Retailer

NOVEMBER 2, 2021

Crypto Payments Help Deliver a Competitive Advantage. Crypto payments help businesses attract a new customer segment while also lowering payment costs and eliminating fraud chargebacks. There are four main findings based on interviews with four merchants that accept bitcoin and other cryptos.

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365 Retail

NOVEMBER 14, 2022

Using a sound PPC and SEO strategy to support enticing promotions is a surefire tactic to create a buzz around your brand early on. Inventory management is key. It’s imperative to manage your inventory effectively ahead of Black Friday and Cyber Monday. Leveraging 3PL services to drive efficiencies is key.

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Retail TouchPoints

AUGUST 24, 2023

Educational Insights first launched its shop in April 2023, and Lee Parkhurst, Senior Brand Manager at the company, said they’ve “been quadrupling our business month over month since.” He also said that TikTok “have been really great partners” throughout the process as he and his team encounter challenges or have feedback.

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Wiser

NOVEMBER 10, 2020

Being in a position to release new products is great, but as your assortment grows, so too does the complexity of your inventory management processes. In this article, we’ll look at what SKUs are, what “SKU rationalization” means, and some things you can do to get the most out of your SKU rationalization processes.

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Independent Retailer

JANUARY 17, 2023

The wholesale product manufacturer creates, packages, and ships the product out to your customer for you, making this a low maintenance business model. When a retail customer orders an item, the dropshipping company blind ships the item to the customer. Why You Should Drop Ship. Why You Should Drop Ship. back to top.

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Rangeme

OCTOBER 14, 2021

Today, thousands of subscription box services exist, but perhaps some of the most well-known companies are FabFitFun , Birchbox , Hello Fresh, BarkBox, and Dollar Shave Club. Morgan Brod, Merchant Developer at SnackMagic, expresses that she sources brands that have unique, specialty products. Source: Kustomer. Show them what ya got.

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Independent Retailer

AUGUST 19, 2022

More than two years after the global pandemic sparked supply chain chaos, shoppers are anticipating shipping delays and inventory challenges to hinder their annual retail indulgence. Consumers will only stop buying gifts when the shipping deadline for Christmas delivery has passed. How Inflation Will Impact the Holiday Shopping Season.

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Retail TouchPoints

FEBRUARY 3, 2023

Supply chain issues, inflation and other economic headwinds that resulted from the COVID-19 pandemic and the Russian invasion of Ukraine are still present for merchants. Have a simple checkout process. Simple and easy checkout processes are needed to seal the deal. Make customer service a priority. Be mobile-friendly.

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Hyken

JUNE 17, 2022

This week we feature an article by Devin Pickell, Growth Marketing Manager at Privy. SMS marketing has been one of the fastest-growing sales channels in the past few years as consumers become more comfortable with exchanging their phone numbers for exclusive offers and promotions from online retailers. .

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Independent Retailer

NOVEMBER 21, 2022

Many retailers already plan to follow suit, running a number of promotions for extended periods in the lead-up to Christmas day. There is no question that sustaining sales with long-term promotional periods eats into profits. In 2013, merchants lost an average $9 for every new customer acquired. Quit the Sporadic Marketing.

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Merchant Marverk

MARCH 25, 2020

Especially as Amazon Prime shipping times increase — Prime delivery times on some items are now as long as a month — this may result in higher demand for smaller retail businesses that offer online sales, as these businesses may be able to provide a level of service that big-box stores are unable to offer right now.

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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. This means users don’t have to buy web hosting or install software anywhere.

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Independent Retailer

JANUARY 20, 2022

shoppers have been deterred from making an online purchase due to worries over the return process, while online merchants have responded by trying to offer clearer and more generous return policies. In fact, according to Forrester, over a third of U.S.

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Store Growers

JUNE 11, 2018

“I just got a mail from Google saying they’re suspending my Merchant Account got suspended!” I had tried to give some tips, but now her Google Merchant account got suspended. Grab our free Google Shopping checklist to guide you through the rest of the process so you can start selling on Google Shopping in no time!

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Retail Geek

AUGUST 29, 2023

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Wiser

OCTOBER 2, 2020

What can be done to optimize shelf conditions such as availability, planogram compliance, display compliance, and more? We have answers in this webinar, held on September 25th, 2020, and hosted by the Category Management Association. 2: Planogram Compliance. Tom (continued): The next one is planogram compliance.

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Indigo 9 Digital

FEBRUARY 28, 2023

Shein is vertically integrated allowing it to go from design to shipping in as little as three days. Laura Illanes, a 22-year-old student at the University of South Carolina Upstate, said she gets six free pieces of clothing from Shein each month for promoting the brand to her 36,000 Instagram followers. and ultimately profitability.

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