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Distribution and Wholesale Seek Retail Skillset to Gain Competitive Edge

365 Retail

Providing excellent customer service, whether you’re working within a B2B or B2C focussed industry remains paramount for successful business growth and retention. For distributers and wholesalers, the emergence of multichannel business access points necessitates price transparency, and price equity.

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New Partnership Establishes Faire as Shopify’s Recommended Wholesale Marketplace

365 Retail

Faire , the B2B retail marketplace, has today announced a new global partnership with Shopify that establishes Faire as the recommended wholesale marketplace for Shopify, which powers millions of merchants around the world. We’re thrilled to join forces to make commerce better for independent businesses.”

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Choosing a Distribution Model: Drop Shipping vs Traditional Inventory

Retail Bound

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. Strategic Considerations: Inventory management becomes paramount. The supplier then ships the product straight to the customer. Dr. Ralph F.

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Dropshipping: What it is & why it might be smart for your small business

Clover - Retail

Dropshipping is a type of supply chain management in which a retailer does NOT keep the product it sells in stock. Instead, when a customer orders the product, the retailer contacts their manufacturer or wholesale merchant–who keeps inventory of the product on-hand–and has the product shipped directly to the customer.

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Wholesale Dropshipping

Independent Retailer

The wholesale product manufacturer creates, packages, and ships the product out to your customer for you, making this a low maintenance business model. The dropshipping company is paid for the merchandise, and retailers collect payment from the shopper, adding a healthy profit margin. Orders can be processed in a few clicks, too.

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No Longer Just Local: Why Cross-Border Commerce is Opening Doors for Smaller Retailers Ready to Compete

Retail TouchPoints

The savvier the customer, the more agile merchants need to be to remain relevant. Now is the time to shine for smaller and mid-sized retailers that prioritize good service, quality products, and have the flexibility to deal proactively with the modern complexities associated with cross-border ecommerce. The Tide is Turning.

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Top 10 Technology Investments Online Merchants In US Are Banking On For 2022

Retail Minded

A new study revealed: Social media marketing (32%), e-commerce software (31%), email marketing (29%), retail operations (26%) and online payments (24%) score highly. Investment behind the ‘buy button’ into retail operations (26%) and online payments (24%) also score highly on merchants’ wish lists. Customer service (28%).