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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. Choose a model that can scale with your growth trajectory.

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Do You Have What It Takes to go from Wholesale to DTC?

Retail TouchPoints

If you’re a wholesale retailer or brand owner and you haven’t already launched a direct-to-consumer sales channel, you’d better be thinking about it. The global pandemic not only accelerated the growth in ecommerce, it highlighted the shortcomings of wholesale-only sales channels. to visit your website. Building a Tech Stack.

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7 Tips for Wholesale Inventory Management

Independent Retailer

Wholesale inventory bloat, combined with a softening demand in the economy, is taking its toll on cash flow and earnings at retailers. . This is why inventory management is key, especially as retailers look to deal with unsold merchandise after the holidays. Adopt a Probabilistic Model of Inventory Management. back to top.

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Unlock 50% Off Your First Order with Faire | A Wholesale Marketplace

Retail Minded

That’s why we’re thrilled to introduce you to Faire – the wholesale platform that simplifies how unique brands and retailers like you grow together. Extended Payment Terms: Enjoy 60-day payment terms for eligible retailers, helping you manage your cash flow more effectively. Check it out here, only from Retail Minded!

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How to Find the Right Freight Shipping Companies

Independent Retailer

Key Tips When Searching for Freight Shipping Companies Additional factors that wholesale companies should keep an eye out for. With shipping challenges continuing to disrupt the retail industry, it is crucial for wholesalers to find the right freight shippers to keep business moving. Risk Management Efficiency.

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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. 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.

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BJ’s Enhances Inventory Operations with Microservices-Based Solution

Retail TouchPoints

BJ’s Wholesale Club is replacing its legacy order management system with Nextuple OMS Studio, which includes three “Tuples” — each an ordered set of microservices that the retailer can mix and match to create solutions for flexible fulfillment.