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Does Procurement Play a Role in Retail Recovery?

Retail TouchPoints

But through this disruption, retailers began to see that their procurement process is in many ways the linchpin for maximizing revenue and reducing spend as the economy recovers post-pandemic. Specifically, procurement can help retailers optimize their spending on goods and services that are NOT for resale, also known as GNFR.

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5 Do-or-Die Retail Trends for 2022

Independent Retailer

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. The post 5 Do-or-Die Retail Trends for 2022 appeared first on Independent Retailer.

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Alibaba’s Business Model – How the eCommerce Giant Makes Money

Indigo 9 Digital

It launched in 2003 and provided an opportunity for China’s entrepreneurial class to reach China’s increasingly affluent consumer market. Merchants on Taobao pay a fee to rank higher within the site’s search engine results, similar to the way Google works. Alibaba does not charge merchants on Taobao listing or transactions fees.

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Your Full Guide on Partnering With a Subscription Retailer, Part 2

Rangeme

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. In the past few years, the subscription box market reached new heights in 2021, projecting more than $15 billion in sales. Offer dropshipping.

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How Ulta Beauty Takes Product Innovation to the Next Level

Rangeme

As a one-stop beauty destination with full-service salons in every store, the retailer provides guests with everything across the spectrum of categories and services. When we can take a dual-channel approach to marketing and messaging, we see great success. When it comes to supply chain readiness, foundation is key.

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12 Best Ecommerce Platforms and Software for Your Online Store

Small Biz Trends

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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Forever 21: 4 Reasons it Failed & Filed for Bankruptcy

Indigo 9 Digital

New ultra fast fashion competitors like ASOS and Boohoo entered the market and did what Forever 21 did but better. Not only are these retailers fast to market with their trendy designs they are also skilled eCommerce operators. Shein is vertically integrated allowing it to go from design to shipping in as little as three days.