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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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Kroger Doubles Ship Assortment Via 3rd-Party Marketplace

Retail TouchPoints

As the pandemic has driven the adoption of e-Commerce to a level retailers didn’t expect to see for a year or more, many are speeding up the development of digital products and services that were further ahead on their technology roadmaps. The third-party vendors will ship the products directly to the consumers’ homes.

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TikTok Shop Officially Debuts in the U.S.

Retail TouchPoints

We’ve been able to sell lots and lots and lots of products, to the point that TikTok is quickly becoming one of our larger [points of sale] ,” he shared in an interview with Retail TouchPoints. Digital Service (USDS). Previously, TikTok had only shared the availability of FBT in the U.K. ; user data is stored in the U.S.

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Shining a Light on a Growing Ecommerce Threat: Chargeback Fraud

Retail TouchPoints

Experts report that chargebacks will cost merchants over $100 billion in 2023, and false claims and abuse of the chargeback process are a growing threat to merchants. The hidden expenses of wasted time, expensive fees, penalties or additional losses of goods and services add up. Internet payments mean more purchases.

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Pandemic Shifts Shine a Light on Importance of Modern Point of Sale

Retail Minded

Did you know that point of sale systems date back to 1879 when the first one was invented by American shopkeeper James Ritty. With stores taking control of their inventory management, selling channels, distribution experiences and shipping, they also recognized that customers wanted to be in control, as well.

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Trustwave SpiderLabs Report: The 2023 Retail Threat Landscape

Inside Retail

The danger facing the retail sector is year-long and growing, as revealed in the just-released Trustwave Threat Intelligence Briefing: The 2023 Retail Services Sector Threat Landscape. Supply chain vulnerabilities : The complex web of suppliers, logistics partners, and distributors can introduce multiple points of vulnerability.

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Top 10 Contactless Trends to Watch in 2022

Retail TouchPoints

To prove the value of these experiences, Buzek cited results at retailer Sam’s Club , where stores that offered a self-checkout option registered sales 18% higher than those without it. More Dark Kitchens Over the next five years, QSR chain Wendy’s is planning to add 700 kitchens in converted shipping containers to support delivery.