Inside Retail

MAY 27, 2024

According to new Inside Retail research, shoppers really do judge brands by the quality of their deliveries. First, they assess the security and simplicity of your shipping page. The results of the survey – which we conducted together with Inside Retail – are now available in a new research report.

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Retail TouchPoints

NOVEMBER 29, 2021

Gift cards are shaping up to be a holiday hero this season, as consumers and retailers continue to grapple with supply and shipping issues. Combine that with concerns about shipping delays for those products that are in stock and it should come as no big surprise that gift cards are looking pretty good to shoppers this year.

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Inside Retail

SEPTEMBER 27, 2021

The cost of shipping around the world has skyrocketed. Until now most retailers have absorbed the costs, but with no end in sight to the shipping crisis, it’s possible the price of goods for consumers is going to rise. Some retailers have already announced they’re passing on these costs to their customers.

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Retail TouchPoints

DECEMBER 17, 2021

JCPenney and Shoe Carnival have both added same-day shipping options in partnership with DoorDash , just in time to help last-minute holiday shoppers get their gifts quickly. Same-day delivery, in addition to our buy online, pick up in-store offering are two ways our customers can get their shoes without worrying about shipping delays.”.

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Retail TouchPoints

SEPTEMBER 22, 2023

Retailers increasingly strike balances between direct-to-consumer ecommerce and omnichannel strategies to keep products in stores and in front of consumers. But there are greater opportunities for leading retailers to integrate their omnichannel experiences and create seamless ecommerce and in-store experiences.

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Retail TouchPoints

DECEMBER 8, 2021

In light of well-publicized shipping delays and inventory shortages, they may find some empty shelves. With that in mind, retailers are wise to spend the 2021 holiday run-up leaning into non-physical gift options for customers. But what are Panic Saturday shoppers likely to find when they show up this December 18?

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Retail Gazette

JANUARY 5, 2024

Next boss Lord Simon Wolfson has cautioned that the attacks on container ships in the Red Sea are set to delay stock deliveries and hit first quarter sales. The chief executive said it could take another two to two and a half weeks for its stock to reach the UK if ships are forced to continue bypassing the Red Sea.

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Retail Focus

AUGUST 4, 2021

Claire Webb from Advanced Supply Chain Group looks at why playing a waiting game won’t help retailers beat soaring shipping costs. Many retailers are looking to protect margins against rapidly rising shipping costs. The factors have triggered a long-running period of disruption and caused shipping costs to escalate.

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Inside Retail

APRIL 28, 2024

At Starshipit , we surveyed leading retailers from around the globe for our latest report, Evolving Expectations 2024 , to bring you the freshest insights on what truly drives customer satisfaction in shipping and fulfilment. Now more than ever, creating a seamless journey from ordering to unboxing is crucial. In fact, 33.7

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Inside Retail

SEPTEMBER 28, 2021

Australians ordered over 1 billion parcels during 2020, a first for the country, according to the latest Pitney Bowes parcel shipping index. The increase in parcel shipping in Australia is no surprise,” said Pitney Bowes Japan, Australia and New Zealand country manager Stephen Darracott.

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Retail TouchPoints

OCTOBER 6, 2023

For example, when a brand informs its 3PL about an upcoming promotion or sale, the 3PL can adjust staffing accordingly, which will avoid fulfillment backup and shipping delays. In the retail world, swift order processing is the hallmark of efficient logistics operations and exceptional customer service. 2: Order cycle time.

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Retail Gazette

DECEMBER 20, 2023

It is not currently known which Ikea items are shipped via the Suez Canal, according to The Telegraph. Subscribe to Retail Gazette for free Sign up here to g et the latest news straight into your inbox each morning While Ikea does not own container vessels, it hires space on other business’s ships for its goods.

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Retail Focus

JUNE 22, 2023

Streamlining your logistics and offering fast shipping options are essential for staying ahead of the game. By accurately tracking stock levels, you can prevent delays caused by items being out-of-stock or misplaced. In today’s competitive marketplace, timely delivery is crucial for customer satisfaction.

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Retail Wire

OCTOBER 6, 2022

Amazon.com said it plans to hire 150,000 seasonal workers to help meet shipping demand during the Christmas selling season. The retail and technology giant is taking this step after choosing to close, delay opening or abandon warehouses around the country as sales have slowed due to inflationary pressures.

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Retail Gazette

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

Asos and Boohoo have ramped up nearshoring in light of the ongoing attacks on container ships on the Red Sea and Suez Canal routes. Click here to sign up to Retail Gazette‘s free daily email newsletter Boohoo has so far declined to comment further.

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Retail TouchPoints

JANUARY 3, 2024

Long viewed as a necessary evil, the retail returns process is emerging as an unexpected avenue for growth and customer engagement. The Cost of Maintaining the Returns Status Quo The existing fragmented and outdated returns process carries significant costs for retailers, both in financial terms and in customer satisfaction.

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Inside Retail

JANUARY 12, 2022

Staff shortages and supply chain/delivery issues are the most pressing challenges facing retail businesses in Australia at present, according to an online poll conducted by the Australian Retailers Association (ARA). Of those surveyed, 76 per cent said they currently have staff in isolation due to Covid-19 exposure.

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Retail TouchPoints

JULY 20, 2022

Global conflicts, economic uncertainty and volatile demand patterns have thrown supply chains (and the retailers that rely on them) for a loop. So much impact, in fact, that supply chain snags and delivery delays are the leading cause for wavering customer loyalty. .

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Retail TouchPoints

NOVEMBER 10, 2020

The COVID-19 pandemic has upended the retail sector. Amid the turmoil, there are several key CX trends that stand out, and a retailer’s ability to respond and adapt to them may mean the difference between thriving in a post-coronavirus world or becoming another corporate casualty of the pandemic. Acknowledge Order Inquiry Urgency.

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Inside Retail

JULY 6, 2023

The end-of-year peak period is a critical time for the retail industry. However, this year poses both challenges and opportunities for retailers as they prepare for end-of-year sales events. In this environment, retailers need to be strategic in how they capture consumer attention and drive sales.

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Inside Retail

AUGUST 11, 2023

Furniture retailer Nick Scali posted a 15.1 Revenue in the year has been underpinned by the efforts of our logistics team who were able to manage the peaks of product inflows enabling our lead times to customers to reduce as shipping delays eased,” said Anthony Scali, MD of Nick Scali. per cent increase in revenue and 26.1

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Inside Retail

NOVEMBER 7, 2021

“For the past two years, November has beaten December as the biggest month for Australian retail sales throughout the year,” Zahra said. Zahra has previously said this Christmas period could be make-or-break for the many retailers that have struggled with the fallout from pandemic-induced trading and movement restrictions.

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Inside Retail

FEBRUARY 13, 2023

The post-pandemic landscape shows many positive signs for customers and retailers alike, accelerating the adoption of online shopping and vast improvements in the online user experience. The resilience of Australians, mixed with growing interest in sustainable shipping and supporting a circular economy, gives merchants new avenues to pursue.

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Retail Gazette

JANUARY 26, 2024

Matalan is facing stock delays due to the attacks on container ships in the Red Sea. Supplies of some of the retailer’s goods are being held up as ships are forced to reroute around South Africa’s Cape of Good Hope. Click here to sign up to Retail Gazette‘s free daily email newsletter

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Retail Gazette

MAY 21, 2024

For the 26 weeks to 30 March, adjusted pre-tax profit at the value footwear retailer remained flat at £2.5m as it faced costs related to shipping delays, the National Living Wage rise and its store strategy. Click here to sign up to Retail Gazette‘s free daily email newsletter Revenues nudged up 1.5%

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Retail Gazette

MARCH 28, 2024

H&M has pushed back some of its spring/summer campaigns due to the shipping delays caused by the ongoing conflict in the Red Sea. The Swedish fashion giant’s chief executive Daniel Ervér told Reuters the extent of the delay would differ from country to country but could be postponed by around two weeks for some markets.

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Retail TouchPoints

APRIL 30, 2021

The retailer expects its momentum to carry over into Q2 2021, with sales hitting anywhere from $110 billion to $116 billion. In 2020, Prime Day was delayed until October. In 2020, Prime Day was delayed until October. As a result of the explosion in retail revenues, shipping costs year-over-year increased over $6 billion to $17.2

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Wiser

JUNE 5, 2023

Because smaller retailers cannot always order in bulk or far in advance like many larger retailers do, any supply chain disruptions are often felt faster and stronger by small businesses. From delays in delivery to running out of stock at critical times, supply chain issues can cause major headaches for small businesses.

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Retail TouchPoints

NOVEMBER 30, 2020

The 2020 ecommerce holiday shopping and shipping season is expected to eclipse years past. holiday retail — are expected to decline 4.7% this holiday season, while ecommerce will jump 35.8%, according to eMarketer Retail. Brick-and-mortar sales — which will account for 81.2% of total U.S. this year by two full years.

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Retail TouchPoints

DECEMBER 13, 2022

TalkShopLive has used the 2022 holiday season to launch fresh approaches to livestream shopping that better align digital commerce with physical retail. Shoppable video segments on display in retailers’ windows included programming that featured celebrities such as Gloria Estefan, who promoted her new holiday album Estefan Family Christmas.

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Inside Retail

MARCH 14, 2023

With everything that’s happened in the past few years, it can be hard to get a sense of what’s next for retail. Sentiment differs, with some studies pointing to substantial retail growth in Australia ( $49 billion by 2025 ), while others note the ever-present pressures of inflation. Some focus here can do wonders for your business.

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Retail TouchPoints

APRIL 25, 2022

Supply chain management is the heart of retail management and has the ability to inform the overall health of a business. The process can actually be a bit more complex than retailers anticipate. Navigating the Dynamic and Evolving Shipping Industry. Seems simple enough, right?

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Independent Retailer

OCTOBER 31, 2022

Many countries have put in place restrictions on the shipment of goods, causing delays and further disruptions in the supply chain. The 2022 holiday season is just around the corner, and with it comes a plethora of shipping challenges. The first challenge that indie retailers will face is an increase in the volume of shipments.

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Inside Retail

NOVEMBER 17, 2021

On top of the usual stress, this year poses additional challenges for Australian retailers. The capping of incoming flights has put significant pressure on shipping and container costs are escalating up to four times their usual rates. Free up distribution centre capacity by routing orders to third party logistics or drop-ship vendors.

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Retail TouchPoints

APRIL 1, 2022

For retailers, this creates ample opportunity to engage their customers using untapped touch points. Fulfilment, shipping, delivery and returns updates can all be enriched with personalized promotions, loyalty program information and other immersive, branded content. This shows the desire for communication across the board.

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Retail TouchPoints

SEPTEMBER 15, 2021

Supply chains came under intense scrutiny with the advent of COVID-19 as new safety protocols, worker shortages in manufacturing countries and a range of shipping delays slowed the global movement of goods.

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Retail TouchPoints

OCTOBER 4, 2021

Three of the country’s biggest retailers are taking significant steps to get consumers into the holiday shopping groove — and to do so (much) sooner than later. store associates this season, on top of the 20,000 supply chain associates the retailer already announced it would bring on board. Beginning Oct.

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