Retail TouchPoints

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

This presents a dual shipping dilemma for businesses: how can they keep shipping costs on the business low, while also offering customer-friendly return policies? This means that when ecommerce retailers can’t provide the peace of mind that clear return shipping policies can offer, customers will take their money and run.

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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. What caused shipping costs to surge? Big companies lock in long term shipping contracts at agreed prices.

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Retail TouchPoints

MARCH 30, 2022

UPS is cultivating its shipping capabilities for integrated international ecommerce through a partnership with ESW. The agreement between the shipping-and-logistics company and DTC ecommerce firm will aim to facilitate cross-border online business for brands seeking to reach consumers on a global scale.

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Inside Retail

SEPTEMBER 21, 2021

With more consumers shopping online than ever before, thanks in part to the pandemic, which has seen more than 80 per cent go online to buy , it’s more important than ever to have the right shipping process in place. . However, if done right, your shipping can be a competitive advantage. Understand what customers value .

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Inside Retail

JULY 2, 2023

Fashion brands are a key driver of demand for green shipping fuels, according to shipping group Maersk, as the sector faces pressure from consumers and regulators to reduce their climate footprint. The ECO Delivery contracts are sold at a premium to regular shipping.

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Retail Wire

NOVEMBER 15, 2021

fell by 26 percent last week, but that hasn’t had any effect on the number of ships waiting offshore at ports. “It The cost to move containers from Pacific nations to the U.S.

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Retail Wire

JANUARY 30, 2024

Over the weekend, the world's largest cruise ship, Royal Caribbean's "Icon of the Seas," started a seven-day tropical island adventure. Its maiden voyage set off from Miami, Florida, and was marked with significant public interest.

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Retail TouchPoints

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

Retail Group , and also plans to open airport and cruise ship locations next year. Beginning in 2024, the new store will introduce elements like Geoffrey’s Café and ice cream parlor along with interactive experiences and product demos from popular toy brands.

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Retail Bound

APRIL 13, 2024

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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Inside Retail

AUGUST 3, 2021

Off the back of launching its dark stores last year, Williams also began offering ship-from-store – online orders are sent to the customer’s closest Williams store with the right stock, resulting in faster delivery times and more in-store stock turning over. “I Retailers 100 per cent need to do ship-from-store. The right partner.

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Retail TouchPoints

AUGUST 11, 2020

For Kroger , the expansion of its Ship e-Commerce assortment through a third-party marketplace is the latest example. Starting this fall, more than 50,000 additional items will be available to Ship customers across multiple categories including natural and organic, international food, specialty items, housewares and toys.

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Wiser

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

Among these strategies, two stand out as particularly effective tools for driving conversions: discounts and free shipping. On the other hand, free shipping has emerged as a potent marketing strategy in the era of eCommerce. Free Shipping The influence of free shipping on eCommerce conversions is profound.

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Retail Wire

OCTOBER 6, 2021

Retailers desperate to get in-demand goods in time for the holidays are signing expensive long-term international shipping deals that could keep the prices of goods higher for the foreseeable future.

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Retail Wire

JUNE 14, 2021

The home improvement chain has gone so far as to acquire its own shipping vessel to transport goods from overseas markets. The ship will begin running next month. Home Depot has taken a number of steps to work around supply chain interruptions that have taken place since the outbreak of the novel coronavirus pandemic.

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Inside Retail

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

Last week, the Detroit-based company launched Xpress Ship, a new feature that shortens the shipping time for verified items to three business days. Under the Xpress Ship program, products are sent to an authentication centre, where they go through a multi-step verification process.

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Retail Wire

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

Royal Caribbean International is now the owner of the biggest cruise ship in the world, the Icon of the Seas.

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Retail Gazette

JULY 2, 2024

Shoe Zone plunged this morning (2 July) as the business warned high shipping costs would hit its profits this year. The retailer said it had “continued to experience cost pressures associated with container prices due to a reduction in the supply of shipping vessels”.

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Retail TouchPoints

MAY 3, 2021

They can trumpet their sustainability efforts by displaying a banner on their shipping detail pages, assuring their customers that their deliveries are carbon neutral. Funds collected by Onfleet are sent to Pachama , which in turn distributes them to American Carbon Registry and Verified Carbon Standard forestry projects.

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Retail Wire

OCTOBER 12, 2024

Hurricane Milton made landfall in Florida this week.

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Inside Retail

MARCH 14, 2023

As a retailer, you know just how important it is to focus on your bottom line – especially when it comes to shipping. International shipping could be your key to growth Offering international deliveries can open entirely new markets, which in turn can bring significant growth for your business. Don’t worry – some guidance is here.

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Retail TouchPoints

DECEMBER 2, 2020

In its quest to make its Walmart+ program more competitive with Amazon Prime, Walmart is removing the $35 shipping minimum on purchases at Walmart.com for members. 4, Walmart+ members will receive free next-day and two-day shipping on items shipped by Walmart, no matter the basket size. Beginning Dec.

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Inside Retail

SEPTEMBER 1, 2021

What’s the connection between the Covid vaccine rollout in the US and Europe and increased container costs and shipping delays for retailers in Australia? Ninety per cent of ships are currently being used to meet demand, Dixon said, and air freight remains limited due to reduced international air travel. The upside of lockdowns.

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Retail TouchPoints

MARCH 23, 2022

Designed completely out of shipping containers, stackt is a Toronto-based marketplace that brings community connection, commerce and culinary experiences together. RTP: Why make the space out of shipping containers? Other companies simply don’t have the long-term strategy or financial capital to validate long-term leases.

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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 Gazette

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

The business lobby group found the cost of shipping a container from Asia to Europe has risen by up to 300% for some companies. He said: “There has been spare capacity in the shipping freight industry to respond to the difficulties, which has bought us some time.

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Retail Wire

MARCH 24, 2023

There’s no such thing as truly free shipping and retailers are looking for ways to lower costs in the face of rising supply chain costs. Retailers are also raising minimum purchase requirements and looking for other ways to have their customers pick up the tab of last-mile fulfillment.

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Retail Wire

JANUARY 11, 2024

The Icon of the Sea is a massive ship and Royal Caribbean's newest addition to its international fleet.

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Inside Retail

MAY 10, 2022

Shipping strategy has a direct impact on consumer satisfaction, and for many buyers the decision to purchase again is directly correlated with the shipping experience. According to ShipStation’s ANZ sales manager Sophia Pope, shipping is something that should not be overlooked or left to the last minute of a busy period.

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LS Retail

AUGUST 12, 2024

©iStock/Suphanat Khumsap What's affecting me, my clients, my colleagues and other global small business owners: What attacks on shipping mean for the global maritime order ( full report ). The New York Shipping Exchange has modified its operating strategy , responding to a significant shift in how customers contract for container shipments.

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Retail Wire

AUGUST 30, 2023

Amazon is testing a new minimum order requirement for free shipping, asking some non-Prime customers to spend at least $35 instead of the previous $25. The change is seen as a move to encourage users to consider subscribing to Amazon Prime, especially with the upcoming holiday shopping season and Amazon’s second Prime Day of the.

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Retail TouchPoints

OCTOBER 8, 2020

GlobalPost , a shipping technology solution provider, offers domestic and international shipping solutions designed to simplify parcel shipping and save retailers money. GlobalPost is seamlessly integrated with shipping platforms including Stamps.com, Endicia, ShipStation, ShipWorks, and Shippingeasy.

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Retail Dive

JULY 29, 2024

Choosing a shipping solution designed with the needs of e-commerce businesses in mind can help leaders scale their businesses with minimal disruptions to their workflows.

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Shipping 98

Retail Wire

DECEMBER 25, 2023

A Norwegian Cruise ship lost the ability to navigate after being hit by a rogue wave.

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Retail Wire

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024

The need for at-home COVID-19 tests is increasing. Here's how to get them for free.

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Retail TouchPoints

OCTOBER 16, 2020

Free shipping days are behind us. Having the best product or lowest shipping fee will no longer guarantee you a sale. Delivery transparency : Real-time updates about location and shipping status notifications. The first wave of ecommerce was mostly about price, while the second wave is all about the customer experience.

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Retail Dive

SEPTEMBER 23, 2024

The right partner can help make shipping efforts more streamlined, consistent and cost-effective.

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Shipping 99

Retail Dive

SEPTEMBER 9, 2024

Small-to-medium-sized e-commerce businesses benefit from partnering with a shipping solution that can support their growth.

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