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Wayfair Launches Paid Loyalty Program Offering 5% Rewards and Free Shipping

Retail TouchPoints

Benefits include 5% back in rewards across Wayfair and its specialty and luxury brands, AllModern, Birch Land, Joss & Main and Perigold , as well as free shipping regardless of order size; both of these features are subject to some restrictions.

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After the Christmas high comes the returns, here’s how to break the cycle

Inside Retail

Overpackaging means bigger parcels and more space taken up on delivery trucks and ultimately more fuel is required to ship them, particularly during the holiday season when volumes skyrocket. Even recyclable materials, while better for the environment, require energy-intensive processing to reuse, he added.

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Black Friday 2024: Why automation is critical for Australian retailers

Inside Retail

Building a future-proof tech stack To survive and thrive during Black Friday, retailers must invest in tech solutions that integrate seamlessly with their current systems – inventory management, CRMs, and shipping tools. Optimising shipping with automation Shipping logistics are a make-or-break factor during Black Friday.

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Rethinking Retail Returns

Retail TouchPoints

Returns negatively impact brands in several ways including processing costs, shipping fees, unsellable merchandise and more. For example, optimizing where each return shipment is routed can minimize shipping costs, prevent cross-border shipments and even enable you to route items to stores low in stock or with higher demand.

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Cut Costs & Complexity: Smarter Fulfillment for Home, Furniture & DIY Brands

This report outlines how a smarter, AI-ready order management system (OMS) helps you reduce shipping costs, streamline project-based fulfillment, and ensure accurate inventory across every channel. For home, furniture, and DIY brands, fulfillment has never been more complex—or more critical.

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Exclusive Q&A: B2B Cruise Retail Player Comes Ashore to Support Resort-Based Luxury

Retail TouchPoints

She is SVP at the 65- year-old company, which supports and operates shipboard retail stores on nearly 100 ships operated by 15 cruise lines. Shaw: Its going to be very similar to what were doing on ships. We analyze every cruise line, ship and itinerary [in curating different assortments].

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Amazon planning ultra-cheap site to counter Temu, Shein

Inside Retail

The company will ship the items to US customers directly from a facility in Guangdong, China. . “We are always exploring new ways to work with our selling partners to delight our customers with more selection, lower prices and greater convenience,” an Amazon spokesperson told Reuters.

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The Evolving Retailers Fulfillment Strategy: Meeting Demands with Agility

Speaker: Becky Parisotto and John Vurdelja

Learn how to optimize fulfillment processes, tackle complex, multi-vendor orders, and create seamless customer experiences – from white-glove delivery for high-value items to quick-ship solutions for everyday products. Prepare your team to navigate seasonal peaks and meet specialized delivery expectations without missing a beat.