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Alibaba Supply Chain Exec Recommends Futureproofing with AI, Blockchain and Crowdsourcing

Retail TouchPoints

But the supply chain disruptions that it exacerbated have not fallen by the wayside as easily as disposable masks did, with the global movement of goods continuing to be impacted by one challenge after another — from war and terrorist attacks to drought. The COVID-19 pandemic has, for all intents and purposes, ended.

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UK’s top 25 fastest growing online retailers revealed

365 Retail

The UK’s top 25 fastest growing online retailers have been revealed with beer brewing brand Pinter topping the table. Since launching in 2020, Pinter has amassed a community of 60,000 brewers and it has sold the equivalent of 3,900,000 million pints. It was named a TIME Magazine invention of the year.

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Where COVID-19 Forced Online Retailers to Change Their Prices

Wiser

eCommerce retailer websites between January 19th and April 6th, 2020. Office Supplies. Five categories—pets, health & beauty, office supplies, books, and textiles—didn’t show any drastic price changes when comparing the period before the spread of COVID-19 in the U.S. Office Supplies (1.22%). Electronics.

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May E-Commerce Sales Up 81%, But Total 2020 Retail Sales Still Expected To Drop 10.5%

Retail TouchPoints

Brick-and-mortar stores are beginning to reopen in some geographies, but e-Commerce is still riding high: online retail transactions grew 81% year-over-year in May, led by sportswear and sporting goods ( 216% ), housewares and DIY supplies ( 190% ) and gaming ( 84% ), according to ACI Worldwide. drop in overall retail sales.

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BRCGS works with online retailer to demonstrate best practice

Retail Technology Review

The new version of the Standard, which was launched in November 2020, has been expanded to include e-commerce operations, will ensure the quality and safety of Hello Fresh products during their storage and distribution throughout the supply chain.

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How to Win in the Real-Time Holiday Retail Era

Retail TouchPoints

Consumer expectations of retailers have been transformed by their experiences buying from Amazon and other innovative retailers that are able to provide fast, efficient omnichannel experiences. Last year, COVID-19 lockdowns that restricted shopping at brick-and-mortar stores sent shoppers online. Expect the Unexpected.

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2020 Holiday Ecommerce News & Updates [December 2020]

ROI Revolution

Published September 14, 2020. Updated December 2, 2020. From the completely unexpected impacts of the coronavirus on ecommerce to the twists and turns of Amazon Prime Day 2020 , this year has introduced a mix of obstacles and opportunities for all brands and retailers. Cyber Week 2020 stats. December 2 update.