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How Brands Can Deliver Sustainable Instant Commerce for Consumers

Retail TouchPoints

The COVID-19 pandemic has undoubtedly accelerated shifts in consumer behavior and expectations, and not many have been as dramatic as the explosive rise of ecommerce. Perhaps one of the biggest pain points brands have struggled with in ecommerce over the past two years is meeting consumers’ increased demand for immediacy.

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Delivery Platform Offers Carbon Offsets to Shipping Customers

Retail TouchPoints

In early April 2021, carbon dioxide levels reached a record high of 420 parts per million , according to CO2 Earth , and scientists warn that emissions need to be cut in half by 2030 to avoid the worst aspects of climate change. Shippers that opt in to the program get more than a warm feeling for their money.

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Why Timber Crates Are The Smart Choice For Your Retail Shipping Needs

RetailMinded

The retail industry covers many items you can’t live without—from the food you consume to the devices that make your life convenient. This wouldn’t have been possible without technologies and the ease of shipping. billion by 2030. (1) As such, it’s one of the highest-earning sectors worldwide. million in 2022. million in 2022.

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How Walmart, PepsiCo and Brooks Running are Making Strides in Sustainability

Retail TouchPoints

Individuals and companies are finding that they can apply the lens of sustainability to virtually any part of their operations — from the raw materials used to make products to how those products are packed for shipping to handling the waste that comes from unsold food. and Canada.

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SHEIN’s Head of Strategy on Setting (and Achieving) Firmer ESG Goals

Retail TouchPoints

As its reach and impact in the fashion industry continues to grow, SHEIN is focused on righting the brand ship and zeroing in on its manufacturing and product development processes. Production for specific SKUs is accelerated, reduced or paused based on market demand.

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Japanese Digital Marketplaces are Hot! What to Know About Setting Up Shop

Retail TouchPoints

Japan’s cross-border ecommerce market is growing as well: today it’s a $2 billion (USD) market, estimated to reach over $5 billion in 2030, and where new opportunities lie for U.S. Japanese consumers are extremely savvy, with purchases based on quality, value, packaging, style, reviews and of course, pricing. and global companies.

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As Retail Delivery Grows, Tax Authorities Look for Their Share of Revenue

Retail TouchPoints

Nearly every major retailer has embraced consumer demands for quick and easy delivery. The rise of delivery services has made it easier for consumers to get purchases more quickly and for retailers to offer these services more widely. In fact, experts predict that online food delivery alone will become a $32 billion industry by 2024.