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Preparing for the Rise in Online Retail Returns

Retail TouchPoints

In 2021, returns cost retailers a whopping $761 billion , or almost 17% of total U.S. retail sales. How online retailers handle merchandising, use technology and approach return policies can mean the difference between waste and wins. Augmented reality (AR) has also become a star of the online retail world.

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Your Guide to eTail West 2024 in Palm Springs, CA: Event Tips & Tricks

Groove

Etail West 2024 is a four-day conference taking place in Palm Springs, California from February 26th through February 29th, 2024 - although the final day is reserved for retailers only. Etail West 2024 is the go-to event for staying on top of the constantly changing eCommerce world.

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SHEIN Hosts Sold Out Pop-Up Event in San Francisco

Retail TouchPoints

Online fast fashion retailer SHEIN is hosting the latest in its traveling series of pop-up events at San Francisco’s Embarcadero Center from June 24 to 26, 2022. The three-day event promised a showcase of more than 1,000 different styles with the product assortment rotating daily.

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Execs from Aerie, Coach, Forever 21 to Demystify Gen Z at NYC Event

Retail TouchPoints

Today, retailers and brands have to understand this new generation’s priorities and values to be able to meet them wherever they are, especially online.”. Retail TouchPoints will be attending and moderating a session during the event, so be on the lookout for more detailed coverage!

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Top Online Retailers Winning a Competitive Market

Optimizely

But it’s even harder to build an online retail site that competes with existing retailers like Amazon or Target that have an established a customer base and dominate the market. As a retailer, you need to stand for something and have a strong mission statement. What does that look like?

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How to Keep Your Website Live During a High-Traffic Shopping Event

Retail TouchPoints

The ecommerce industry changes fast — particularly when world-transforming events such as COVID-19 happen. The pandemic has had a huge impact on the industry, powering the growth of ecommerce and making businesses go online. Lockdown restrictions forced people to do most of their purchasing online, sparking an ecommerce boom.

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Reduce Downtime In Retail: A Guide For Online Retailers

365 Retail

In the bustling world of online retail, network downtime emerges as the adversary every business seeks to avoid. As online shopping increasingly dominates consumer behaviour, the need for a seamless shopping experience becomes ever more critical.