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3 Ways SMBs Can Deliver a More Personalized Shipping Experience

Retail TouchPoints

With supply chain disruptions still making headlines, small and mid-sized businesses (SMBs) looking to remain competitive may contend with inventory challenges and rising rates of theft and damage in the last mile. Here are three ways SMBs can deliver a more personalized shipping experience to build a happier, more loyal customer base.

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How to Protect Your Supply Chain From Cyberattack

Retail TouchPoints

But their cybersecurity teams pay much less attention to the sprawling network of vendors in the supply chain. Supply chains for large retailers can involve tens of thousands of manufacturers, haulage firms, technology vendors and other suppliers spread throughout the world. For hackers this is a window of opportunity.

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Alibaba Launches Payment And Freight Management Services For Small U.S. Retailers

Retail TouchPoints

Alibaba has launched three new platforms — Alibaba.com Payment Terms, Alibaba.com Freight and Alibaba.com Trade Shows — designed for small businesses seeking ways to digitally optimize their operations during the COVID-19 crisis and beyond. “U.S.

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The 7 Perfect Verticals for Generating Recurring Revenue

Groove

Selling products online often means wild swings in revenue generation based upon trends, seasonality or consumer sentiments. On the flip side, upwards of 75% of a business’s revenue comes from these same months. How to Sell & Ship Perishable Goods Online. Vitamins & Supplements.

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Don’t Fall Victim to a Cyber Attack: A Shopper’s Guide to Cybersecurity

Retail TouchPoints

And in today’s day and age, shopping online has never been easier — with targeted ads, free shipping, free returns, stores built into Instagram or TikTok, logins saved on your browser and payment information saved on your devices. It’s a way to treat ourselves, and to indulge in a little luxury.

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Michaels Prepares Marketplace Offering to Offer More Than ‘Just Coupons and Discounts’

Retail TouchPoints

Michaels will launch a marketplace for third-party craft supply sellers, though no debut date has been set. The retailer also is currently seeking third-party solution providers in areas including payment processors, order management and shipping and fulfillment.

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Supply Chain Crisis and Product Catalog Management

GetElastic

Supply Chain Crisis & Product Catalog Management. With an international supply chain crisis fueled by a global pandemic, the public is left with empty shelves and shortages, plus skyrocketing prices when they do find comparable products. However, in the fear of delivery delays, supply chain vendors add fuel to the fire themselves.