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Have Temu and Shein Thwarted Wish’s Hopes of a Comeback?

Retail TouchPoints

When it debuted back in 2010, Wish was the only game in town as far as manufacturer-direct discount shopping apps went. The trade-off is long shipping times, another thing Wish is working hard to improve. which Yan said should enable faster shipping times on those products for North American customers.

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Top Wish Execs Share Plan for Winning Back Consumers, Beginning with ‘Wishmas’

Retail TouchPoints

When Wish debuted in 2010 it took the U.S. by storm, rising to the top of the app charts and garnering millions of fans, until consumers began to realize the cost of those ultra-low prices — long delivery times and often poor quality products. Now the platform is launching its first major sales event , dubbed “330” or “Wishmas.”

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The hybrid customer experience may be the key to your eCommerce success

GetElastic

Why a Hybrid Customer Experience is Essential for Today’s Consumer. As it turns out, based on a 2019 study , many customers actually prefer a hybrid experience over one that is entirely online or in-person. What exactly is a hybrid customer experience? Hybrid Customer Experience Example 1: Carvana.

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The hybrid customer experience may be the key to your eCommerce success

GetElastic

Why a Hybrid Customer Experience is Essential for Today’s Consumer. As it turns out, based on a 2019 study , many customers actually prefer a hybrid experience over one that is entirely online or in-person. What exactly is a hybrid customer experience? Hybrid Customer Experience Example 1: Carvana.

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Retail Customer Experience: The Key to Success

OrderDynamics

Retail Customer Experience: The Key to Success. I have participated in many vendor presentations and retailer discussions where the phrase “customer experience” has been used. Everyone agrees that a positive customer experience is a necessity for retail “winners”. Not just the price.

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Discount Nation, Promiscuous Shoppers And The Sucker Price

Steve Dennis

Free shipping was virtually ubiquitous during the 2010 holiday season. The fastest growing segments of physical retail are off-price and dollar stores. Free shipping of online orders, once reserved for special promotional periods and often limited to higher order values, is fast becoming a basic consumer expectation.

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Easy Ways to Manage Promo Code Misuse

GetElastic

This article was last published in September 2010 and has been updated for relevancy. Discounts applied against merchandise or shipping charges reduce margin, and if associated with affiliates, reduce margin further as commissions are paid out. Furthermore, you are creating conditions where customers never pay full price.