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Consumers Turn to BNPL, BOPIS to Cope with Rising Prices and Supply Chain Uncertainty

Retail TouchPoints

Despite having just officially begun, this holiday shopping season already is marked by supply chain disruption, persistent inflation and mixed consumer confidence. And just like last year, it looks like consumers will respond by turning to ecommerce. 31, 2021. “We’re

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Walmart Debuts 300-Item Private Label Food Line, Opens Third Consolidation Center

Retail TouchPoints

Touted as its biggest private label launch in 20 years, Walmart has introduced Bettergoods , a line of 300 food products priced up to $15 , with most products available for under $5. In February 2023 Walmart CEO Doug McMillon told CNBC that the retailer would do its part to fight inflation by keeping prices on its private label products low.

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3 Ways SMBs Can Deliver a More Personalized Shipping Experience

Retail TouchPoints

In this new landscape, the shipping experience has become more important to a brand’s bottom line — and reputation — than ever before. Here are three ways SMBs can deliver a more personalized shipping experience to build a happier, more loyal customer base. Offering different shipping speed options is no longer enough to differentiate.

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Ecommerce Shipping – A Step by Step Guide for 2019

Ecommerce Platforms

This, of course, does not entail setting up multiple brick-and-mortar stores or international warehousing, but it does require a strategic and well-thought-out approach to shipping. Why should you care about ecommerce shipping ? Determining an Ecommerce Shipping Strategy: Understanding Shipping Variables and Setting Goals.

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The Comprehensive Guide To Selling Consumer Packaged Goods Online

Groove

Introduction Because you’re reading this eBook, you’re likely an eCommerce retailer selling consumer packaged goods online, or you own a brick-and-mortar store and want to transition to eCommerce. What are Consumer Packaged Goods? First, let’s define what you’re trying to sell — consumer packaged goods. increased $63 billion.

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Whole Foods Adds $10 Fee to Amazon Prime Members’ Deliveries

Retail TouchPoints

In a nod to rising last mile costs, Whole Foods is ending free delivery for Amazon Prime members on Oct. delivery charge designed to help cover operating costs, a Whole Foods spokesperson told CNN Business. However, grocery margins are tight, and retailers are limited in how many costs they can pass along to consumers: prices rose 3.7%

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Fickle Consumers? CVS Prescribes its CarePass Paid Loyalty Program

Retail TouchPoints

How CarePass is Adding Value for Customers…and CVS Launched nationwide in 2019 , the CarePass program offers members a range of benefits for $5 a month or $48 a year. We quite literally put our money where our mouth is, and it really reinforces what we stand for.