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Salesforce’s Top 5 Predictions for Holiday 2022

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For the 2022 holiday season, the trillion-dollar question is how do brands and retailers maintain growth, but do it profitably with an omnichannel approach? Here are our five holiday shopping predictions to consider as you develop your strategy for the 2022 season. For retailers, 2022 is about playing the long game.

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Retailers Increasingly Turning to Third-Party Resources to Handle Fulfillment

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While nearly two-thirds ( 65% ) of retailers responding to the 2022 survey had assigned in-store staff to these tasks, that percentage dropped to 56% in 2023. Another indication of this change is that the number of retailers providing dedicated space for order prep also dipped between 2022 and 2023, from 60% down to 43%.

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FedEx & UPS Rate Increase for 2022

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Year on year, major shipping carriers such as FedEx and UPS increase the rates for their services, raking up your shopping bills. FedEx has announced its General Rate Increase (GRI), which will be effective from January 3, 2022, with an average increase of 5.9% Key Highlights of the FedEx and UPS Rate Increase for 2022.

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Gamestop Shares Soar on First Reported Profit in Two Years

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Gamestop reported its first quarterly profit in two years for Q4 2022, which ended Jan. million , down significantly from the $915 million in hand at the close of Q4 2022. million , down significantly from the $915 million in hand at the close of Q4 2022. The retailer reached net income of $48.2 billion from $2.25

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Holiday Season Marketing Calendar and Shipping Deadlines [2021]

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As a retailer, getting holiday spend insights is just one-half of the game. The other is being aware of the important dates and deadlines associated with shipping carriers and important eCommerce events. Read on to get access to all the critical data you need to plan your marketing game this holiday season. Thanksgiving.

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Toys ‘R’ Us Plans Brick-and-Mortar Rollout Beginning in 2024

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The iconic brand also will expand to cruise ship and airport venues, with its first airport store scheduled to debut at Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport in November 2023 via a partnership with Duty Free Americas. WHP Global will roll out flagship-style Toys ‘R’ Us stores throughout the U.S. beginning next year in a partnership with Go!

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Roku Partnership Enables Purchases Directly from Shoppers’ TVs

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Payment and shipping details are prepopulated using the customer’s Roku Pay information, allowing the order to be placed with the push of a button. Upon purchase completion, the viewer returns to their programming and an email confirmation with shipping and other details is sent directly from the merchant.