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Want to Cut the Cost of Fast Fulfillment? It All Starts with Inventory Placement

Retail TouchPoints

The problems with getting products to people quickly and cheaply are well-known: consumers want fast fulfillment, which is costly to provide, but they don’t want to pay high (or really any) shipping fees. Even Amazon , the trendsetter in fast fulfillment, isn’t immune to higher labor costs. in an interview with Retail TouchPoints.

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Ecwid Pricing Plans 2023: Packages, Fees, and Add-on Costs

Ecommerce Platforms

Today, we’re exploring the various features and capabilities included in the range of Ecwid pricing plans available to today’s ecommerce brands. On the surface, Ecwid’s pricing structure seems pretty straightforward. Within the ecosystem, users can define shipping rates, accept credit card payments, set up product catalogues and more.

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Harnessing the Potential of Returnless Refunds to Improve Profitability and Customer Experience

Retail TouchPoints

Retail’s busiest returns period may be in the rearview mirror until next year, but rising ecommerce order volumes have caused returns management to become an aspect of ecommerce and omnichannel business that warrants a dedicated year-round strategy. Returns are a major cost of doing retail business of any kind, but especially online.

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Your Complete Guide to the 2023 Shopify Price Increase

Ecommerce Platforms

The latest Shopify price increase has, understandably, sparked some concern among ecommerce store owners. In today’s volatile economy, many companies are already dealing with rising costs for energy, problematic supply chains, and other significant concerns. Here’s everything you need to know about the latest price increase.

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Square Online Pricing 2023: Fees, Plans and More

Ecommerce Platforms

In today’s guide to Square Online pricing, we’re going to be looking at all of the fees, subscription costs, and other expenses connected with creating a Square store. How Much Does Square Online Cost? Square Online offers a range of four pricing options, starting with a free plan. plus 30 cents. plus 30 cents.

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Amazon’s ‘Regionalization’ of its U.S. Logistics Network Leads to Reduced Costs, Faster Delivery

Retail TouchPoints

in an effort to reduce delivery costs while maintaining the fast shipping speeds the company is known for, multiple sources report and Amazon has confirmed. Now that the ecommerce boom is slowing though, the company is looking for ways to offset those added costs, and the logistics regionalization effort is one of them.

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Shippo Review (2023): An Easy-To-Use Shipping Solution For SMB Merchants

Ecommerce Platforms

In today’s Shippo review, we’re taking a behind-the-scenes look at a popular shipping and fulfillment service for today’s growing ecommerce market. The user-friendly platform benefits from great shipping costs, a streamlined user interface, and a range of valuable tools for the shipping needs of retailers. What is Shippo?