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Alibaba Supply Chain Exec Recommends Futureproofing with AI, Blockchain and Crowdsourcing

Retail TouchPoints

But the supply chain disruptions that it exacerbated have not fallen by the wayside as easily as disposable masks did, with the global movement of goods continuing to be impacted by one challenge after another — from war and terrorist attacks to drought. The COVID-19 pandemic has, for all intents and purposes, ended.

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2024 Holiday Shopping Season Prep Already You Bet!

ChannelSale

Thus, online retailers must be prepared for the sudden increase in shoppers. They may encounter many challenges, such as supply chain issues, uncertainties, shipping delays, etc. Online retailers can devise a well-thought-out strategy that keeps them ahead of the game and handles any contingencies that they may face.

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Top 10 Retail Trends to Watch in 2024

RETAIL MANAGEMENT SOFTWARE

As we step into 2024, the retail sector is undergoing significant transformations in technology, supply chain dynamics, and consumer behavior. Navigating this shifting terrain requires a tailored approach rather than a universal solution for future-proofing retail businesses.

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Ready to Go Global? Ask These 5 Questions First

Retail TouchPoints

In 2024, retail sales worldwide are expected to reach $30.6 increase over 2023 and the first time global retail sales are expected to surpass the $30 trillion mark. In fact, research from ESW found that 54% of Gen Zers and 56% of millennials believe it’s “irrelevant” whether an online retailer is located overseas or not.

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The Great D2C Shift to Retail: How D2C Brands Are Adapting to a New Ecommerce Landscape 

ROI Revolution

But now, the great D2C shift to retail is upon us. Direct to consumer retail is the new path forward for many D2C brands looking to improve customer acquisition costs and avoid supply chain woes. Growth is expected to hover around 16-17% each year through 2024. In 2024, D2C sales are expected to grow 15.9%

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Streamlining Ecommerce Expansion with a DTC Partner

ESW

between 2024 and 2029. Reputable, experienced partners have comprehensive and established solutions for inventory management, order fulfillment and last-mile delivery. By leveraging a DTC partner’s existing business relationships, you can realise cost savings and take advantage of a more flexible supply chain.

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The ABCs of a Successful Back-to-School Shopping Season

Retail TouchPoints

It includes not just clothing, footwear and school supplies, but also housewares, decorative items and electronics. And with clickstream data, [online retailers] can understand far better what your purchase intent is. Being able to target who you are and what you buy, combined with purchase intent, is incredibly powerful.”

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