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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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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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Registration opens for Retail Technology Show 2024

365 Retail

Having increased senior retail visitor numbers by 45% year-on-year in 2023 with almost 10,000 industry decision-makers attending RTS last year, the Retail Technology Show will be back bigger, better and bolder at London’s Olympia on 24-25 April 2024 in what promises to be a spellbinding event.

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What to Consider When Incorporating AI into Your Retail Business

Retail TouchPoints

Today, it is hard to imagine any sector where AI has yet to be deployed in some capacity, including, increasingly, retail, which has turned to AI for everything from streamlining the supply chain to personalizing shopping experiences. The potential utility of biometric data to retailers is wide-ranging. In late 2023, the U.S.

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Top 25 best dropshipping apps for Shopify in 2024

Omnisend

20 best dropshipping apps for Shopify in 2024 Choosing the right dropshipping apps is crucial for success on Shopify. It streamlines product sourcing and order fulfillment processes for online retailers. It helps online retailers streamline their product sourcing and sales processes. Rating: 4.8/5 month Basic: $19.90/month

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Holiday Retail Trends 2023: Essential Insights for Online Brands & Retailers

Wiser

In fact, according to a survey done by Gallup , “Virtually all holiday shoppers, 93 percent, will buy at least some gifts online this year, including almost half who will purchase most (41 percent) or all (6 percent) of their holiday gifts from online retailers.” Closely tracking retailer out-of-stocks is critical.

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How Retailers can use Digital Product Strategy to Improve CX and Fuel Growth

Retail TouchPoints

Over the last decade, retail brands like H&M, Zara and Urban Outfitters have anticipated this trend and launched apps to keep up with the ecommerce boom — a smart move considering it’s predicted that m-commerce (or mobile commerce) will account for 40.4% of ecommerce sales in 2024. Take E.l.f.