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Dr. Martens Prescribes Shoe Resale Program to Support Circularity

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Technology to support the resale program is provided by Archive. and $350 billion globally by 2027. Martens boots, shoes and bags at Abbot Kinney stores in Los Angeles and Portland, Ore., receiving a voucher for $20 off the price of a new item. According to ThredUp , the U.S. resale market is expected to reach $70 billion in the U.S.

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

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Yikun Shao : There were a lot of reactive steps taken during the pandemic — from the rapid adoption of technology and ecommerce to diversifying supply chains — and I think companies are now realizing the benefits of those actions. One example was the surge in ecommerce during the pandemic, which drove supply chain activity.

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Walmart Steps Up Ecommerce Investment With Cross-Border Commerce and NFT Projects

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India is already one of Walmart’s top sourcing markets, and the retailer’s new goal is to sell $10 billion in goods from the country annually by 2027. Additionally, selected sellers can utilize Walmart Fulfillment Services to take advantage of Walmart’s warehousing and delivery infrastructure in the U.S.

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Secrets to Successful Alcohol Delivery: How to Minimize Risk and Protect Your Business

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Between 2023 and 2027, ecommerce alcohol sales revenue in the U.S. is forecast to continuously increase by nearly 21%, with 2027 total revenue expected to reach $20.48 Carleen Geisler is a Marketing Manager with Onfleet , a San Francisco-based technology company that helps businesses streamline their delivery operations.

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5 Real-World Ways 5G Will Transform Retail

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But just like those other technologies, 5G is less a specific solution and more of an enabler. These new features make 5G much more attractive for businesses and enterprises than previous mobile technologies. That retail distribution center (DC) is a big technology platform,” he explained. So what can retailers do with 5G?

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What is Order Management? The Enterprise Retailer’s Guide to Processing, Fulfillment, and More

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With the right combination of technology and strategy, enterprise retailers can address these challenges head-on, and deliver seamless and efficient order processing, fulfillment, and delivery experiences that align with the demands of today’s consumers. That’s where modern order management comes into play.

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Navigating Delivery Disruption: 3 Questions Retailers Need to Answer

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By 2027, the global last mile delivery market is expected to reach more than $200 billion , nearly double what it was in 2020. Some of them are better at integrating with retailers’ technology systems than others. It’s hardly surprising, then, that funding is being poured into this quickly evolving space.