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How Brands Can Deliver Sustainable Instant Commerce for Consumers

Retail TouchPoints

The COVID-19 pandemic has undoubtedly accelerated shifts in consumer behavior and expectations, and not many have been as dramatic as the explosive rise of ecommerce. Perhaps one of the biggest pain points brands have struggled with in ecommerce over the past two years is meeting consumers’ increased demand for immediacy.

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Delivery Platform Offers Carbon Offsets to Shipping Customers

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In early April 2021, carbon dioxide levels reached a record high of 420 parts per million , according to CO2 Earth , and scientists warn that emissions need to be cut in half by 2030 to avoid the worst aspects of climate change. Shippers that opt in to the program get more than a warm feeling for their money.

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How Walmart, PepsiCo and Brooks Running are Making Strides in Sustainability

Retail TouchPoints

Individuals and companies are finding that they can apply the lens of sustainability to virtually any part of their operations — from the raw materials used to make products to how those products are packed for shipping to handling the waste that comes from unsold food. and Canada.

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As Retail Delivery Grows, Tax Authorities Look for Their Share of Revenue

Retail TouchPoints

Nearly every major retailer has embraced consumer demands for quick and easy delivery. The rise of delivery services has made it easier for consumers to get purchases more quickly and for retailers to offer these services more widely. In fact, experts predict that online food delivery alone will become a $32 billion industry by 2024.

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Japanese Digital Marketplaces are Hot! What to Know About Setting Up Shop

Retail TouchPoints

Japan’s cross-border ecommerce market is growing as well: today it’s a $2 billion (USD) market, estimated to reach over $5 billion in 2030, and where new opportunities lie for U.S. Japanese consumers are extremely savvy, with purchases based on quality, value, packaging, style, reviews and of course, pricing. and global companies.

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Holiday Shopping 2021: How SEOs Can Help Clients Inspire, Deliver and Sustain

Retail TouchPoints

Your clients’ websites must clearly communicate how inventory can be delivered, arrival time frames, and what different shopping and shipping options cost. Undertake the following: Create a sitewide banner that boldly announces purchase-by dates for remote holiday shipping to prevent consumer letdown and brand reputation damage.

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5 Things for Apparel Brands to Know About the Circular Economy

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Sustainable apparel and luxury have received growing attention as more research about the harmful environmental effects of the industry’s sourcing, manufacturing and shipping practices surface. were secondhand, and 75% of consumers have shopped for or are open to shopping for secondhand clothing. Does a Circular Economy Matter?

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