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HBC Splits Saks OFF 5TH Into Online and In-Store Businesses — a Path Other Brands May Follow

Retail TouchPoints

The department store retailer took a similar route by dividing Saks Fifth Avenue into distinct ecommerce and brick-and-mortar companies — a move that could become a trend among apparel and specialty retailers. Accelerated by COVID, many apparel and specialty retailers are asking, ‘What is the purpose of the physical store?’

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How Enterprise Modernization and Artificial Intelligence are Charting a New Course for the Consumer Industry

Retail TouchPoints

Whether it’s the food and beverage sector, apparel and footwear or automobiles, direct-to-consumer businesses are grappling with the consequences of shifting consumer behaviors against the backdrop of an unpredictable global supply chain.

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Digital Transformation Propels Burton’s Omnichannel Growth Plans

Retail TouchPoints

While the name Burton is almost synonymous with the snowboards the company began making in 1977, Burton has diversified over the years into new categories — including surfboards, apparel, goggles/optics and other sports gear — as well as expanding beyond manufacturing into direct-to-consumer (DTC) retail, both physical and digital.

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What Do You Need to Know About the Shopify Amazon Integration?

Ecommerce Platforms

For instance, using Shopify, you can: Manage and process payments safely Process orders and setup shipping Build a customizable and responsive website Manage customer data, order history, and communication Use Shopify apps to bolster marketing, upselling, and social media selling, and extend Shopify's base functionality.

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A Deep Dive Into Direct to Consumer (D2C) Marketing in Ecommerce

ROI Revolution

Out of all of the D2C brands that answered our survey, the most popular industry was apparel & accessories, followed by electronics & technology and home goods. Supply Chain, Shipping, & Fulfillment. of managers saying shipping and fulfillment are top-of-mind for them this year. It’s top-of-mind for just 20.7%

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Omnichannel Convenience Vs. Unique Experience: How Can Retailers Find The Right Balance?

RTP blog

Debbie Hauss, Editor-in-Chief: I have to admit, I was surprised when I saw the results of the JDA survey — not because I think BOPIS and other fulfillment options aren’t important, but I didn’t think they would overshadow the importance of a unique store experience. That makes sense to me.

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Ex Deliveroo and CloudKitchens executives launch bodo

365 Retail

The funding will be used to broaden bodo’s technology offering and expand their network of micro-fulfilment hubs across major cities, allowing the platform to service a bigger customer community and expand its brand partnerships.