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Cars, Wine, Trees — COVID-19 Proved Once and For All that You Can Sell Just About Anything Online

Retail TouchPoints

Propelled by new technologies and heightened consumer demand, some segments that had been slower to gain traction online finally moved into the digital fast lane — cars , adult beverages and even trees , to name just a few. The numbers speak for themselves: Online sales of alcohol in the U.S. were up 80% last year, approaching $5.6

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Three Steps to Evaluating Your Strategic Roadmap for D2C Adoption

GetElastic

Post-pandemic, brands have a surmounting pressure to re-evaluate their channel and sales strategies as direct-to-consumer (D2C) channel adoption increases, and the need for a nurturing customer experience is in demand. However, D2C can be implemented across industries, from healthcare and medical devices to automotive and more.

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What COVID-19 Supply Chain Disruptions Teach Us About Procurement

Retail TouchPoints

Using Technology To Build More Breathable Supply Chains. When a primary supplier is suddenly unable to fulfill its production timeline, this preparation might put an organization weeks or even months ahead of competitors — invaluable time that could mean the difference between market dominance and obsolescence.

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Have COVID-19 And Black Lives Matter Accelerated Values-Based Buying?

Retail TouchPoints

In the automotive arena, Tesla is probably the best example, as is Apple. in technology. And for some of the home improvement players like The Home Depot , there’s a sense that they are your right arm, that they know you so well. Brands are 140%.

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Top 3pl Companies: A Comparison of the Ideal Partners for Ecommerce Fulfillment

Ecommerce Platforms

Third-party logistics, or 3PL, is a term used to refer to one of the most popular and cost-effective ecommerce fulfillment methods. Keep reading to guide your search on the top 3PL fulfillment companies for ecommerce. Shopify Fulfillment : A top-notch 3PL if you're using Shopify or plan on migrating your website.

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How to Sell to Spendsetters: 1/3 of All Consumers

Retalon

They embrace, and sometimes demand, new solutions driven by emerging technology. 45% of Spendsetters want to believe in your brand’s value proposition, and will pay more for premium experiences. Convenience: Spendsetters want fulfillment options that work for them. New Technology to Optimize Your Customer Experience.

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[Guest Blog] eBay Reflects on Catalyst 2018 and the Future of E-Commerce

ChannelAdvisor

To really underscore the shopping experience we’re building, we will begin to intermediate payments on our platform, so that we can further innovate on behalf of our customers. Rapid Fulfillment. It’s a win-win that flips fulfillment expectations around, turning them into a net positive for everyone.