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Retailers Increasingly Turning to Third-Party Resources to Handle Fulfillment

Retail TouchPoints

Store-based fulfillment of customer orders got an enormous boost during the COVID pandemic, when both curbside pickup and delivery offerings became survival tactics for so many retailers. And the percentage of respondents that don’t sell on or operate marketplaces shrank this year, from 16% in 2022 to 9% in 2023.

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Holiday Forecast: China-Direct Discount Apps will Attract Value-Conscious Consumers

Retail TouchPoints

The global economy is still in flux,” said Rob Garf, VP and General Manager of Retail and Consumer Goods at Sales f orce at a recent media briefing. billion commerce-focused consumer interactions as well supplemental consumer research. So what does all this mean for the holiday season? Register here.

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Personalization that Consumers Expect Post-Pandemic

Retail TouchPoints

Consumers now look for personalization throughout their interactions with a retailer at multiple touch points. McKinsey research also indicates that only 15% of retailers have fully implemented personalization strategies; 80% and higher are still plotting their personalization strategy or have only just begun pilot initiatives.

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The Comprehensive Guide To Selling Consumer Packaged Goods Online

Groove

Introduction Because you’re reading this eBook, you’re likely an eCommerce retailer selling consumer packaged goods online, or you own a brick-and-mortar store and want to transition to eCommerce. What are Consumer Packaged Goods? First, let’s define what you’re trying to sell — consumer packaged goods. increased $63 billion.

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5 Strategies to Optimize the Online Integration of Your Grocery Store

Retail TouchPoints

The demand for grocery omnichannel ecommerce has been fueled by the pandemic, specifically consumers’ desire for convenience. To keep up with this demand and consumer expectations, grocers will have to invest in the right forward-looking technology to evolve omnichannel offerings to meet customer needs.

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Understanding the Operational Side of Flexible Fulfillment Strategies

Kibo

90% of consumers view 2-3 day shipping as a baseline expectation. In response, leading companies are replacing their traditional fulfillment methods with flexible fulfillment strategies. According to McKinsey & Co., At the same time, costs continue to increase.

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How a Reactive Omnichannel Strategy can Help you Capitalize on Reactive Buying Trends

Retail TouchPoints

Whether it was inspiration from this “summer of sport” or keeping up with the ever-changing weather, the increasing unpredictability of consumers’ shopping habits was on display this summer. Investing in digital channels can make the difference between a highly profitable pivot and stock waiting in the warehouse for the end-of-season sales.