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

Retail TouchPoints

In 2020 he joined Alibaba, where he is now tasked with developing the company’s strategy and building platform-level solutions around international shipping, logistics, cross-border trade and global expansion. Ecommerce became not just a ‘good-to-have’ channel, but a must-have channel for small businesses.

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How Brands can Deliver More Value to Shoppers in 2023

Retail TouchPoints

Although there are signs that inflation is easing, higher prices and an uncertain economy continue to impact consumer behavior. Although many customers are “brand loyal,” given the economic environment, stressed consumers nowadays will most often make retailer and product choices with price as the main factor.

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Multichannel Commerce Series: Connect to the Right Channels

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While most brands previously saw e-commerce as one channel in their go-to-market strategy, it now consists of a multitude of channels — each with its own complexities from costs of listing to storage to fulfillment. Connecting to the right channels in the right way. Connecting to the right channels in the right way.

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Multichannel Commerce Series: Connect to the Right Channels

ChannelAdvisor

While most brands previously saw e-commerce as one channel in their go-to-market strategy, it now consists of a multitude of channels — each with its own complexities from costs of listing to storage to fulfillment. Connecting to the right channels in the right way. Connecting to the right channels in the right way.

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Holiday Season Marketing Calendar and Shipping Deadlines [2021]

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As a retailer, getting holiday spend insights is just one-half of the game. The other is being aware of the important dates and deadlines associated with shipping carriers and important eCommerce events. Data like important shipping dates, popular products on particular days, effective short-term marketing techniques, and sales data.

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#RSP22: Everything You Need to Know About Holiday 2022

Retail TouchPoints

Rather than being limited to a jam-packed four to five weeks from Black Friday to Christmas Eve, consumers are beginning their shopping as early as October (with a few doing so even earlier than that). But despite the rush, retailers still have multiple opportunities to maximize both in-store sales and online conversions.

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How Retailers Can Minimize Returns: Focus on Convenience, Communication and Personalization

Retail TouchPoints

The exact return rate varies among different verticals and individual retailers, but online sales consistently generate higher levels of returns compared to brick-and-mortar. Returns are essentially the last link to the circle that closes the consumer loop when it comes to a decision.” That means you’re out of business.