Retail TouchPoints

AUGUST 30, 2023

In today’s challenging business landscape, where profit margins are shrinking, supply chains are slow and uncertain, labor shortages are prevalent and inflation is a concern, it is crucial for retailers and brands to differentiate between understanding customer habits and fostering customer loyalty in order to succeed.

Shipping Costs 205

Shipping Costs Improvements Live Chat Retail 205

lateshipment

FEBRUARY 14, 2020

Low prices, fast shipping, and free returns are three must-haves for an online business to make the cut in today’s market. With Amazon rewriting the eCommerce playbook and retailers having followed suit to stay competitive, the focus has now shifted to the quality of delivery experiences. Introduction.

Customer Experience 260

Customer Experience Management Shipping Costs Customer 260

Optimizely

MAY 30, 2017

Web push is still a relatively new channel, and unfortunately most marketers today are giving it a bad rap. When customers are looking at specific products but may need more information. When customers are at checkout and want information on the status of their order.

Customer Experience 170

Customer Experience Channel Improvements Customer 170

Retail TouchPoints

JANUARY 20, 2022

The last year and a half has been tremendously disruptive to all kinds of businesses, particularly the retail industry. But through this disruption, retailers began to see that their procurement process is in many ways the linchpin for maximizing revenue and reducing spend as the economy recovers post-pandemic.

Shipping Costs 220

Shipping Costs Merchant Services Retail Supplies 220

lateshipment

APRIL 26, 2022

The importance of a quality shipping experience in e-commerce cannot be stressed enough. This is primarily due to the fact that the post-purchase (shipping + delivery) takes up 50% of the overall delivery experience. Thus, make sure you understand and follow these 10 best practices when it comes to e-commerce shipping.

eCommerce 130

eCommerce Shipping Costs Shipping Multi-channel 130

Kibo

OCTOBER 27, 2022

During the recent pandemic, the retail landscape has witnessed a significant paradigm shift in consumer behavior like decreased foot traffic in stores, increased eCommerce purchases, etc. This prompted many retailers to utilize the inventory available in the stores and across the fulfillment centers making it available across the network.

Customer Experience 90

Customer Experience Improvements Customer Shipping Costs 90

Retail TouchPoints

DECEMBER 13, 2021

Carrie Tharp, VP, Retail & Consumer, Google Cloud. These retailers are using the Cloud to unlock digital potential across their business — both online and in stores — and Carrie Tharp, Google Cloud’s VP of Retail and Consumer, is helping them do it.

Channel 182

Channel Omnichannel Retail Merchant Services 182

Kibo

OCTOBER 27, 2020

Over the years, small and mid-sized retailers have made great strides competing against ecommerce behemoths by implementing strategies that have allowed them to offer the same customer experience and fast delivery as the Amazons and Walmarts of the world. And while some retailers have done well, many are struggling.

Customer Experience 118

Customer Experience Management Customer Fulfillment 118

Algopix

JULY 1, 2023

With the rise of e-commerce and the availability of multiple online platforms and marketplaces, it can be challenging for businesses to effectively manage their listings and reach their target audience across different channels. This is where multi-channel listing solutions come into play. What are Multi-Channel Listing Solutions?

Multi-channel 106

Multi-channel Channel Multichannel eCommerce 106

Retail TouchPoints

SEPTEMBER 2, 2022

A recent Retail TouchPoints special report outlined the challenges and opportunities of cross-border commerce while offering tactical best practices for executives ready to make the move abroad. It could come from style, it could come from price point or it could come from assortment.”. Establish Your Value Proposition.

Merchant Services 274

Merchant Services Shipping Costs Channel eCommerce 274

Retail TouchPoints

NOVEMBER 1, 2022

As consumers increasingly adopt hybrid and omnichannel experiences, retailers must adapt to meet changing consumer expectations. However, many retailers struggle to deliver these experiences because of limited resources and a lack of expertise. Location-Powered Experiences Drive Results.

Payment Services 228

Payment Services Retail Shipping Costs Mobile 228

Kissmetrics

MARCH 22, 2018

Stitch Labs is a purpose-built inventory management software to help brands improve customer experience and scale efficiency. When we talk about the future of retail, industry news is abuzz with the idea of brands creating experiences for their customers. Using Data To Improve Customer Experience.

Customer Experience 279

Customer Experience Customer Shipping Costs Gifts 279

Retail TouchPoints

AUGUST 10, 2023

With the help of ChatGPT and Bard, the hype around generative AI has soared over the past few months, with experts shouting daily from the mountaintops about its potential to revolutionize the retail industry. One of the most common examples of AI in the retail industry today is in the use of chatbots to provide customer support.

Shipping Costs 214

Shipping Costs eCommerce Customer Experience Recommendation 214

Retail TouchPoints

OCTOBER 10, 2023

Despite global economic concerns, consumer spending has remained robust throughout 2023, and retailers are looking forward to a blockbuster Q4 full of holiday spending. eMarketer expects retail mobile commerce sales to account for 43.4% of total retail ecommerce sales in 2023. For retailers, however, mobile is messy.

Mobile 220

Mobile Retail Social Media Payment Services 220

Retail TouchPoints

NOVEMBER 4, 2022

Today’s retail supply chains have evolved into complex global webs of infrastructure, vehicles and people that move products from raw material to end consumer. The delivery experience has become an extension of a retailer’s brand. For many retailers, the entire last-mile delivery process is inefficient.

Shipping Costs 247

Shipping Costs Retail Supplies Fulfillment 247

Retail TouchPoints

JUNE 14, 2023

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. If adopted, the retail delivery fee would go into effect Jan.

Small Business Retail 260

Small Business Retail Retail Shipping Costs Clothing 260

ESW

APRIL 26, 2023

As soon as a shopper has placed their order, the post-purchase customer experience begins. For many brands with DTC ecommerce channels, new customers can be hard-won, and the post-purchase process is crucial to nurturing the next purchase. An easy return experience builds confidence, loyalty and trust in a brand.

Customer Experience 78

Customer Experience Merchant Services Payment Services Customer 78

Retail TouchPoints

MARCH 14, 2023

Returns are, like it or not, as much a part of retail operations as the sales themselves. 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. That means you’re out of business.

Shipping Costs 210

Shipping Costs Retail Fulfillment Channel 210

Retail TouchPoints

JULY 27, 2022

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. However, while omnichannel ecommerce continues to offer added convenience for consumers, profitability remains a challenge for grocery retailers.

Payment Services 225

Payment Services Shipping Costs Omnichannel Fulfillment 225

Retail TouchPoints

AUGUST 16, 2021

Returns provide brands and retailers the opportunity to delight their customers. But not all brands and retailers are seizing this opportunity. According to the National Retail Federation (NRF), the U.S. That is a significant amount of capital tied up in the returns channel!

Retail 335

Retail Shipping Costs Supplies Shopify 335

lateshipment

JULY 24, 2020

The COVID-19 pandemic has had an enormous impact on the retail landscape. It has led retailers to accelerate their efforts towards digitizing their businesses and improving their eCommerce channels. Under these conditions, here’s what you should know about shipping orders to your customers: 1. kg and 300 kg.

Shipping Costs 200

Shipping Costs Shipping eCommerce Presentation 200

ESW

AUGUST 18, 2023

The world’s best-loved brands all have one thing in common: They deliver superior customer experiences. Regardless of product or industry, dominant brands prioritise and execute next-level online customer experiences in every market. These experiences don’t happen by accident.

Merchant Services 141

Merchant Services Shipping Costs Payment Services Multi-channel 141

Ecommerce Platforms

MARCH 18, 2023

Quick answer : The term “retail store” typically applies to a physical, or brick-and-mortar location, such as a supermarket, boutique, or individual offline store. Both retail and ecommerce stores have their own distinctive pros and cons to consider for any entrepreneur. What is Retail? How Does Retail Work?

eCommerce 104

eCommerce Shipping Costs Payment Services Small Business Retail 104

ESW

MARCH 5, 2024

Not only do shoppers increasingly demand it, but supply chain complexities and costs incentivise brands to embrace new and innovative ways of moving product. Brands and retailers that have not yet adopted omnichannel strategies may be missing out on opportunities to grow business – especially in global markets. .”

Omnichannel 88

Omnichannel Multi-channel Retail Shipping Costs 88

Retail TouchPoints

NOVEMBER 18, 2021

Consumer expectations of retailers have been transformed by their experiences buying from Amazon and other innovative retailers that are able to provide fast, efficient omnichannel experiences. Nine out of ten US consumers say they will abandon a retailer’s website if it is too slow ( Retail Systems Research (RSR ).

Shipping Costs 223

Shipping Costs Retail Omnichannel Supplies 223

lateshipment

MARCH 15, 2021

So much that late deliveries tend to drive customers away. Read on further to know how much late deliveries can cost your business and how you can deal with them in order to spur customers to spend more on your brand! The Human Cost of Late Deliveries. You Bear the Cost of Late Deliveries. How much, you ask?

Shipping Costs 130

Shipping Costs Customer Retention Social Media Shipping 130

Retail TouchPoints

JUNE 2, 2023

Smart retailers are realizing that their increasingly complex omnichannel offerings have made strong supply chain management more important than ever. Retailers need to handle inventory in stores and distribution centers, keep an eye on both digital and physical shelves and keep costs down with efficient logistics and routing.

Management 237

Management POS Shipping Costs Supplies 237

Retail TouchPoints

OCTOBER 6, 2022

But despite the rush, retailers still have multiple opportunities to maximize both in-store sales and online conversions. The Mastercard SpendingPulse measures in-store and online retail sales across all forms of payment, providing a wealth of insights to help merchants refine and optimize their holiday strategies.

Shipping Costs 232

Shipping Costs Payment Services Merchant Services Payments 232

Fabric

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

With fabric OMS, any retail operator can configure order routing rules to reduce order errors, get closer to customers, and reduce shipping expenses. As businesses grow, so does the complexity of allocating resources to fulfill customer orders across multiple locations.

Fulfillment 100

Fulfillment Shipping Costs Order Fulfillment eCommerce 100

Retail TouchPoints

MARCH 31, 2023

by storm, rising to the top of the app charts and garnering millions of fans, until consumers began to realize the cost of those ultra-low prices — long delivery times and often poor quality products. Under Yan’s tenure the company has reduced shipping times dramatically and signed a new partnership with ShipSage to speed up U.S.

Shipping Costs 307

Shipping Costs Consumer Supplies Shipping 307

Retail TouchPoints

APRIL 27, 2023

Customer experience (CX) strategies often focus on using technology to improve steps in the customer journey, but CX can also be about the bigger picture: how their purchases impact our environment. Increasingly, consumers are choosing to do business with retailers and brands with values that align with theirs.

Shipping Costs 249

Shipping Costs eCommerce Customer Shipping 249

lateshipment

AUGUST 16, 2021

A sigh of relief for retailers and huge expectations for retailers towards the Holiday season as the eCommerce industry has looked good so far in 2021. However, with no such leash on the spending capacity, total US Holiday retail sales in 2021 are predicted to rise 2.7% billion, accounting for a record 18.9%

Shipping Costs 130

Shipping Costs Shipping Marketing Small Business Retail 130

Retail TouchPoints

AUGUST 15, 2022

New research from PwC has found that three in 10 customers are more likely to try a new brand — and that number is even higher among younger consumers. But winning (and keeping) customers’ loyalty is no longer confined to programs and points. Stand Out Beyond Free Shipping .

Customer Loyalty 185

Customer Loyalty Customer Retail Shipping Costs 185

Groove

APRIL 1, 2022

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. Consumer packaged goods (CPGs) are fast-moving products that are sold quickly at a reasonably low price. What are Consumer Packaged Goods?

Merchant Services 195

Merchant Services Consumer Shipping Costs Drop Ship 195

Korona

AUGUST 9, 2022

If you are a retail business owner, chances are you have experienced increased prices for your products from your suppliers in the last several months. While economists and the National Retail Federation still expect U.S. While economists and the National Retail Federation still expect U.S. Table of Contents.

Shipping Costs 97

Shipping Costs Small Business Retail Payment Services POS 97

Fabric

MARCH 14, 2023

Welcome to Part 2 of The Modern Retailer’s Guide To Dropshipping Fashion and Apparel. In Part 1, we covered the basics of dropshipping and explored the reasons why every fashion retailer should switch from a traditional retail model to an asset-light dropship model.

Apparel 130

Apparel Fashion Shipping Costs Merchant Services 130

Retail TouchPoints

JUNE 9, 2023

Luxury retail brands are making sustainability a priority more than ever before. As luxury retail continues to move with the times, increasing sustainability is sure to become an even bigger part of their strategies for success going forward. There is also a significant intersection of sustainability with customer preference data.

Supplies 215

Supplies Operations Shipping Costs Customer 215