Retail TouchPoints

JULY 5, 2022

Whether that “New Normal” has arrived yet is open to debate, but a recent study from Publicis Sapient and Salesforce indicates that new headwinds — in the form of inflationary and inventory pressures — have shifted retail leaders’ focus once again, this time toward profitability. . UK, Germany and Australia.

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Kissmetrics

FEBRUARY 4, 2021

While online stores tend to have fewer expenses, e-commerce overhead can quickly add up. As a business owner, you should always be looking for ways to cut costs. Which costs can you forgo, and which do you need? Let’s look at the most effective ways to reduce your online store costs. Fixed Overhead Costs.

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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. Now put your customer in the same situation.

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Retail TouchPoints

MARCH 26, 2021

At a time when brand interactions bridge both digital and physical shopping, it is increasingly important for retailers to leverage technology to improve customer experiences and create value. Here are a few examples of how technology enhances customer experience and strengthens brand value.

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Retail TouchPoints

JULY 14, 2021

Suppliers are breaking down their demand forecasts geographically, while retailers are breaking them down by channel. Plus, with dynamic pricing becoming more mainstream, changes in competitors’ prices are key data as well. While CPGs are looking at geography, retailers are largely looking at specific channels.

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ESW

JULY 6, 2023

But as retailers and brands with DTC ecommerce channels know, meeting online customer expectations in an Amazon-dominated environment is challenging to say the least. It’s another to develop strategies and procedures that meet customer expectations without damaging revenue and profits. billion in sales in Q3 2020.”

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lateshipment

JULY 17, 2020

It often has to do with the price: they simply want a sweeter deal. You can entice them back by sending them a coupon or discount via re-targeting – either through the email address they left, or via social media. Visitors who make it to case studies or reviews are more likely to eventually buy your product. Think Ahead.

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Optimizely

NOVEMBER 22, 2018

People choose to shop with Amazon because of the competitive prices, wide selection of products, familiar (and trusted) brand name, and an impressive range of delivery options. You’ll never be able to compete with Amazon because all of this is incredibly expensive! Build trust with your customers in every interaction.

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Omnisend

AUGUST 25, 2023

It enhances customer engagement and contributes to boosting conversion rates. Welcome message Product announcement Collection launch announcement Flash sale announcement Free shipping promo [B-WEAR!] Source Free shipping promo SMS is a powerful incentive that resonates with customers’ desire for added value.

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ESW

APRIL 5, 2023

While every brand with a DTC channel dreams of a sudden surge in website traffic, too much of a good thing can do irreparable damage to even the most established online retailer. Preparing a DTC channel for peak season is a must for growing revenue and preserving brand reputation. times higher than a site page that loaded in 5 seconds.

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Groove

APRIL 1, 2022

Consumer packaged goods (CPGs) are fast-moving products that are sold quickly at a reasonably low price. That being said, it’s important for eCommerce stores to accommodate their customers’ preferences when shopping online. What are Consumer Packaged Goods? First, let’s define what you’re trying to sell — consumer packaged goods.

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Retail TouchPoints

MARCH 14, 2023

No matter what the channel, however, there will always be customers who second-guess their purchase, have something arrive too late for its intended use or receive something other than what they expected. Managing them correctly is just as important as any other part of the customer journey.

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Retail TouchPoints

OCTOBER 1, 2021

As supply chains become increasingly complex due to the proliferation of commerce channels and higher consumer expectations, businesses are turning to outsourced functions that can deliver on speed, quality and cost. All these costs can add up quickly! The Power of Outsourcing: Netflix x AWS Case Study.

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Retail TouchPoints

OCTOBER 6, 2022

The Retail TouchPoints 2022 Retail Strategy & Planning (#RSP22) webinar series, now available on-demand, offered a wealth of tips and best practices across critical areas including pricing, location-based technology, inventory management and marketplaces. How Farfetch Boosted Customer Satisfaction 25% with Customer-Centric AI.

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Wiser

JUNE 17, 2021

It’s a must to explore all options when looking for new sales channels, and one opportunity to simplify logistic processes is with Fulfillment by Amazon (FBA). Although, like everything, Amazon has its pros and cons—especially when it is time to create consistent pricing strategies. Fixed and Variable Costs of Amazon FBA.

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Retail TouchPoints

AUGUST 16, 2021

Returns provide brands and retailers the opportunity to delight their customers. If this dollar value were a proxy for revenues, the returns channel would be the second largest global retailer behind Walmart. If this dollar value were a proxy for revenues, the returns channel would be the second largest global retailer behind Walmart.

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Fabric

MARCH 14, 2023

From managing more SKUs across multiple sales channels, to more intricate and sophisticated order management operations, to complex post-purchase processes, scaling operations in the lightning quick and rapidly changing fashion and apparel industry is fraught with risks and pitfalls.

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Retail TouchPoints

AUGUST 24, 2022

As ecommerce has become a part of everyday life, customers have felt empowered to take control of their checkout experiences both in-store and at home. A recent study found shoppers of all demographics are warming up to the idea of self-checkout, seeing it as a faster option that eliminates the need to wait in line.

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Ecommerce Platforms

JUNE 20, 2022

You may initially start thinking about the downsides like the fact that you might have to ship out thousands or millions of curated boxes, making for a rather expensive endeavor. Birchbox offers small sign-up discounts, but they have guaranteed cash flow from monthly and yearly plans, even if customers redeem the discounts.

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Wiser

AUGUST 24, 2017

H ave you ever looked around a store and noticed that most prices end in nine? These pricing strategies deal with psychological pricing. That’s right, pricing is even more complex than just calculating margins and measuring price elasticity; psychological pricing is designed to appeal to a customer’s emotions. .

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Retail TouchPoints

NOVEMBER 1, 2022

Location infrastructure gives retail product and operations teams the ability to tackle logistical challenges and labor shortages while offering customers an improved experience in-store and during order fulfillment. Retailers use location to deliver stellar experiences for customers through their brand’s mobile app.

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ESW

JUNE 14, 2023

Finding the right warehouse and shipping provider can be a challenge for any brand with a DTC ecommerce channel. Here are eight factors and criteria every beauty brand should consider when selecting a warehouse and shipping provider. But for beauty brands, the task is even more daunting. Clearly, visibility is in.

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Retail TouchPoints

MAY 18, 2021

COVID-19 undoubtedly convinced a large number of ecommerce “virgins” to make their very first online purchase, but it’s likely much of the dramatic growth seen over the past year came from infrequent ecommerce users — those that had used online channels for less than 25% of their purchases prior to the pandemic.

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lateshipment

AUGUST 13, 2021

Dropshipping is a method to fulfill orders by listing products online and passing them to a third-party supplier responsible for shipping them to the customers. But, you still need to put in a lot of work in creating a properly functioning store, marketing it, taking care of listings, and customer service, above all.

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Retail TouchPoints

AUGUST 19, 2022

Faced with an endless number of brands, product options and channels to shop through, consumers are looking for the perfect combination of “value” and “values.” Is it at the price point I’m willing to pay? For one product, the lowest price may be more important, but for another product, that may not be my driving force.”.

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Retail TouchPoints

APRIL 18, 2023

Born in Iraq, Agha spent much of his youth bouncing around refugee camps until he landed in Dubai, where he studied computer science. The customer who wants to know, ‘Should I buy this?’ If you’ve been paying attention these past few years, it’s easy to know what customers and brands want.

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Retail TouchPoints

NOVEMBER 12, 2021

Everything we’re talking about in terms of growing your brand is predicated on merchants understanding their customers. It is about understanding who your customers are, why they’re buying from you, where they are, so you can figure out how you want to grow. What stood out to you in the findings?

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Kissmetrics

JANUARY 25, 2021

How will new customers find your store with thousands of similar offerings? Customer and Market Experience Score: All shops earn a score calculated using a combination of customer reviews, negative feedback, and the completion of the “about” portion of a shop’s description. What would your target customer search for?

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Retail TouchPoints

DECEMBER 22, 2021

Ecommerce brands are desperately looking for people with expertise in merchandising, customer experience, site design, conversion optimization and countless other roles, but the available talent pool simply doesn’t exist. Signing bonuses and salaries are up, which will be passed along to the client, and ultimately to the end customer.

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Store Growers

MAY 16, 2019

Their most popular product is the Carry-On: Since most people don’t need a ton of suitcases, they’ve been hard at work to expand their product catalog to be able to sell more to existing customers. Away can command higher prices sells direct to consumer. Getting a click on the “away” keyword costs $0.49

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Ecommerce Platforms

AUGUST 6, 2022

This outsourcing of the fulfillment process works by sending products to the 3PL, where they store, pick, package, and ship the items as orders come in through your store. For example, you may require kitting and realize that only some fulfillment companies provide kitting, so the other aspects like pricing and speed become less influential.

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RTP blog

APRIL 16, 2018

What many overlook is that by screening all customer orders — not simply the ones that raise fraud flags — they can not only do a better job of stopping fraud, they can also better serve their best customers. Do you have a group of confirmed good customers who all bought size 4 kids’ shoes late last summer?

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SellBrite

JULY 7, 2017

According to a study by IHL Group, in 2015 overstock cost retailers more than $1 trillion globally. Inaccurate competitor data is another popular reason for overstock, leaving a seller unable to offer a competitive price point for a sourced item. Discerning Product Demand & Expenses.

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lateshipment

NOVEMBER 26, 2023

This term is coined as “ The one-time shopper dilemma ”, where e-commerce businesses are unable to convert one-time shoppers into repeat customers due to unfavorable customer experiences. 76% of customers say that an unacceptable customer experience would affect their decision to order from the company again.

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Groove

MARCH 18, 2022

Inventory automation enables eCommerce merchants to create a frictionless back end experience for employees and front end experience for customers. Automating the management of inventory makes it easier for businesses to process and fulfill customer orders, manage data critical for warehouse operations and track inventory levels.

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Omnisend

MAY 5, 2021

However, the extra load on shipping companies and the desire to slowly reintroduce foot traffic to physical stores have driven a new phenomenon, something that bridges the gap between offline and online experiences. BOPIS, meaning Buy Online Pick Up In-Store, is the best of both worlds for busy customers. It’s time to talk about BOPIS.

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lateshipment

MAY 28, 2020

The Human Cost of Late Deliveries. You would most certainly not accept an excuse like “We outsource our shipping needs to FedEx, UPS, or DHL, so please check with the shipping carrier.” Now put your customer in the same situation. They lead to customer churn. Neither do they help in improving customer satisfaction.

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