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4 Key Steps to Profitable Store-Based Fulfillment

Retail TouchPoints

The dramatic increase in ecommerce volume triggered by the pandemic increased many retailers’ topline revenues, but many are finding it difficult to contain the costs of new types of order fulfillment such as BOPIS, ship-from-store and curbside pickup, according to a report from Incisiv , commissioned by Manhattan Associates Inc.

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Pandemic Shifts Shine a Light on Importance of Modern Point of Sale

RetailMinded

Did you know that point of sale systems date back to 1879 when the first one was invented by American shopkeeper James Ritty. With stores taking control of their inventory management, selling channels, distribution experiences and shipping, they also recognized that customers wanted to be in control, as well.

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How to Navigate Ecommerce Logistics: 3PL, Shopify Fulfillment, and Fulfillment by Amazon

Omnisend

In this piece, we’ll examine the pros and cons of using a 3PL over in-house logistics, and compare popular solutions like leveraging Amazon or Shopify fulfillment. Fulfillment by Amazon, The Shopify Fulfillment Network, and the 3PL Landscape. Fulfillment By Amazon: Is it worth it? What is a 3PL? Casey Armstrong, ShipBob.

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Cross-Channel Retailing for Home Decor Stores

RETAIL MANAGEMENT SOFTWARE

Cross-channel retailing is the practice of reaching customers through multiple sales channels that usually include both online and brick-and-mortar retail channels. When it comes to selling your home decor products, you must be able to reach customers through multiple channels if you want to be competitive.

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TikTok Shop Officially Debuts in the U.S.

Retail TouchPoints

We’ve been able to sell lots and lots and lots of products, to the point that TikTok is quickly becoming one of our larger [points of sale] ,” he shared in an interview with Retail TouchPoints.

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NOT Your Dad’s Supply Chain: 4 Trends Every Retail Exec Should Know for 2024

Retail TouchPoints

When we talk about omnichannel order fulfillment , there can be a mistake in thinking it’s just about online. Many of these ‘child brands’ need to leverage the same retail fulfillment methods of the parent. So your distributed order management strategy must consider the DC and the store, both for taking and fulfilling orders.

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Cross-Channel Retailing for Home Decor Stores

RETAIL MANAGEMENT SOFTWARE

Cross-channel retailing is the practice of reaching customers through multiple sales channels that usually include both online and brick-and-mortar retail channels. When it comes to selling your home decor products, you must be able to reach customers through multiple channels if you want to be competitive.

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