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

Retail TouchPoints

But the supply chain disruptions that it exacerbated have not fallen by the wayside as easily as disposable masks did, with the global movement of goods continuing to be impacted by one challenge after another — from war and terrorist attacks to drought. The COVID-19 pandemic has, for all intents and purposes, ended.

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Holiday 2022 Recap: Promotions, BOPIS Drove Late-Season Engagement as Overall Growth Slowed

Retail TouchPoints

The 2022 holiday season showed slow, but steady, improvement for the retail industry. As economic headwinds curbed spending capacity, online retail grew in the U.S. Inflation was a major factor in slower growth despite heavy discounting by retailers. but at its lowest rate in years: up 3.5% Global digital sales topped $1.1

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Retail vs Ecommerce: What’s the Difference?

Ecommerce Platforms

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?

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How to Recession-Proof Your Online Retail Business Without Raising Prices

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It is, therefore, essential that business owners and leaders prepare their organizations to survive (and hopefully even thrive) in the next recession, whenever it comes. Below are some concrete ideas for protecting your retail business from the recession without raising prices. Table of Contents. Boost your income streams.

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Shopify Strikes a Deal with Chinese Ecommerce Giant JD.com to Unlock the Trillion-Dollar Market

Ecommerce Platforms

In this collaboration, JD has offered a particular boarding channel, JD Marketplace, simplifying entry to the Chinese market for Shopify merchants. By joining forces, these two companies have created a new ecommerce channel, opening up the world's biggest market for millions of merchants. The market is gigantic and complex.

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The Latest Digital Marketing Trends in Retail Industry That Drive Sales and Engage Shoppers

RETAIL MANAGEMENT SOFTWARE

However, strong headwinds threaten continued growth as retail businesses face ongoing disruption from the pandemic, supply chain challenges, and climate change. Now, consolidating gains can help retailers focus on the customer experience to improve loyalty and potentially capture new markets.

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How to Use Paid Ads to Market to Pet Owners Effectively

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American pet owners are some of the biggest spenders online , pet food and pet supplies being second only to vitamins for e-commerce. Online spending for this $70 billion industry is growing year over year. The anticipated increase in e-commerce purchases for pet supplies is largely because of convenience and value.