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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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Purple Names Supply Chain Veteran as COO

Retail TouchPoints

Purple has appointed supply chain veteran Eric Haynor as its COO, effective June 6, 2022. Haynor’s 30 -year career includes his recent role as SVP of Global Industrial Supply Chain at water treatment company Ecolab, Inc.

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Top Online Retailers Winning a Competitive Market

Optimizely

But it’s even harder to build an online retail site that competes with existing retailers like Amazon or Target that have an established a customer base and dominate the market. As a retailer, you need to stand for something and have a strong mission statement. Need Supply: Market-leading editorial.

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How To Grow Online Retail Without Giving Up Margin

ChannelAdvisor

But as your products start selling through more channels, the number of buyers you work with will increase. Intrabrand competition happens, and some online retailers could hurt your brand in their efforts to meet their sales targets. Action 1: Set up selective distribution channels.

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How To Grow Online Retail Without Giving Up Margin

ChannelAdvisor

But as your products start selling through more channels, the number of buyers you work with will increase. Intrabrand competition happens, and some online retailers could hurt your brand in their efforts to meet their sales targets. Action 1: Set up selective distribution channels.

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JD.com Enhances Appliance Trade-In Experience for Chinese Consumers

Retail TouchPoints

Additionally, the program carries no restrictions on the trade-in items in terms of their original purchase channel, age, brand or condition. The online retailer also is using its logistical capabilities to extend these services even to remote areas.

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4 Ways to Prepare Your DTC Channel for Peak Season

ESW

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. Sourcing and manufacturing.

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