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Time for retailers to take stock of shipping costs; playing the waiting game won’t win

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Claire Webb from Advanced Supply Chain Group looks at why playing a waiting game won’t help retailers beat soaring shipping costs. Many retailers are looking to protect margins against rapidly rising shipping costs. Cost of bottlenecks. Mitigating costs. Claire Webb, Advanced Supply Chain Group.

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How eCommerce Businesses Can Conquer the Biggest Holiday Sales Days

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Taking an even closer look, Forbes also suggests how online sales for retailers in popular gifting categories are set to get a significant boost this coming season. For instance, health and beauty sales are projected to go up by 23%, consumer electronics by 20%, fashion by 19%, and home furnishings by 16%.

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How Coronavirus (COVID-19) Is Impacting Ecommerce [December 2021]

ROI Revolution

Shipping, inventory, and fulfillment are the basic underpinnings of a business that must work flawlessly for marketing & advertising to be worth it – and they are all in flux right now. Last year, low prices and the ability to purchase online were the top concerns for customers. Business being good isn’t always a good thing.

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How Coronavirus (COVID-19) Is Impacting Ecommerce [January 2022]

ROI Revolution

Shipping, inventory, and fulfillment are the basic underpinnings of a business that must work flawlessly for marketing & advertising to be worth it – and they are all in flux right now. are seeing customers be less willing to pay full price. Business being good isn’t always a good thing. eMarketer). How did it happen?

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How Coronavirus (COVID-19) Is Impacting Ecommerce [November 2021]

ROI Revolution

What started as factory shutdowns has snowballed into issues across the entire supply chain, from material and labor shortages to increased freight prices to extremely delayed shipping. Rising costs are making it even more difficult for businesses to get their products delivered to stores and customers alike. How did it happen?

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How Coronavirus (COVID-19) Is Impacting Ecommerce [October 2021]

ROI Revolution

Latest stats: Consumer electronics + COVID-19. Consumers spent nearly 8 hours online per day – up over an hour from the year before and 90 minutes from 2018. In line with that increased digital time, the consumer electronics industry has seen some significant growth. to hit $14.93 billion in 2021. September 30.

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How Coronavirus (COVID-19) Is Impacting Ecommerce [September 2021]

ROI Revolution

In 2020, consumers spent $115 billion on furniture & bedding, adding up to a modest 0.6% In 2021, however, furniture & bedding sales are forecasted to hit nearly $120 billion, a more significant 5% YoY growth. COVID-19’s impacts on the consumer electronics industry. billion in online sales last year.