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4 Back-of-the-Office Opportunities to Lift Recommerce’s Profitability

Retail TouchPoints

Opportunity #1: Cost-efficient inventory management. This simple program helps ensure the sellable items end up back in front of consumers while the other jeans and jackets get shipped to the recycling facility. Opportunity #4: Smarter pricing. Opportunity #2: Better demand forecasting.

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Salesforce Predicts Just 1% YoY Online Sales Growth for U.S. Holiday Season

Retail TouchPoints

For the back-to-school season, 42% of consumers say they are spending more, but 57% are trading down for lower prices,” said Caila Schwartz, Director of Consumer Insights and Strategy for Retail and Consumer Goods at Salesforce during an Aug. (measured from July’s Prime Day through mid-August). 22, 2023 briefing.

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CPG Brands: Leverage Shipper Intelligence Technology Amid Supply Chain Challenges

Retail TouchPoints

While many brands try to shave pennies off transactional transportation costs, that won’t drive long-term success in retail locations. Technology Leads to Category Leadership Shipping technology has significantly improved in recent years and is now a massive determinant of CPG brand success.

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8 Ways Dropshipping is Empowering eCommerce Business

lateshipment

The strategy ensures that there are no consumer goods in stock. It is up to manufacturers and wholesalers, rather than dropshippers, to ensure that customers get their goods at designated places. In some scenarios though, dropshippers purchase their products from wholesalers and sell them to the consumers in turn. .

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Best 3PL Companies in Canada for Fast Ecommerce Fulfillment

Ecommerce Platforms

We usually argue that going with 3rd-party logistics companies is often the most economical, fastest option, considering you eliminate aspects of the fulfillment process (on your end) like warehousing, packaging, and shipping. Set your own shipping times and rates. Let's take a look! Shopify Fulfillment.

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Direct Store Delivery vs. Warehousing: Which is Right for Your Brand?

Wiser

Should you ship your products directly to retail stores and bypass the go-between, or is there something to be said for letting your retail partners own the distribution to individual stores? This decision can have a massive impact on costs and supply chain efficiency. Understanding the stakes is critical as you make your decision.

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5 Must-Know Tips For Shopify Subscription Programs

Groove

The replenishment subscription model is most commonly applied to everyday consumable goods that customers need on a recurring basis. On top of that, these replenishment programs typically include a modest discount on products that would otherwise be bought at full price. Optimizing Your Subscription Program.