Retail TouchPoints

OCTOBER 6, 2022

Rather than being limited to a jam-packed four to five weeks from Black Friday to Christmas Eve, consumers are beginning their shopping as early as October (with a few doing so even earlier than that). The return to offices and social events is inspiring consumers to level up their wardrobes and focus more on apparel and footwear.

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Retail TouchPoints

JUNE 9, 2023

Consumers are becoming increasingly mindful about sustainability when it comes to shopping habits, and luxury retail is responding by investing in sustainable initiatives that will protect the environment while still allowing them to continue delivering luxurious items.

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Retail TouchPoints

MAY 26, 2022

It’s the question that’s on every retailer’s — and not a few consumers’ — minds: When will global supply chains flow freely once more? With supply chain challenges come the higher costs feeding inflation, which is itself a double-edged sword. How are the supply chain challenges we’ve been seeing contributing to rising prices?

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lateshipment

AUGUST 16, 2021

The other is being aware of the important dates and deadlines associated with shipping carriers and important eCommerce events. Data like important shipping dates, popular products on particular days, effective short-term marketing techniques, and sales data. Consumers will also look for home goods, fashion, decor, etc.

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Retail TouchPoints

MARCH 18, 2024

After sellers fill out a product intake form, they receive a prepaid insured shipping label and send their products off to the consignment experts. Sellers are paid a specific commission fee based on the final selling price. Sellers are paid a specific commission fee based on the final selling price.

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Omnisend

MARCH 29, 2021

If ever any industry fully embraced ecommerce, it’s fashion. Consumers are just as (and perhaps arguably more so, thanks to COVID-19) comfortable buying new apparel online as they are in-store. According to Shopify’s Fashion Industry Report , the fashion industry will reach a whopping $713 billion by next year.

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Retail TouchPoints

JUNE 26, 2023

Get ready, get excited, retailers and customers alike, the 2D barcode, a compact square label with splotches and spaces that encode up to 350X more data than a traditional UPC (4,000 characters) will have a significant impact on managing the business and delivering better customer experiences. Who doesn’t want that?

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Retail TouchPoints

APRIL 25, 2023

Retailers that prioritize ecommerce recognize that the end-to-end user experience is more important than ever. Consumers expect convenient, interactive shopping experiences, from online to in-store and everything in between. Where Does AR/3D Currently Stand? Creates new avenues for product discovery.

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Retail TouchPoints

JANUARY 11, 2022

But ongoing pressure from consumers, employees and even regulators has forced businesses — especially retailers — to reprioritize sustainability along with broader corporate social responsibility (CSR) strategies. Consumer Demands Accelerate Sustainability Priorities. But that isn’t the only reason. of purchases. of purchases.

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Retail TouchPoints

JULY 10, 2023

Retailers have a vast amount of data about customer shopping behavior and purchase history. Generative AI can dramatically improve customer experiences and drive revenue by helping shoppers find the products that most match attributes of what they’re looking for today, not just what they have purchased in the past.

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ESW

JUNE 14, 2023

Finding the right warehouse and shipping provider can be a challenge for any brand with a DTC ecommerce channel. Here are eight factors and criteria every beauty brand should consider when selecting a warehouse and shipping provider. But for beauty brands, the task is even more daunting.

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Wiser

MAY 30, 2023

Consumers want to know that the products they buy come from sustainable sources, and that their purchases are contributing to a better future for all of us. Such as: Increased Consumer Satisfaction One of the most significant benefits of sustainability for organizations is improved customer satisfaction.

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Retail TouchPoints

NOVEMBER 9, 2022

More consumers than ever are using mobile apps across their entire journey, from finding inspiration to checking out, and understanding how they are viewing the most important touch points will be vital to ecommerce success during the holiday season. “I People are more price sensitive, so we expect a bit more investigation for prices.

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Retail TouchPoints

JANUARY 7, 2022

It’s been another year of record-breaking ecommerce sales combined with unprecedented snarls across shipping and inventory ecosystems, so it should come as no surprise that return rates for 2021 are expected to have gone through the roof. So for a digital brand like Viscata, reducing returns can have a substantial impact on the bottom line.

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ChannelAdvisor

AUGUST 2, 2021

Retail relationships came under pressure, shopping habits across geographies and generations changed — and many brands were thrust into the world of direct-to-consumer (D2C) sales. As shopping activity continues to evolve, online marketplaces are also becoming a first stop for many consumers searching for a particular product or brand.

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ChannelAdvisor

AUGUST 2, 2021

Retail relationships came under pressure, shopping habits across geographies and generations changed — and many brands were thrust into the world of direct-to-consumer (D2C) sales. As shopping activity continues to evolve, online marketplaces are also becoming a first stop for many consumers searching for a particular product or brand.

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Retail TouchPoints

SEPTEMBER 16, 2022

While some brands claim to completely understand what these consumers really want, there are many times when Gen Z shoppers’ thoughts and behaviors don’t quite match up. And at a time when knowing and resonating with your customer is the key to survival, retail brands are hoping to get further context. Access to Community.

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lateshipment

FEBRUARY 3, 2023

Why Prioritizing Acquisition over Retention May Not Be the Best Move to Make When It Comes to Building a Customer Base ‘X’ is an e-commerce company that deals with fast fashion and focuses only on acquiring new customers through heavy discounting and advertising. Still not convinced?

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Ecommerce Platforms

MARCH 18, 2023

Ecommerce stores, on the other hand, are online platforms, where customers can purchase products using credit cards and other digital payment methods, and have them shipped to their homes, or a pickup location. The term “retail” refers to the sale of goods and services to consumers. How Does Retail Work? What is Ecommerce?

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Retail TouchPoints

MARCH 3, 2021

Driven by the explosive growth of ecommerce and shifting consumer preferences, on-demand, also known as cloud manufacturing, is now poised to revolutionize the supply chain industry. In contrast, traditional manufacturing requires large quantities of products to be made and then stored in facilities until they are ready for shipping.

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Retail TouchPoints

OCTOBER 18, 2023

Online return fraud cost U.S. Cutting Fraud to Claw Back Costs Retailers are pushing back. Some fashion brands, including Zara, J.Crew and Uniqlo , have begun charging for returns in order to claw back lost revenue and dissuade certain behaviors. retailers $22.8 billion in 2022. retailers lose $10.40

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Retail TouchPoints

SEPTEMBER 6, 2022

The big takeaway: managing costs and keeping shelves stocked while also delivering on speed, efficiency and sustainability have become valuable differentiators that can help any company get ahead of the competition. We know that consumer journeys are changing and they’re no longer shopping in a linear fashion,” said Bayer-Thomas.

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365 Retail

JULY 19, 2022

Not too long ago, during the depths of lockdown, the direct-to-consumer (DTC) model was hailed as the saviour of retail and the future of the industry. Crucially, it gives brands the opportunity to claim ownership of customer relationships, by way of the data that it generates. Going direct: every capability counts.

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Retail TouchPoints

NOVEMBER 10, 2020

From household name brands declaring bankruptcy, to Amazon consolidating its ecommerce dominance, to curbside delivery options becoming a coveted competitive differentiator across categories ranging from electronics to grocery to fashion, the landscape for retailers looks radically different than it did 12 months ago.

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Retail TouchPoints

AUGUST 23, 2021

The turmoil also proved that mobile technology enables needed flexibility in times of disruption and drives superior customer experiences that make retailers more competitive. A lasting effect of the pandemic is that it’s increased customer demand for more options and raised expectations for more personalized experiences.

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ESW

JUNE 27, 2023

Sustainable apparel and luxury have received growing attention as more research about the harmful environmental effects of the industry’s sourcing, manufacturing and shipping practices surface. After its long reign, fast fashion is on its way out. beating out DTC, value chains, fast fashion, department stores and more.

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365 Retail

FEBRUARY 17, 2022

Californian lifestyle fashion brand, Pacsun , doubled its ship completes by better anticipating online demand and intelligently leveraging its stores as ecommerce fulfilment centres, partnering with antuit.ai , a leader in AI-powered SaaS solutions for consumer products and retail insights and now part of Zebra Technologies.

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Kibo

APRIL 16, 2021

That continued ascension is paired with a renewed focus on upscaled in-store retail experiences that are more personalized, more efficient, and more connected. Order management is the foundation that can drive a truly agile multichannel experience. Use Smart Order Routing to Fulfill Faster.

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Ecommerce Platforms

OCTOBER 7, 2021

Mail order catalog companies like CompuCard partnered with larger retailers like JCPenney and Sears to sell their products at a markup, so a brand like Sears would store, package, and ship items to the CompuCard customers, but only when a purchase came through (just like on-demand dropshipping). The shipping costs are often too high.

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Steve Dennis

JANUARY 14, 2020

When a product is returned or exchanged, not only does the retailer experience incremental supply chain costs, but often the item cannot be resold at the original price owing to damage, wear and tear, or obsolescence/devaluation given the passage of time — particularly an issue with fashion or seasonal merchandise.

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Ecommerce Platforms

APRIL 3, 2019

In light of all that, we're going to break down everything you need to know about this drop shipping solution. What's Drop Shipping? Before we delve into the meat and potatoes of this review, it's crucial you understand what ‘drop shipping' actually is. Fashion and Clothing. Let’s dive in! or Europe.

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ESW

JULY 12, 2023

In today’s data-driven ecommerce marketplace, an increasing number of consumers now rely on reviews to inform their shopping behaviour. Recent research shows that 95% of consumers consult customer reviews before making a purchase , and 30% of customers research reviews for every purchase they make.

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Optimizely

JULY 19, 2018

In today’s ecommerce landscape, this insatiable need to snag a discount before placing an order speaks to the price-obsessed consumer mindset today. Save for the odd one-off sale a year, the menswear fashion brand sticks to hooking new customers with their high-quality products. The takeaway here?

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365 Retail

AUGUST 5, 2021

Reflaunt’s mission is to build a world of positive consumption by bridging luxury fashion brands with leading second-hand marketplaces, encouraging consumers to extend the life of their pre-loved items through resale. Harvey Nichols has announced the launch of an innovative new luxury resale service in partnership with Reflaunt.

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Retail TouchPoints

SEPTEMBER 28, 2020

Holiday hires will help retailers leverage their store-based omnichannel fulfillment capacity through buy online, pick up in-store (BOPIS), curbside pickup, home delivery and ship-from-store services. More and more, retailers’ last-mile efforts are tied in with shipping and delivery companies. The rescheduled Prime Day, set for Oct.

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365 Retail

JUNE 20, 2022

Tracked shipping updates came fourth, with over a third (34%) saying having live-tracking on their order would make them more likely to buy with a retailer moving forwards, while flexible and convenient delivery options were important for 30%.

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Ecommerce Platforms

FEBRUARY 16, 2023

For instance, using Shopify, you can: Manage and process payments safely Process orders and setup shipping Build a customizable and responsive website Manage customer data, order history, and communication Use Shopify apps to bolster marketing, upselling, and social media selling, and extend Shopify's base functionality.

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