Fabric

OCTOBER 12, 2023

Sneak peaks and previews into some of the most electrifying trends in tech is one of the perks of having a finger on the pulse of e-commerce. From the rapid proliferation of mobile shopping to new omnichannel retail models , the buzz surrounding the future of commerce has never been more exciting. How did we get here?

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lateshipment

JULY 12, 2022

Many consumers do brand research and read online reviews before committing to a business. Therefore, an exceptional customer experience should be a top priority for e-commerce businesses. One of the biggest customer experience challenges e-commerce brands face is a lack of personal interaction with the customer.

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lateshipment

JANUARY 17, 2023

The main reason is due to the fact that customer experience (CX) much like e-commerce is an ever-changing area and you need to keep yourself updated with new trends in the field to thrive and enjoy success. Why E-commerce Businesses Need to Stay Updated with the CX Trends. 6 E-commerce CX Trends to Look out for in 2023.

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Retail TouchPoints

OCTOBER 4, 2023

Whether it was inspiration from this “summer of sport” or keeping up with the ever-changing weather, the increasing unpredictability of consumers’ shopping habits was on display this summer. By personalizing the customer journey using composable commerce, they can now deliver a first-class digital purchasing experience.

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Retail TouchPoints

AUGUST 18, 2020

After emerging in January from its second stint in bankruptcy since 2017, Payless “is back,” the retailer trumpets on its newly launched e-Commerce site. Through partnerships with schools across the country, it will provide students, teachers and their families with online connectivity technology, complimentary lunches and shoes.

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Retail TouchPoints

JULY 5, 2022

As consumers have turned to more sources to shop, retailers have diversified their commerce and marketing strategies. In fact, Retail TouchPoints has seen the number of channels used to conduct business grow year after year in its annual Omnichannel and Fulfillment Benchmark Survey.

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Fabric

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

Before the rise of omnichannel fulfillment , the act of someone handing you an order in your vehicle was mostly limited to drive-in restaurants and drive-thru windows. In 2022, Statista reported that nearly two-thirds of US millennial consumers chose curbside pickup for their online purchases. What is Curbside Pickup?

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Fabric

MARCH 19, 2024

Like synchronized clockwork, delivering world-class e-commerce experiences requires a high level of coordination and collaboration. Critical commerce functions must connect and work together flawlessly. To meet their needs, retailers need to adapt quickly and deliver seamless omnichannel experiences.

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Retail TouchPoints

JULY 29, 2020

While the name Burton is almost synonymous with the snowboards the company began making in 1977, Burton has diversified over the years into new categories — including surfboards, apparel, goggles/optics and other sports gear — as well as expanding beyond manufacturing into direct-to-consumer (DTC) retail, both physical and digital.

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Retail TouchPoints

SEPTEMBER 11, 2020

In reality, Black Friday has seen a steady decline for years now as retailers started promotions earlier and earlier and consumers grew tired of the chaos. All eyes have shifted to e-Commerce as, according to a recent Forrester survey, 42% of consumers do not plan to return to stores after stay-at-home orders are lifted. [1].

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RTP blog

JULY 17, 2017

By Peter Zaballos, SPS Commerce The Digital Consumer Age Of Retail The retail industry has entered a new era – the Digital Consumer Age of Retail. Consumers’ proficient use of digital channels has revolutionized the retail industry and technology has changed the way people shop today.

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Retail TouchPoints

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

Steve Jobs once famously said that his job was to figure out what consumers want before they know they want it. Unified commerce isn’t just about implementing a platform,” said Justin Racine, Principal for Unified Commerce Strategy at digital consultancy Perficient in an interview with Retail TouchPoints.

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Retail TouchPoints

SEPTEMBER 22, 2023

While consumers still make plenty of online purchases, analysts expect ecommerce sales to grow more moderately in the near term compared to the past few years. Meanwhile, consumers return to brick-and-mortar stores and seek omnichannel experiences. 59% of consumers expect BOPIS as a shopping option.

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365 Retail

MARCH 5, 2024

In an age where digital storefronts are as prevalent as their brick-and-mortar counterparts, the strategic application of advanced technology has become the linchpin for achieving e-commerce supremacy. Leading the charge in this technological revolution is Cynergy BPO , a premier outsourcing advisory firm in the Philippines.

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Retail TouchPoints

NOVEMBER 9, 2022

Gap will sell its Gap Greater China (GGC) business to Shanghai-based ecommerce solutions provider Baozun in a $40 million all-cash transaction. Baozun recently established Baozun Brand Management (BBM), through which it will use its technology portfolio to cultivate brands.

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ESW

MARCH 5, 2024

In the last few years, omnichannel logistics and delivery have become more than a nice-to-have. Omnichannel logistics and delivery are a must-have. Brands and retailers that have not yet adopted omnichannel strategies may be missing out on opportunities to grow business – especially in global markets.

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lateshipment

APRIL 28, 2024

From brick-and-mortar to e-commerce, businesses have been running successfully all these years by building their foundation on just a question — “What do customers want?” Just like E-commerce, CX is also transforming while still being an integral part of the shopping channel and innovations can’t be left out.

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lateshipment

AUGUST 8, 2022

E-commerce, particularly shipping and delivery has taken a toll since the 2020 holiday season. Here are some critical e-commerce holiday insights such as time-tested predictions and trends to help you do just that. E-commerce will evolve and dominate the shopping space. Inflation will pose a problem.

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Optimizely

JUNE 7, 2018

. Today’s ecommerce buyers are all over the place online — reading emails, liking posts on social, browsing ecommerce sites, scrolling for products on Amazon, and much more. You most likely have a few active social channels, a great ecommerce site, and some creative paid ads on Facebook or Google.

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Retail TouchPoints

DECEMBER 20, 2021

Consumer habits changed drastically last year as people went online to shop. According to McKinsey , 75% of consumers tried a new shopping behavior due to economic pressure, store closings and changing priorities, and the data we are seeing internally shows 50% of shoppers now intend to shop both in-store and online.

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Retail TouchPoints

APRIL 6, 2022

As the number of available online selling channels increases, maintaining consistent product details across all consumer touch points has become an increasingly complex task for sellers. We’re in a new era of commerce where outdated approaches are no longer effective.

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Fabric

AUGUST 15, 2023

Enterprise retailers are in constant pursuit of new ways to enrich the customer experience—whether it’s prioritizing faster fulfillment, optimizing for consumer convenience, or enhancing personalization along the buyer’s journey. of total e-commerce sales. Lindsay Mikos is the senior director, retail omnichannel at Walgreens.

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ESW

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023

The commerce landscape has evolved dramatically in the last 30 years. Consumers have shifted from shopping primarily in-store to now using a mix of online, mobile and brick-and-mortar channels. To keep up with consumer demand, brands and retailers are facing pressure to implement omnichannel commerce strategies.

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Retail TouchPoints

JUNE 7, 2023

Today, it is possible to stimulate all consumer senses online. Sensory Enabling Technologies (SETs) enable consumers to feel textures, smell and even perceive the taste of a product. Key takeaways: SETs enable brands to craft exemplary customer experiences online by appealing to consumers’ multisensory perception.

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Optimizely

JANUARY 30, 2018

True omnichannel marketing is tough to do well. But, according to the 2017 Ecommerce Holiday Report , 86% of ecommerce marketers have still not executed a full omnichannel marketing strategy for their brand. A study from IDC also showed that consumers who shop on multiple channels have a 30% higher lifetime value.

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RTP blog

OCTOBER 3, 2018

It’s no secret to anyone following retail that e-Commerce is evolving rapidly (along with the store experience), particularly as the channels continue to converge. The RTP editors share their thoughts on the trends and insights revealed by the 16 experts cited in the E-Commerce Innovations Special Report.

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Retail TouchPoints

MARCH 9, 2023

My daughter lives in technology. Hawkins’ job is to actually deliver on all those buzzy retail aspirations — omnichannel, seamless, frictionless — and fast, because if there’s one thing the mobile-first Gen Z shopper is not known for, it’s patience. So for us it’s really about getting the right products to her at the right time.”

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Retail TouchPoints

DECEMBER 14, 2020

COVID has pushed retail supply chains to their limits, from the initial stock-up period at the start of the pandemic to the unprecedented ecommerce rush of the holiday season. I think we have a responsive supply chain, it’s just going to be interesting to see what consumer behaviors stick and what are just temporary coping mechanisms.”.

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Fabric

DECEMBER 15, 2023

Welcome to our recap of fabric’s recent LinkedIn Live event, where Jon Reily, Bounteous’ SVP of Commerce & Loyalty, joined Lori Howitt, fabric’s Senior Solutions Consultant, to discuss how retailers can meet the needs of customers in this age of instant gratification. 5 Key Takeaways 1.

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Retail TouchPoints

JULY 17, 2020

The impact of digital technology on the retail industry has been nothing short of profound. In recent years, bricks have morphed into clicks and taps as consumers have embraced the convenience of online shopping. Amid all the turmoil, one thing is clear: COVID-19 is simply a catalyst for adopting digital retailing technology.

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lateshipment

NOVEMBER 11, 2021

In this article, we’ll be putting our focus on BFCM, the biggest time of the year for e-commerce retail, where they look forward to maximizing their Holiday season sales. The crisis has become the biggest stumbling block e-commerce businesses would ever face in history. Increased customer acquisition costs.

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Retail TouchPoints

JULY 3, 2023

As consumers, we’ve learned how to adjust to and enjoy new shopping formats. Many of us have become experts at navigating an ecommerce site in seconds, and some of us may even pay for groceries via mobile apps on our smartphones. Here’s how. In fact, McKinsey reported that cloud adoption among U.S.

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Fabric

JULY 13, 2023

During the COVID-19 pandemic, enterprise omnichannel retailers faced notable challenges (and opportunities) due to disruptions in the supply chain. As a result, providing customers with omnichannel retail experiences became a requirement for survival. What is Omnichannel Fulfillment? Let’s dive in!

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Retail TouchPoints

FEBRUARY 12, 2021

With COVID-19 case counts declining and vaccination efforts underway, eager consumers and retailers are both looking hopefully toward a future return to normal. The pandemic has forever altered consumer behavior, and this year in particular consumers find themselves in a kind of limbo — hope is on the horizon, but “normal” isn’t here yet.

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Retail TouchPoints

DECEMBER 31, 2020

Such a time of upheaval has led to a permanent, irreversible change in consumer behavior as shoppers embrace the convenience and security of ecommerce more readily. Consumer Behavior has Changed for Good. Omnichannel Approaches are the Way Forward. It is this effective omnichannel blend that will yield the most success.

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UpSellIt

JULY 13, 2023

In today’s competitive landscape, embracing an omnichannel retail strategy has become essential for businesses to thrive. Read on to explore the key elements of an omnichannel retail strategy and how it can benefit your business. What is Omnichannel Retailing? What is Omnichannel Retailing?

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Retail TouchPoints

JANUARY 14, 2022

As a result, Cyber Week 2021 accounted for 23% of total ecommerce spend, down slightly from 24% in 2020. BNPL and Social Commerce Were Holiday Standouts. Shoppers have been embracing modern technology and services throughout the pandemic, and this trend continued during the holidays. 18 and Dec. 18-31 window. “In

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