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Retailers Increasingly Turning to Third-Party Resources to Handle Fulfillment

Retail TouchPoints

Store-based fulfillment of customer orders got an enormous boost during the COVID pandemic, when both curbside pickup and delivery offerings became survival tactics for so many retailers. However, they are now being prized for their practical capabilities as well: 38% cited faster, more cost-effective shipping, up from 21% in 2022.

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Harnessing the Potential of Returnless Refunds to Improve Profitability and Customer Experience

Retail TouchPoints

Under ideal circumstances, reducing rampant returns is best accomplished through improving the issues that are most frequently leading to them. While returns can’t always be prevented, they can be leveraged to improve profit margins and even generate revenue.

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Next Phase of Wish Turnaround to Focus on Reducing Shipping Costs

Retail TouchPoints

As discount shopping app Wish continues its comeback effort , parent company ContextLogic outlined its plans for 2023 at a summit for its merchants — including a major overhaul of the platform’s shipment pricing structure in order to bring down shipping costs for customers.

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Product Substitution: How Savvy Retailers and Manufacturers can Build Supply Chain Resiliency, Reduce Costs and Improve Customer Experiences

Retail TouchPoints

Shipping delays and stockouts lead to frustration and disappointment, especially when logistical problems impact time-sensitive purchases, such as special occasion gifts, event tickets or prescription medications. Product substitution capabilities ensure they can respond to demand shifts, consumer trends and emerging technologies.

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The Imperative of Ethical Packaging Practices for Preserving Consumer Trust

Retail TouchPoints

In today’s market landscape, ethical, political and environmental considerations increasingly sway consumer purchasing decisions, particularly when it comes to packaging. From exaggerated health claims to misleading descriptions of ingredients, deceptive labeling erodes consumer trust and undermines brand credibility.

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8 Steps to Improve Your E-Commerce Order Fulfillment Process

ChannelAdvisor

As a consumer, you appreciate when your online orders arrive safely, on time and at a fair price. This entire process — from initial order placement to final delivery — is called order fulfillment. Amazon forever changed the game when it introduced free, two-day shipping for its Prime members. Ship packages. Source goods.

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Shipping as a marketing tool: Drive delight this holiday season

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Ever thought of ecommerce shipping as a marketing tool? We’re here to say that e-commerce shipping is also a great marketing tool that e-commerce brands should consider. E-commerce shipping is the last part of the pre-purchase customer journey before the buy button is clicked.