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Kroger Doubles Ship Assortment Via 3rd-Party Marketplace

Retail TouchPoints

For Kroger , the expansion of its Ship e-Commerce assortment through a third-party marketplace is the latest example. Starting this fall, more than 50,000 additional items will be available to Ship customers across multiple categories including natural and organic, international food, specialty items, housewares and toys.

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What’s in Store for Grocery in 2022?

Retail TouchPoints

Outfits like GoPuff, Gorillas and 1520 took the grocery market by storm in 2021, offering a limited menu of consumables, delivered to your door in an incredible 30 minutes or less (and commanding multi-billion dollar valuations in the process.) Meanwhile, rising energy, shipping and labor costs means higher prices for many grocery items.

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You Just Experienced your First Chargeback. Now What?

Retail TouchPoints

Given the ongoing shift in consumer shopping preferences, many of these new businesses will be digital-first companies. These chargebacks are automatically deducted from merchants’ accounts, leading to lost revenues, sunk shipping costs and potential merchandise shortages. Sometimes, they even called customers directly.

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Adapting To Changing Consumer Behavior: Strategies For Indie Retailers

RetailMinded

According to McKinsey & Company , 75% of consumers are exploring new shopping behaviors, indicating a significant change in their preferences and priorities. Understanding Changing Consumer Behavior The retail industry is undoubtedly no longer what it used to be; customer shopping habits and preferences are quickly changing.

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Adapting To Changing Consumer Behavior: Strategies For Indie Retailers

RetailMinded

According to McKinsey & Company , 75% of consumers are exploring new shopping behaviors, indicating a significant change in their preferences and priorities. Understanding Changing Consumer Behavior The retail industry is undoubtedly no longer what it used to be; customer shopping habits and preferences are quickly changing.

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Where Do Brands And Retailers Stand In The New Era Of Commerce?

RTP blog

For any business, the consumer has always been the end destination. The old model of commerce saw brands as manufacturers of products and retailers as the gatekeepers of what is commercially viable and appealing to consumers. In the new frontier, the consumer leads the way. How exactly is this happening?

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4 Secrets To Boosting Retail Revenue By Catering To Foreign Tourists

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Mostly because they may not be able to get those brands or products back home, or what they get there may be more expensive. Payments Are Not Just Cash Or Card Anymore Many tourists rely heavily on cash when they come to the U.S. For many tourists, the U.S. is considered a shopping destination for luxury goods.

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