lateshipment

FEBRUARY 14, 2020

Low prices, fast shipping, and free returns are three must-haves for an online business to make the cut in today’s market. With Amazon rewriting the eCommerce playbook and retailers having followed suit to stay competitive, the focus has now shifted to the quality of delivery experiences. The Post-Purchase Experience Gap.

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Retail TouchPoints

NOVEMBER 26, 2020

Think about the last positive and last negative online shopping experience you had. Just because you’re a retailer doesn’t mean you can’t turn to traditional content sources and methods like newsletters and email campaigns. He has years of experience in ecommerce and business development. Provide information and advice.

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Retail TouchPoints

NOVEMBER 18, 2021

Consumer expectations of retailers have been transformed by their experiences buying from Amazon and other innovative retailers that are able to provide fast, efficient omnichannel experiences. Last year, COVID-19 lockdowns that restricted shopping at brick-and-mortar stores sent shoppers online.

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Retail TouchPoints

MAY 25, 2023

QVC and HSN parent company Qurate Retail has sold online retailer Zulily to investment firm Regent , which also owns retail and apparel brands including Club Monaco , DIM Paris , Escada , DryBar , Sassoon and Wonderbra. We are in the midst of a turnaround at Qurate Retail.

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Retail TouchPoints

AUGUST 25, 2021

If retailers think online shopping in 2021 is about the simple exchange of goods for money, they’re doing it wrong. If they aren’t delivering a connected and engaging customer journey, they’re not going to keep pace with the competition and they’ll quickly fall into obscurity. From Monolith to Microservices.

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Payment Services Retail Multi-channel Payments 242

Wiser

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

The back-to-school season signals change and growth for students and presents a significant sales opportunity for retailers. The emergence of eCommerce has transformed traditional shopping habits, with a growing number of parents and students turning to online platforms to fulfill their annual back-to-school shopping needs.

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Retail TouchPoints

MARCH 14, 2023

Returns are, like it or not, as much a part of retail operations as the sales themselves. The exact return rate varies among different verticals and individual retailers, but online sales consistently generate higher levels of returns compared to brick-and-mortar. That means you’re out of business.

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Retail TouchPoints

SEPTEMBER 23, 2022

In internal fulfillment, the business handles the complete process of storing, packing and shipping. The company must have a warehouse to keep its inventory, and a logistics team to manage the goods for storing, ordering and shipping directly to stores/distributors or customers. Each option has its benefits and disadvantages.

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Retail TouchPoints

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

The practices the FTC is challenging have helped to spur competition and innovation across the retail industry, and have produced greater selection, lower prices, and faster delivery speeds for Amazon customers and greater opportunity for the many businesses that sell in Amazon’s store.” But that’s not how competition works.

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Retail TouchPoints

JANUARY 3, 2024

Online retailers that currently use the Pitney Bowes return service and its platform partners will gain immediate access to the new network, with no additional integration required. “By The National Retail Federation reported that returns totaled 14.5%

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Shipping Costs Merchant Services Fulfillment Omnichannel 147

Retail TouchPoints

SEPTEMBER 29, 2020

Retailers seeking guidance as they look ahead to an uncertain Q4 will find plenty of solid, practical advice in the 2020 Retail Strategy and Planning series of webinars, now available on-demand. Following are brief recaps of the #RSP20 sessions: Online Retailers Must Look to Automation to Support Global Expansion.

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Retail TouchPoints

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

Online shopping is now easier than ever before, enabling consumers to purchase everything from socks to a dining room table from a computer at their home to a mobile phone in an airport terminal. While this is good news for many ecommerce retailers, it has also become more and more expensive to deliver those goods to customers.

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Fabric

APRIL 20, 2023

For retailers, this presents a unique opportunity to tap into a growing market and offer consumers a wide variety of options to spruce up their living spaces. With the rise of e-commerce, home decor retailers can now reach a wider audience than ever before.

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Retail TouchPoints

JANUARY 24, 2022

Retailers are heading into 2022 in the face of serious challenges, including inflation and labor shortages, but many executives are confident that the industry will prevail. In fact, 32% believe that retail as a whole will experience 5% growth or more this year, according to Deloitte’s 2022 Retail Industry Outlook.

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RETAIL MANAGEMENT SOFTWARE

JANUARY 16, 2024

As we step into 2024, the retail sector is undergoing significant transformations in technology, supply chain dynamics, and consumer behavior. Navigating this shifting terrain requires a tailored approach rather than a universal solution for future-proofing retail businesses. Here are the top innovative retail trends to watch in 2024.

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Payment Services Retail Supplies Omnichannel 98

Retail TouchPoints

APRIL 30, 2024

The online retailer also is using its logistical capabilities to extend these services even to remote areas. For example, even customers living at a 4,300 -meter elevation in Tibet can access JD.com for trade-in options that include doorstep delivery and recycling of old appliances.

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ESW

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023

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. Because customers demand it. Why focus on omnichannel?

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OrderDynamics

DECEMBER 7, 2017

Clicks to Bricks: Online Retailers Expand into Physical Stores. Over the past few years, a number of online retailers have expanded their digital-native presence into physical retail. Some retailers, like Bonobos and Warby Parker, use their stores as showrooms where customers can try on and order merchandise.

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Retail TouchPoints

OCTOBER 19, 2022

ChaseDesign just finished our annual study of 1,000 shoppers to see what the latest insights are around online grocery shopping, specifically focused on which delivery methods are winning out pre, during and now post-COVID times. Its growth had been slow for a decade as so many other retail channels or categories continued to take off.

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Ecommerce Platforms

JUNE 10, 2019

Are you starting an online business from scratch and aren’t sure where to start with the shipping process, or are you an established company in need of a more scalable shipping solution? Consider ShipBob, a fulfillment company that helps you streamline e-commerce shipping, from inventory storage and distribution to fast delivery and returns.

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Fabric Blog

APRIL 17, 2024

fabric’s Order Fulfillment Logic automates distributed order management for omnichannel retailers Our next-generation real-time order fulfillment logic is now generally available in fabric OMS. What does that mean for retailers? Finally, an app built with store associates in mind!

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Retail TouchPoints

OCTOBER 18, 2023

Online return fraud cost U.S. retailers $22.8 retailers lose $10.40 retailers are likely to be experiencing similar trends. Cutting Fraud to Claw Back Costs Retailers are pushing back. For retailers with overseas customers, the returns process can be more complex, with potentially more loopholes for returns fraud.

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Payment Services Shipping Costs Payments Shipping 222

Retail TouchPoints

MARCH 5, 2021

Growth capital investor Insight Partners will make a $500 million minority equity investment in Saks in a deal that values the online retailer at $2 billion. Saks and SFA will work in conjunction to deliver a seamless omnichannel experience. Additionally, Saks will lead marketing and merchandising across both businesses. “I

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eCommerce Omnichannel Fulfillment Online Retail 214

Ecommerce Platforms

MARCH 18, 2023

Quick answer : The term “retail store” typically applies to a physical, or brick-and-mortar location, such as a supermarket, boutique, or individual offline store. Both retail and ecommerce stores have their own distinctive pros and cons to consider for any entrepreneur. What is Retail? How Does Retail Work?

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Retail TouchPoints

OCTOBER 6, 2022

But despite the rush, retailers still have multiple opportunities to maximize both in-store sales and online conversions. The Mastercard SpendingPulse measures in-store and online retail sales across all forms of payment, providing a wealth of insights to help merchants refine and optimize their holiday strategies.

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365 Retail

APRIL 15, 2024

E-commerce has evolved rapidly, and customer satisfaction is at the heart of these changes. Over the years, the retail industry has had to constantly adapt to meet the ever-growing expectations of savvy online shoppers. This commitment to rapid and accurate delivery helps e-commerce businesses build customer trust and loyalty.

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eCommerce Customer Shipping Costs Fulfillment 97

Algopix

DECEMBER 19, 2023

In the dynamic and ever-evolving landscape of e-commerce, Amazon Seller Central stands as a formidable hub, providing online retailers with a robust platform to connect with a diverse and expansive customer base. Handling Customer Feedback and Reviews: Customer feedback and reviews wield significant influence.

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Optimizely

MAY 15, 2018

It’s almost time for the Internet Retailer Conference & Exhibition , AKA IRCE — the massive ecommerce conference with the largest expo hall in the industry. Don Davis, Editor at Large, Internet Retailer. This data seems to suggest that ecommerce retailers are prospering, but the future for brick and mortar stores is bleak.

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Internet Retail Magazine Customer Retention Online Retail 321

BigCommerce

AUGUST 13, 2018

Most online sellers begin their journey from one sales channel, setting up shop through a website or marketplace. Buyers, on the other hand, have many touchpoints and paths to purchase, so it becomes necessary for retailers to branch out. Multi-channel retailing is the practice of selling merchandise on more than one sales channel.

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Retail TouchPoints

AUGUST 10, 2021

A panel of women supply chain executives from Shoe Carnival , Nestle Nutrition and Hubble Contacts , moderated by Melissa Campanelli of the Women in Retail Leadership Circle, will reveal their secrets for success. At Chicago’s McCormick Place, Aug. At Chicago’s McCormick Place, Aug. Rethinking the Brick-and-Mortar Store.

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PFS

JULY 1, 2019

Packaging that fails to do this, will not only have a direct impact on the bottom line for brands but can also hamper the relationship between a retailer and its customer. In today’s increasingly competitive retail landscape, consumers expect products to arrive in perfect condition. Returns can be extremely costly for retailers.

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lateshipment

APRIL 6, 2020

And the online retail industry hasn’t gone unscathed. While the outbreak has led many retailers to close their stores temporarily, others have scrambled to deal with the surge in demand. This, in turn, has put a strain on the supply chain and last-mile side of eCommerce retail. Discounts & Deliveries.

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eCommerce Shipping Retail Payment Services 239

Retalon

DECEMBER 8, 2021

Why should retailers care about their Order Fulfillment Process? Order fulfillment may seem like a fairly straightforward process and according to the generic “high-level” definition, it is. In today’s market, putting the right fulfillment system in place gets you a competitive edge. What is order fulfillment?

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Mi9

OCTOBER 17, 2023

MIAMI, FLORIDA, October 16 , 2023 – Mi9 Retail, a leading provider of end-to-end retail software solutions, is pleased to announce another successful implementation of their Retail Software Platform on Mi9 Cloud. Mi9 Retail’s understanding of Alterra requirements played an important role in making this decision.

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Merchant Services Retail POS Point of Sale 40

RetailMinded

OCTOBER 2, 2023

Effectively managing a retail supply chain is essential for meeting customer demands and maintaining a competitive edge in the market. Tackling retail supply chain challenges is a blend of smart strategies and the right technologies. This automation significantly reduces labor costs and speeds up order fulfillment.

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Supplies Management Retail eCommerce 52

Retail TouchPoints

APRIL 26, 2023

Approximately three years ago, executives at Northern Tool + Equipment were determined to do something about this, both to save on shipping costs and also to enhance the experience for its customers and warehouse associates. We’re always asking, what can we do to connect the customer with the delivery?”

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Shipping Costs Shipping eCommerce Improvements 192

Ecommerce Platforms

JANUARY 5, 2023

So, now customers expect shipping times of just a few days and often expect low-cost or even free shipping. So, with that in mind, it’s no wonder that in 2022, 70% of online retailers were working to improve their tracking information to provide a better customer experience, and 38% worry about meeting their customer's delivery expectations.

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Merchant Services Fulfillment Payment Services Shipping Costs 39