Retail TouchPoints

JUNE 2, 2021

of total retail sales for the year. Forrester reports that by 2023, ecommerce will drive two-thirds of retail growth. This surging demand has exposed fulfilment inefficiencies and sent retailers scrambling to power their delivery operations. In 2020, online spending represented 21.3%

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Retail TouchPoints

MAY 24, 2023

MFCs will significantly increase the number of orders a store can fulfill in a day, according to a Walmart blog post , providing faster fulfillment with less substitutions and freeing up associates to help in-store customers.

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Retail TouchPoints

SEPTEMBER 23, 2022

Keeping your warehouse operations in-house or outsourcing them to a third-party logistics (3PL) company? In internal fulfillment, the business handles the complete process of storing, packing and shipping. In contrast, 3PL services oversee the order fulfillment cycle on behalf of the company.

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Fabric

APRIL 22, 2024

In the previous post, Never Miss A Sale , we announced the availability of order fulfillment logic (OFL) which allows retailers to orchestrate and optimize how your distributed order management (DOM) system works across the order fulfillment process, as part of fabric OMS. It must be easy.

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365 Retail

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

Retail success hinges significantly on the seamless operation of warehouses, where every detail from inventory management to order fulfilment directly influences customer satisfaction and bottom-line results.

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Retail TouchPoints

JULY 14, 2023

Generative AI is set to revolutionize ecommerce, enabling a more interactive and personalized shopping experience, which is integral to both attracting and retaining customers. In the crowded landscape of ecommerce, a positive customer experience across every aspect of an order has become intrinsic to online success.

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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.

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Fabric

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

With fabric OMS, any retail operator can configure order routing rules to reduce order errors, get closer to customers, and reduce shipping expenses. As businesses grow, so does the complexity of allocating resources to fulfill customer orders across multiple locations. What is OFL?

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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. Nine out of ten US consumers say they will abandon a retailer’s website if it is too slow ( Retail Systems Research (RSR ).

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Retail TouchPoints

APRIL 1, 2022

A recent focus on digital strategy in ecommerce has changed what the customer journey looks like, from how brands attract customers to how they continue to reach them after a purchase. The pandemic has shifted post-purchase expectations — consumers expect a more personalized, relevant-to-them experience that goes beyond checkout.

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Retail TouchPoints

AUGUST 23, 2022

TCGplayer, which employs more than 600 people, will operate its TCGplayer Marketplace and Authentication Center autonomously following the acquisition, providing eBay with omnichannel capabilities including order fulfillment and cart optimization. The deal is expected to be completed by Q1 2023. Headquartered in Syracuse, N.Y.,

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ESW

APRIL 8, 2024

Last mile delivery, the final stage of the logistics process from a distribution centre to the end customer, presents significant challenges for retailers. This crucial phase plays a pivotal role in shaping customer satisfaction, operational costs and overall business profitability.

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Retail TouchPoints

NOVEMBER 10, 2020

The COVID-19 pandemic has upended the retail sector. Acknowledge Order Inquiry Urgency. On-time shipping rates for the major carriers have declined significantly year-over-year, and longer-than-usual shipping times have been a source of pain for both retailers and their shoppers.

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lateshipment

NOVEMBER 26, 2023

This term is coined as “ The one-time shopper dilemma ”, where e-commerce businesses are unable to convert one-time shoppers into repeat customers due to unfavorable customer experiences. 76% of customers say that an unacceptable customer experience would affect their decision to order from the company again.

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Retail TouchPoints

APRIL 23, 2021

The retail business is dwindling world over. Even before the pandemic, retailers were dealing with strong competition and declining profit margins. Now over a year into lockdown, retailers are striving to learn from past mistakes in a rapidly changing market. Retail is a massive industry. Why do Retailers Need Automation?

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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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RTP blog

OCTOBER 1, 2018

By Seth Redmore, Lexalytics The old saying “retail is detail” has never been more true. From what’s in stock to the size of the customer service desk, data science rules the decision-making process. Retail has long been moving towards the experiential. Fulfillment Chances are that your retail chain also has an online presence.

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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. Alibaba’s automated smart warehouses use robots to pick and pack orders efficiently.

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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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Retail TouchPoints

AUGUST 5, 2020

We like to say that retail has changed more in the past four years than in our 40-year history,” said Smith. While Pro and DIY customers comprise less than 5% of Home Depot’s total customer base, they are responsible for 45% of the company’s sales, Smith told the Atlanta Journal-Constitution (AJC).

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Algopix

JULY 1, 2023

These solutions provide a centralized hub for businesses to streamline their listing management, inventory control, order fulfillment, and customer support processes across various platforms, such as e-commerce websites, marketplaces, social media platforms, and more.

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Retail TouchPoints

JANUARY 25, 2022

It’s energizing to think about customer experience transformation and what that could possibly mean for a business. In the retail industry, many organizations are at a pivotal moment of forging a path forward to define the future-state customer experience where the physical and digital converge.

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Retail TouchPoints

JULY 26, 2021

If you’re a wholesale retailer or brand owner and you haven’t already launched a direct-to-consumer sales channel, you’d better be thinking about it. It’s one thing to attend trade shows and compete for buyers’ attention to get retail shelf space; it’s another to convince 230 million online shoppers in the U.S. to visit your website.

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Retail TouchPoints

JANUARY 27, 2021

BJ’s Wholesale Club will strengthen support for its drop-ship program with online order fulfillment and delivery accuracy solutions from CommerceHub. The solution provider has signed a three-year exclusive agreement with BJ’s, which operates 219 club stores and 150 BJ’s Gas locations in 17 states.

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Pivotree Blog

OCTOBER 10, 2023

An integrated supply chain ecosystem When modernizing, it’s important to address the end-to-end supply chain so that all systems work together, including ecommerce, omnichannel, order management, warehouse management, transport management, and other platforms that are critical to order fulfillment.

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Retail TouchPoints

SEPTEMBER 2, 2021

Smart lockers are the future of package delivery and package pickup for retailers. To understand why, we have to delve into the evolution of order fulfillment. Traditionally, when customers ordered products or goods online, they were shipped to their house. Why do Retailers use Smart Lockers?

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Kibo

AUGUST 21, 2020

The creative contactless order fulfillment options that spiked during COVID-19, including Buy Online, Pickup In-Store (BOPIS) and Buy Online, Pickup At Curbside (BOPAC) have allowed retailers to continue to sell to local customers who aren’t ready to venture back into stores.

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Algopix

MARCH 23, 2024

One tool that can significantly streamline your operations and enhance your selling experience on Amazon is a UPC scanner. UPC scanners, also known as barcode scanners, offer a convenient way to manage inventory, list products, and fulfill orders with precision. For desktop use, a USB-connected scanner may suffice.

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Retail TouchPoints

OCTOBER 29, 2020

Walmart will test combining store/fulfillment center locations at four existing stores, using them as test beds for new technology, digital tools and physical enhancements. The stores will focus on implementing new tools that can help speed up both customer service and order fulfillment.

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Algopix

OCTOBER 15, 2023

To give you a summary, in September 2023, the Federal Trade Commission filed a significant complaint in a federal district court, asserting that Amazon operates as an unlawful monopoly. Amazon started the trend of 2 day free and fast shipping back in 2005, creating a new norm of customer expectation.

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Korona

AUGUST 9, 2022

If you are a retail business owner, chances are you have experienced increased prices for your products from your suppliers in the last several months. While economists and the National Retail Federation still expect U.S. While economists and the National Retail Federation still expect U.S. Table of Contents. What is inflation?

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Retail TouchPoints

AUGUST 28, 2023

“For the back-to-school season, 42% of consumers say they are spending more, but 57% are trading down for lower prices,” said Caila Schwartz, Director of Consumer Insights and Strategy for Retail and Consumer Goods at Salesforce during an Aug. 22, 2023 briefing. Shorter return windows generally mean more sales taking place in December.”

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Fabric

MARCH 14, 2023

Welcome to Part 2 of The Modern Retailer’s Guide To Dropshipping Fashion and Apparel. In Part 1, we covered the basics of dropshipping and explored the reasons why every fashion retailer should switch from a traditional retail model to an asset-light dropship model.

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Kibo

AUGUST 6, 2020

The 2020 Guide to Holiday Commerce is a holiday report that offers unique insights into important customer segments and provides retailers with a roadmap for holiday preparedness across personalization, ecommerce , and fulfillment.

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RTP blog

NOVEMBER 7, 2018

This sixth annual Retail TouchPoints Store Operations Survey examines the top challenges omnichannel retailers face in shoring up their brick-and-mortar locations, and reveals the strategies and technology solutions they are using to meet those challenges. If they are not motivated, educated and empowered, the brand will suffer.

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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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Retail TouchPoints

MARCH 9, 2022

“Malls came about as a response to suburban living,” said Jim Cohen, VP at SBLM Architects in an interview with Retail TouchPoints. Retail is always about reinventing and changing, and the malls that are going to be successful today are the ones that cater to that same concept of being an urban center, a place to go.”.

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