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Eddie Bauer Aims to ‘Eliminate Barriers to the Outdoors’ with New Rental Program

Retail TouchPoints

Eddie Bauer is following the lead of other top retailers and getting into the rental business with the launch of a new program that will allow customers to rent its technical apparel and gear at “a fraction of the full retail price.”. The retailer’s rental offerings can be shipped anywhere in the contiguous U.S.

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How Outdoor Brands Can Sustain the Pandemic Boom

ESW

Between Zoom calls and Netflix binging, many people looked out their windows at an outdoor world just waiting to be explored. As a result, people flocked to the great outdoors like never before and outdoor brands with DTC channels saw revenues skyrocket. Outdoor activity increased by 6.9% That’s a jump of 7.1

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A Generational Analysis of Today’s Home Improvement Customers

Retail TouchPoints

134% more likely to anticipate making a garden or outdoor purchase. They’re more likely than the average consumer to indicate they’re shopping for outdoor furniture, mattresses, kitchen appliances, bed and bath goods and garden items. Consider how to implement an effective online chat to answer customer questions in real time.

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5 Ways Retailers Can Tackle Wavering Customer Loyalty

Retail TouchPoints

New research from PwC has found that three in 10 customers are more likely to try a new brand — and that number is even higher among younger consumers. But winning (and keeping) customers’ loyalty is no longer confined to programs and points. Stand Out Beyond Free Shipping . Top data-related challenges include: .

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Does the ‘New’ Bed Bath & Beyond Have the Right Formula for Success?

Retail TouchPoints

Its current business model is based on owning very little inventory and relying on its suppliers to drop-ship orders to customers. It’s been hard to convince both customers and suppliers that we’re no longer a liquidator. We wanted to talk to customers as quickly as possible.

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VF Opens its Largest Distribution Center in Southern California

Retail TouchPoints

The DC is capable of shipping 76 million units annually and will employ approximately 550 people during peak periods. The center offers EV chargers, both indoor and outdoor restorative areas and features a robust fitness facility on site to encourage health and wellness.” million-square-foot facility in Ontario, Calif.

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Google Merchant Center: Everything an eCommerce Merchant Needs to Know

Groove

Using Google Merchant Center, you can upload detailed information about your shoes, including titles, descriptions, prices, and images. This information is then displayed to potential customers across Google's platforms. Enhancing Customer Experience Google Merchant Center also improves the customer shopping experience.