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Time for retailers to take stock of shipping costs; playing the waiting game won’t win

365 Retail

Claire Webb from Advanced Supply Chain Group looks at why playing a waiting game won’t help retailers beat soaring shipping costs. Many retailers are looking to protect margins against rapidly rising shipping costs. Cost of bottlenecks. Playing the waiting game. Mitigating costs.

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Have Temu and Shein Thwarted Wish’s Hopes of a Comeback?

Retail TouchPoints

When it debuted back in 2010, Wish was the only game in town as far as manufacturer-direct discount shopping apps went. and then made sure everyone knew about it with a spot in advertising’s biggest game, the Super Bowl. The trade-off is long shipping times, another thing Wish is working hard to improve.

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Holiday Season Marketing Calendar and Shipping Deadlines [2021]

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As a retailer, getting holiday spend insights is just one-half of the game. The other is being aware of the important dates and deadlines associated with shipping carriers and important eCommerce events. Read on to get access to all the critical data you need to plan your marketing game this holiday season.

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Finding Dropshipping Companies & Suppliers (Free Directory Updated for 2018)

BigCommerce

When an item is ordered from your site, the supplier will then ship the product directly to your customer. Between scams, fees and just plain difficult to find suppliers – using dropshipping to launch or expand your business is often cumbersome, and expensive in both time and cash. Company Product Category Sign Up Cost.

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How is AR/3D Technology Driving Next-Gen Ecommerce Best Practices?

Retail TouchPoints

As with all next-gen tech, there have been some early adopters, especially in the realm of fashion, footwear and accessories, that are already employing 3D and AR to enhance the ecommerce experience. Examples include things like clothing for game avatars or digital, limited-edition merchandise for a new movie or digital album.

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Shein Raises $2B, Wish Adds More European Merchants as Temu Gains Ground

Retail TouchPoints

All three apps enable the shockingly cheap prices that have made them runaway hits through a direct connection with manufacturers, primarily in China. Shein’s model does share direct connections to Chinese factories, which allows for rapid turnaround on the latest styles, with most orders shipped directly to consumers from the factory.

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Gen Z, in Their Own Words: What They Really Want from Brands and Retailers

Retail TouchPoints

Although Bubble products are designed with high-quality dermatological ingredients, the brand also ensures all products are priced modestly to ensure Gen Z shoppers have access. Social media sites and gaming platforms can provide this access to individuals and larger communities, which is why many Gen Zers are gravitating to them.