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Retailers Increasingly Turning to Third-Party Resources to Handle Fulfillment

Retail TouchPoints

Store-based fulfillment of customer orders got an enormous boost during the COVID pandemic, when both curbside pickup and delivery offerings became survival tactics for so many retailers. These include courier services such as FedEx and the USPS as well as third-party delivery partners like Instacart.

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Product Substitution: How Savvy Retailers and Manufacturers can Build Supply Chain Resiliency, Reduce Costs and Improve Customer Experiences

Retail TouchPoints

Shipping delays and stockouts lead to frustration and disappointment, especially when logistical problems impact time-sensitive purchases, such as special occasion gifts, event tickets or prescription medications. When customers place ecommerce orders, the last thing they want is an unhappy surprise.

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Best Fulfillment Center in Florida (Tampa)

Ecommerce Platforms

If you intend to ship ecommerce products to Florida, or anywhere in the Southwest region of the United States, it’s best to use a fulfillment center in Florida, or at least within the surrounding area. The Best Fulfillment Centers in Florida. What are the Best Fulfillment Centers in Florida (Tampa)? Advantages.

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Omnichannel Fulfillment, BNPL and Social Commerce Contributed to Holiday 2021’s Digital Success

Retail TouchPoints

The early-season surge can be attributed to shoppers’ awareness of potential shipping delays , which also made omnichannel fulfillment a winning solution during that final rush: stores with curbside or in-store pickup options captured 62% of global sales during the Dec. 18 and Dec. 18-31 window. “In

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Sunnier Economic Outlooks Drive Peak Season

Retail TouchPoints

Meanwhile, consumers return to brick-and-mortar stores and seek omnichannel experiences. Retailers increasingly strike balances between direct-to-consumer ecommerce and omnichannel strategies to keep products in stores and in front of consumers. 92% of consumers shop elsewhere to save on shipping , leading to cart abandonment.

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Forrester: Seek New Revenue Sources to Avoid Commodity Price Wars

Retail TouchPoints

This has been a volatile year for retailers and consumers alike, and the uncertain nature of 2022 has been shaping trends across the industry, according to Forrester’s Vast, Fast, And Relentless: Consumer Buying Enters A New Era report. Cost remains shoppers’ top concern when buying online, which is no surprise given recent high inflation.

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5 Strategies to Optimize the Online Integration of Your Grocery Store

Retail TouchPoints

The demand for grocery omnichannel ecommerce has been fueled by the pandemic, specifically consumers’ desire for convenience. To keep up with this demand and consumer expectations, grocers will have to invest in the right forward-looking technology to evolve omnichannel offerings to meet customer needs.