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Retail, POS Finance and the Quest for ESG

Retail TouchPoints

In addition to the products and services they offer, retailers are reconsidering the environmental and social impacts of their supply chains, employee activity and even which partners they choose to work with in an effort to fulfill a moral obligation to their consumers — especially the younger generation.

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How to Navigate Ecommerce Logistics: 3PL, Shopify Fulfillment, and Fulfillment by Amazon

Omnisend

In this piece, we’ll examine the pros and cons of using a 3PL over in-house logistics, and compare popular solutions like leveraging Amazon or Shopify fulfillment. Here are a few advantages of using a 3PL: Less investment/risk: You don’t have to invest in an expensive warehouse, storage, packing, or shipping supplies. What is a 3PL?

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Target, Simon Add New BNPL Options Ahead of Expected Holiday Surge

Retail TouchPoints

The key expansions include Target adding Sezzle and Affirm to its payment options; Simon enabling Klarna for interested merchants at any of its shopping centers; and FreedomPay integrating Klarna into its platform to provide more brick-and-mortar retailers access to BNPL options.

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Best CBD Ecommerce Platforms

Ecommerce Platforms

In that case, you need to consider some of the best CBD ecommerce platforms, since not all payment processors and ecommerce platforms are as friendly toward CBD sellers. Payment processors have a history of avoiding these types of products for liability issues; they’re considered “high-risk industries.” Best CBD Ecommerce Platforms.

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Backorders: Meaning, Causes, Solutions, and Comparison vs. Out of Stock

Fabric

A study from 2020 showed that unavailable products caused consumers to shop elsewhere, producing a total sales loss of $71.4 And according to Multichannel Merchant, out of stock situations cost companies over 10% in lost sales. What merchants can do to get the most out of offering backorders to customers.

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How a Reactive Omnichannel Strategy can Help you Capitalize on Reactive Buying Trends

Retail TouchPoints

The UK’s largest independent builder’s merchant, MKM Building Supplies , recognized that the building supplies industry was changing, with 45% of its current customer base set to retire within the next five years. One BigCommerce merchant saw conversion rates jump from 52.9% after deploying both of these tactics.

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Top 3pl Companies: A Comparison of the Ideal Partners for Ecommerce Fulfillment

Ecommerce Platforms

Third-party logistics, or 3PL, is a term used to refer to one of the most popular and cost-effective ecommerce fulfillment methods. Not to mention, you can save money in the process, usually get better shipping rates and speeds, and turn your focus to other aspects of your business like marketing or product development.