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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Retail TouchPoints

MAY 25, 2023

QVC and HSN parent company Qurate Retail has sold online retailer Zulily to investment firm Regent , which also owns retail and apparel brands including Club Monaco , DIM Paris , Escada , DryBar , Sassoon and Wonderbra. We are in the midst of a turnaround at Qurate Retail.

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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. Last year, COVID-19 lockdowns that restricted shopping at brick-and-mortar stores sent shoppers online. Embrace the Need for Speed .

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Retail TouchPoints

FEBRUARY 15, 2021

But the COVID-19 pandemic forced retailers to grapple with all of the above, all at once. Facing a near-apocalyptic situation, retailers have had to pivot quickly, creatively and competently in order to withstand the chaos of the 2020 economy. Among the winning strategies was a shift to ecommerce operations.

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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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Retail TouchPoints

SEPTEMBER 29, 2020

Retailers seeking guidance as they look ahead to an uncertain Q4 will find plenty of solid, practical advice in the 2020 Retail Strategy and Planning series of webinars, now available on-demand. Following are brief recaps of the #RSP20 sessions: Online Retailers Must Look to Automation to Support Global Expansion.

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Retail Technology Review

JANUARY 20, 2020

By Joe Farrell, VP of international operations at PFS. Amidst ongoing political turbulence and the continued transformation of the modern high street, 2019 was a challenging year for retail to say the least.

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Retail TouchPoints

OCTOBER 18, 2023

Online return fraud cost U.S. retailers $22.8 retailers lose $10.40 retailers are likely to be experiencing similar trends. Cutting Fraud to Claw Back Costs Retailers are pushing back. For retailers with overseas customers, the returns process can be more complex, with potentially more loopholes for returns fraud.

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Retail TouchPoints

JANUARY 9, 2024

With no end in sight to the challenges battering the global supply chain, Shao spoke with Retail TouchPoints about how companies, and small businesses in particular, can adapt and thrive in this volatile environment. Retail TouchPoints: The supply chain has been a huge topic of conversation since the pandemic struck.

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RETAIL MANAGEMENT SOFTWARE

DECEMBER 9, 2019

Web order fulfillment is not a one-size-fits all solution. There are a variety of ways to deliver products to consumers who purchase online. Here are five ways retailers in the past, and currently, have fulfilled web orders. For now, most retailers can get by fulfilling web orders through these channels.

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RETAIL MANAGEMENT SOFTWARE

JANUARY 16, 2024

As we step into 2024, the retail sector is undergoing significant transformations in technology, supply chain dynamics, and consumer behavior. Navigating this shifting terrain requires a tailored approach rather than a universal solution for future-proofing retail businesses. Here are the top innovative retail trends to watch in 2024.

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GetElastic

JULY 23, 2019

According to the National Retail Federation , retail sales during 2019 are forecast to increase between 3.8 Based on growth of 10-12 percent, online sales would total between $751.1 Despite threats of trade wars, this estimated growth and outlook for online retailers in particular is promising this upcoming peak season. .

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Retail TouchPoints

JANUARY 24, 2022

Retailers are heading into 2022 in the face of serious challenges, including inflation and labor shortages, but many executives are confident that the industry will prevail. In fact, 32% believe that retail as a whole will experience 5% growth or more this year, according to Deloitte’s 2022 Retail Industry Outlook.

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Retail TouchPoints

JULY 11, 2023

In 2024, retail sales worldwide are expected to reach $30.6 increase over 2023 and the first time global retail sales are expected to surpass the $30 trillion mark. In fact, research from ESW found that 54% of Gen Zers and 56% of millennials believe it’s “irrelevant” whether an online retailer is located overseas or not.

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Retail TouchPoints

JUNE 27, 2023

There’s a lot of talk about artificial intelligence these days, with countless posts about how it’s changing consumer expectations , influencing operations and transforming entire industries. But is there anything your retail business can do to profit from AI? When it comes to ecommerce, the answer is a resounding “yes.”

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Ecommerce Platforms

SEPTEMBER 26, 2021

The world of ecommerce relies on fulfillment services and methods like self-fulfillment, dropshipping , and 3PL, so at some point, you must choose one to get products to customers. So, during our research, we made sure we only chose 3PL companies with Canadian warehouses and fulfillment centers. Shopify Fulfillment.

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Retail TouchPoints

JANUARY 3, 2024

Online retailers that currently use the Pitney Bowes return service and its platform partners will gain immediate access to the new network, with no additional integration required. “By The National Retail Federation reported that returns totaled 14.5%

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Retail TouchPoints

MARCH 28, 2023

Amid rising costs and fears of a looming recession, however, online retailers are finding they can no longer afford the level of generosity that customers have come to expect. retailers were revisiting their returns policies as of late 2022. With numbers like these, it’s no wonder that most U.S. Some product types (e.g.

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Retail TouchPoints

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

The practices the FTC is challenging have helped to spur competition and innovation across the retail industry, and have produced greater selection, lower prices, and faster delivery speeds for Amazon customers and greater opportunity for the many businesses that sell in Amazon’s store.” But that’s not how competition works.

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Algopix

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

These retail behemoths have revolutionized the way we shop and have become synonymous with online retail. The rise of e-commerce has forever changed the retail landscape. With the convenience of online shopping, consumers have flocked to digital marketplaces in search of products that meet their needs.

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Retail TouchPoints

OCTOBER 14, 2020

Many companies have seemingly been flying blind the past several months, attempting to weather the fallout from our COVID-19 new normal and pivot their operations in response to our anticipated next normal. For retailers and brands, this situation is systematically changing how their industry operates.

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365 Retail

APRIL 15, 2024

Over the years, the retail industry has had to constantly adapt to meet the ever-growing expectations of savvy online shoppers. Retailers are facing a major challenge – how do they keep up with customers who want their purchases delivered faster, more efficiently, and with complete accuracy? What does this mean?

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Retail TouchPoints

SEPTEMBER 21, 2020

During our annual 36|86 Festival in August, a panel of experts and founders across the retail industry came together (virtually) to address what trends and consumer habits have changed specifically, how they’ve adapted to serving customers, and what the outlook looks like for the future for small businesses, e-Commerce and logistics.

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Retail TouchPoints

MAY 10, 2022

Ingka Group , which operates 392 IKEA stores across 32 markets, will invest more than €3 billion ( $3.16 The retailer is aiming to make itself accessible for customers whenever and wherever they want to interact with IKEA by expanding the availability of omnichannel services.

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ChannelAdvisor

JUNE 30, 2021

Retailers and consumers alike are always looking for the newest cheapest way to ship. Retailers, on the other hand, face a very different set of problems. Now it’s time to implement multi-location fulfilment and delivery. What is Multi-Location Fulfilment? . Why We Love Multi-Location Fulfilment .

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Fabric Blog

APRIL 17, 2024

fabric’s Order Fulfillment Logic automates distributed order management for omnichannel retailers Our next-generation real-time order fulfillment logic is now generally available in fabric OMS. What does that mean for retailers? Here’s an example of how this plays out for a typical retailer.

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PFS

MAY 21, 2019

The pop-up phenomenon has and continues to remould the retail landscape as we know it – and there’s no sign of this trend slowing down. Due to affordable short-term leases and advances in technology, the concept of pop-up facilities in retail is now presenting brands with an agile alternative to traditional commerce operations.

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Retail TouchPoints

MARCH 5, 2021

Growth capital investor Insight Partners will make a $500 million minority equity investment in Saks in a deal that values the online retailer at $2 billion. The 40-store Saks Fifth Avenue chain will continue operating as an entity called SFA that will remain wholly owned by HBC.

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Retail TouchPoints

MAY 17, 2021

Consumers will be making up for lost time in shopping for new clothes and supplies, but they will likely continue habits formed during the pandemic and do a large portion of this shopping online. Retailers aren’t completely unprepared for this, of course. The greatest question in retail this BTS season is, “how will shoppers behave?”

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Korona

OCTOBER 7, 2021

Many people are wary of starting an online business because of the costs and fulfillment hassles involved. If you’re one of them, there might be an easy way you can run a business without the need to deal with inventory and various fulfillment operations. Provide Exceptional Customer Service. Be A Niche Store.

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BigCommerce

APRIL 26, 2018

From general Amazon growing pains to government regulation, part of the report took a hard look at some of the major issues and potential risks ahead that all ecommerce retailers need to consider (as Amazon third-party retailers or otherwise). The risks of international operations. Want more insights like this? Image source.

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Ecommerce Platforms

MARCH 18, 2023

Quick answer : The term “retail store” typically applies to a physical, or brick-and-mortar location, such as a supermarket, boutique, or individual offline store. Both retail and ecommerce stores have their own distinctive pros and cons to consider for any entrepreneur. What is Retail? How Does Retail Work?

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Wiser

MAY 30, 2018

No matter what channels a retailer sells on, their pricing is one facet of the selling experience that can’t be stagnant. At its core, price optimization helps retailers attain the goals that are most important to them. Whichever goal a retailer has in mind, pricing optimization can help them get there.

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ChannelSale

JUNE 13, 2018

In recent times, annually held IRCE (Internet Retailer Conference + Exhibition) has become a hallmark of excellence and inventiveness in the e-commerce industry that online sellers around the world participate in. The post ChannelSale Attends IRCE 2018—Pledges To Redefine Online Retail Industry appeared first on ChannelSale Blog.

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ecomdash

JULY 31, 2018

What does this Wayfair court ruling mean for online retailers? A physical presence could mean a warehouse, fulfillment center such as Amazon FBA, brick-and-mortar store, or even a home office of a freelance employee. It harms brick-and-mortar retailers because there is not a of the unlevel playing field.

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Optimizely

MAY 15, 2018

It’s almost time for the Internet Retailer Conference & Exhibition , AKA IRCE — the massive ecommerce conference with the largest expo hall in the industry. Don Davis, Editor at Large, Internet Retailer. This data seems to suggest that ecommerce retailers are prospering, but the future for brick and mortar stores is bleak.

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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. This automation significantly reduces labor costs and speeds up order fulfillment.

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