Retail TouchPoints

OCTOBER 24, 2023

Pandemic-driven buying trends led to an explosion of new challenges, from a surge in online returns to the rise of curbside pickup to supply chain delays. For CPGs, it’s become clear that there are process and technology gaps involved in servicing D2C demand.

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ChannelAdvisor

SEPTEMBER 23, 2021

Today we’re going to look at the two programs that give you access to those lucrative Prime shelves: Fulfillment by Amazon (FBA) and Seller Fulfilled Prime (SFP). Fulfillment. The most striking difference between FBA and SFP is the way your items are fulfilled. With SFP, fulfillment is in your hands.

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Retail TouchPoints

OCTOBER 27, 2021

Retailers’ health and safety policies and innovative technologies can help consumers feel more comfortable in stores. Inventory intelligence solutions can deliver accurate, real-time insights that help retailers assess and adapt processes and supply chain flows to ensure items are stocked appropriately.

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Retail TouchPoints

JUNE 13, 2023

Customer-focused digital transformation is important for any retail business, but the pandemic-induced volatility and fast pace of change in the industry means that such transformations need to occur in all areas of the enterprise, from product design to planning and supply chain.

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Ecommerce Platforms

APRIL 11, 2022

Everything is bigger in Texas, so it makes sense that ecommerce warehousing, distribution, and fulfillment have become commonplace in the Lone Star state. Not only is there an incredible amount of space for fulfillment companies to set up warehouses in Texas, but the state has its benefits when it comes to taxes and real estate costs.

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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

JULY 26, 2021

A tech stack is the ecosystem of hardware and software platforms needed to manage the DTC order fulfillment process from end to end. These systems have to integrate with your shopping platform on the front end, your fulfillment operations in the middle and your financials and supply chain operations (or ERP if applicable) on the back end.

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Retail TouchPoints

JULY 27, 2022

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. Offer multiple fulfillment options. The need for convenience has driven demand for multiple fulfillment options.

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Ecommerce Platforms

AUGUST 19, 2021

In order to make your shipping and fulfillment process more efficient and affordable, you must consider partnering with a third-party fulfillment center. Fulfillment centers typically offer software to integrate with your website, along with warehouses and workers to store, pick, and ship your products.

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Retail TouchPoints

DECEMBER 23, 2022

Adapting to our current economic realities is no different — it will require a mix of creativity, technology and agility. These first-generation technologies are being outpaced with third-generation technologies built around AI. With consumers pulling back on spending due to rising prices, retailers must evolve as well.

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Retail TouchPoints

SEPTEMBER 1, 2023

Top priorities include updating store interiors; integrating new technology to support associates; enhancing digital capabilities; and optimizing supply chain and merchandising operations. “Right now, we have less than $500 million in debt, and we will not be taking on any additional debt to fund or to pay for this investment,” Rosen explained.

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lateshipment

APRIL 28, 2024

If you look at it, hyper-personalization is just an advanced way of doing personalization using technologies that keep taking e-commerce by storm to create highly relevant experiences by understanding customer behavior in real-time. Businesses that fail to adapt to technological advancements risk falling behind.

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Retail TouchPoints

JANUARY 23, 2024

The positive vibe of the show was largely driven by retail executives’ obvious eagerness to explore which new technologies would help them maximize customer retention and business growth in 2024. Artificial Intelligence (AI) It should come as no surprise that AI was the “golden child” of this year’s Big Show. Is it the real deal?

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Retail TouchPoints

APRIL 1, 2022

Fulfilment, shipping, delivery and returns updates can all be enriched with personalized promotions, loyalty program information and other immersive, branded content. The right technology, such as an Operations Experience Management platform, can help brands to better understand the data they’re given. Express Your Brand.

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ESW

AUGUST 17, 2020

While the coronavirus accelerated eCommerce adoption, it also increased pressure on the industry’s fulfillment infrastructure — and, in many cases, a previously untested supply chain began to show signs of cracking. Workplaces were crowded, screenings were lacking and cleaning supplies were limited.

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ESW

AUGUST 17, 2020

While the coronavirus accelerated eCommerce adoption, it also increased pressure on the industry’s fulfillment infrastructure — and, in many cases, a previously untested supply chain began to show signs of cracking. Workplaces were crowded, screenings were lacking and cleaning supplies were limited.

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Groove

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

It was a period of rapid industrialization, fueled by advancements in technology and automation. Concerns and Benefits of Automation As with any significant technological advancement, the introduction of automation brought about concerns and fears. AI and machine learning are poised to revolutionize the eCommerce industry further.

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Ecommerce Platforms

MARCH 27, 2023

Product Recommendations One of the easiest ways to implement machine learning solutions at your ecommerce store is through product recommendations. Product recommendations are quite an intuitive tactic — offer similar products or products that may complement the current one, and customers are likely to spend more.

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Retail TouchPoints

MAY 10, 2022

Establishing weather-related risk management practices successfully in the retail space starts with understanding your greatest risks and using technology to shore up the weaknesses in your emergency weather strategies. Technology, however, is helping us to better protect our businesses. Receive the Right Information the First Time.

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Retail TouchPoints

AUGUST 15, 2022

Results from Retail TouchPoints’ annual Customer Loyalty and Personalization Benchmark Report reaffirm that retailers are focused on building a strong foundation of first-party data to support their supply chain, in-store services, omnichannel marketing and experiential strategies. .

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lateshipment

JANUARY 7, 2021

Cloud computing is revolutionizing technology that has created a buzz in many business areas due to its ease of accessibility and flexibility. After looking at such exponential figures, there is no doubt that companies worldwide have outgrown the outdated technologies and expanded their investments towards cloud computing.

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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. In 2024, we can expect a surge in AI-powered personalization, where algorithms analyze customer data to provide tailored recommendations and personalized shopping experiences.

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Retail TouchPoints

APRIL 12, 2021

With the popularity of low-code development increasing month by month, the prevalence of low-code platforms has grown apace to fulfill this need. Previously, Sathianathan worked at Apple on various emerging technology projects that included the Mac operating system and the first iPhone. Low-Code Development Advantages.

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lateshipment

AUGUST 1, 2022

Supply chain disruptions have affected businesses and consumers across the board, causing growing dissatisfaction among buyers and leaving sellers to find alternative vendors, products and solutions. As orders are placed, automated systems can begin fulfillment processes while monitoring inventory levels. Fulfillment.

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Retail TouchPoints

MARCH 14, 2023

One solution to this challenge is utilizing technology to get products back on the shelf before markdowns become necessary, according to Kieboom. Personalizing to your customer base is something that we recommend.” Additionally, AI and other analytics tools can help knock down the silos that enable fraudsters to thrive.

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Retail TouchPoints

JULY 28, 2020

There are new and innovative ways to marry personal computing devices, gesture recognition technology, merchandising creativity and inventory management to create a new world of retail that’s an inviting, engaging and safe space for thriving retail commerce — as well as the sometimes-elusive emotional connection between shoppers and brands.

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Retail TouchPoints

JULY 30, 2020

Technology purchases will get the bulk of attention and dollars. The most notable shift between the 2019 back-to-school season and today is the strong consumer preference for technology over traditional items like apparel and even school supplies. I don’t have to expose myself to getting in and out of stores several times.”.

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Retail TouchPoints

OCTOBER 15, 2021

Involve customers and encourage feedback on sizing, get to know the shopper and why product doesn’t fit,” recommended Liza Amlani, a former merchant and Founder and Principal of Retail Strategy Group. RECOMMENDED LISTENING: Undressing the Underlying Challenges with Inclusivity. But it’s not just about listening; it’s about action.

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Retail TouchPoints

JULY 8, 2021

So far, sanitation and even the installation of new air-circulation technology to cleanse the air of aerosols have been less effective than hoped. With supply chain congestion and major shortages of key product ingredients a global concern, superstores can counter by being the one store most likely in stock with hard-to-find items.

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Payment Services Retail Omnichannel Consumer 290

Algopix

OCTOBER 27, 2023

The eCommerce landscape has been evolving at a rapid pace over the past few years, driven by advances in technology, changing consumer behaviors, and the global impact of events. AR technologies will provide an immersive and interactive shopping experience, allowing customers to visualize products in their real-world environment.

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RetailMinded

AUGUST 25, 2022

A stockout occurs when a company runs out of a fast-selling product due to a lack of planning or uncontrollable circumstances such as a global supply chain issue. “There’s the obvious gross margin loss, but you’ll also incur expenses adjusting your supply chain,” writes Karlyn McKell of eCommerce financing company 8fig.

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Retail TouchPoints

JUNE 11, 2020

Even when we look back to early 2020 before COVID-19 was a global pandemic, retail was being shaken at its foundations by the rapid rise of Amazon; consumer shifts to online channels and home delivery; declining brand loyalty among shoppers; and supply chain complexity in the midst of tariff and trade wars.

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Retalon

DECEMBER 8, 2021

Why should retailers care about their Order Fulfillment Process? Order fulfillment may seem like a fairly straightforward process and according to the generic “high-level” definition, it is. In today’s market, putting the right fulfillment system in place gets you a competitive edge. What is order fulfillment?

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Algopix

APRIL 17, 2023

Sellers who effectively manage their inventory levels and maintain a consistent supply of products are more likely to be awarded the Buy Box. Meeting Amazon Requirements: Amazon has specific requirements for inventory management, including minimum and maximum inventory thresholds, fulfillment standards, and more.

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Ecommerce Platforms

JUNE 22, 2023

They’re both SaaS options, which means there’s no technology to download and install. Shopify is a wonderfully easy-to-use tool , with affordable pricing, diverse payment options, and a range of fulfilment tools, to help you deliver exceptional experiences to customers. In fact, fulfillment is one area where Shoplazza really shines.

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Kibo

SEPTEMBER 22, 2021

To combat supply chain disruptions and other uncertainty, consumers of all ages turned to digital channels to purchase goods across every retail category. These include AI-powered product recommendations, advanced personalization with image recognition, and end-to-end personalization with native order management.

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GetElastic

APRIL 16, 2020

Using vending machines as hyper-local micro-fulfillment centers for last-mile delivery is perhaps the one use case Amazon hasn’t already patented. While obvious use cases for vending machine fulfillment include meals and grocery, anything that is typically couriered is fair game -- think office supplies, auto parts and other B2B goods.

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