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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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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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7 Targeted Retail Strategies for Revenue Growth and Margin Improvement

Retail TouchPoints

The 2023 Omnichannel Retail Index demonstrates that understanding what customers value and using that information to build long-term customer relationships is essential for survival. Loyalty Beyond the Price Tag In our hyper-connected world with increasing distractions, retailers and brands struggle with high acquisition costs.

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Square Online Pricing 2023: Fees, Plans and More

Ecommerce Platforms

In today’s guide to Square Online pricing, we’re going to be looking at all of the fees, subscription costs, and other expenses connected with creating a Square store. How Much Does Square Online Cost? Square Online offers a range of four pricing options, starting with a free plan. plus 30 cents. plus 30 cents.

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Inventory Accuracy: The Not-so-Secret Ingredient for Holiday Sales Success

Retail TouchPoints

Retail TouchPoints (RTP): How do you believe consumers’ omnichannel shopping behaviors will evolve or accelerate during the holiday shopping season? This created a ripple effect for retailers that were experiencing a higher volume of ecommerce orders and had to leverage stores as fulfillment centers to process and ship online orders.

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Salesforce’s Top 5 Predictions for Holiday 2022

Retail TouchPoints

With rising gas prices, food shortages, skyrocketing interest rates and ever-present inflation, consumers are worried and that means retailers are worried, too. In the first quarter, the average selling price (ASP) increased by 11% in the U.S. Shoppers will Buy Even Earlier to Avoid Price Hikes. This means that 2.5

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The 2017 Omnichannel Holiday Strategy Advantage

Wiser

To succeed, omnichannel retailers and brands need to be true to their names and fully unify their selling channels. Omnichannel holiday strategy requires channels to work together. Omnichannel retailers are at a distinct advantage because they already have the cross-channel functionalities.