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Kroger Doubles Ship Assortment Via 3rd-Party Marketplace

Retail TouchPoints

For Kroger , the expansion of its Ship e-Commerce assortment through a third-party marketplace is the latest example. Starting this fall, more than 50,000 additional items will be available to Ship customers across multiple categories including natural and organic, international food, specialty items, housewares and toys.

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What’s in Store for Grocery in 2022?

Retail TouchPoints

The supply chain crisis means an out-of-stock crisis for grocers, and empty shelves means unhappy and disloyal customers. Meanwhile, rising energy, shipping and labor costs means higher prices for many grocery items. Mobile commerce will define the next evolution of grocery shopping.

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4 Localization Best Practices for DTC eCommerce

ESW

There are regulations to meet, partnerships to build and supply chains to establish. Currency prices, weights, measurements and clothing sizes all need to be translated, Jonas Ryberg , Senior Vice President, Chief Globalization Officer at Pactera EDGE writes. Using human translators isn’t as expensive as you think, either.

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The History of Ecommerce: What The Past Says About Tomorrow’s Retail Challenges

BigCommerce

The cost of entry is lower than ever before. 1998 PayPal launches as an online payment system. 2005 Amazon launches Amazon Prime with expedited, flat-fee shipping for members. 2011 Google Wallet launches as an online payment system. 2014 Apple Pay launches as a form of mobile payment. It’s Now or Never.

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Retailers, Reach For The Minimum By 2020

RTP blog

Have a mobile or tablet-based tool for sales associates to look up past purchases, know sizes and preferences and make recommendations. Plus-Ups: Offer a mobile app with personalized pricing. Offer free shipping and delivery for products not in stock. Adopt a shipping and delivery system all the way to the front door.

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Adapting To Changing Consumer Behavior: Strategies For Indie Retailers

RetailMinded

Presently, the greater prioritization of convenience over price by shoppers during purchase decisions is evident, and that’s exemplified by the escalating prominence of online shopping and its surpassing influence on traditional brick-and-mortar stores. Using it, retailers can accept payments online or in person without any hassles.

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Adapting To Changing Consumer Behavior: Strategies For Indie Retailers

RetailMinded

Presently, the greater prioritization of convenience over price by shoppers during purchase decisions is evident, and that’s exemplified by the escalating prominence of online shopping and its surpassing influence on traditional brick-and-mortar stores. Using it, retailers can accept payments online or in person without any hassles.