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Amazon Continues Push Beyond its Own Ecosystem with Debut of ‘Supply Chain by Amazon’

Retail TouchPoints

The pandemic made “supply chain” a commonplace term, and now Amazon wants to make it a commonplace service. This is most notable in the multi-channel fulfillment solution, which will see Amazon deliver inventory to any channel, physical or digital, where a seller needs it. Yes, that means brick-and-mortar stores.

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Crate & Barrel Plans to Double Tech Team Size, Boost Use of AI

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Crate & Barrel Holdings (CBH) will embark on a multi-year digital transformation that will leverage significant investments in talent, technology and infrastructure.

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Ulta Beauty, American Eagle Share How Supply Chain Investments Can Drive the Entire Company

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Supply chain and last mile challenges have been grabbing headlines for months, and executives from Ulta Beauty , American Eagle and others shared their advice on how retailers can turn these troubles into opportunities at the Home Delivery World logistics conference. Ulta’s Three Pillars Connect Supply Chain, Associates and Shoppers.

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How These Three Pillars Can Soften the Bullwhip Effect in Your Supply Chain

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Supply chain challenges are nothing new, but they are newly in the spotlight as massive consumer delays and shortages affect the shopping public. There is no quick fix for the supply chain snarls facing brands, and the problems won’t miraculously resolve on December 31. Diversify channels to sidestep disruptions.

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5 Common Multi-Channel Challenges and How to Overcome Them

SellBrite

In ecommerce, investing in multi-channel can help you quickly take your business to the next level, but it can also come with a number of challenges that you may or may not be aware of. To succeed in multi-channel, you have to know how you’re going to address these challenges when they appear in front of you.

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Multi-Channel Retailing: The Ultimate Guide to Engaging Customers On- and Offline

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It’s important to explore new channels such as marketplaces, social media, price comparison engines, etc. As soon as you leverage multiple channels to promote your products, you are conducting multi-channel retailing. Check out this guide to get more info and ideas on operating a multi-channel retail operation.

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Creative Co-Op Adds Performance Optimization Platform to Power Growth

Retail TouchPoints

Home goods supplier Creative Co-Op has chosen the GAINS Performance Optimization Platform for supply chain planning. The solution is designed to provide the visibility and insights needed by the supplier’s growing multi-channel businesses, including independent retailers, ecommerce and chain retail channels.