Retail TouchPoints

MAY 2, 2022

According to a study by the Öko-Institut in Berlin, ecommerce overall results in significantly lower carbon emissions than brick-and-mortar retail sales, mostly thanks to savings in heating and electricity. But online purchases still have a significant environmental cost, even if it is lower than that of physical retail stores.

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Retail TouchPoints

OCTOBER 6, 2022

The Retail TouchPoints 2022 Retail Strategy & Planning (#RSP22) webinar series, now available on-demand, offered a wealth of tips and best practices across critical areas including pricing, location-based technology, inventory management and marketplaces.

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Retail TouchPoints

JULY 17, 2020

The impact of digital technology on the retail industry has been nothing short of profound. In recent years, bricks have morphed into clicks and taps as consumers have embraced the convenience of online shopping. Still, nothing could have fully prepared retailers — both online and in the physical world — for COVID-19.

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Wiser

OCTOBER 11, 2023

Key factors to consider include the brand’s target audience, product offerings, pricing strategy, and scalability. It encapsulates everything from the type of goods or services sold, to the pricing strategy and marketing tactics employed. The role of eCommerce models in online businesses is multifaceted.

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365 Retail

MAY 9, 2023

A price versus principles paradox is creating a new cohort of ‘conflicted’ UK shoppers, who are simultaneously demanding value for money as well as products and services from retailers that tap into their sustainable values, the latest research from Asendia , the leader in international e-commerce and mail delivery solutions, reveals.

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Retail TouchPoints

MARCH 8, 2023

After three years of supply chain logistics and shipping delays, retailers have too much inventory sitting on shelves, and consumer demand continues to be in flux as inflation maintains a strong grip on budgets everywhere. This means the way consumers shop has drastically changed as new financing options rise in popularity.

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Ecommerce Platforms

APRIL 13, 2021

Every time you ship a product the packaging either gets thrown in the landfill or recycling bin. Sustainable packaging is eco-friendly material used for shipping and storing goods. It's manufactured using the cleanest of technologies available and the best practices known for maintaining sustainability.

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Retail TouchPoints

JANUARY 26, 2021

A range of delivery speeds and costs (Advantage: multi-carrier shippers). Consumers are currently more willing to pay for fast shipping and are more tolerant with slower delivery, given the prevalence of shipping delays throughout the pandemic and through the holidays. One-third think seven-day free shipping is ‘acceptable.’

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Retail TouchPoints

APRIL 25, 2022

Investment in the proper technologies needed to build a strong supply chain not only enables prompt replenishment of products in inventory, but also optimizes planning capabilities in rapidly evolving business ecosystems while minimizing duplication, errors and inefficiencies. Navigating the Dynamic and Evolving Shipping Industry.

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Retail TouchPoints

MARCH 14, 2023

However, that doesn’t mean retailers shouldn’t be searching for ways to minimize the costs returns incur. These include not just costly shipping and processing fees but also the extra promotions or liquidations needed to move excess inventory.

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Retail TouchPoints

SEPTEMBER 29, 2020

Session topics ranged from ramping up touch-free in-store technologies to strengthening supply chains and getting the most out of marketplaces. Speakers included industry experts from RSR Research, Coresight Research and Creative Realities as well as retail executives from companies including Office Depot and Regina Andrew Design.

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Retail TouchPoints

JANUARY 5, 2021

The cost of fraud to retailers is up 6.6% And merchants may have been extra concerned about fraud during the holiday shopping season, because the crush of holiday orders and unusual shopper behavior (binge-buying, shipping to multiple addresses) can make it hard to detect fraudsters online and at curbside for BOPIS pickups.

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Korona

AUGUST 17, 2022

The actual costs of opening a retail store vary depending on the type of retail business you want to start, the size of the store, and, last but not least, the location. However, according to vlogger and boutique owner Alli Schultz, the initial startup costs for opening a retail store can average up to $48,000.

Shipping Costs 52

Shipping Costs Payment Services Payments Small Business Retail 52

OrderDynamics

APRIL 11, 2019

New to Retail: BOPIS Free Shipping. If you know anything about retail, you know that BOPIS free shipping isn’t new! In effect, BOPIS is the new free shipping. The last mile delivery is expensive. As an emerging retail trend, BOPIS free shipping is the new free delivery. What is BOPIS?

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Shipping Costs Shipping Retail Merchant Services 59

BigCommerce

APRIL 26, 2018

Amazon Customer Base, Revenue & Shipping Data. More than 5 billion items shipped worldwide with Amazon Prime. It was also revealed that Amazon Prime has more members (and a higher retention rate , at nearly 90% retention) than retail giant Costco. Good terms are crucial with shipping companies. In a word: Growth.

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Retail TouchPoints

MARCH 29, 2023

Given the rapid growth of online retail over the past few years, brand owners have become increasingly vigilant about the distribution of their products, in many instances by third-party resellers, on these online platforms. This is true of third-party sellers on online platforms as well.

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365 Retail

APRIL 15, 2024

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? The answer is smart logistics which leverages innovative technology and data-driven insights in order to streamline operations. What does this mean?

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BigCommerce

AUGUST 17, 2018

To ensure that you’re offering a fair and competitive price for your products, you’ll want to look at what similar online retailers are charging. Don’t just look at the price retailers are charging for their products, look at the total cost as well (tax + shipping charges + service fees).

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Payment Services Shipping Costs eCommerce Payments 357

UpSellIt

MAY 24, 2023

In order for your brand to thrive online, you need to have an intentional plan for how, when, why, and to whom discounts are being offered. An ecommerce discount strategy is a plan put in place by online retailers to offer various types of discounts and promotions to their customers, for specific reasons.

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Ecommerce Platforms

OCTOBER 7, 2021

Mail order catalog companies like CompuCard partnered with larger retailers like JCPenney and Sears to sell their products at a markup, so a brand like Sears would store, package, and ship items to the CompuCard customers, but only when a purchase came through (just like on-demand dropshipping). The shipping costs are often too high.

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Retail TouchPoints

OCTOBER 29, 2020

It has been widely reported that the Covid-19 pandemic has led to a boom in online retail. Economists are predicting a flat or modest increase in holiday sales compared to 2019, but they expect a big increase in online holiday shopping. in costs related to chargebacks, merchandise and remediation time and expense.

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eCommerce Training Academy

MAY 1, 2020

Competition was minimal, technology wasn’t as affordable as it is now and access to product was limited. China is opening up to the world and technology is now affordable. Lots has changed including the way they consume content and communicate online. They get easily distracted with technology and social media.

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OrderDynamics

DECEMBER 6, 2018

Free Shipping, eh? How Canadian Retailers Combat Cart Abandonment Issues. of retailers with e-commerce sites offer standard Free Shipping with a minimum purchase. There are many benefits for consumers who shop online. In fact, many consumers cite high shipping costs as a significant reason for cart abandonment.

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Algopix

APRIL 17, 2023

What is Amazon Inventory Management As the world’s largest online retailer, Amazon has revolutionized the way we shop and has created unprecedented opportunities for businesses to reach new customers and grow their sales. Improving Customer Satisfaction: Customers expect fast and reliable delivery of their orders.

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Fabric Blog

APRIL 17, 2024

Custom Alerting : Notice anomalies before they become problems with highly flexible alerting rules configured in fabric Copilot to notify operations and technology teams via email and view all orders related to alerts from an intuitive dashboard in the fabric UI. Finally, an app built with store associates in mind!

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Kissmetrics

JULY 8, 2021

However, to give a brief overview, BrickSeek started out in 2014 as a web application enabling LEGO collectors to track down popular sets online and in-store. The same things that make BrickSeek such a useful tool for consumers also make it a potentially invaluable resource for online retailers. Think about it.

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ChannelAdvisor

JUNE 1, 2017

This is one example of the many complications that can arise when drop shipping on marketplaces. While drop shipping has been around for decades, its presence on marketplaces has swelled in recent years — and so have the number of issues faced by third-party retailers and vendors. Drop Shipping on Marketplaces.

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UpSellIt

APRIL 15, 2024

Build Trust If a website lacks transparent pricing or customer reviews shoppers may feel hesitant about the credibility of the product or the reliability of the website. Transparency Ensure transparency in your cart page, providing clear information about shipping costs and pricing.

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365 Retail

MARCH 13, 2023

But what exactly is omnichannel and how can online retailers adapt to meet ever-changing consumer habits? Simply put, omnichannel commerce is a strategic approach to retail that focuses on delivering seamless customer experiences – whether the shopper is buying online from a mobile device, on a computer, or in a physical store.

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365 Retail

APRIL 7, 2022

Price-sensitivity, supporting local retail and sustainability initiatives, and digitally-driven in-store experiences are among the new top demands of shoppers, as the consumer psyche has evolved and prompted retail to reset post-pandemic, the latest data from Sensormatic Solutions reveals.

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Ecommerce Platforms

SEPTEMBER 26, 2021

We usually argue that going with 3rd-party logistics companies is often the most economical, fastest option, considering you eliminate aspects of the fulfillment process (on your end) like warehousing, packaging, and shipping. Set your own shipping times and rates. Let's take a look! Shopify Fulfillment.

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Algopix

APRIL 22, 2021

Free 1- and 2-calendar day shipping nationwide will soon become the new normal thanks to Amazon’s new SFP requirements. Online retailers should expect the same response to the new SFP mandates. Opting out is not a viable solution for any seller looking to maintain market share and grow long-term through online marketplaces.

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Shipping Costs Merchant Services Order Fulfillment Fulfillment 78

Algopix

APRIL 22, 2021

Free 1- and 2-calendar day shipping nationwide will soon become the new normal thanks to Amazon’s new SFP requirements. Online retailers should expect the same response to the new SFP mandates. Opting out is not a viable solution for any seller looking to maintain market share and grow long-term through online marketplaces.

Shipping Costs 78

Shipping Costs Merchant Services Order Fulfillment Fulfillment 78

UpSellIt

JANUARY 15, 2020

As online retail continues to evolve, the ever-changing landscape presents new opportunities, as well as fresh challenges. First the positive: Online retail is poised for monumental growth in the new decade. These services allow users to pay for items over time, even if the purchases aren’t extremely expensive.

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ESW

JUNE 23, 2023

Likewise, technology trends are rapidly changing the customer experience, and many legacy brands are struggling to keep up. Online retailers should avoid greenwashing, or making misleading claims about the environmental merit of a product or service. are most concerned about price in 2023.

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Ecommerce Platforms

JUNE 10, 2019

Are you starting an online business from scratch and aren’t sure where to start with the shipping process, or are you an established company in need of a more scalable shipping solution? Discover more on how you can get Amazon-level shipping and logistics, while maintaining your brand here. Okay, Let’s get started.

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SellBrite

DECEMBER 23, 2019

Jet often draws comparisons to Amazon because of its large product catalog and low prices, but what sets it apart from the online retail giant is its real-time pricing algorithm. This dynamic pricing model sets Jet apart from other e-commerce marketplaces and offers unique benefits to both buyers and sellers on the site.

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