Retail TouchPoints

NOVEMBER 1, 2022

As consumers increasingly adopt hybrid and omnichannel experiences, retailers must adapt to meet changing consumer expectations. However, many retailers struggle to deliver these experiences because of limited resources and a lack of expertise. Offer rapid turnaround for on-premise orders. How do These Strategies Drive Results?

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Retail TouchPoints

FEBRUARY 22, 2023

The retailer is aiming to operate more than 15 sortation centers across the country to enable flexible and efficient last mile options that build on its store-as-hub strategy. The process is designed to reduce costs for customers while increasing speed and efficiency for Target’s own operations. “By

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Retail TouchPoints

AUGUST 21, 2020

billion in Tech Hubs in Dallas, Detroit, Denver, New York City, Phoenix and San Diego, creating a total of 3,500 new technology and corporate jobs. Amazon plans to open 11 new sites to support customer fulfillment and delivery operations in metropolitan Phoenix by the end of 2020, creating more than 3,000 full- and part-time jobs.

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Retail TouchPoints

MAY 24, 2023

Like the retailer’s first MFC , which opened in 2019 in Salem, N.H., the new center uses the Alphabot automated storage and retrieval technology developed by Alert Innovation. This new order fulfillment system is truly game-changing,” said Ryan Simpson, Store Manager at Store 100 in a statement.

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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.

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365 Retail

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

Retail success hinges significantly on the seamless operation of warehouses, where every detail from inventory management to order fulfilment directly influences customer satisfaction and bottom-line results.

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Retail TouchPoints

AUGUST 23, 2022

eBay will pay $295 million to acquire TCGplayer , an online collectibles technology platform and marketplace for trading card games. The company’s technology is known for connecting hobby stores and online sellers with customers and collectors on a global scale. The deal is expected to be completed by Q1 2023.

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Retail TouchPoints

FEBRUARY 24, 2021

Spanish fashion retailer Encuentro Moda is deploying a radio frequency identification solution across its 125 stores, both to meet omnichannel requirements and to gain visibility into the stock availability at each store and throughout the supply chain. Adding Real-Time Inventory Data.

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Fabric

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

With fabric OMS, any retail operator can configure order routing rules to reduce order errors, get closer to customers, and reduce shipping expenses. As businesses grow, so does the complexity of allocating resources to fulfill customer orders across multiple locations. What is OFL? What is OFL?

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Retail TouchPoints

APRIL 1, 2022

For retailers, this creates ample opportunity to engage their customers using untapped touch points. Fulfilment, shipping, delivery and returns updates can all be enriched with personalized promotions, loyalty program information and other immersive, branded content. It All Comes Down to Data. Express Your Brand.

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Retail TouchPoints

APRIL 21, 2023

For years, fashion retailers have faced mounting pressures from both customers and employees to evolve. More recently, there’s been a strong urgency expressed for automation and robotics by fashion retailers for better throughput of parcels from warehouses to parcel carriers. What does this mean for retail? trillion.

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Retail TouchPoints

APRIL 23, 2021

The retail business is dwindling world over. Even before the pandemic, retailers were dealing with strong competition and declining profit margins. Now over a year into lockdown, retailers are striving to learn from past mistakes in a rapidly changing market. Retail is a massive industry. Why do Retailers Need Automation?

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Retail TouchPoints

MARCH 14, 2023

Returns are, like it or not, as much a part of retail operations as the sales themselves. The exact return rate varies among different verticals and individual retailers, but online sales consistently generate higher levels of returns compared to brick-and-mortar. That means you’re out of business.

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RetailMinded

APRIL 3, 2022

A new study revealed: Social media marketing (32%), e-commerce software (31%), email marketing (29%), retail operations (26%) and online payments (24%) score highly. 63% of US brands plan to increase investment in retail software in 2022. Only 1% will decrease their investment. Only 1% will decrease their investment.

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Retail TouchPoints

JANUARY 4, 2024

These companies are betting that it’s only a matter of time before technology, regulation and consumer opinion all converge into the optimal conditions for takeoff. Wing already has made an impressive 350,000 drone deliveries worldwide, and the company has partnerships with major retailers such as Walgreens and Walmart in the U.S.

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Retail TouchPoints

JULY 16, 2020

Retail businesses, warehouses and distribution centers around the world are facing new challenges as the business environment has shifted in the wake of recent global events. Now, with consumers demanding direct-to-consumer, in-store and curbside pickup, businesses must perfect omnichannel fulfillment to survive.

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365 Retail

MARCH 27, 2024

The retail landscape has rapidly transformed, with sustainability now at the forefront of many consumers’ minds. Sustainable storagxe options for e-commerce are not just about reducing waste; they’re about optimising resources and enhancing operational efficiency.

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Fabric Blog

APRIL 17, 2024

fabric’s Order Fulfillment Logic automates distributed order management for omnichannel retailers Our next-generation real-time order fulfillment logic is now generally available in fabric OMS. What does that mean for retailers? Here’s an example of how this plays out for a typical retailer.

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Retail TouchPoints

JULY 26, 2021

If you’re a wholesale retailer or brand owner and you haven’t already launched a direct-to-consumer sales channel, you’d better be thinking about it. It’s one thing to attend trade shows and compete for buyers’ attention to get retail shelf space; it’s another to convince 230 million online shoppers in the U.S. to visit your website.

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RETAIL MANAGEMENT SOFTWARE

DECEMBER 24, 2021

The Retail market landscape has seen significant changes in retail trends and shifts in consumer behavior since the coronavirus breakout, but the industry now appears more optimistic about the growth prospects. Here Are The Ten Emerging Retail Trends We Predict For 2022. Personalization in the data mining age. New Look Stores.

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RetailMinded

OCTOBER 2, 2023

Effectively managing a retail supply chain is essential for meeting customer demands and maintaining a competitive edge in the market. Tackling retail supply chain challenges is a blend of smart strategies and the right technologies. Walmart uses RFID technology to track real-time inventory.

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Retail TouchPoints

OCTOBER 29, 2020

Walmart will test combining store/fulfillment center locations at four existing stores, using them as test beds for new technology, digital tools and physical enhancements. The stores will focus on implementing new tools that can help speed up both customer service and order fulfillment.

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RetailMinded

MAY 3, 2023

Managing inventory is a crucial element of every retail business. Retailers know that inventory management is time-consuming and can pose difficulties. Thanks to technology-enabled best practices, managing inventory is easier than ever. Read on to learn the best practices in retail inventory management.

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lateshipment

NOVEMBER 26, 2023

The answer is: on everyone — from marketing to sales to operations and customer service. In 2023, E-commerce and retail had the second-highest benchmark for CSAT scores at 81. Return-related metrics : To monitor different metrics relevant to returns and exchanges to identify potential product or operational issues.

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RetailMinded

MARCH 8, 2023

The retail industry is highly competitive, especially in this era of technology-based commerce. This means that most consumers expect retail companies to have faster turnaround times for product deliveries. That’s why you should re-invent your current retail logistics strategy through optimization.

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ChannelAdvisor

JANUARY 25, 2019

2018 was a big year for e-commerce, with new technologies, features and trends taking center stage. Here are three fulfillment strategies e-commerce companies can leverage in 2019 to do just that. Same-day delivery isn’t limited to big-box retailers like Amazon and Target. Conclusion.

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RTP blog

JULY 17, 2017

By Peter Zaballos, SPS Commerce The Digital Consumer Age Of Retail The retail industry has entered a new era – the Digital Consumer Age of Retail. Consumers’ proficient use of digital channels has revolutionized the retail industry and technology has changed the way people shop today.

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Retail TouchPoints

MAY 9, 2022

Traditional logistics networks weren’t built to handle such breakneck delivery speeds, and retailers are left trying to meet consumers’ expectations while facing ever-rising environmental impacts due to emissions-heavy overnight air shipping, cardboard overuse and even more delivery trucks clogging up city streets and spewing exhaust.

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Mi9

OCTOBER 17, 2023

MIAMI, FLORIDA, October 16 , 2023 – Mi9 Retail, a leading provider of end-to-end retail software solutions, is pleased to announce another successful implementation of their Retail Software Platform on Mi9 Cloud. Mi9 Retail’s understanding of Alterra requirements played an important role in making this decision.

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PFS

MAY 21, 2019

The pop-up phenomenon has and continues to remould the retail landscape as we know it – and there’s no sign of this trend slowing down. Due to affordable short-term leases and advances in technology, the concept of pop-up facilities in retail is now presenting brands with an agile alternative to traditional commerce operations.

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RTP blog

OCTOBER 1, 2018

By Seth Redmore, Lexalytics The old saying “retail is detail” has never been more true. While machine learning has been the darling of large chains for years, increasing accessibility, ROI and AI hype are encouraging uptake among mid-sized chains looking to maximize operational efficiency alongside delivering superior customer service.

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GetElastic

APRIL 11, 2023

The world of commerce is evolving rapidly, and brands need to keep up with the latest technologies and trends to stay ahead of the game. One of the most powerful recent commerce technologies is headless commerce. These technologies can also automate back-end processes like inventory management and order fulfillment.

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Retail TouchPoints

JULY 14, 2021

Today’s online shoppers have already formed certain intuitive expectations when it comes to services offered by these ecommerce platforms, such as transparent pricing and product information, on-time order fulfillment, timely email/SMS notifications and of course, a quick and easy payment process.

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RTP blog

NOVEMBER 7, 2018

This sixth annual Retail TouchPoints Store Operations Survey examines the top challenges omnichannel retailers face in shoring up their brick-and-mortar locations, and reveals the strategies and technology solutions they are using to meet those challenges.

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Pivotree Blog

OCTOBER 10, 2023

An integrated supply chain ecosystem When modernizing, it’s important to address the end-to-end supply chain so that all systems work together, including ecommerce, omnichannel, order management, warehouse management, transport management, and other platforms that are critical to order fulfillment.

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Retalon

MAY 17, 2024

Navigating through today’s industry needs, businesses face increasing challenges due to fluctuating market dynamics, evolving consumer behaviors, and technological advancements. Order-Fullfilment: Knowing the consumer demand enables retailers to anticipate fulfillment needs. What is supply chain demand forecasting?

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RTP blog

MARCH 24, 2017

By Peter Edlund, DiCentral Brick-and-mortar retailers spent decades building infrastructure to guarantee merchandise is on the shelf when customers walk into the store. To survive, major retailers have shuttered hundreds of underperforming stores.

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