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Eddie Bauer Aims to ‘Eliminate Barriers to the Outdoors’ with New Rental Program

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Eddie Bauer is following the lead of other top retailers and getting into the rental business with the launch of a new program that will allow customers to rent its technical apparel and gear at “a fraction of the full retail price.”. The retailer’s rental offerings can be shipped anywhere in the contiguous U.S.

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VF Opens its Largest Distribution Center in Southern California

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has launched operations at the largest of its 46 global distribution centers, a new 1.2 The DC is capable of shipping 76 million units annually and will employ approximately 550 people during peak periods. A majority of the roles have been filled, with additional operator jobs to be added as the facility’s volume increases.

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Does the ‘New’ Bed Bath & Beyond Have the Right Formula for Success?

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Its current business model is based on owning very little inventory and relying on its suppliers to drop-ship orders to customers. As to how we’ll compete, we’ll continue to provide great prices and convenience, and we’re improving our internal search to make products more easily findable, as well as enhancing the images and videos we use.

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A Modern Retailer’s Guide to Dropshipping Fashion & Apparel: Part 2

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This is especially true for mid-market fashion retailers, whose operations are generally larger and more complex than smaller retailers. Some popular niches include streetwear, bridal wear, surf wear, outdoor sporting gear, and sneakers. High-end equates to more expensive products that target a more affluent audience.

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Retail’s Best Gift Ever? Zero-Party Data

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Zero-party data is best used when it helps to identify a key audience that would otherwise be too hard/expensive to find. Listen and then act accordingly: If a customer tells you they’re the outdoors type, don’t show them ads for a slinky cocktail dress. Things haven’t been easy of late for the retail sector. Still, respect boundaries.

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Are Amazon FBA Fees Worth The Cost?

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But does it deliver better ROI, will it drive up your costs, and is it a fit for your business? These are: Fulfillment fees: the cost to pick up, pack and ship your item. Storage fees: the cost to store items in Amazon’s warehouses when you use their FBA program. Referral fees are a percentage of the item price.

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Resale Revs Up: eBay Enhances Refurbished Goods Offering, New Overstock Marketplace Launches

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As product scarcity issues continue to dominate this holiday shopping season, consumers are increasingly turning to resale to get the goods — and platform operators are taking notice. eBay has expanded its refurbished goods offering, where shoppers can find discounted inventory from brands including Apple, Samsung and Dyson.

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