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Automation: The Driving Force Behind Warehouse Management Growth

Retail TouchPoints

However, this doesn’t mean introducing robotics into warehouse operations and completely cutting down the labor force. The goal is to build connected, streamlined operations that allow more work to be done in a shorter amount of time. The ever-changing retail market has made automation a necessity.

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21 Sessions, Presentations and Workshops You Can’t Miss at IRCE 2018

BigCommerce

From workshops and boot camps to hearing from industry leaders you often read about in the news, these are the IRCE 2018 moments that aren’t to be missed. It is the industry’s most trafficked annual conference combining high-profile brand executive tracks down to workshops to train junior employees. What Is IRCE?

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The Ticking Time Bomb Of E-commerce Returns

Steve Dennis

When a product is returned or exchanged, not only does the retailer experience incremental supply chain costs, but often the item cannot be resold at the original price owing to damage, wear and tear, or obsolescence/devaluation given the passage of time — particularly an issue with fashion or seasonal merchandise.

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19 Shopify Pros and Cons To Understand the Good and Bad

Ecommerce Platforms

The same can be said for ecommerce site building, inventory management, order management, marketing tools, advertising, discount codes, blogging, abandoned cart recovery, multiple currencies, payment options, shipping rates, product sourcing, omnichannel selling, and much more. Shopify Pro #6: Beautiful Themes and Easy Design Tools.

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Squarespace vs WooCommerce (Feb 2022): The Battle of The eCommerce Platforms

Ecommerce Platforms

However, with Squarespace, you have to shell out more money to unlock advanced features like more merchandising tools, cart abandonment recovery, advanced discounts and shipping, and more. For example, you can build a blog, send out emails, offer free shipping coupons and personalized offers and create advertising popups.

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How Mobility Can Connect Retailers From The Sales Floor To The Warehouse

RTP blog

By Marco Nielsen, Stratix Retailers face a number of challenges when managing operations that stretch from the production line to the showroom floor. They are finding that new, agile software solutions are only as effective as the employees handling each stage of the retail operation. How Can Retailers Get The Most Out Of Mobile?

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What is Direct-to-Consumer and How to Balance D2C with Wholesale

Wiser

It’s convenient, quick (thanks to one-day and two-day shipping), and cost-effective, as customers can compare prices quickly and easily across brands and retailers. Plus, retailers set their own prices and promotions in many cases. Owning and operating your own webstore also allows you to control what customers see.