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Kroger Doubles Ship Assortment Via 3rd-Party Marketplace

Retail TouchPoints

For Kroger , the expansion of its Ship e-Commerce assortment through a third-party marketplace is the latest example. Starting this fall, more than 50,000 additional items will be available to Ship customers across multiple categories including natural and organic, international food, specialty items, housewares and toys.

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1/3 Of US Retailers Are 8 weeks Away From Going Bust Due To Supply Chain Issues

RetailMinded

Supply chain issues have hit 80% of US merchants in the last year, according to a new Brightpearl survey. Almost half of shops and ecommerce brands (52%) have experienced stockouts, resulting in a loss of sales. The survey found that shortage of goods was the biggest supply problem – experienced by 67% of respondents.

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7 Targeted Retail Strategies for Revenue Growth and Margin Improvement

Retail TouchPoints

In today’s challenging business landscape, where profit margins are shrinking, supply chains are slow and uncertain, labor shortages are prevalent and inflation is a concern, it is crucial for retailers and brands to differentiate between understanding customer habits and fostering customer loyalty in order to succeed.

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Time for retailers to take stock of shipping costs; playing the waiting game won’t win

365 Retail

Claire Webb from Advanced Supply Chain Group looks at why playing a waiting game won’t help retailers beat soaring shipping costs. Many retailers are looking to protect margins against rapidly rising shipping costs. Claire Webb, Advanced Supply Chain Group. Cost of bottlenecks. Mitigating costs.

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How Hot Topic and Lamps Plus Mastered Inventory Management and More

Retail TouchPoints

Smart retailers are realizing that their increasingly complex omnichannel offerings have made strong supply chain management more important than ever. Retailers need to handle inventory in stores and distribution centers, keep an eye on both digital and physical shelves and keep costs down with efficient logistics and routing.

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Inventory Management 101: Using Data-Driven Insights

Algopix

Minimize carrying costs and holding expenses. Improve supply chain efficiency. With the advent of advanced analytics tools and technology, businesses can harness the power of data to optimize their inventory, reduce costs, and enhance customer satisfaction. Rush orders and expedited shipping, increasing costs.

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Supply Chain Management: How to Deal with the Supply Chain Crisis

Korona

Since the initial days of the COVID-19 pandemic, businesses across nearly all industries have dealt with supply chain issues. In reality, the supply chain is not just about dealing with the problems we have right now but also what will be in the future. Simplify Your Supply Chain By Working Local Producers.