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Sam’s Club Adds Design Studio to Foster Cross-Functional Collaboration

Retail TouchPoints

The neutral space also will allow these internal teams to work with external partners in a workshop environment that focuses on creation. Sam’s Club will develop a design studio at its Bentonville, Ark. Through the studio, Sam’s Club hopes to become known as a design-led organization.

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Shopify vs Pietra: Which is Best for Your Business?

Ecommerce Platforms

Can be tricky (and expensive) to scale a large store Switching templates and themes can be complex Transaction fees for most payment providers Pietra Pros and Cons Pros ? Both solutions also have access to discounted shipping rates for some suppliers, and the option to add-in connections to dropshipping manufacturers.

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1-800-FLOWERS.com Rolls Out Loyalty Program Enhancements, BNPL Just in Time for V-Day

Retail TouchPoints

Pricing for the Celebrations Passport program will remain $29.99 a year and continue to include free standard shipping and no service charges. In addition to the ability to earn points, loyalty members will also gain access to the new Celebrations Passport app featuring a more streamlined experience.

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Facebook ads for the holidays with 3 examples you can steal

Omnisend

With that in mind, it’s no surprise that Facebook’s average cost per 1,000 impressions (CPM) is highest in December and November. If you’re planning to be competitive in Q4, you should set aside a substantial portion of your advertising budget to cover those additional costs. Discounts and free shipping (Gap). Holiday CPM.

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Automation: The Driving Force Behind Warehouse Management Growth

Retail TouchPoints

They offer the greatest flexibility and visibility in the network and reduce systemwide inventory carrying costs; and. Drones: Leveraging drones for shipping and delivery fulfillment came to attention when Amazon revealed their ‘Octocopter’ in 2013. Warehouse Automation in Action.

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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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How the Customer Experience is Powering the Fastest Growing Brands

Kissmetrics

The experiences we read about in headlines are often grandiose and costly, like virtual fitting rooms and same-day shipping. So, how can small- to mid-sized brands keep up with this trend in a cost-effective, creative way? Events: The Low Cost Way To Get Foot Traffic In Your Store. The gifts can match the purchases, too.