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Is it Time to Upgrade Your WMS to a Fulfillment Management System?

Retail TouchPoints

Ecommerce has undergone a remarkable transformation in recent years, and warehouses must consistently deliver a seamless, end-to-end consumer experience to remain competitive in this evolving market. If you’re experiencing ongoing increases in the number of shipped orders, that’s a positive sign.

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Shein and Temu Face Congressional Scrutiny Over Imports, Forced Labor

Retail TouchPoints

Both Temu and Shein rely heavily on the de minimis exception to ship packages directly to U.S. consumers, allowing them to provide less robust data to CBP [U.S. According to the committee’s initial findings, Temu and Shein alone are likely responsible for more than 30% of all packages shipped to the U.S. tax and customs laws.

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Scarred by the 2008 Recession and COVID, 48% of Gen Z Frequently Shops at Discount Stores

Retail TouchPoints

That’s according to a recent study by the ICSC that surveyed Gen Z consumers, defined by the Pew Research Center as those born between 1997 and 2012. Of course, retailers and shopping centers need to continue working hard to attract Gen Z consumers, 60% of whom would rather spend their money on experiences than material items.

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Retail’s New Normal: Here’s What Retailers Should Focus On As The Country Continues To Reopen

Retail TouchPoints

Today, retailers need to change that mindset in order to keep up with consumer demands — a diversified supply chain is no longer a bottom-line booster, but a competency needed to survive. An offering that retailers may want to keep top of mind, especially during this time, is ship-from-store.

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“Pick up the rocks”: CEO on how donating $13 million of profits is good business

Inside Retail

Australian direct-to-consumer brand Who Gives A Crap disrupted the way consumers bought toilet paper almost a decade ago; now its CEO is challenging businesses across the supply chain to “give a crap”. What progress has Who Gives A Crap made towards its mission since being founded in 2012? That’s how we’ve looked at it.

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Turning Retail Losses into Profits

Retail TouchPoints

External economic factors, such as fluctuating interest rates, an unpredictable housing market and persistent inflation have prompted consumers to rethink their spending habits. Faced with shifting economic and consumer dynamics, retail leaders strive to unlock strategies that turn losses into profits. In 2019, it declined to 6.7%

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Shoppers see sharpest price rises since 2012 as cost of living crisis bites

365 Retail

in January, the highest rate since 2012. In particular, furniture and flooring saw exceptionally high demand leading to increased prices as the rising oil costs made shipping more expensive. The post Shoppers see sharpest price rises since 2012 as cost of living crisis bites appeared first on 365 RETAIL | Retail Technology News.