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Mercari Connects U.S. Marketplace to Sellers in Japan, Opens First Store in LA

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Marketplace to its Home Market — Japan Image courtesy Mercari Mercari was founded in Japan in 2013 and launched in the U.S. shopping and selling new and preloved items. “When we thought about the future of resale, cross-border shopping was a natural next step in Mercari’s evolution as a truly seamless global marketplace.

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How to Keep Your Loyalty Program Members Engaged Long-Term, Even After the Holidays

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Retailers frequently ask customers to enroll in a loyalty program at point of sale — especially during the holiday shopping season. In fact, 61% of consumers have joined a loyalty program to get discounts for holiday shopping. 3 Steps for Inspiring Customers to Stay Engaged.

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The Future of Retail: BOPIS 2.0 and RFID Technology

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BOPIS is a hybrid shopping experience allowing customers to buy items online and then pick them up in a physical store. It can also enhance the customer experience and satisfaction by accurately allowing retailers to locate new stock in busy stockrooms and shop floors. The pandemic has introduced an enhanced level of ‘hybrid shopping’.

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From bikinis on a kitchen bench to global resort wear brand, Bydee boomed 700pc

Inside Retail

E-commerce businesses are navigating new economic conditions that have seen reduced discretionary spending and the Covid-19 online shopping storms subsiding. Scaling a small business Founded in 2013, the first iteration of Bydee was a purely product-focused passion project, “I was making all the swim and bralettes myself.”

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You’ll Like Us When We’re Green: How Retailers Demonstrate Sustainability Through Track and Trace

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Today’s consumer is more educated than ever — and although they’re savvy about comparing prices and hunting down the best deal, that’s not the only reason they’re “window shopping.”. However, advances powering track-and-trace, such as 5G and RFID labels affixed to shipping crates, can help stores proactively promote sustainable items as well.

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Choosing a Distribution Model: Drop Shipping vs Traditional Inventory

Retail Bound

One of the topics that consistently comes up in the retail world is the logistics of shipping. From the manufacturers to the distributors, to your retail store – there are many factors and unexpected costs to consider during the shipping process that can be often overlooked. Choose a model that can scale with your growth trajectory.

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Black Friday 2020 In-Store Traffic: An Expected Result in an Unexpected Season

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This was a given considering most major retailers and shopping centers decided to stay closed this year to give some time back to their associates. It’s only since 2013 that Thanksgiving Day shopping started to become an event, and judging from the fact that it has only contributed 1.5% The Rest of the Holiday Season.