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Returns and Fraud are on the Rise — Happy Returns Wants to Help

Retail TouchPoints

Those boxes will then be shipped back to the retailers where the products originated, in the never-ending ebb and flow of goods sold-shipped-returned-resold that is commerce today. Image courtesy Happy Returns) Along one side of the warehouse floor are a series of truck bays where UPS drivers drop off boxes from the Return Bars.

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Real-Time Inventory and Search Integration: The Backbone of Next-Level Ecommerce

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For example, using dynamic filtering and sorting capabilities, customers can narrow search results to surface in-stock products, or items available for immediate shipping they can also sort by available quantity and exclude pre-order or backordered items. This helps you provide transparency on shipping windows based on inventory supply.

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Navigating the new normal in retail shipping: Insights from Shippit’s new report

Inside Retail

As economic pressures persist and competition increases, customer expectations for shipping and delivery grow. Shippit’s latest State of Shipping Report for 2024 offers a comprehensive look into current trends and challenges facing retailers, shedding light on how businesses can adapt and thrive in this dynamic environment.

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CommentSold Moves into DTC Sales with Popshoplive Acquisition

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The deal coincides with the wide launch of CommentSold’s drop shipping capabilities, creating an end-to-end platform for direct-to-consumer (DTC) sales. “I These sites will automatically feature seller-curated drop ship items as ecommerce listings. CS has stood out in the live commerce sector in the U.S.

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Claire’s Debuts Subscription Service as it Seeks New Ways to Connect with Gen Z

Retail TouchPoints

Jewelry and accessories retailer Claire’s is tapping into “drop” culture with its newest offering, a subscription box service called cDrop. Aimed at “fostering self-expression” among its core Gen Z demographic, each box retails for $30 and is shipped quarterly, with no ongoing commitment for customers.

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The Secret Behind Quick-Turn Merch: A Strong Partner

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How do these brands turn around these drops so quickly? While you may not be shipping products worldwide, the benefit of an international company is its extensive network of suppliers, sourcing and tools. Additionally, a proven track record of successful products (especially with a quick-turn drop) is essential.

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As Meta Flounders, Amazon and Google Prove it’s All About the Advertising

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For the first time the tech giant broke out revenue from its advertising business (more than $31 billion in 2021 — see, you’re impressed) and announced that it will be raising the annual fee for its Prime subscription for the first time since 2018, from $119 a year to $139 a year. Since 2018 in the U.S., stock market’s history.