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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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How Sephora Turned Order Fulfillment into a Loyalty-Builder

Retail TouchPoints

“I eventually realized in 2018 that there was a critical opportunity around convenience , and I wanted to advance that strategy. Now, Sephora is a clear leader in omnichannel execution — and fulfillment has become a key differentiator in the brand experience. The retailer even ran a flash shipping program as early as 2015.

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Walmart Packages Marketplace and Delivery Tech for Sale to Other Retailers

Retail TouchPoints

The company’s move includes integrating Walmart’s Marketplace, online and in-store fulfillment and pickup technologies into the Adobe Commerce platform. Retailers will be able to access Walmart’s cloud-based services to reach new customers through Marketplace and offer national two-day shipping through Walmart’s Fulfillment Services.

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CommentSold Moves into DTC Sales with Popshoplive Acquisition

Retail TouchPoints

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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How Brands Large and Small are Leaning into the Amazon Effect to Compete

Retail TouchPoints

A business model that was only possible with their unparalleled investment in the systems and shipping, fulfillment and supply chain infrastructure to support it. Since Amazon Prime’s inception 15 years ago, Amazon has only increased the annual membership cost three times — rising from $79 per year in 2005 to $119 in 2018.

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Why Companies Should Consider Outsourcing Some or All of Their Supply Chain

Retail TouchPoints

Insourcing Fulfillment. Your in-house fulfillment may not be able to handle your spike in order volume without overwhelming production capabilities. You won’t be able to fulfill orders or there will be a significant delay in fulfillment. Outsourcing Fulfillment. Increased errors. Advantages of Outsourcing.

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Kroger Introduces Paid Loyalty Program Offering Faster Delivery Times

Retail TouchPoints

In September 2021, the retailer partnered with Instacart to launch Kroger Delivery Now , a virtual convenience store fulfilled by Kroger that delivers items from a selection of 25,000 fresh groceries and household essentials in as little as 30 minutes. Kroger has been bolstering its omnichannel operations in recent months.