Retail TouchPoints

SEPTEMBER 15, 2021

Supply chains came under intense scrutiny with the advent of COVID-19 as new safety protocols, worker shortages in manufacturing countries and a range of shipping delays slowed the global movement of goods. billion commitment in planned capital expenses over the next five years and customer delivery trends.

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Retail TouchPoints

OCTOBER 23, 2024

Amazon hasn’t formally announced its plans for this new Low-Cost Store, but The Information reports that Amazon plans to ship orders to the U.S. from a facility in Guangdong, China, and that it would charge sellers significantly lower fulfillment fees for items sold through the new storefront than items shipped domestically.

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Retail TouchPoints

AUGUST 31, 2022

That’s why summer 2022 is prime time for Retail TouchPoints to kickstart holiday coverage. Prediction 5: Holiday 2022 Will Be a True Glimpse of Post-COVID Retail. Dig into their predictions and start putting your seasonal plan in place!

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Retail TouchPoints

OCTOBER 6, 2022

The Retail TouchPoints 2022 Retail Strategy & Planning (#RSP22) webinar series, now available on-demand, offered a wealth of tips and best practices across critical areas including pricing, location-based technology, inventory management and marketplaces. Mastercard Spending Data Reveals 4 Key Takeaways for Holiday 2022.

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Retail TouchPoints

MARCH 31, 2023

Wish has been in the midst of a massive turnaround effort for more than a year now, and in summer 2022, the app reintroduced itself to consumers with a rebrand and major marketing blitz. From March 30 (3/30) to April 5, 2023, shoppers will have access to deals on thousands of products and free shipping on all orders over $10.

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Retail TouchPoints

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023

The iconic brand also will expand to cruise ship and airport venues, with its first airport store scheduled to debut at Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport in November 2023 via a partnership with Duty Free Americas. No information about the number of planned stores or their opening dates was available. “As Retail Group.

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Retail TouchPoints

APRIL 20, 2022

Luxury home brand Brooklinen is planning to triple its brick-and-mortar retail presence, first with the addition of four stores in new markets in 2022 and plans to reach 25 to 30 locations by the end of 2024. At that time its stated goal was reaching the 30 -store mark by 2023. ”

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Retail TouchPoints

MAY 10, 2022

Expansion plans include the first IKEA stores in Stockholm and Toronto, which were specially designed to operate in busy downtown locations. Additional expansion plans for Canada include opening a new distribution center in Quebec and a planning studio in Montreal. Ingka Group also is investing nearly €1.2 dubbed studios.

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Retail TouchPoints

NOVEMBER 3, 2021

More Dark Kitchens Over the next five years, QSR chain Wendy’s is planning to add 700 kitchens in converted shipping containers to support delivery. We’re forecasting 700% growth over the next two years for these second locations with dedicated inventory.”.

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Inside Retail

JANUARY 6, 2025

billion in 2022. In April 2024, it announced it planned to invest $490 million in opening two new fulfilment centres in Horsley Park, Western Sydney, with one to open later in 2025 and the other by 2026. With respect to pricing specifically, also take into consideration Amazons free shipping minimums.

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Retail TouchPoints

APRIL 28, 2022

There is no doubt that customers value convenience over sustainability, which is why same-day shipping remains a popular delivery option along with the increasing rate of returns in ecommerce. The road to achieving net zero is long and starts with technology adoption and a five-point action plan.

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Retail TouchPoints

OCTOBER 4, 2022

The company reports that members of the Prime Access program saved an average of $1,600 last year through shipping savings, coupons and membership discounts. It also noted that the program expanded its membership by more than 300% between 2019 and the end of 2021.

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Retail TouchPoints

JANUARY 19, 2023

17, 2022 for exposing workers to ergonomic hazards. While Amazon has developed impressive systems to make sure its customers’ orders are shipped efficiently and quickly, the company has failed to show the same level of commitment to protecting the safety and well-being of its workers. Amazon facilities in Deltona, Fla., Waukegan, Ill.

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Retail TouchPoints

MARCH 20, 2025

The customers Fix is shipped and they have three days to test out the items and select which ones they want to buy and which ones theyll return. The company went through two rounds of layoffs in 2022 and 2023 , culminating in the hiring of Macys and Walmart veteran Matt Baer as CEO. explained Funderburk.

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Retail TouchPoints

MAY 20, 2024

million -square-foot facility, which will employ more than 1,000 associates, is designed to expand access to next-day or two -day shipping for Walmart customers as well as supporting Walmart Fulfillment Services, the retailer’s third-party service for fulfilling items sold on Walmart’s marketplace. 10 miles north of Hagerstown, Md.

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Retail TouchPoints

AUGUST 25, 2022

The loan will provide BB&B with greater liquidity and give a confidence boost to suppliers regarding shipping items to the retailer. The retailer filled two top finance positions in June 2022 , but its stock price tumbled earlier this month when activist investor Ryan Cohen, head of RC Ventures, revealed he was selling his 11.8%

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Retail TouchPoints

JUNE 23, 2022

The program is currently available on the brands’ ecommerce sites and apps, with a rollout to stores planned to take place in the next few weeks. Welcome Rewards points can be generated across the three brands on every purchase during all shopping trips with no product exclusions.

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Independent Retailer

OCTOBER 31, 2022

The 2022 holiday season is just around the corner, and with it comes a plethora of shipping challenges. Here are some shipping forecasts for retailers to be aware of so you can be fully prepared this holiday season: Increased Volume of Shipments. Delays in Shipping. by Chelsea Lamb. Pandemic-Related Issues.

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Inside Retail

FEBRUARY 11, 2024

Customer experience LSKD has ‘audacious’ growth plans for the next few years and Shaughnessy is expected to play a key role in helping the brand create a unique in-store experience and ensuring the right products are stocked in each store. LSKD was recently named ‘Business of the Year’ in the 2024 Telstra Best of Business Awards.

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Inside Retail

MARCH 15, 2022

They have absolutely loved the new look and layout and we can’t wait to roll this out even further in 2022. ARO: What are some of the interesting challenges Witchery is focusing on for 2022? ARO: What are three of the most exciting opportunities for the Australian fashion industry in 2022?

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Retail TouchPoints

SEPTEMBER 22, 2022

Inflation and the threat of recession are defining aspects of the 2022 holiday season, but the potential bad news will do little to dampen a potentially successful — if not extraordinary — season. Retailers are planning to cut back in one area: marketing. Retail Leaders Remain Optimistic About Holidays Despite Headwinds.

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Retail TouchPoints

AUGUST 7, 2023

A few days before reporting Q2 earnings, Wish also announced plans to cut approximately 34% of its workforce, or about 255 employees, in order to “refocus the company’s operations.” The trade-off is long shipping times, another thing Wish is working hard to improve. Approximately 160 of those positions will be in the U.S.,

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Retail TouchPoints

MARCH 10, 2022

From now through the end of 2022, new and existing Walmart+ members will have access to six months of Spotify Premium for free. Walmart is continuing to expand beyond typical big box retailer offerings with the addition of new wellness services and free access to music streaming platform Spotify for Walmart+ members. in a blog post.

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Retail TouchPoints

JANUARY 10, 2022

1, 2022, a significant improvement over the 33.1% The other complicating factor is you’ve got consumers who are incredibly aware of the supply chain, inventory and shipping challenges that are out there. Overall sales were up 8.5% year-over-year during the period from Nov. 1 through Dec. 21, 2021, through Jan. drop in 2020. “It’s

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Retail TouchPoints

APRIL 21, 2022

Retailers who utilize Fulfillment by Amazon (FBA) will be able to add Buy with Prime to their own checkout process, which will allow Prime members shopping there to utilize Amazon Pay and benefit from two-day shipping and free returns. The service will be invite-only for the duration of 2022.

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Retail TouchPoints

JUNE 28, 2023

Having adequate inventory to ship is job one for any ecommerce business. There are a few key components to holiday preparedness: Plan ahead: It might sound elementary, but basic planning and preparation of your physical space will ensure that warehouse layout efficiency is maximized for the holiday season.

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Retail TouchPoints

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

True Classic, founded in 2019, was identified as a fast-rising DTC brand in November 2022, and the retailer’s COO detailed the company’s brick-and-mortar expansion plans earlier this month. ParcelLab is not just a vendor, but a partner,” said Breanna Moreno, VP of Customer Experience at True Classic in a statement.

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Retail TouchPoints

MAY 17, 2022

Bridal and special occasion retailer David’s Bridal has acquired Anomalie , a digital startup that helps brides-to-be plan every detail of their wedding dresses through its Build Your Dress service. that were in stock and ready to ship to customers in the U.S.

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Retail TouchPoints

OCTOBER 18, 2024

David’s Bridal introduced the Diamond loyalty program in December 2020 and expanded it to younger shoppers with its Diamond Prom program in December 2022. The retailer launched its wedding planning platform Pearl by David’s in January 2023. To enter, members just need to log into their Diamond account between now and Nov.

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Retail TouchPoints

APRIL 26, 2024

In November 2023 , Amazon Fresh expanded its grocery delivery services to non-Prime members, with plans to offer two-hour delivery from both Amazon Fresh and Whole Foods supermarkets. Exclusive member perks are a common tactic to enhance the value of paid membership programs like Walmart+.

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Retail TouchPoints

JANUARY 27, 2022

The solution is expected to launch in the second half of 2022. The updated Dynamics 365 Intelligent Order Management tool is designed to help brands access new information and capabilities to better fulfill, ship and service customer orders.

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Retail TouchPoints

OCTOBER 13, 2021

The company plans to add more than 100 additional stores in the U.S. in the next five years and also has its sights set on international expansion, with plans to launch omnichannel operations in key markets in Western Europe and Asia Pacific next year as well as an innovation center in Taiwan.

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Retail TouchPoints

OCTOBER 6, 2022

The 150,000 new positions will include full-time, seasonal and part-time roles across a range of jobs, including stowing, picking, packing, sorting, shipping orders and more. Target also is maintaining its 2021 holiday hiring levels, with plans to again bring on 100,000 seasonal workers. Jobs are available across the U.S.,

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Inside Retail

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

Last week, the Detroit-based company launched Xpress Ship, a new feature that shortens the shipping time for verified items to three business days. Under the Xpress Ship program, products are sent to an authentication centre, where they go through a multi-step verification process.

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Retail TouchPoints

JUNE 11, 2020

Most of the closures are expected to be smaller, non- Zara branded locations, and the retailer also plans to open 450 new stores fitted with the latest sales integration technology. Staff members at the closed stores will be offered new roles with the company, such as handling fulfillment of ship-from-store orders.

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Retail TouchPoints

AUGUST 15, 2022

As you develop your plans for 2023, consider these recommendations, based on the 2022 survey findings: Diversify Your Marketing Mix . Stand Out Beyond Free Shipping . Last year’s top retention tool — free shipping — fell slightly, from 64% in 2021 to 57% in 2022.

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Retail TouchPoints

APRIL 22, 2022

has downgraded its sales outlook for the first quarter of fiscal 2022 and announced the departure of Old Navy President and CEO Nancy Green, causing shares of the retail group to plummet 18% the day after the announcements. The company will update its full fiscal 2022 guidance when it reports first quarter results on May 26.

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