Inside Retail

MARCH 19, 2024

Tara Daly, senior director of product marketing at Loop Returns , shares with Inside Retail advice on getting started in the US market, some tips on cross-border shipping and logistics – including managing returns in a way that builds customer loyalty – and how to drive repeat business. Begin with baby steps, she advocates.

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Retail TouchPoints

JUNE 8, 2021

Also to blame are overly complex checkout processes, invalid discount codes, security concerns, questionable return policies, comparison shopping, etc. The list goes on, but one other barrier to purchasing seems to be a major sticking point for 63% of consumers : shipping costs. The True Cost of Shipping.

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Retail TouchPoints

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

Seeking to compete with ultra-low-price sites such as Shein and Temu , Amazon has introduced Amazon Haul , featuring maximum prices of $20 and one- to two-week shipping times. Amazon Haul has its own search, cart and checkout separate from Amazon’s. It will be available to U.S.

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Retail TouchPoints

OCTOBER 7, 2024

There’s a common myth amongst retailers that checkout is “untouchable,” a fragile system that can be thrown into disarray by even the slightest modifications. It’s why we’ve seen retailers invest significant time and money in efforts to upgrade and personalize every part of shoppers’ journeys – except for checkout.

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Retail TouchPoints

DECEMBER 11, 2024

While this longer shopping season may benefit the consumer, it also poses sales tax complications for retailers that can last well into the new year when return season strikes. Additionally, the checkout process must remain consistent whether consumers are shopping in-store, online or using the retailers app.

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Retail TouchPoints

OCTOBER 3, 2024

When opening an account on the Baby Registry, consumers can confirm where gifts should be shipped, track the baby’s expected arrival date, customize a welcome message for loved ones and start selecting products to add to their lists. The registry’s return is Kohl’s latest move spotlighting how it is serving families at key life stages.

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Inside Retail

MARCH 17, 2022

It connects, on a centralised and measurable platform, several touchpoints and interactions a customer has with the brand or business: payments, rewards, inventory, delivery options, product return, supply chain, fulfilment options, and more. Buy online, return in-store. No more lines at checkouts.

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Retail TouchPoints

JUNE 17, 2022

Viewers will be able to press “OK” on their remote when they see a product they like in a shoppable ad and proceed to checkout on their TV. From there, tapping “OK” on the Walmart checkout page places the order. A Walmart purchase confirmation is then emailed to the customer with shipping, return and support information.

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Inside Retail

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

But while a retreat from online sales was predicted, the speed and scale of shoppers returning to bricks-and-mortar stores was less anticipated. A research report states that 61 per cent of consumers are likely to spend more in a store, and 90 per cent are more likely to return, if they have a positive in-store experience.

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Retail TouchPoints

OCTOBER 24, 2024

But whether consumers are traveling on a path, down a funnel or simply weaving in and out of some amorphous digital web, if all goes well they still end up in the same place — checkout (or as it’s called in the traditional funnel model, conversion). If you think about it, checkout should be one of the happiest moments in the online world.”

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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. FBA retailers also will benefit from the accelerated delivery time Prime fulfillment offers.

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Inside Retail

APRIL 28, 2024

This year, shopping online takes no more than a few clicks – but getting those carts to checkout and beyond? At Starshipit , we surveyed leading retailers from around the globe for our latest report, Evolving Expectations 2024 , to bring you the freshest insights on what truly drives customer satisfaction in shipping and fulfilment.

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Retail TouchPoints

MARCH 11, 2021

The dramatic increase in ecommerce volume triggered by the pandemic increased many retailers’ topline revenues, but many are finding it difficult to contain the costs of new types of order fulfillment such as BOPIS, ship-from-store and curbside pickup, according to a report from Incisiv , commissioned by Manhattan Associates Inc.

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Retail TouchPoints

APRIL 4, 2022

That helps customers customize and complete their orders, reduces abandonment and returns in addition to enhancing the overall customer experience. The desire to optimize the customer journey will extend to the checkout process. Combined with personalization, improved checkout experiences can also enhance brand loyalty.

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Retail TouchPoints

OCTOBER 4, 2024

Target, Staples, Foot Locker and Walmart are four examples of retailers that are innovating on loyalty with discounted delivery, personalized offers, free returns and identity-based membership programs. Points can be redeemed for savings at checkout. Why should brands care about Target 360?

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Retail TouchPoints

MARCH 5, 2024

The retailer will still offer its free-to-join Target Circle loyalty program and plans to enhance it by providing its 100 million+ members with access to automatic deals applied at checkout. Program members will be able to earn Target Circle Rewards and save with personalized deals.

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Inside Retail

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

The Online CX Index, a partnership between Inside Retail and Humii, covers the entire website experience through checkout, delivery and even returns, evaluating eight key criteria based on up to 200 data points. “Ensure your customer support team is empowered to take ownership and resolve issues promptly,” said Osthus.

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Inside Retail

FEBRUARY 6, 2022

For most small to medium enterprises starting out in e-commerce, shipping solutions tend to be stumbled upon and developed gradually as the business grows. Flexibility, on the other hand, deals with how a business can meet customer expectations throughout the entire process from checkout to receiving the order. “We

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Retail TouchPoints

JUNE 23, 2022

Last year, the average family with K-12 students spent $848 on return to school items, while families of college students spent an average of $1,200, according to the National Retail Federation. Regardless of your customers’ age demographic, it’s a smart idea to offer digital wallet payment options at checkout.

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Retail TouchPoints

NOVEMBER 17, 2021

Service extends to the product information you provide (perhaps through digital signage), the checkout offerings in your stores (many shoppers prefer self-checkout), and everything in between. Customers generally do not want to wait for their goods if they can get them sooner, and shipping costs continue to rise.

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Retail TouchPoints

APRIL 1, 2024

Products in the line are produced with a minimum of 30% of preferred materials, such as recycled polyester, forest-safe viscose or rescued deadstock, manufactured by suppliers with high social compliance verified through third-party audits and shipped with more sustainable or recycled packaging. including a sold-out event in San Francisco.

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Retail TouchPoints

MARCH 10, 2023

Retailers often think about the checkout process as if it’s an isolated obstacle separate from the rest of the shopper journey, particularly on mobile devices. Even so, retailers can benefit when they view checkout challenges in the context of shoppers’ full range of expectations.

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Retail TouchPoints

FEBRUARY 3, 2023

Have a simple checkout process. Powerful marketing initiatives and detailed product pages don’t mean anything if the buyer bails because the checkout process is too complicated. Simple and easy checkout processes are needed to seal the deal. In fact, that’s the reason one out of every five shoppers abandon their carts.

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Retail TouchPoints

DECEMBER 5, 2024

Prepping click-and-collect orders, picking and packing ship-from-store orders, managing store-to-store transfers, etc. — And process returns of stuff people don’t want! Each device can perform core transactional functions — such as the ability to accept card and cash payments and scan products for efficient checkouts — offline.

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Retail TouchPoints

APRIL 18, 2023

For example, YouTube creators carry significant weight — 93% of viewers say they don’t return a purchase that was informed by YouTube [5]. For those who are skeptical about the return of in-store shopping — skepticism be gone. And these creator relationships can extend into the physical world too.

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Inside Retail

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

He says younger generations who are holding more debt are reducing spending however in contrast, some of the older generation with greater deposits are getting a better return on their cash and “living it up a little bit more”. Customers told us they would be highly unlikely to return to a brand if they experienced these issues.”

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Retail TouchPoints

JANUARY 15, 2024

January is a unique moment for ecommerce retailers and brands to use inspiration to bring shoppers back for more than just returns and clearance items post-holiday. Transactional commerce includes infrastructural elements like product listings, checkout, shipping and returns.

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Retail TouchPoints

DECEMBER 16, 2024

Whether customers decide to shop online, use the mobile app or are face to face with an associate, Tractor Supply offers a number of tools that enable inventory visibility, seamless service and fast checkout. Additionally, if we promise to ship something by a specific date, they expect it to arrive on time.

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Inside Retail

JUNE 16, 2024

While most people agree on things like the security of your online checkout and the safe delivery of parcels, there are some interesting nuances between the generations – which you can use to help shape a delivery strategy that lives up to your customers’ expectations. So make sure your website’s up to speed.

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Retail TouchPoints

APRIL 1, 2022

The pandemic has shifted post-purchase expectations — consumers expect a more personalized, relevant-to-them experience that goes beyond checkout. Fulfilment, shipping, delivery and returns updates can all be enriched with personalized promotions, loyalty program information and other immersive, branded content.

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Retail TouchPoints

NOVEMBER 17, 2020

There’s no reason to pay for clicks that work against you — people that click over to products they can’t buy are far less likely to make an alternative purchase or even return to your site. Pull ads for unavailable products.

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Retail TouchPoints

JULY 29, 2021

Bojanowski shared key learnings from pandemic pivots such as the Instacart partnership and rollout of Instagram Checkout, and gave us a glimpse of what lies ahead for the beauty retailer in an exclusive interview with Retail TouchPoints. With the pandemic, that was one cohort that came to us. I’m excited about personalization.

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Inside Retail

MAY 25, 2022

The importance of an easy checkout process and a reassuring returns process are consistent themes dating back to last year’s State of Ecommerce Report. Make sure there are no surprises with your shipping costs. Combining high shipping cost with failing to disclose the cost early in checkout is a recipe for disaster.

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Retail TouchPoints

AUGUST 1, 2022

Available to retailers that also sell on the Amazon Marketplace, the expanded seller offering will see Amazon associates pick up and deliver online orders from retailers’ stores to Prime members who select the option at checkout.

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Inside Retail

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

In a competitive e-commerce environment, customers are most likely to return to shop where they have had the best experience. If you only drive conversion but don’t make sure that the process after checkout is smooth and enjoyable for customers, it doesn’t help you. Experience should always be a focus point,” says Osthus.

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Retail TouchPoints

APRIL 27, 2021

The partnership was forged to help retailers better manage their shipping and logistics and allow them to offer an improved last-mile delivery experience.

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Retail TouchPoints

FEBRUARY 15, 2022

Meanwhile, rising energy, shipping and labor costs means higher prices for many grocery items. In 2022, we should see more and more of them using touchless checkout in-store and mobile payment systems like Apple Pay, Google Pay and Venmo across channels. Merchandise assortments will shrink dramatically.

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