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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.

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Consumers Turn to BNPL, BOPIS to Cope with Rising Prices and Supply Chain Uncertainty

Retail TouchPoints

Despite having just officially begun, this holiday shopping season already is marked by supply chain disruption, persistent inflation and mixed consumer confidence. And just like last year, it looks like consumers will respond by turning to ecommerce.

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Turn Tricky Market Conditions into Revenue-Increasing Opportunities

Retail TouchPoints

The current economic environment has driven consumers to be more budget conscious and price sensitive as inflation pushes up the cost of living and products’ prices. Have a simple checkout process. Simple and easy checkout processes are needed to seal the deal. Be mobile-friendly.

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Understanding eCommerce Business Models: A Guide

Wiser

It encapsulates everything from the type of goods or services sold, to the pricing strategy and marketing tactics employed. The role of eCommerce models in online businesses is multifaceted. Primarily, they provide a framework that guides business operations, decision-making, and goal setting. For example, Amazon and eBay.

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Resellers vs. Retailers: How to Handle the Bot Problem

Retail TouchPoints

Last Crumb even drops limited amounts of special-flavored cookies. . All of these retailers succeed by building hype around the launch, priming their loyal customers to place their order as soon as the product or service is released. Consumers are left disappointed, feeling cheated and let down. Bots are available to rent.

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Stores Represent a ‘Second Act’ for M.M.LaFleur’s Burgeoning Resale Program

Retail TouchPoints

Due to its success thus far, M.M.LaFleur recently brought Second Act into its stores, creating an easier way for consumers to upcycle items and repurchase from the brand. Consumers can seamlessly list items through the branded experience and receive up to 50% of the item’s retail value via cash or a gift card.

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Have Temu and Shein Thwarted Wish’s Hopes of a Comeback?

Retail TouchPoints

And Wish, which held that top spot back in 2018, has now dropped out of the top 50 completely after having fallen to #35 as of last March. There are other troublesome indicators for the company: Q2 saw declines across the board at Wish. The trade-off is long shipping times, another thing Wish is working hard to improve.