Retail TouchPoints

NOVEMBER 4, 2021

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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Retail TouchPoints

JANUARY 10, 2022

drop in 2020. “It’s 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. The consumers’ concern about health and safety is still there, just like it was a year ago,” said McCall. Overall sales were up 8.5%

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Inside Retail

OCTOBER 29, 2024

The Iconic has launched a Hubbed concept store at the new Martin Place metro station, featuring a ‘Click, Try and Collect’ shopping experience. The store combines the convenience of online shopping with several features of a physical store. They can also try on outfits and return orders at the venue.

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Retail TouchPoints

OCTOBER 19, 2022

Klar n a is continuing to expand beyond payments as it looks to become “a starting point for every purchase” for its 150 million global consumers. Klarna’s new intelligent search tool compares thousands of websites to help consumers find the best price for any product and lists the results in an “orderly overview.”

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Retail TouchPoints

APRIL 3, 2024

Consumer Study , 85% of consumers check a company’s returns policy before even making a purchase when shopping online, and 68% of U.S. consumers wouldn’t repurchase from a brand after a poor returns experience. consumers and retain repeat customers. consumers coming back for more.

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Retail TouchPoints

MARCH 24, 2022

Ask any retailer or consumer and they’ll agree on this point: ecommerce returns are a problem — albeit for diametrically opposed reasons. Meanwhile, more than three in four (78%) consumers say they’ve had an inconvenient online returns experience recently, per Pitney Bowes latest BOXpoll survey. consumers love the USPS.

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Retail TouchPoints

AUGUST 27, 2024

BTS purchases certainly are starting earlier: according to the National Retail Federation (NRF) survey conducted by Prosper Insights & Analytics, more than half ( 55% ) of consumers already had started buying school items in July. If [consumers] see [a BTS item] as more of a ‘want’ than a ‘need,’ that would put more pressure on retailers.”

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Retail TouchPoints

JANUARY 2, 2024

However, a Deloitte survey reveals that consumers’ loyalty program preferences and expectations are evolving. The most significant shift in the loyalty sphere is consumers’ attitudes toward co-branded credit cards. Deloitte found that consumer interest in co-branded credit cards dropped 11% between 2022 and 2023.

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Retail TouchPoints

AUGUST 11, 2022

consumers through a new partnership with ThredUP , and a six-month rental pilot in the UK with platform Rotaro. Not all items sent in will be able to be resold, but for those that do sell on ThredUP, customers will then receive Tommy Hilfiger shopping credit that can be used in the brand’s stores or website. In the U.S.,

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Retail TouchPoints

NOVEMBER 10, 2022

Retail TouchPoints (RTP): How is Sephora dealing with shifts in shopper behavior over the past few years, particularly as consumers’ budgets have come under increased pressure? . We’re also supporting convenience, for example with the September 2022 addition of free shipping for all Beauty Insider members.

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Retail TouchPoints

AUGUST 24, 2023

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.

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Retail TouchPoints

OCTOBER 11, 2024

This has never been more apparent than now, as consumers look to elevate their in-store shopping experiences and expect the same versatility and ease that they have obtained with modern omnichannel retail. That includes curbside pickup for online orders, checking for stock to optimize shopping trips and more.

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Retail TouchPoints

AUGUST 12, 2024

The direct-to-consumer (DTC) brand landscape continues to evolve, with the gap between winners and losers widening. The company pointed to faster growth in glasses, lower outbound customer shipping costs as a percent of revenue and improved efficiencies in owned optical laboratories as key drivers for this gross margin improvement.

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Retail TouchPoints

JUNE 24, 2022

SHEIN took the opportunity to showcase some of its special lines, including the designer-led drop range SHEIN X, the plus-size SHEIN Curve range, a PRIDE-themed assortment and its higher-end MOTF line made from “quality materials and construction.”

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Retail TouchPoints

APRIL 16, 2024

Walmart Canada , in partnership with TerraCycle , will mark Earth Day on April 22 with a “Fresh Start” Day of Action, encouraging consumers to recycle their used blue Walmart shopping bags as part of a free national recycling pilot program.

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Retail TouchPoints

AUGUST 12, 2024

The early 2010s brought consumers an onslaught of subscription services. Birchbox gave more consumers access to luxury beauty products at a fraction of the price, while BarkBox promised dog parents (and their furry counterparts) a new toy and treat combo every month. And these needs change based on the stage that consumers are in.

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Retail TouchPoints

AUGUST 22, 2024

The retailer even ran a flash shipping program as early as 2015. Since those early days of the pandemic, when flexible fulfillment was a requirement for staying in business, Sephora’s fulfillment ecosystem has expanded and evolved to create new value for consumers. Curbside pickup soon followed BOPIS.

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Retail TouchPoints

APRIL 27, 2023

For example, most consumers today are concerned about carbon emissions, climate change and sustainability. However, one sustainable investment management firm’s data indicates that ecommerce can generate 17% less greenhouse gas emissions than brick and mortar retail shopping, and other studies report similar ecommerce advantages.

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Retail TouchPoints

FEBRUARY 3, 2023

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. Approximately 73% of consumers are omnichannel shoppers, so it’s a smart strategy to be in more than one place. Be mobile-friendly.

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Retail TouchPoints

JANUARY 3, 2024

Pitney Bowes and PackageHub have debuted a no-box, no-label returns drop-off network at nearly 1,000 locations nationwide, with the promise of hundreds more launching soon. With the launch of this network with our partner PackageHub, we have access to their network of premium drop-off locations across the U.S.”

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Retail TouchPoints

MAY 27, 2021

Ecommerce retailers are looking for ways to minimize the bottom line impact of returns — some even forgoing recovering the product to save on shipping costs. Meanwhile, an astonishing 78% of consumers surveyed in BOXpoll from Pitney Bowes said their most recent online returns were inconvenient. Does anyone actually like returns?

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Inside Retail

JUNE 25, 2024

The return revolution Recent insights from Australia Post reveal that eight in 10 Australian households now shop online, highlighting the importance of a strong e-commerce strategy. But how crucial are shipping and returns? Consider including prepaid compostable shipping bags and QR codes for easy drop-off or collection services.

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Retail TouchPoints

AUGUST 7, 2023

When it debuted back in 2010, Wish was the only game in town as far as manufacturer-direct discount shopping apps went. But times have changed dramatically in the 13 intervening years: Temu , which debuted just last September, is now the top shopping app in the U.S., followed by former #1 Shein , now bumped down to the #2 position. (It

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Retail TouchPoints

MARCH 28, 2022

The beauty retailer recently announced its plans to open more standalone stores and beauty shop-in-shops at Target and by adding Return Bars to locations, it will be able to boost store traffic, streamline the returns process and help reduce logistical costs.

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Retail TouchPoints

DECEMBER 26, 2022

Retailers know that despite high inflation and a volatile economy, consumer expectations are at an all-time high. Research shows that the majority of consumers want next-day delivery. Yet consumers don’t want to pay for speed. online shoppers expect free two- to three-day shipping.”. billion by 2027.

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Retail TouchPoints

MARCH 17, 2021

In November and December, Adobe Analytics reported that online shopping grew 32.2% This massive increase put significant strains on the supply chain as well as shipping and delivery. By October that number had only dropped to 66% — a clear indication that people were still very much looking to get their orders as soon as possible.

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Retail TouchPoints

SEPTEMBER 28, 2020

Fortunately, not long into the crisis, search behemoth Google paid attention to these companies’ needs, announcing in April that merchants would be able to list products on its Google Shopping platform for free. Your business should certainly be looking to harness Google Shopping to its advantage. Adding Products to Google Shopping.

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Retail TouchPoints

MAY 21, 2021

consumer now pays for four different video streaming subscriptions. There are subscription shopping services now available too. Subscription is a great model because it builds a relationship between the consumer and vendor — or the service provider in some cases. Consumers grow to rely on their subscription service providers.

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Retail TouchPoints

SEPTEMBER 22, 2021

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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Retail TouchPoints

SEPTEMBER 30, 2021

. “Returns are an essential part of the shopping experience, particularly for online retail, and shoppers overwhelmingly prefer to return box free in person rather than deal with the hassle and wait of returns by mail,” said David Sobie, VP, Happy Returns in a statement. ” PayPal acquired Happy Returns in May.

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Inside Retail

JUNE 28, 2022

Gift Flick is an e-commerce plug-in that enables consumers to virtually send any product or gift voucher in an e-tailer’s store. An end to order deadlines for online gift shopping. A year-round gifting problem solver for both consumers and retailers alike. or drop us a line at hello@giftflick.com.au.

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Retail TouchPoints

DECEMBER 1, 2023

“As part of VF’s new Reinvent strategy, and with the aim of improving operational efficiency, we have eliminated approximately 500 salaried positions across the company globally,” the company said in a statement provided to sister Emerald publication Shop. Poor Q2 Results Spurred Investor Involvement For Q2 2024 , which ended Sept.

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Retail TouchPoints

NOVEMBER 30, 2020

The 2020 ecommerce holiday shopping and shipping season is expected to eclipse years past. Consumer Expectations are Higher. Nine out of 10 consumers expect proactive updates on the progress of their packages. 91% of consumers expect to be able to view actual real-time updates on their deliveries. of total U.S.

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Retail TouchPoints

JANUARY 14, 2022

The early-season surge can be attributed to shoppers’ awareness of potential shipping delays , which also made omnichannel fulfillment a winning solution during that final rush: stores with curbside or in-store pickup options captured 62% of global sales during the Dec. 18 and Dec. 18-31 window. “In

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Retail TouchPoints

MAY 2, 2022

Consumers have started taking sustainability into account when deciding what to buy and where to buy it. This is especially true for younger consumers: some 75% of millennials say they consider sustainability when making a purchase. Over the past seven years, there has been a 71% increase in online searches for sustainable goods.

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Retail TouchPoints

JULY 26, 2022

With rising gas prices, food shortages, skyrocketing interest rates and ever-present inflation, consumers are worried and that means retailers are worried, too. We’re already seeing online shopping demand level off , with consumers finding a new balance between digital and physical channels. Loyalty Shifts to Value.

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Retail TouchPoints

AUGUST 15, 2022

New research from PwC has found that three in 10 customers are more likely to try a new brand — and that number is even higher among younger consumers. But winning (and keeping) customers’ loyalty is no longer confined to programs and points. Stand Out Beyond Free Shipping . Collect and Leverage First-Party Data .

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