Inside Retail

JUNE 27, 2024

Digital commerce has become increasingly complex, with endlessly diverse customer journeys and pressure on brands to meet rising consumer expectations. Retailers are grappling with ever-multiplying channels, and managing disparate touchpoints while trying to create a seamless, excellent omnichannel experience.

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Retail TouchPoints

JULY 27, 2021

consumers’ tremendous enthusiasm to get back to in-person shopping and experiences, notably with a 44% increase in foot traffic to stores, restaurants and entertainment venues since the start of 2021, that doesn’t mean they are going to leave behind all the omni habits they adopted during the crisis. And despite U.S.

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Retail TouchPoints

APRIL 25, 2022

The supply chain challenges of the past few years have underscored the importance of proper and efficient supply chain management. Failure to meet customers’ expectation of timely, cost-effective and ethical delivery of goods can profoundly impact a company’s ability to retain consumers.

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Supply Chain Management Inventory Management Shipping Management 278

Retail TouchPoints

JULY 12, 2021

It’s no secret that technology has radically changed buying behaviors for nearly every consumer out there, making the migration to ecommerce critical for retailers that want to remain relevant and competitive in today’s economy. This allows your employees to pick directly into the box with pre-calculated dimensions and shipping weight.

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Merchant Services Fulfillment Shipping Inventory Management 271

Independent Retailer

DECEMBER 23, 2022

consumers have been pulling back on clothing and durable goods as soaring inflation raises the cost of food and basic items. Wholesale inventory bloat, combined with a softening demand in the economy, is taking its toll on cash flow and earnings at retailers. . Donate Excess Inventory. Liquidate Excess Inventory.

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Inside Retail

JANUARY 11, 2022

Retailers are now investing significant resources into logistics, deploying the latest inventory management systems, automating warehouses and hiring hundreds of hardworking staff in an effort to pick, pack and ship online orders as quickly as possible. Using this stock to fulfil online orders is known as ship-from-store. .

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Retail TouchPoints

JULY 15, 2022

Over a four-week period, Build-A-Bear turned its store locations into micro-fulfillment centers so it could maintain store operations, keep associates working and create a bright spot for consumers navigating uncertainty and stress. Creating Joy Amid Uncertainty. We love the feedback that says ‘Hey, I was able to do this.

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RETAIL MANAGEMENT SOFTWARE

MARCH 11, 2022

Do you know how to manage your inventory as effectively as possible? What are the inventory management best practices? If you can’t answer these questions, it’s time to reconsider how you manage your inventory. Do you have enough stock on hand?

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Retail TouchPoints

JUNE 28, 2023

Having adequate inventory to ship is job one for any ecommerce business. Knowing how much of each item is in stock at any moment, and forecasting how much inventory is needed, are critical components to holiday fulfillment success. Everything from shipping materials to labels to printer ink are very important.

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Retail TouchPoints

SEPTEMBER 23, 2022

In internal fulfillment, the business handles the complete process of storing, packing and shipping. The company must have a warehouse to keep its inventory, and a logistics team to manage the goods for storing, ordering and shipping directly to stores/distributors or customers. Also, packaging can be fully customizable.

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Fulfillment Shipping Inventory Management Management 290

Retail TouchPoints

NOVEMBER 17, 2023

Shipping delays and stockouts lead to frustration and disappointment, especially when logistical problems impact time-sensitive purchases, such as special occasion gifts, event tickets or prescription medications. In manufacturing, product substitution can be a valuable tool for optimizing inventory management.

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Retail TouchPoints

JUNE 6, 2023

While that’s attractive marketing fodder for retail CMOs who want to appeal to environmentally minded consumers, CFOs will appreciate the potential profitability of selling an article of clothing not just once but twice or more in the circular economy. Opportunity #1: Cost-efficient inventory management.

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Merchant Services Inventory Management Shipping Consumer 240

Retail Bound

APRIL 13, 2024

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. Choose a model that can scale with your growth trajectory.

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Retail TouchPoints

OCTOBER 3, 2023

It was no longer enough to route orders to a handful of DCs and drop ship vendors. The digital channel typically had one or more dedicated facilities, which ironically were often planned and managed like an individual additional brick-and-mortar location. Checking inventory in a local store but not placing an order?

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Retail TouchPoints

AUGUST 29, 2024

What’s old is new again, but this time around the focus is squarely on the value proposition for stores and consumers instead of the distribution centre (DC). Most retailers are now rolling out RFID inventory management use cases like receiving, adjustments and cycle counting via handheld reader. Let’s start with the costs.

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Retail TouchPoints

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

With Salesforce’s 2023 holiday predictions forecasting that BOPIS (buying items online for in-store or curbside pickup) will influence $28 billion in incremental sales during the holiday season, retailers seeking to capitalize on this revenue opportunity need to ensure their store operations and inventory management practices are up to par.

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Retail TouchPoints

JANUARY 6, 2021

But the real issue here is around customer acquisition, and consumers have massive trust with Amazon. That’s important because when a consumer seeks to purchase something from a website that’s totally new to them, they may wonder how safe their credit card and personal information is.

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Inside Retail

AUGUST 10, 2022

Unlike the early years of e-commerce, today’s environment requires diversification across an appropriate variety of channels to strengthen visibility; brands must be active where their target consumers are shopping. More customer data from direct interaction with consumers.

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Advertising Fulfillment Shipping Inventory Management 246

Retail TouchPoints

JULY 22, 2024

Ecommerce has undergone a remarkable transformation in recent years, and warehouses must consistently deliver a seamless, end-to-end consumer experience to remain competitive in this evolving market. If you’re experiencing ongoing increases in the number of shipped orders, that’s a positive sign.

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Fulfillment Management Shipping Supply Chain Management 225

Retail TouchPoints

OCTOBER 6, 2023

Accurate demand forecasting is the bedrock of efficient inventory management — a vital logistics function that should be operating at peak performance levels during the holiday shopping season when consumers expect the inventory they want to be available. 3: Order accuracy. Peak season is not forgiving of errors.

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Retail TouchPoints

MAY 10, 2023

For consumer-packaged goods (CPG) brands wanting to lead their category at major retailers, it’s critical to be strategic and adaptable with a logistics strategy. Technology Leads to Category Leadership Shipping technology has significantly improved in recent years and is now a massive determinant of CPG brand success.

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Retail TouchPoints

JULY 14, 2021

The extreme, rapid shifts in consumer behavior during the pandemic reaffirmed several underlying issues with retailer and CPG brand collaboration. But now, as many retailers and brands strive to understand and respond to ever-changing consumer needs, there is a prime opportunity to make improvements. Cleaning products.

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Inventory Management Grocer Consumer Planning 260

Retail TouchPoints

JANUARY 9, 2024

In 2020 he joined Alibaba, where he is now tasked with developing the company’s strategy and building platform-level solutions around international shipping, logistics, cross-border trade and global expansion. This will cause the channel to continue to narrow, further reducing ship traffic.

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Merchant Services Shipping Fulfillment Management 226

Retail TouchPoints

JUNE 26, 2023

Get ready, get excited, retailers and customers alike, the 2D barcode, a compact square label with splotches and spaces that encode up to 350X more data than a traditional UPC (4,000 characters) will have a significant impact on managing the business and delivering better customer experiences. Who doesn’t want that?

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Merchant Services Inventory Management Grocer Customer Experience 261

Retail TouchPoints

APRIL 19, 2024

After all, studies show that consumers care more about the environmental impact of their purchasing decisions than ever before. One of the other environmental benefits of using RFID technology for inventory management is that it will reduce retailers’ use of transportation, cutting down on a significant source of greenhouse gas emissions.

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Supply Chain Management Fast Fashion Apparel Shipping 225

Retail TouchPoints

AUGUST 5, 2024

That helped adoption, and it also just runs faster,” than The Paper Store’s previous POS system, which had required three separate logins for POS, inventory queries and ship-to-home functionality. The retailer also has tapped Jumpmind’s Promote application for managing deals and promotions.

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Retail TouchPoints

NOVEMBER 18, 2021

Consumer expectations of retailers have been transformed by their experiences buying from Amazon and other innovative retailers that are able to provide fast, efficient omnichannel experiences. In tandem, consumer expectations have grown. Consumers expect immediate gratification. Holiday shopping season is upon us.

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Retail TouchPoints

JULY 19, 2023

According to a recent study , price, quality and convenience are still consumers’ top buying criteria for products. This comes despite earlier research finding a shift in consumer attitudes was the driving force behind the push for sustainable packaging in 2020. However, with high inflation costs continuing to be felt across the U.S.,

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Inside Retail

JANUARY 12, 2022

The surging demand for rapid antigen tests, produced locally and overseas, is also becoming an issue for consumers, businesses, and essential workers in the supply chain.

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Retail TouchPoints

JUNE 2, 2023

Valentine’s Day saw consumers projected to spend an average of $16 on chocolates and candy — up from under $9 per person in 2010 — while Halloween candy sales reached a record $3.1 This further complicates how consumers can sustainably dispose of candy wrappers and packaged products. billion on Easter candy alone. billion in 2022.

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Shipping Inventory Management Consumer Management 241

Retail TouchPoints

JANUARY 20, 2022

For most types of consumer retail stores, the pandemic scared regulars away, diminished traffic from visitors, altered consumer preferences, snapped formerly reliable supply chains and required dramatic shifts in the way stores serve their clientele. But that’s only part of the story.

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Retail TouchPoints

JULY 22, 2022

As the ecommerce ecosystem becomes increasingly crowded, retailers are realizing that quality content is crucial to connect with consumers and stand out from the crowd. Not to toot our own horn, but we hit the nail on the head with this one. Mark our words, livestreaming on TikTok will be a thing sometime in the very near future.

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Retail TouchPoints

JULY 13, 2023

As a result, retailers can optimize their omnichannel experiences and boost bottom-line results. For instance, having accurate visibility into inventory counts can help retailers decide when it’s better to ship from a store versus a warehouse. After all, consumers want to be able to get products whenever and however they want.

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Drop-Shipping Fulfillment Shipping Wholesale 190

Retail Focus

SEPTEMBER 7, 2021

There are numerous headlines about shipping delays and stock shortages, and growing concerns about getting goods to the UK in time to satisfy festive sales demand. Months and months of rising shipping costs are creating some optimism that the surge in transportation prices is nearing its peak. What is driving consumer returns?

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Inventory Management Supply Chain Management Shipping Planning 147

Retail TouchPoints

JULY 26, 2021

If you’re a wholesale retailer or brand owner and you haven’t already launched a direct-to-consumer sales channel, you’d better be thinking about it. Wholesalers are used to shipping pallets and containers from one warehouse to another. Fulfillment and Returns.

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Retail TouchPoints

APRIL 26, 2022

Michael LaVitola: Customers are increasingly more convenience-driven, so being able to deliver quickly is important and has become an expectation among consumers. In particular, how does dropping the delivery window from hours to minutes help meet the modern customer’s needs? We’re equally as excited about retail as we are about technology.

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Payment Services Drop-Shipping Shipping Inventory Management 243

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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