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How online shoppers really judge your delivery experience: new research revealed

Inside Retail

First, they assess the security and simplicity of your shipping page. Nailing each stage of the delivery journey The research identifies a close link between the delivery experience and customer retention. And it responds to what your customers want. Then, they weigh up whether you offer the best options for delivery.

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Retailers Increasingly Turning to Third-Party Resources to Handle Fulfillment

Retail TouchPoints

While nearly two-thirds ( 65% ) of retailers responding to the 2022 survey had assigned in-store staff to these tasks, that percentage dropped to 56% in 2023. However, they are now being prized for their practical capabilities as well: 38% cited faster, more cost-effective shipping, up from 21% in 2022.

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Preparing for EOFY sales success: 2024 omnichannel approach

Inside Retail

Businesses need efficient shipping solutions, using an omni-courier shipping strategy, to manage costs. Convenient delivery options tailored to your customer base are essential. Shipping insurance Shoppers won’t always be home when packages are delivered. Offering such insurance can improve customer retention.

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How to transform returns from a costly headache into a profit centre

Inside Retail

Up to 30 per cent of your sales may end in a return, and up to 50 per cent of an item’s original value makes up the return cost, including shipping, warehousing, and labour costs,” explains Tara Daly, senior director of product marketing at Loop Returns. The average rate of customer retention in e-commerce is around 38 per cent.

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How to transform returns from a costly headache into a profit centre

Inside Retail

Up to 30 per cent of your sales may end in a return, and up to 50 per cent of an item’s original value makes up the return cost, including shipping, warehousing, and labour costs,” explains Tara Daly, senior director of product marketing at Loop Returns. The average rate of customer retention in e-commerce is around 38 per cent.

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4 Steps to Operations and Fulfillment Transformation

Retail TouchPoints

Retailers can no longer turn a blind eye to the reality that today’s increasingly online shoppers are savvier than ever and quick to make snap judgements about brands for as little as delayed shipping. From order placement to shipping notifications, consumers demand regular updates about their orders or returns.

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Deloitte Shares Loyalty Trends and Best Practices for 2024

Retail TouchPoints

To drive customer retention and loyalty, most brands and retailers continue to rely on purchase discounts ( 77% ) and loyalty program points ( 61% ), according to Retail TouchPoints research. Deloitte found that consumer interest in co-branded credit cards dropped 11% between 2022 and 2023. A major reason for this drop?