Retail TouchPoints

AUGUST 15, 2022

In some cases, they’re even returning to the channels of yester-year to shake things up. In fact, the use of traditional media — such as TV, radio, direct mail and outdoor advertising — as a customer acquisition tool rose from 29% in 2021 to 51% in 2022, second only to email outreach (68%). Stand Out Beyond Free Shipping .

Drop-Shipping 243

Drop-Shipping Shipping Outdoor Customer Retention 243

Retail TouchPoints

DECEMBER 28, 2022

A growing retail and ecommerce business can turn an efficient process into a multi-step nightmare with inaccurate purchasing, order fulfillment and returns processes. Drones: Leveraging drones for shipping and delivery fulfillment came to attention when Amazon revealed their ‘Octocopter’ in 2013.

Management 279

Management Fulfillment Drop-Shipping Employee Engagement 279

Inside Retail

APRIL 3, 2023

In tough economic times, business leaders are generally looking to rein in spending, so it’s understandable that they require a high return on investment before they give any capital expenditure the green light. Return on inspiration “As Peter Drucker, the great strategist said, ‘Culture eats strategy for breakfast.’

Returns 130

Returns Customer Experience Employee Engagement Management 130

Hyken

OCTOBER 30, 2023

Living with customers means managing their experience from the moment they start considering a purchase to the time they return for another one. Employee engagement is crucial for maintaining a high level of service for any company or brand. He is the author of Repeat Business Inc.:

Employee Engagement 68

Employee Engagement Shipping Returns Customer Experience 68

Hyken

OCTOBER 30, 2023

Living with customers means managing their experience from the moment they start considering a purchase to the time they return for another one. Employee engagement is crucial for maintaining a high level of service for any company or brand. He is the author of Repeat Business Inc.:

Employee Engagement 59

Employee Engagement Shipping Returns Customer Experience 59

Theatro

MAY 4, 2020

Turn on Ship-from-Store to Help Manage Inventory and Reduce Shipping Costs. Many retailers have also ramped up in-store fulfillment to take the pressure off distribution centers overwhelmed with online orders and reduce shipping costs and store inventory by processing more at the local level.

Shipping 52

Shipping Store Operations Fulfillment Employee Engagement 52

Indigo 9 Digital

MAY 2, 2022

With this in mind several Nordstrom stores offer a dizzying number of services including: shoe repair, personal styling, gift wrapping, in-store drop off of online returns from other retailers, onsite alterations, dry cleaning, monograming, and an endless array of beauty services. Fast shipping.

Customer Experience 52

Customer Experience Payment Services Loss Prevention Drop-Shipping 52