Retail Focus

FEBRUARY 4, 2025

This helps retailers optimise inventory levels, staffing, and promotions for smoother operations and waste reduction. Predictive analytics provides retailers with a data-driven approach to demand planning and inventory management. This improves productivity and reduces costs.

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Inventory Management Markdowns Checkout Customer Experience 162

Retail TouchPoints

JULY 22, 2024

Flawless execution of fulfillment operations is the baseline for competing in the marketplace, and traditional warehouse management systems (WMS) can’t keep up. That’s where a modern fulfillment management system (FMS) steps in to meet both internal and external needs.

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Fulfillment Management Shipping Supply Chain Management 277

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. Counting inventory in manageable segments can make things easier for you.

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Inventory Management Management Inventory Turnover Drop-Shipping 111

Inside Retail

NOVEMBER 27, 2024

To meet these demands and elevate its fulfilment strategy, Freedom partnered with Shippit , ANZ’s leading commerce delivery platform, and Fluent Commerce’s Distributed Order Management System (OMS), Fluent Order Management. Managing deliveries for a large network of stores required significant manual coordination with multiple vendors.

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Fulfillment Shipping Inventory Management Customer Experience 130

Retail TouchPoints

APRIL 25, 2022

Supply chain management is the heart of retail management and has the ability to inform the overall health of a business. As a result, businesses looking to gain a competitive advantage in the global marketplace are investing more heavily in supply chain management. Navigating the Dynamic and Evolving Shipping Industry.

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Retail TouchPoints

DECEMBER 28, 2022

Hence the undeniable need for robust warehouse management technologies that are future-focused and effortlessly scalable. Best suited for small-scale businesses, system automation is used for rapid, data-driven decision-making to manage basic processes efficiently, alongside quality inspection. Sophisticated Automation.

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Management Fulfillment Drop-Shipping Employee Engagement 279

Retail TouchPoints

JUNE 15, 2023

GoBolt ’s Merchant Portal is a web-based app with a suite of features designed to enable retailers to manage their orders, inventory and shipments more effectively so they can stay on top of their fulfillment and delivery operations and make better informed decisions.

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Merchant Services Fulfillment Inventory Management Shipping 277

Retail TouchPoints

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

With new services like Supply Chain by Amazon and Amazon Shipping joining existing offerings such as FBA and Amazon Lending, Amazon is firmly positioning itself more and more as a tech-powered service company and less and less as a retailer. Now qualified sellers can borrow more, up to $5 million.

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Payment Services Shipping Fulfillment Finance 321

Independent Retailer

DECEMBER 23, 2022

This is why inventory management is key, especially as retailers look to deal with unsold merchandise after the holidays. “Seemingly overnight, shortages are flipping to inventory surpluses in certain categories. Donate Excess Inventory. Adopt a Probabilistic Model of Inventory Management.

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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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Fulfillment Shipping Inventory Management Planning 275

Inside Retail

MARCH 5, 2025

Smaller carriers, in particular, will face working capital pressures, making it essential for retailers to build flexible, multi-carrier shipping strategies to mitigate risk and maintain delivery consistency. However, because it also adds complexity to inventory management, it makes transparency and proactive communication critical.

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Fulfillment Shipping Customer Retention Inventory Management 130

Retail TouchPoints

MARCH 17, 2025

One of the most promising is a challenge that has bedeviled merchandisers, marketers and inventory managers for decades, if not centuries demand forecasting. Retailers are well aware that having too much inventory in the wrong store, or not enough in the right one, affects not just sell-through but labor costs and store operations.

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Markdowns Inventory Management Marketing Consumer 216

Retail TouchPoints

MAY 6, 2022

The goal is to provide a turnkey end-to-end solution for independent brands through localized fulfillment and enhanced last-mile options, regardless of whether or not they use the Shopify platform.

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Fulfillment Merchant Services Inventory Management Wholesale 312

Inside Retail

JUNE 27, 2024

Retailers are grappling with ever-multiplying channels, and managing disparate touchpoints while trying to create a seamless, excellent omnichannel experience. This is a comprehensive approach that extends beyond online sales to encompass various critical aspects of retail operations, with inventory management and pricing at its core.

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Inventory Management Fulfillment Store Layout Shipping 260

Retail TouchPoints

DECEMBER 5, 2022

Party City has been faced with both challenges that are affecting retail in general — such as inflation and higher shipping costs — and those that are unique to its business, such as a helium shortage. The retailer had about $121.5 billion in debt.

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Inventory Management Shipping Management Marketing 326

Retail Focus

NOVEMBER 28, 2022

Having found out that “traditional” management tools have become less relevant, brands were forced to rethink their processes to survive, stay relevant and true to their audiences. . In addition to perfecting each brand touchpoint’s management, it is the liaisons that matter the most in an omnichannel context.

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Customer Experience Management Payment Services Clienteling 246

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. How much are you ready to invest?

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Fulfillment Shipping Inventory Management Management 331

Retail Focus

AUGUST 4, 2021

Claire Webb from Advanced Supply Chain Group looks at why playing a waiting game won’t help retailers beat soaring shipping costs. Many retailers are looking to protect margins against rapidly rising shipping costs. The factors have triggered a long-running period of disruption and caused shipping costs to escalate.

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Shipping Drop-Shipping Inventory Management Point of Sale 182

Retail TouchPoints

AUGUST 29, 2024

DCs already had nearly perfect inventory accuracy. Most large enterprises were already running warehouse management systems that delivered inventory accuracy in excess of 99% (in comparison to stores, which typically ranged between 65%-85%). Brian Kinsella is Manhattan Associates ’ SVP of Product Management.

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Customer Experience Shipping Inventory Management Management 297

Retail TouchPoints

JANUARY 25, 2022

If shipping is delayed and orders are late, tell your customers. 4) Think Big: Improve supply chain and inventory management. Act small: Add a feature to your website allowing customers to search inventory availability in local store locations. 3) Think Big: Build loyal relationships. What does this mean?

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Retail TouchPoints

FEBRUARY 17, 2022

Chico’s will leverage fabric’s technology, including omnichannel order management and inventory systems, to power its commerce offerings across the entire company. Superior order management capabilities are at the center of today’s and tomorrow’s commerce solutions.”. “We

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Social Commerce Inventory Management Boutique Shipping 278

Retail TouchPoints

JULY 12, 2021

The increased volume of single-item orders has pushed them to introduce software tools such as a warehouse management system (WMS) to help satisfy demand while maintaining profitability. It’s not uncommon for managers to think they have the best ideas to address these challenges. Do you know what you need to do next (and after that)?

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Merchant Services Fulfillment Shipping Inventory Management 279

Retail Focus

MARCH 25, 2025

Retailers face mounting expenses throughout supply chains, from manufacturing to shipping fees. In order to counteract the rising costs of their products, a lot of online stores use transport strategies like free shipping levels or membership programs that encourage larger, less frequent orders.

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Consumer Drop-Shipping Shipping Store Layout 130

Retail TouchPoints

JULY 27, 2021

Likewise, it’s a bad idea to try to manage the complexity of omnichannel retail using processes, systems and strategies that were built for the pre-omnichannel world. After all, they will be the ones to bring to life in-store pickup, ship-from-store fulfillment, the endless aisle and other omnichannel experiences.

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Shipping Fulfillment Inventory Management Customer Experience 312

Inside Retail

JUNE 13, 2023

For retailers selling products online across multiple markets on- and off-shore, selecting shipping partners can be a significant pain point in time, cost and convenience. We save our customers time, trouble and money on all their shipping needs,” explains Nicholas Woodward, country manager for Pack & Send Australia. “We

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Shipping Fulfillment Technical Support Inventory Management 246

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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Customer Experience Inventory Management Fulfillment Inventory Turnover 264

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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Fulfillment Drop-Shipping Shipping Markdowns 286

Retail Focus

MARCH 22, 2025

Its relevance spans several sectors, including real estate, healthcare, mortgages, supply chain management and retail. The benefits can also extend to other aspects of retail, like inventory management, where smart contracts can be used to automate inventory updates and update processes using real-time data.

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Payment Services Supply Chain Management Inventory Management Shipping 130

Retail TouchPoints

FEBRUARY 25, 2022

RFID-ticketed products are not yet required for drop-ship suppliers. FineLine Technologies is working with vendors that RFID source-tag at their factories, Davidson reported, and that now use the technology for automated outbound shipment verification and automatic advance shipping notification generation.

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Drop-Shipping Jewelry Shipping Inventory Management 304

Retail Focus

FEBRUARY 6, 2025

To meet this demand, retailers need a fully integrated point-of-sale system capable of handling refunds, restocking, and real-time inventory checks. By consolidating these systemsoften via cloud-based platformscompanies can offer accurate click-and-collect services, same-day shipping, and personalised product recommendations.

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Payment Services Returns Technical Support Promotions 147

Inside Retail

MARCH 17, 2022

Unified commerce is the new holy grail for retailers, promising previously unheard-of levels of customer insights and control over all elements of sales and inventory management. Smarter inventory management enabled by unified commerce allows stores to resell the item or return it to the warehouse.

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Checkout Drop-Shipping Payment Services Inventory Management 246

Retail TouchPoints

JUNE 6, 2023

Opportunity #1: Cost-efficient inventory management. When the amount of recommerce inventory grows, sourcing products can become a complex endeavor. Levi’s probably doesn’t have that issue, as it has created a recommerce model that streamlines inventory management.

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Merchant Services Inventory Management Shipping Consumer 278

Retail Focus

MARCH 7, 2025

These technologies are enabling retailers to provide personalized shopping experiences, optimize pricing strategies, and streamline inventory management. Increased Efficiency : AI helps retailers optimize stock levels, improving inventory management and reducing costs. Positive brand image and customer loyalty.

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Social Commerce Payment Services Inventory Management Consumer 130

Retail TouchPoints

JULY 15, 2022

In the longer term, it gave us this ability to grow and add things like ship-from-store, in-store pickup and same-day delivery through Shipt , which is another key component of what we wanted to do for last-minute gift givers.”. Creating Joy Amid Uncertainty.

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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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Shipping Fulfillment Inventory Management Location 200

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. Post-pandemic, the focus has shifted from managing disruptions to more proactive planning around supply chain resilience.

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Merchant Services Shipping Fulfillment Management 286

Inside Retail

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

As Zebra Technologies’ downloadable e-book Lift Productivity and Improve Execution for the Next-Gen Workforce explains, today’s customers want retailers’ workforces to pick their goods, pack them, ship them, deliver them and return them – all without diminishing in-store service.

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Inventory Management Promotions Management Shipping 299