Retail TouchPoints

JULY 22, 2022

Uber is expanding Uber Eats’ services with new features such as the ability to place orders when grocery stores aren’t open for later delivery, live tracking of orders from store to door and easier product replacements. The improvements will start in select cities before rolling out across the country throughout the summer. and Costco.

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Retail TouchPoints

JANUARY 14, 2021

“We are always looking for ways to enhance the in-store experience for our team members and guests,” said Brian Ferguson, Chief Merchant for Pilot Company in a statement. The 4R Systems solution will build on our existing inventory management processes to simplify store operations and dramatically improve our in-stock position.

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Retail TouchPoints

JULY 12, 2021

Those businesses clinging to rudimentary paper-based processes and a belief system that “we’ve always been able to make money doing things this way, why do we need to change?” Inertia and not knowing where to start when it comes to implementing ecommerce into their warehouse operations are holding back many merchants.

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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. Without an efficient process in place, a retailer may unintentionally offer undesirable items. Inaccurate forecasting can result in costly excess inventory.

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Retail TouchPoints

JANUARY 20, 2022

But through this disruption, retailers began to see that their procurement process is in many ways the linchpin for maximizing revenue and reducing spend as the economy recovers post-pandemic. Specifically, procurement can help retailers optimize their spending on goods and services that are NOT for resale, also known as GNFR.

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Inside Retail

AUGUST 22, 2024

Through one app and one process, CrescoData enables sellers to expand their online presence effortlessly while also scaling merchant onboarding for marketplaces or platforms looking to broaden their supported e-commerce channels.

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Retail TouchPoints

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

The pandemic made “supply chain” a commonplace term, and now Amazon wants to make it a commonplace service. Once it’s live, it will enable sellers to streamline their inventory management. Imagine a seller has all of their inventory sitting in AWD,” said Saraogi. “It’s

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Retail TouchPoints

JUNE 26, 2023

And in 2014, Inditex SA, which owns fast-fashion giant Zara, implemented RFID to effectively track all its products at every step in the process. A number of major retailers have had some form of adoption because of its ability to materially improve inventory management, but it hasn’t offered the same benefit to the customer experience.

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Retail TouchPoints

OCTOBER 6, 2022

The Retail TouchPoints 2022 Retail Strategy & Planning (#RSP22) webinar series, now available on-demand, offered a wealth of tips and best practices across critical areas including pricing, location-based technology, inventory management and marketplaces. Mastercard Spending Data Reveals 4 Key Takeaways for Holiday 2022.

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Small Biz Trends

DECEMBER 6, 2022

A point-of-sale system is one of the best tools for small businesses looking to accept payments. Point-of-sale systems enable business owners to be more agile with their payment processing and forego using the cash drawer. A point of sale (POS) system is used to accept payments, like a cash register. Brilliant POS.

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Retail TouchPoints

JULY 11, 2022

The MakerSights solution enables product creation and merchandising teams to easily engage with consumers on in-development products to get feedback at every stage of the product-to-market process.

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Retail TouchPoints

DECEMBER 3, 2021

Technological innovations have optimized and enhanced almost all areas of the retail organization, from marketing to fulfillment, but the process of bringing products to market has been markedly slower to advance. But these legacy processes don’t work as well as they once did, and COVID made that fact hard to ignore. “A

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Retail TouchPoints

JANUARY 9, 2024

The pandemic created a lot of disruptions and issues for businesses in establishing and maintaining desired inventory levels. Real-time visibility — including tracking shipments, inventory levels and production processes — was imperative for businesses to maintain efficient operations and make informed decisions.

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Retail TouchPoints

MAY 18, 2021

So how can merchants get a piece of the pie? It requires close attention to the entire journey, from growing awareness of the subscription offering to managing recurring orders. But by employing nine key strategies, merchants of all sizes can run successful subscription programs. Build Awareness. Combat Involuntary Churn.

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Inside Retail

AUGUST 27, 2024

Over 200 merchants or e-commerce brands use ShipBob in Australia, and there is an equal split between local brands eyeing abroad and foreign companies expanding into Down Under. It’s very important to create powerful partnerships in the market to make the whole process a lot easier.”

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Retail Minded

APRIL 3, 2022

A new study revealed: Social media marketing (32%), e-commerce software (31%), email marketing (29%), retail operations (26%) and online payments (24%) score highly. Investment behind the ‘buy button’ into retail operations (26%) and online payments (24%) also score highly on merchants’ wish lists. Customer service (28%).

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Retail Minded

JULY 17, 2024

Polling over 1,000 businesses, the study found that US merchants dedicate 6 hours and 24 minutes weekly on manual admin tasks, 27 hours and 44 minutes per month, and 332 hours per year. Brightpearl by Sage is urging merchants to embrace automation to alleviate the admin burden. Click here for details.

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Small Biz Trends

APRIL 15, 2021

Besides having a brick-and-mortar shop, going online to offer your products and services comes with lots of opportunities for your business. An eCommerce platform is a software application that helps businesses sell products and services online. This means users don’t have to buy web hosting or install software anywhere.

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Small Biz Trends

DECEMBER 1, 2022

In fact, one of the strategies to becoming a leading e-merchant involves choosing the right technologies. An all-inclusive e-store management platform. Too often, e-commerce employees are forced to work on several different platforms to get work done, like a product inventory management system, a warehouse management system, and more.

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Clover - Retail

OCTOBER 10, 2024

To avoid burnout, try proactively managing your stress and energy. To help you manage your energy over the long shopping season, delegate to other team members early and add automation tools–like Clover inventory management and other apps from the Clover App Market –like Order Paper –to keep things running smoothly.

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Retail TouchPoints

SEPTEMBER 1, 2023

A new POS system will create a centralized view of inventory for customers and associates, and improved WiFi — coupled with associate mobile POS devices — will help enrich customer service in stores. More than 100 stores have gone through this refresh thus far. Merchandising and supply chain optimization.

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V Count

SEPTEMBER 15, 2022

A modern POS system lets you accept customer payments at a specific location or on the go and can help you track your sales in an efficient way. All clover devices come with built-in software to help you accept payments, offer customer rewards, manage employee schedules, and more. You can manage it all from one place.

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Inside Retail

JANUARY 30, 2024

The services provided under this collaboration will encompass local pick-up, warehousing, international transportation, access to Chinese bonded warehouses, customs clearance, and comprehensive delivery services across China. Focusing on beauty and apparel Initially, the partnership will focus on the beauty and apparel segments.

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Retail Bound

APRIL 13, 2024

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. Traditional Inventory: Beyond the Basics Operational Dynamics: Retailers purchase products in bulk, store them, and then ship them out as orders come in.

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V Count

SEPTEMBER 15, 2022

A modern POS system lets you accept customer payments at a specific location or on the go and can help you track your sales in an efficient way. All clover devices come with built-in software to help you accept payments, offer customer rewards, manage employee schedules, and more. You can manage it all from one place.

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365 Retail

OCTOBER 18, 2023

The study shows that 30% of British adults have used the BNPL service for at least one payment over the 12 months ending in August 2023. Notably, the service has found significant traction among Millennials and Gen X, with 41% and 36% usage rates respectively.

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Inside Retail

OCTOBER 21, 2021

James Johnson, director of technology services & strategic accounts, APAC at Shopify, says it is critical for Australian retailers to optimise their product offers and sales channels to make the most of the sales season and seize the opportunity to end a difficult year on a high. Offer gift cards.

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365 Retail

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

PoS systems are becoming essential for managing everyday commercial operations, from simple payment processing to inventory management and sales analytics in retail companies. Modern PoS systems often offer cloud-based or remote access features, allowing managers to monitor business operations from anywhere.

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365 Retail

MAY 1, 2024

Besides providing worry-free operations, ecommerce support services are paramount to forming great customer service—a crucial aspect that could make or break your digital venture. This brings us to an important question: As an online merchant, what key services do you need to stay ahead of the game?

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Retail Minded

SEPTEMBER 21, 2021

With stores taking control of their inventory management, selling channels, distribution experiences and shipping, they also recognized that customers wanted to be in control, as well. This, as Kamara explains, is a key component to how the pandemic has changed retail and he describes it as “self-service commerce”.

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365 Retail

MAY 7, 2021

If services involve remote assistance, e-tailers should evaluate the software they are putting into use. Payment Modes: Today, consumers use multiple payment modes for online shopping. It is not just about recurring payments, but also integrating it at the backend to support them well.

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Retail Minded

JANUARY 28, 2022

Inventory is constantly changing. Daily sales, returns, new receipts, as well as damage and theft all affect your inventory levels. Inventory management and control, despite their difficulty, are the most critical functions of a successful retail organization. . On the other hand, not all merchants deal in raw materials.

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Retail Times

MARCH 30, 2021

Many causes of stockouts can be prevented by taking steps to better understand your business and products, and by refining your store’s processes. It’s very easy to run into inaccuracies when dealing with inventory. Not ready for a full retail management solution? Consider creating an inventory management system in Excel.

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Independent Retailer

MARCH 29, 2022

The Gen Zers who are used to engaging through an ever-increasing choice of social apps and digital services are going to keep growing in purchasing power. Mark Hook is the VP, Global Brand, Communications and PR at Brightpearl , a retail-tailored operating system for omnichannel merchants.

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Independent Retailer

NOVEMBER 30, 2021

Supply chain issues are tumultuous for retailers at the best of times, but ensuring the fulfillment of their inventory is paramount in a busy season. Revenue hinges on the visibility of an online business, and if a merchant is out of stock, their web page ranking can plummet, diminishing the consumer footfall of their site.

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Independent Retailer

JUNE 17, 2021

Preparing to launch in the summer of 2021, Lowkler is a platform that will actively promote purchases from local merchants while also offering a level of variety and convenience for consumers, similar to other major players such as Amazon or Walmart. Easy and Affordable Setup. We are building our tools to make it easy.

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Wiser

NOVEMBER 10, 2020

Being in a position to release new products is great, but as your assortment grows, so too does the complexity of your inventory management processes. In this article, we’ll look at what SKUs are, what “SKU rationalization” means, and some things you can do to get the most out of your SKU rationalization processes.

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