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Rethinking Retail Returns

Retail TouchPoints

The number of returns is growing and managing them is critically important to maintaining margins and customer satisfaction. Returns negatively impact brands in several ways including processing costs, shipping fees, unsellable merchandise and more. of all purchased goods were returned to retailers.

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The Importance of Omnichannel Customer Service in Modern Retail

Retail Focus

Achieving this level of integration demands meticulous planning, strong infrastructure, and expert technical support to ensure each component operates harmoniously. Meeting Evolving Customer Expectations Todays consumers expect personalised service no matter where they shoponline, via an app, or in-store.

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DTLR, Shoe Palace Shift to Mobile POS at 450 U.S. Stores

Retail TouchPoints

Associates at both DTLR and Shoe Palace will now be equipped with mobile devices through which they can accept payments, manage inventory and place online orders to be shipped to customers homes.

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Adopting a Holistic Security Mindset for Ecommerce

Retail TouchPoints

Organized fraudsters use search and social media ads to deceive customers into clicking through to fake websites that steal their payment data, account login credentials or both. Shipping and Beyond Unfortunately, the security and fraud risks continue after orders are approved. Site security is also a concern.

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Ecommerce in 2025: How Data Quality Powers Growth and Customer Satisfaction

Retail TouchPoints

Clean, validated address data is an essential business asset that drives a smoother customer experience, reduces operational costs and minimizes errors. Shipping errors are reduced and checkout is easier, protecting the customers overall experience with your brand.

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Turn Your Store Associates into Superheroes with These Four POS Capabilities

Retail TouchPoints

Prepping click-and-collect orders, picking and packing ship-from-store orders, managing store-to-store transfers, etc. — And process returns of stuff people don’t want! Each device can perform core transactional functions — such as the ability to accept card and cash payments and scan products for efficient checkouts — offline.

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Alibaba Launches Payment And Freight Management Services For Small U.S. Retailers

Retail TouchPoints

Alibaba has launched three new platforms — Alibaba.com Payment Terms, Alibaba.com Freight and Alibaba.com Trade Shows — designed for small businesses seeking ways to digitally optimize their operations during the COVID-19 crisis and beyond. Trade Shows will facilitate live, invite-only meetings between suppliers and retailers online.