Retail TouchPoints

JANUARY 5, 2024

The technology will help Aldi centralize global shipping volume, increase cost transparency and improve its control over the movement of goods throughout the supply chain, as well as develop a strategic ocean freight procurement strategy.

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Retail Wire

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024

The need for at-home COVID-19 tests is increasing. Here's how to get them for free.

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Inside Retail

JANUARY 8, 2025

Overpackaging means bigger parcels and more space taken up on delivery trucks and ultimately more fuel is required to ship them, particularly during the holiday season when volumes skyrocket. Even recyclable materials, while better for the environment, require energy-intensive processing to reuse, he added.

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Inside Retail

OCTOBER 24, 2024

Building a future-proof tech stack To survive and thrive during Black Friday, retailers must invest in tech solutions that integrate seamlessly with their current systems – inventory management, CRMs, and shipping tools. Optimising shipping with automation Shipping logistics are a make-or-break factor during Black Friday.

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Inside Retail

MARCH 19, 2024

Tara Daly, senior director of product marketing at Loop Returns , shares with Inside Retail advice on getting started in the US market, some tips on cross-border shipping and logistics – including managing returns in a way that builds customer loyalty – and how to drive repeat business. But there is a fine line between success and failure.

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Inside Retail

AUGUST 14, 2024

Online shopping delivery lead times are getting longer – and getting more expensive – according to research from shipping software developer Shippit. The company’s State of Shipping Report found that the estimated delivery time has risen from two days in 2018 to 5.6 Concurrently, the cost of standard shipping grew from $9 to $10.26

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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.

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Retail Wire

AUGUST 20, 2024

The new Papa John's CEO turned Wendy's proverbial ship around.

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Shipping 290

Retail Wire

AUGUST 5, 2024

Wendy's didn't reach its Q2 earnings expectations, and the company is hoping that its breakfast strategy will turn the proverbial ship around.

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Shipping 289

Retail TouchPoints

DECEMBER 31, 2024

Returns negatively impact brands in several ways including processing costs, shipping fees, unsellable merchandise and more. For example, optimizing where each return shipment is routed can minimize shipping costs, prevent cross-border shipments and even enable you to route items to stores low in stock or with higher demand.

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Retail Wire

SEPTEMBER 29, 2024

Norwegian Cruise Line has an all-new ship in its fleet.

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Shipping 278

Inside Retail

JUNE 4, 2024

Harnessing the expertise of platforms such as Startshipit, together with our simple, reliable shipping solutions, can unlock significant opportunities.” Today, the brand is shipped to more than 190 countries and has a loyal following of fashionistas, thought leaders, and celebrities. It’s not a one-size-fits-all,” Ciano concludes.

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Retail TouchPoints

JANUARY 17, 2025

She is SVP at the 65- year-old company, which supports and operates shipboard retail stores on nearly 100 ships operated by 15 cruise lines. Shaw: Its going to be very similar to what were doing on ships. We analyze every cruise line, ship and itinerary [in curating different assortments].

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Retail Wire

OCTOBER 1, 2024

East and Gulf Coasts launched their first major strike in nearly 50 years on Tuesday, halting around half of the nation's ocean shipping. The situation with the ILA has escalated as dockworkers on the U.S.

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Inside Retail

OCTOBER 22, 2024

The company will ship the items to US customers directly from a facility in Guangdong, China. . “We are always exploring new ways to work with our selling partners to delight our customers with more selection, lower prices and greater convenience,” an Amazon spokesperson told Reuters.

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Inside Retail

DECEMBER 10, 2023

One way of achieving this is through Klaviyo’s integration with Starshipit a shipping platform designed to enable retailers to eliminate manual shipping processes and allow customers to track their parcels, saving a lot of questions and support time.

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Retail TouchPoints

JANUARY 10, 2024

Statuses and benefits include: Bronze Key: Earns one point per dollar, plus free standard shipping on eligible purchases of $35 or more; Silver Key: Earns 1.25 points per dollar, plus free standard shipping with no purchase minimum on eligible items; and Gold Key: Earns 1.5

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Retail TouchPoints

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

Fossil used the Metrical tool to offer free shipping to customers who were most likely to abandon their cart, a targeted promotion that increased the number of carts created by 7.5% and reduced cart abandonment by 26%.

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Retail TouchPoints

JANUARY 8, 2025

Not only do these technologies improve throughput in most cases; they also enable greater flexibility in meeting expectations related to fast shipping and free returns. Third-party grocery delivery accounted for the bulk of these sales (46%), although pickup orders (40%) and ship-to-home channels (14%) also saw significant growth.

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Retail TouchPoints

JANUARY 12, 2025

These customers receive an alert that they can either get the shoes shipped to them or pick them up in a brick-and-mortar store. If you purchase something in the store [using the in-store version of the app], well ship it to you for free. The apps store mode also has become a great save-the-sale tactic, said Walker.

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Retail TouchPoints

OCTOBER 3, 2024

When opening an account on the Baby Registry, consumers can confirm where gifts should be shipped, track the baby’s expected arrival date, customize a welcome message for loved ones and start selecting products to add to their lists.

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Retail TouchPoints

MAY 20, 2024

million -square-foot facility, which will employ more than 1,000 associates, is designed to expand access to next-day or two -day shipping for Walmart customers as well as supporting Walmart Fulfillment Services, the retailer’s third-party service for fulfilling items sold on Walmart’s marketplace. 10 miles north of Hagerstown, Md.

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Inside Retail

SEPTEMBER 20, 2024

The breach affected customers’ names, Total Tools passwords, credit card information, emails, and shipping addresses. Total Tools has suffered a major data leak that is believed to have impacted 38,000 customers following a cyber attack.

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Shipping 289

Retail TouchPoints

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

The new ecommerce platform, called Santa’s Gift Shoppe , was developed exclusively for USPS Operation Santa letter adopters to make it easier for participants to shop for the perfect gift and ship it from the comfort of their homes with just a click.

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Inside Retail

APRIL 28, 2024

At Starshipit , we surveyed leading retailers from around the globe for our latest report, Evolving Expectations 2024 , to bring you the freshest insights on what truly drives customer satisfaction in shipping and fulfilment. From delivery speed and choice at checkout to the joy of unboxing, the trends we’ve discussed are just the beginning.

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Retail TouchPoints

OCTOBER 4, 2024

The major retailer’s first paid membership program offers unlimited free same-day delivery for orders $35 and above as well as free two-day shipping. Other perks include free shipping with no minimums, free returns and an upgraded birthday gift. Why should brands care about Target 360?

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Inside Retail

FEBRUARY 18, 2024

Australian wine-makers have shipped millions of bottles of wine to Hong Kong in a bet that China will soon lift tariffs on Australian wine and revive a trade worth hundreds of millions of dollars, according to industry figures and trade data. Tim Ford said Treasury had not shipped wine for China to Hong Kong. million litres worth $65.5

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Retail TouchPoints

JUNE 13, 2023

Free Shipping (With or Without a Threshold) Thanks to the proliferation of Amazon Prime, today’s shoppers have come to expect some degree of free and fast shipping from online stores.

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Retail TouchPoints

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

Customers generate a prepaid shipping label from Rebag.Thredup.com, then fill any shippable box or bag with apparel, shoes and accessories from any brand and ship it to ThredUp for free. For items that sell on ThredUp, customers will receive Rebag credit that can be used online and in store.

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Retail Wire

JANUARY 3, 2024

The meat was shipped to four states and was set to be dispensed to restaurants. Over 7,000 pounds of ground beef may be contaminated with E.

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Shipping 246

Retail TouchPoints

MARCH 6, 2024

While it can certainly offset labor and transportation costs associated with return logistics, such as return shipping, disposition, refurbishment and destruction, there are many variables in the mix of determining whether this approach can help shelter profits.

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Inside Retail

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

The court orders to the shipping lines have been granted and Nick Scali is now working to have the containers delivered to its distribution centres. Nick Scali has made an application to the Federal Court of Australia to facilitate the release of the company’s containers through giving certain undertakings.

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Retail TouchPoints

MARCH 25, 2024

As ecommerce sales continue to grow, so does the focus on logistics, enabling retailers to meet the rising demand for shipping. This also extends to collaborations with shipping couriers, providing access to competitive shipping rates and improved delivery times. It should come as no surprise that the U.S. trillion in 2029.

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Retail TouchPoints

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

Misfits Market purchased Imperfect Foods in September 2022.

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Retail TouchPoints

JANUARY 16, 2025

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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Retail TouchPoints

JANUARY 1, 2025

This includes real-time notifications for order status, shipping information, refund status and any potential delays. A positive post-purchase experience is crucial for customer loyalty and retention, brand trust and positive word-of-mouth. A modern OMS provides real-time and accurate updates to customers regarding their orders.

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Retail TouchPoints

JUNE 26, 2023

Both Temu and Shein rely heavily on the de minimis exception to ship packages directly to U.S. According to the committee’s initial findings, Temu and Shein alone are likely responsible for more than 30% of all packages shipped to the U.S. consumers, allowing them to provide less robust data to CBP [U.S. that originate from China.

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