Retail TouchPoints

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

This presents a dual shipping dilemma for businesses: how can they keep shipping costs on the business low, while also offering customer-friendly return policies? This means that when ecommerce retailers can’t provide the peace of mind that clear return shipping policies can offer, customers will take their money and run.

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Retail TouchPoints

NOVEMBER 8, 2024

Wayfair introduced its paid loyalty program Wayfair Rewards last month , offering 5% back in rewards across Wayfair’s brands and free shipping regardless of order size for a $29 annual fee. . “This integration will strengthen our decision-making and enhance our ability to lead in the market.”

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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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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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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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Inside Retail

JANUARY 23, 2025

Last year, it enabled qualified sellers to manage logistics and ship products directly from Australian warehouses, cutting delivery times and expanding product variety. The company attributed the growing popularity to its direct-from-factory model, which offers competitive pricing by connecting shoppers directly with manufacturers.

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Retail TouchPoints

DECEMBER 9, 2024

The Challenges of Shipping Cheese But when done well, an advent calendar can be a boon for business, as it has been for Cheese Brothers. So, yeah, it’s hard to ship, but honestly that keeps the competition at bay, because nobody wants to deal with it. But for cheese the ideal temperature is refrigerated, so around 40 degrees.

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Retail TouchPoints

OCTOBER 31, 2024

Arrive Recommerce will be responsible for receiving and inspecting inventory, assigning value and shipping items directly to customers. Secondhand wedding, bridesmaid and special occasion dresses, along with accessories, will be available through a curated, dedicated online storefront at 40% to 50% savings.

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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

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

FEBRUARY 14, 2025

To that end, 35% of survey respondents said selling on marketplaces allows them to offer faster and more cost-effective shipping. Moreover, 28% said selling through marketplaces means they dont need to put in as much logistical effort to get products to customers quickly and efficiently.

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Retail TouchPoints

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

Additionally, the benefits can be used to cover shipping fees as well as items sold by third-party merchants. Shoppers in 18 states can now use these benefits to buy almost anything on Amazon.com across categories including electronics, toys, beauty and personal care, home and kitchen.

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Retail TouchPoints

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

Seeking to compete with ultra-low-price sites such as Shein and Temu , Amazon has introduced Amazon Haul , featuring maximum prices of $20 and one- to two-week shipping times. There have been rumors of the move for months, and now the new shop is officially rolling out in beta. It will be available to U.S.

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Retail TouchPoints

JANUARY 23, 2025

Those boxes will then be shipped back to the retailers where the products originated, in the never-ending ebb and flow of goods sold-shipped-returned-resold that is commerce today. Once full, the large Gaylords make their way to shipping pallets and the smaller boxes are combined into more Gaylords.

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Retail TouchPoints

JANUARY 2, 2025

They are willing to pay a premium for fast shipping, instant access to products and seamless shopping experiences. Michael Yamartino is the CEO of Route , a package protection, shipping insurance and carbon offsetting solution serving 13,000 brands. On one side of the spectrum are consumers who prioritize immediate gratification.

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LS Retail

FEBRUARY 6, 2025

iStock/IvelinRadkov Ref: Temu, Shein, and the First Sale Rule: The Next Big Test for DTC Tariffs From Alex Yancher, CEO/Co-founder, Passport Shipping : "Did you know that Temu/Shein and other China-based shippers are planning on paying US tariffs on the cost of goods, not the retail value?

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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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Inside Retail

MARCH 17, 2025

It can be easier when youre backed by the right logistics and shipping partner. Three Aussie businesses talk about why they chose Australia Post for international shipping. What to look for in an international shipping partner Choosing the right international shipping partner is key to the success of your international expansion.

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Retail Wire

OCTOBER 12, 2024

Hurricane Milton made landfall in Florida this week.

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Retail TouchPoints

DECEMBER 17, 2024

Through the connection with Omni, the Maven chatbot is able to handle a broad range of customer inquiries directly, including complex requests such as shipping status, order changes, cancellations, returns and exchanges.

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Retail Wire

MARCH 30, 2025

Norwegian Cruise Line is making history in a different way.

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Retail TouchPoints

APRIL 1, 2025

The site was operated as a B2B2C marketplace where participating local Goodwills would list items on the site and ship the inventory directly to customers. Complicated Competitive Dynamics GoodwillFinds.com was launched in October 2022 in a bid by the 120 -year-old thrift store chain to grab a larger piece of the growing online resale market.

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Retail TouchPoints

JANUARY 22, 2025

On the ground, in the air, over water theyll know the best and most reliable ways to ship. Further, theyll have established resources for handling difficult situations, such as shipping large PoS displays over less-than-ideal transportation infrastructure. Getting a local logistics partner will make your life a whole lot easier.

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Retail TouchPoints

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

These include the ability for retailers to showcase promotions like free shipping, sitewide sales and buy one, get one offers , as well as the Deal ad module, whichmakes ads with special offers more visible to users via a carousel format.

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Retail TouchPoints

DECEMBER 5, 2024

Prepping click-and-collect orders, picking and packing ship-from-store orders, managing store-to-store transfers, etc. — They need to keep track of what’s new, what’s unique to their location and what just went on sale. Associates have to be omnichannel fulfillment specialists. the fulfillment scenarios really are endless.

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Inside Retail

FEBRUARY 17, 2025

Marcus Ng, regional head of air freight, Asia Pacific, at AP MllerMaersk, notes that the Sea-Air option where some products are shipped rapidly by air and others less quickly by ocean has been particularly attractive to some lifestyle apparel retailing customers. The cost differential between ocean and air remains narrower than ever before.

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Retail TouchPoints

NOVEMBER 21, 2024

For example, the dockworker strike ended quickly, but still caused shipping backlogs. Meanwhile, it looks like Great Lakes shipping could be affected by higher-than-average precipitation. Data Consolidation for Logistical Snafus Not every part of a supply chain is under control.

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Retail TouchPoints

DECEMBER 16, 2024

Additionally, if we promise to ship something by a specific date, they expect it to arrive on time. We discovered that most of our customers already have their shipping address and payment information saved in their profiles. Customers also expect us to have what they need when they need it.

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Inside Retail

MARCH 17, 2025

Theyd love to see eco-friendly shipping options at checkout or the opportunity to opt in for a donation, said Osthus. Moreover, retailers may also make the extra effort to provide customers the information on how their orders are shipped and what packaging was used. If shoppers had one request?

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Retail TouchPoints

FEBRUARY 25, 2025

Shipping errors are reduced and checkout is easier, protecting the customers overall experience with your brand. Every country has its own unique address formats, and inconsistencies can lead to costly errors in cross-border shipping.

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Retail TouchPoints

OCTOBER 23, 2024

Amazon hasn’t formally announced its plans for this new Low-Cost Store, but The Information reports that Amazon plans to ship orders to the U.S. from a facility in Guangdong, China, and that it would charge sellers significantly lower fulfillment fees for items sold through the new storefront than items shipped domestically.

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Inside Retail

JANUARY 6, 2025

With respect to pricing specifically, also take into consideration Amazons free shipping minimums. Non-prime members pay for shipping on all orders below $59, which can cost around $10 to $15, depending on the order.

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Retail TouchPoints

DECEMBER 17, 2024

For example, using dynamic filtering and sorting capabilities, customers can narrow search results to surface in-stock products, or items available for immediate shipping they can also sort by available quantity and exclude pre-order or backordered items. This helps you provide transparency on shipping windows based on inventory supply.

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Retail Focus

APRIL 1, 2025

They want seamless experiencesfrom clear product information and localised payment options to transparent shipping costs and easy returns. Currency conversion, language barriers, shipping logistics, customs regulations, and local taxes can be overwhelming if not managed properly. However, these challenges are not insurmountable.

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Inside Retail

DECEMBER 9, 2024

Oroton: Rated excellent for returns in premium segment Among the appreciated aspects of Orotons return process is the inclusion of a prepaid shipping label, similar to The Iconic. Like Bed Threads, The Iconics packaging also has a sealing strip for convenient repacking.

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Inside Retail

OCTOBER 20, 2024

Meet these demands by offering seamless checkout experiences and competitive shipping rates. Expand your delivery options to stay competitive: Give customers the flexibility they crave with multi-carrier support, express shipping, and international delivery options. Start Shipping Today. Make this your best peak season yet.

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Retail Focus

FEBRUARY 1, 2025

Jason Welsh, senior fulfilment manager at Dr Squatch, said: Within the partnership with J&J , they have supported us by fulfilling and shipping over two million units globally. It has also helped us improve service and reduce shipping costs exponentially in specific key areas.

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