Retail TouchPoints

JANUARY 9, 2024

The youth-oriented retailer chose the Nedap solution for its ability to help improve inventory accuracy and enhance omnichannel fulfillment capabilities, including increased usage of buy online, pick up in-store (BOPIS) functionality. The chainwide rollout is expected to be completed in Q1 2024.

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Retail TouchPoints

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

Like many retailers, Pacsun is focusing on efficiency — and that means getting products to customers as quickly and easily as possible. fulfillment operations. This is the 14th warehouse in Cart.com’s growing network of omnichannel fulfillment centers, which now encompasses 8 million square feet of space across the U.S.

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Retail TouchPoints

JULY 5, 2022

As consumers have turned to more sources to shop, retailers have diversified their commerce and marketing strategies. In fact, Retail TouchPoints has seen the number of channels used to conduct business grow year after year in its annual Omnichannel and Fulfillment Benchmark Survey.

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Retail TouchPoints

JANUARY 14, 2022

The early-season surge can be attributed to shoppers’ awareness of potential shipping delays , which also made omnichannel fulfillment a winning solution during that final rush: stores with curbside or in-store pickup options captured 62% of global sales during the Dec. 18-31 window. “In

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Retail TouchPoints

JUNE 2, 2023

Inkga Group, owner and operator of 482 Ikea stores and ecommerce in 31 countries, will adopt a solution from Made4net to power fulfillment centers and store operations worldwide. Our goal is to become leaders of life at home, serving more people in an omnichannel reality, whenever and however customers choose to meet us.”

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Retail TouchPoints

AUGUST 23, 2022

Gap has launched a fulfillment service for retailers called GPS Platform Service , offering omnichannel fulfillment using Gap’s nationwide distribution network and handling tasks including delivery to customers or stores, returns initiation and processing at its fulfillment centers.

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Retail TouchPoints

APRIL 15, 2021

is deploying a new order management system (OMS) as the home décor retailer seeks to offer a more modern omnichannel customer experience and improve in-store fulfillment. The retailer partnered with Manhattan Associates to implement its Manhattan Active Omni OMS to level up its sales, service and fulfillment operations.

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Retail TouchPoints

OCTOBER 6, 2022

Walmart has entered an agreement to acquire Alert Innovation , a robotics automation company that develops material-handling technology for automating order fulfillment in retail supply chains. Walmart has been working with Alert to customize technology for its market fulfillment centers (MFCs) since 2016. in a blog post.

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Fabric

DECEMBER 6, 2023

Managing inventory (keeping track of what’s in stock) in real-time (instantly) is crucial for retailers to sell against their product assortment effectively. In the fast-paced world of omnichannel retail, the ability to harmonize inventory across various channels is not just a logistical necessity, but a strategic imperative.

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Retail TouchPoints

APRIL 21, 2022

Retailers who utilize Fulfillment by Amazon (FBA) will be able to add Buy with Prime to their own checkout process, which will allow Prime members shopping there to utilize Amazon Pay and benefit from two-day shipping and free returns. FBA retailers also will benefit from the accelerated delivery time Prime fulfillment offers.

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ESW

MARCH 5, 2024

In the last few years, omnichannel logistics and delivery have become more than a nice-to-have. Omnichannel logistics and delivery are a must-have. Brands and retailers that have not yet adopted omnichannel strategies may be missing out on opportunities to grow business – especially in global markets.

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Retail TouchPoints

JANUARY 26, 2023

Sam’s Club is embarking on an ambitious expansion of its physical footprint, beginning with five new fulfillment and distribution centers opening this year — the first, in Georgia, in Q3 2023. The retailer also completed a chainwide rollout of inventory-scanning robots in October 2022. “As

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Forrester eCommerce

MARCH 26, 2024

Despite increased investment, businesses fall short of consumer fulfilment expectations for in-store order pickup. Analyst Lauren Cevallos explains what's happening.

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Retail TouchPoints

OCTOBER 9, 2023

Shoppers’ retail preferences will be unlike anything we’ve seen even just a year ago. 1: Retailers are testing brands, hiding the parent brand. . #1: 1: Retailers are testing brands, hiding the parent brand. When we talk about omnichannel order fulfillment , there can be a mistake in thinking it’s just about online.

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UpSellIt

JULY 13, 2023

In today’s competitive landscape, embracing an omnichannel retail strategy has become essential for businesses to thrive. By seamlessly integrating multiple channels, retailers can provide a cohesive and personalized shopping experience for their customers. What is Omnichannel Retailing?

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Fabric

AUGUST 15, 2023

Enterprise retailers are in constant pursuit of new ways to enrich the customer experience—whether it’s prioritizing faster fulfillment, optimizing for consumer convenience, or enhancing personalization along the buyer’s journey. The question is, what’s the best way to implement this fulfillment strategy to realize its many benefits?

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ESW

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023

To keep up with consumer demand, brands and retailers are facing pressure to implement omnichannel commerce strategies. Why focus on omnichannel? Both types of players are now omnichannel retailers in response to rising consumer demand for multiple buying channels.” Because customers demand it.

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Retail TouchPoints

DECEMBER 4, 2023

The new facilities are part of the retailer’s multi-year growth plan , which also includes opening a DC in Oklahoma City and a fulfillment center in Lithia Springs, Ga. Louis area and a 365,000-square-foot DC in Shakopee, Minn., near Minneapolis. Louis facility, located in Edwardsville, Ill.,

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Retail TouchPoints

APRIL 12, 2022

million-square-foot fulfillment center in China Grove, N.C., Once the automated direct-to-consumer fulfillment center is fully operational, the retailer said it will employ approximately 2,800 workers and account for 30% of Macy’s digital supply chain for customers nationwide. scheduled for completion in 2024. in a statement. “It

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Retail TouchPoints

NOVEMBER 24, 2020

Walmart has created a program that routes some Walmart.com orders to be fulfilled straight from its stores, both to reduce delivery times and pressure on the retailer’s fulfillment centers. to speed up fulfillment during a hectic holiday season.

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Retail TouchPoints

APRIL 20, 2023

omnichannel growth strategy over the next three years — the largest investment the retailer has made in nearly four decades of operating in the country. ramp up our fulfillment capacities and make our offer even more relevant to local customers’ needs and dreams.” Ikea will invest more than $2.2 billion in its U.S.

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Retail TouchPoints

MARCH 10, 2021

Fulfillment was a key driver during the ecommerce-driven final quarter of 2020. Retailers that were positioned to handle massive last-mile volumes generated by a digital-first holiday posted strong results, with Amazon once again leading the way. Omnichannel and Store-Based Fulfillment Are Bigger Than Ever.

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Retail TouchPoints

DECEMBER 4, 2023

To better serve a growing legion of West Coast customers, Tapestry , parent company of brands including Coach and Kate Spade , opened its 788,000-square-foot North Las Vegas Fulfillment Center in November. Tapestry already operates a fulfillment center serving the East Coast located in Jacksonville, Fla. Designed to distribute 22.2

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Retail TouchPoints

JULY 18, 2022

as it seeks to enhance online shopping and fulfillment operations while maintaining its connection with shoppers. “We Over the last few months, Vallarta has been bolstering the technology supporting its omnichannel approach. By partnering with stor.ai

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Retail TouchPoints

JANUARY 12, 2023

Walmart ’s burgeoning slate of white-label retail tech will be made more widely available via a new partnership with Salesforce. Retailers will now be able to plug into Walmart Commerce Technologies’ Store Assist local fulfillment services and the Walmart GoLocal delivery solution through the Salesforce AppExchange.

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Retail TouchPoints

JANUARY 22, 2021

No part of retail ever truly stops changing, but some aspects are seeing larger, faster shifts than others, particularly due to the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. The IDC FutureScape 2021 webinar took a close look at some of the biggest, most impactful developments retailers can expect in the coming years.

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Retail TouchPoints

DECEMBER 14, 2020

COVID has pushed retail supply chains to their limits, from the initial stock-up period at the start of the pandemic to the unprecedented ecommerce rush of the holiday season. Now the key challenge is capacity. I think that there’s plenty of inventory — it’s just a different mechanism to get it there. ”.

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Retail TouchPoints

JANUARY 24, 2024

This retail renaissance is not just a return to traditional shopping spaces but also signifies a shift in the shoppers’ culture, expectations and behaviors. The move toward experiential shopping is vital in bringing people back to physical retail spaces, creating an emotional connection that can’t be found while online shopping.

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Ecommerce Platforms

OCTOBER 10, 2022

Running a startup is tough work, and in the ecommerce business, it often means fulfilling products from your own office, home, or even a garage. But at some point, you’ll want to find a fulfillment provider to offer faster shipping, and to focus on other parts of your business. The Best Fulfillment Centers for Startups.

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Fabric

AUGUST 8, 2023

The digital marketplace continues to reshape the retail landscape, offering unparalleled convenience and access to a global customer base. According to Insider Intelligence, 24% of retail purchases are expected to take place online by 2026. E-commerce is here to stay. That’s where modern order management comes into play.

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Ecommerce Platforms

SEPTEMBER 1, 2022

If you intend to ship ecommerce products to Florida, or anywhere in the Southwest region of the United States, it’s best to use a fulfillment center in Florida, or at least within the surrounding area. The Best Fulfillment Centers in Florida. What are the Best Fulfillment Centers in Florida (Tampa)? Advantages.

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Fabric

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

With fabric OMS, any retail operator can configure order routing rules to reduce order errors, get closer to customers, and reduce shipping expenses. As businesses grow, so does the complexity of allocating resources to fulfill customer orders across multiple locations. Determine which are the best locations to ship orders from.

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ROI Revolution

MAY 6, 2021

According to eMarketer , almost 50% of retail CFOs in the US are pursuing a digital transformation in 2021. To make the customer journey between all of these channels seamless, retail leaders are making sure a holistic omnichannel strategy is a part of their digital transformation. An omnichannel approach isn’t new.

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Retail TouchPoints

FEBRUARY 23, 2022

In the pandemic’s wake, many retailers set up flexible fulfillment services in order to meet new safety guidelines and consumer requirements. From early 2020 to mid-2021, the percentage of retail chains offering curbside pickup surged from a miniscule 7% to a staggering 51%. Nicholas offered six best practices: 1.

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Fabric

MARCH 19, 2024

That’s why fabric has partnered with Bounteous x Accolite to create a first-of-its-kind Composable Commerce (C2) Accelerator to help retailers transition to a modern commerce platform— fast. To meet their needs, retailers need to adapt quickly and deliver seamless omnichannel experiences.

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Retail TouchPoints

MAY 30, 2023

The PredictSpring solution includes both stationary and mobile POS applications along with clienteling, omnichannel commerce and inventory management capabilities. Bouclair has rolled out a new POS platform in its 54 stores across Canada.

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Retail TouchPoints

JULY 14, 2020

How retailers handle this kind of volume and create a great customer experience, while dealing with the new retail realities of contactless pickup caused by COVID, will determine their level of success in the future. BOPIS Fulfillment Options. How retailers fulfill BOPIS is the hot topic.

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