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How the Packaging Industry Can Help Tackle Confectionery’s Big Waste Problem

Retail TouchPoints

Valentine’s Day saw consumers projected to spend an average of $16 on chocolates and candy — up from under $9 per person in 2010 — while Halloween candy sales reached a record $3.1 Lowering Excess Optimizing inventory management can reduce a business’ production costs over time if more focus is given to efficient packaging design.

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ShipStation Review (Jan 2023): What You Need to Know

Ecommerce Platforms

You don't need us to tell you that shipping is a big part of any eCommerce business. Thanks to its Prime service, customers have come to expect shipping within 1-2 days and, in many cases, desire (or expect) free shipping. But luckily, plenty of solutions are available to make the shipping process a lot easier.

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ShipStation Review (Jan 2023): What You Need to Know

Ecommerce Platforms

You don't need us to tell you that shipping is a big part of any eCommerce business. Thanks to its Prime service, customers have come to expect shipping within 1-2 days and, in many cases, desire (or expect) free shipping. But luckily, plenty of solutions are available to make the shipping process a lot easier.

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Easy Ways to Manage Promo Code Misuse

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This article was last published in September 2010 and has been updated for relevancy. Discounts applied against merchandise or shipping charges reduce margin, and if associated with affiliates, reduce margin further as commissions are paid out. Furthermore, you are creating conditions where customers never pay full price.

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Top Wish Execs Share Plan for Winning Back Consumers, Beginning with ‘Wishmas’

Retail TouchPoints

When Wish debuted in 2010 it took the U.S. by storm, rising to the top of the app charts and garnering millions of fans, until consumers began to realize the cost of those ultra-low prices — long delivery times and often poor quality products. Now the platform is launching its first major sales event , dubbed “330” or “Wishmas.”

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Reshoring: COVID-19’s Impact On The Supply Chain

Retail TouchPoints

If a certain industry relies on offshore factories, reshoring means allocating the resources necessary to localize that production, which means organizations no longer have to depend on international deals and long-distance shipping. especially from “low-cost country trading partners” in Asia. In a 2018 study, the consulting firm A.T.

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Nine Tips to Create Recurring Revenue with Subscriptions

Retail TouchPoints

However, taking advantage of this growing market isn’t easy, with higher churn rates making it difficult for brands to cover acquisition costs and scale revenues. It requires close attention to the entire journey, from growing awareness of the subscription offering to managing recurring orders. Offer Superior Subscription Management.