Retail TouchPoints

AUGUST 18, 2023

TikTok is continuing to build out its commerce-related services with the launch of ecommerce fulfillment for companies in the UK selling via TikTok Shop. Now the UK also will be the first market for the company’s new logistics program, called Fulfilled by TikTok (FBT). 1, 2023, multiple sources report. cubic liters per shipment.

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Retail TouchPoints

NOVEMBER 22, 2022

Beloved New York City off-price department store Century 21 has partnered with logistics provider Fillogic ahead of its spring 2023 relaunch. The NYC-headquartered Fillogic will support the retailer through ecommerce and store-based fulfillment, reverse logistics and returns, forward-staging of inventory and final-mile delivery.

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Retail TouchPoints

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

The problems with getting products to people quickly and cheaply are well-known: consumers want fast fulfillment, which is costly to provide, but they don’t want to pay high (or really any) shipping fees. Even Amazon , the trendsetter in fast fulfillment, isn’t immune to higher labor costs.

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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.

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Ecommerce Platforms

MARCH 15, 2023

Today’s top ecommerce Fulfilment statistics provide us with some useful insights into the current state of the online shopping landscape. In a world of instant gratification, same-day delivery, and evolving consumer expectations, ecommerce retailers can’t afford to underestimate the power of rapid Fulfilment.

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Retail TouchPoints

JUNE 21, 2023

2023 Prime Day Sales Expected to Top Previous Years Rising inflation last year had a less-than-expected impact on Prime Day 2022 — sales rose 8.5% Prime Day 2023 is widely expected to make sales gains on 2022, and indeed, research from RetailMeNot indicates that the event has overtaken Labor Day as the primary summer retail sale for U.S.

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Retail TouchPoints

NOVEMBER 10, 2022

The first new store concept recently opened outside of Houston, and Target plans to utilize the format in half of the 200 store remodels and almost all of the 30 new stores planned for 2023.

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Retail TouchPoints

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

net sales decline in Q4 2023, Tractor Supply still plans to open up to 95 brick-and-mortar stores in 2024, as well as complete its 10th distribution center. Comp store sales in Q4 dipped 4.2% ; for the full year of 2023, Tractor Supply’s net sales increased 2.5% , while comp store sales remained even with the prior year.

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Retail TouchPoints

JUNE 15, 2023

The 2023 Brand Experience Award winners are brands and retailers taking innovative approaches to all things “experience” — from advanced influencer marketing strategies to immersive store designs and even thoughtful approaches to the metaverse.

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Retail TouchPoints

JULY 31, 2023

A recent study by IHL Group projects that the global cost of inventory distortion in 2023 will be $1.77 The report cited vendor issues as the primary driver of both out-of-stocks and overstocks in 2023, contributing $417.7 trillion — bigger than the combined retail GDP of all of Latin America. billion ),” said the report.

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Retail TouchPoints

DECEMBER 21, 2023

The editors of Retail TouchPoints are sharing our picks for the seven most consequential stories of 2023. Resale Continued its Rise but Came Under Financial Scrutiny Consumers’ enthusiasm for secondhand goods, as well as other forms of more sustainable consumption like rental and repair services, showed no sign of slowing in 2023.

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Retail TouchPoints

MAY 18, 2023

Walmart and T a rget both navigated the uncertain currents of first fiscal quarter of 2023, but their differing results point to still more turmoil ahead. sales growth for its Q1 2023, which ended April 29, leading it to maintain its projection of a low-single digit sales decline for the year. in Q1 2023. Walmart reported a 7.6%

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Retail TouchPoints

DECEMBER 6, 2023

But, while they continued to make headlines in 2023, marketplaces themselves were no longer the hot commodity this year , marketplace sellers were. There’s fulfillment costs and advertising costs. Online marketplaces have been the talk of t h e town for the last couple of years.

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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. This followed Pacsun’s debut of a new store format to spotlight its activewear collection in July 2023.

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Retail TouchPoints

OCTOBER 31, 2022

Analysts predict the off-price retailer will perform well into 2023 as consumers continue to reduce their spending due to inflation, according to NASDAQ. The recent openings bring Ross’ store totals to 2,019 Ross Dress for Less and dd’s DISCOUNTS locations in 40 states, the District of Columbia and Guam.

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Fabric

MARCH 27, 2023

Retailer Shipment and Tracking Vendor Shipment and Tracking fabric Marketplace BigCommerce Integration Vendors using BigCommerce can directly integrate with Marketplace for inventory, orders, and fulfillment details, which will be synced between the two systems automatically. No need to juggle between systems.

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Retail TouchPoints

SEPTEMBER 23, 2022

To combat the climate impact of all those deliveries, Amazon has teamed up with Infinium to begin powering its transportation fleet with ultra-low carbon electrofuels beginning in 2023. Infinium develops ultra-low carbon fuels that can be used to power cargo trucks, airplanes and marine freight without engine modifications.

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Fabric

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

Before the rise of omnichannel fulfillment , the act of someone handing you an order in your vehicle was mostly limited to drive-in restaurants and drive-thru windows. It is now the company’s top-rated fulfillment service. Meanwhile, Target’s Drive Up program has become wildly successful in its own right. What is Curbside Pickup?

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Retail TouchPoints

DECEMBER 18, 2023

BJ’s Wholesale Club is replacing its legacy order management system with Nextuple OMS Studio, which includes three “Tuples” — each an ordered set of microservices that the retailer can mix and match to create solutions for flexible fulfillment.

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Ecommerce Platforms

JUNE 15, 2023

What are the Best Shopify Apps for Etsy in 2023? Key Features: Product category, attributes, and shipping management Automatic and manual inventory and price syncing Personalized order management and tracking Inventory location management for fulfilment Tax rate management Go to the top 2. Let’s dive in.

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Practical eCommerce

DECEMBER 4, 2023

This installment of our weekly industry rundown includes new website builders, supply chain tools, fulfillment services, AI marketing platforms, and more. The post Ecommerce Product Releases: December 4, 2023 appeared first on Practical Ecommerce.

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Retail TouchPoints

JULY 24, 2024

Bulk essentials retailer Boxed.com has been relaunched by online wholesale retailer MSG Distributors , which acquired the brand out of bankruptcy in 2023. The company was bought by MSG a few months later, in August 2023.

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Ecommerce Platforms

JUNE 15, 2023

With these simple tools, you can synchronize orders, inventory, and fulfillment data between your Shopify store and one of the world’s largest online marketplaces. What are the Best eBay Shopify Apps for 2023? With this tool, companies can rapidly import Ebay orders into Shopify, sync fulfilment details, and manage GSP.

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Fabric

AUGUST 8, 2023

With the right combination of technology and strategy, enterprise retailers can address these challenges head-on, and deliver seamless and efficient order processing, fulfillment, and delivery experiences that align with the demands of today’s consumers. That’s where modern order management comes into play. What is Order Management?

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Retail TouchPoints

APRIL 19, 2023

billion ) to improve its network of 2,500 stores in 2023. The changes at the top follow a global talent search that was initiated in August 2022 in anticipation of Robert Sawyer’s planned retirement as Loblaw COO at the end of 2023. Loblaw Companies Ltd.,

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Retail TouchPoints

OCTOBER 18, 2024

The company is working with the startup Fulfil on a new microfulfillment solution that would see an automated warehouse attached to a Whole Foods in Plymouth, Pa., The company’s convenience format Amazon Go also seems to be floundering, with a swath of closures since 2023, most recently three NYC locations earlier this month.

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Retail TouchPoints

SEPTEMBER 10, 2024

Other brands have been expanding their adaptive offerings in recent years: in December 2020 Zappos expanded its adaptive footwear offerings, and in September 2023 Kohl’s launched an adaptive apparel line for women from Nine West. Victoria’s Secret and Pink launched a line of adaptive intimate apparel in October 2023.

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Retail TouchPoints

NOVEMBER 22, 2024

As a result, the 74% of merchants that saw their store operations budgets increase between 2023 and 2024 had to figure out the best way to allocate this money toward a wide-ranging set of needs, from new in-store technology and inventory management solutions to employee training and engagement initiatives.

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Retail TouchPoints

AUGUST 30, 2023

Retailer-owned cooperative Ace Hardware has opened more than 100 new stores this year and plans to push the total to 170 by the end of 2023. This rapid expansion pace follows last year’s impressive numbers: by August 2022 the retailer had added more than 100 stores, with plans for an additional 60 by that year’s end.

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Retail TouchPoints

APRIL 25, 2024

Mall operator Simon revealed big plans to expand its Woodbury Common Premium Outlet center in Fall 2023, including the addition of 155,000 square feet of retail stores and restaurants, a 200 -key luxury hotel, a second parking facility and upgraded amenities. powered AI technology to assist shoppers during the 2023 holiday season.

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Retail TouchPoints

FEBRUARY 27, 2023

Faced with inflation that remains uncomfortably high despite a series of interest rate hikes, just over half ( 51% ) of retailers are planning to raise product prices — at least slightly — this year, according to the 2023 BDO Retail CFO Outlook Survey.

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Retail TouchPoints

JUNE 1, 2023

Walmart ’s latest sustainability initiatives combine changes to its fulfillment processes as well as customer-facing options for reducing waste, including allowing online shoppers to opt out of plastic bags for store pickup orders and to request consolidation of multiple items into fewer boxes. in a statement. in a statement.

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Ecommerce Platforms

APRIL 26, 2023

The Best Etsy Alternatives for 2023 Etsy represents one of the most popular platforms for creative professionals selling handmade products on the market today. Shopify Review 2023 – Pros, Cons, and Is It Right for Your Business? Shopify Pricing Plans and Fees 2023: Which One is Right for You?

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Fabric

JULY 13, 2023

According to data from Statista, the use of curbside pickup and buy online, pick up in-store (BOPIS) grew significantly during the COVID-19 pandemic: Today, omnichannel fulfillment has surpassed being just a fleeting trend and has solidified its position as a strategic imperative for modern enterprise retailers. Let’s dive in!

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Ecommerce Platforms

JUNE 16, 2023

What are the Best Shopify Apps in 2023? Printful offers easy print-on-demand dropshipping, as well as a fulfillment warehouse, and access to your own order-creation warehouse. The EasyScan app streamlines the order fulfillment process with its barcode generation and scanning capabilities. ‘How?!' we hear you cry.

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Retail TouchPoints

NOVEMBER 22, 2023

Walmart has introduced parcel stations — essentially mini “post offices” designed to streamline stores’ receiving and delivering of orders — and will have them operating in more than 40 stores by the end of 2023. Many are operating now, in time for the holiday season, and Walmart plans to expand the stations to additional stores next year.

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Ecommerce Platforms

JANUARY 12, 2023

Today, we’re going to be looking at some of the best T-shirt printing companies available to entrepreneurs in 2023, and what makes them so special. The company handles everything from fulfillment to packaging for you, and even allows you to track orders in real-time so you can keep your customers up to date on progress. Let’s dive in.

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