Customer Experience, Fulfillment and Retail

Retailers Increasingly Turning to Third-Party Resources to Handle Fulfillment

Retail TouchPoints

JANUARY 29, 2024

Store-based fulfillment of customer orders got an enormous boost during the COVID pandemic, when both curbside pickup and delivery offerings became survival tactics for so many retailers. Each of these companies announced new retail partnerships last year, many outside the “home turf” of the grocery vertical.

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Ikea Drones Will Employ AI to Work in Tandem with Fulfillment Employees

Retail TouchPoints

AUGUST 19, 2024

By integrating this new system into fulfillment spaces, Ikea’s operations will “run continuously,” the company shared in an announcement. The retailer started implementing the drone technology in a distribution center in Perryville, Md. this summer.

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Solutions Designed for Retail Associates Need to Keep the Customer Experience in Mind

Retail TouchPoints

JULY 18, 2024

Today’s retail workers almost need to have superpowers — moving as fast as The Flash would be helpful given how many different tasks a retail worker performs each day — but adaptable, multi-purpose solutions can provide that extra burst of needed speed. Ideally, these apps also should contribute to a better in-store shopper experience.

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How Sephora Turned Order Fulfillment into a Loyalty-Builder

Retail TouchPoints

AUGUST 22, 2024

“I got a view of everything around Sephora; I got to see what it was like to do digital marketing, the ecommerce business, the forecasting and planning business,” Turley said in an interview with Retail TouchPoints. “I I raised my hand, said I believed there was a role there, and we have been chipping away at our omnichannel experience since.”

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ModCloth and Misen Outsource Omnichannel Fulfillment Operations

Retail TouchPoints

MAY 9, 2024

Two digital-first brands, Misen and ModCloth , are partnering with Cart.com to improve their omnichannel fulfillment and logistics operations. fulfillment partner. At Misen, we are always looking for ways to improve our customer experience and optimize our processes,” said Michael Mahoney, CEO of Misen in a statement.

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Product Substitution: How Savvy Retailers and Manufacturers can Build Supply Chain Resiliency, Reduce Costs and Improve Customer Experiences

Retail TouchPoints

NOVEMBER 17, 2023

The letdown customers experience when their orders don’t arrive on time, or at all, results in uncertainty and distrust that’s difficult — if not impossible — to remedy. Retailers can expect that customers will turn to other vendors; once this happens, they’ve lost both the sale and the customer’s trust and loyalty.

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How Technology Fuels Customer Experience and Brand Value

Retail TouchPoints

MARCH 26, 2021

The fundamental shift in retail toward blended digital commerce has created several hurdles for retailers still clinging to traditional blueprints. Here are a few examples of how technology enhances customer experience and strengthens brand value. Distributed Order Management Technology for a Unified Customer Experience.

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Ikea Exec: Stores’ Expanded Fulfillment Role Key to Maintaining Lower Prices

Retail TouchPoints

JULY 10, 2024

Ikea stores, long known as warehouse-sized selling spaces scented with the wafting aroma of Swedish meatballs, have been shrinking and changing functions in recent months — including taking a bigger role in last mile fulfillment. For example, the retailer is now using drones to check stock levels in some stores. “I

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Harnessing the Potential of Returnless Refunds to Improve Profitability and Customer Experience

Retail TouchPoints

MARCH 6, 2024

Retail’s busiest returns period may be in the rearview mirror until next year, but rising ecommerce order volumes have caused returns management to become an aspect of ecommerce and omnichannel business that warrants a dedicated year-round strategy. Returns are a major cost of doing retail business of any kind, but especially online.

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Hy-Vee Integrates Instacart Fulfillment Capabilities for Delivery

Retail TouchPoints

FEBRUARY 9, 2024

Hy-Vee will leverage Instacart ’s Fulfillment as a Service (FaaS) to integrate same-day delivery fulfillment capabilities into its owned and operated websites and apps.

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Walmart Debuts Latest Next-Gen Fulfillment Center in South-Central Pennsylvania

Retail TouchPoints

MAY 20, 2024

Walmart has opened the fourth of five next-generation fulfillment centers in Greencastle, Pa., Walmart is paving the way for good jobs and great careers in the south-central Pennsylvania region with the Greencastle fulfillment center,” said Karisa Sprague, SVP, Fulfillment Network Operations for Walmart U.S. in a statement.

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Walmart Debuts Second In-Store Fulfillment Center in Bentonville

Retail TouchPoints

MAY 24, 2023

Walmart has opened an in-store Market Fulfillment Center (MFC) at Store 100 in its home town of Bentonville, Ark. Like the retailer’s first MFC , which opened in 2019 in Salem, N.H., This new order fulfillment system is truly game-changing,” said Ryan Simpson, Store Manager at Store 100 in a statement.

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Shein Picks Amazon’s Backyard for New U.S. Fulfillment Hub

Retail TouchPoints

FEBRUARY 9, 2024

fulfilment and logistics, furthering the company’s ongoing effort to localize fulfillment and support speedier delivery times for American customers. Fulfillment and Logistics at Shein in a statement. Discount shopping app Shein has announced plans to open a Seattle-area office as it continues to expand its U.S.

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Is Your Fulfillment Strategy Healthy Enough to Keep Pace with Customer Expectations?

Retail TouchPoints

OCTOBER 3, 2023

By my recollection, the world of flexible fulfillment hit an inflection point about 15 years ago. It was at that point that putting the technology and operations in place to fulfill from an increasingly complex supply chain network embarked upon its next frontier. Let’s start with demand forecasting and inventory deployment.

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Smart Contactless Lockers are Helping Retailers’ Order Fulfillment Efforts

Retail TouchPoints

SEPTEMBER 2, 2021

Smart lockers are the future of package delivery and package pickup for retailers. To understand why, we have to delve into the evolution of order fulfillment. Traditionally, when customers ordered products or goods online, they were shipped to their house. All the while, the line and wait time for customers is getting longer.

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4 Steps to Operations and Fulfillment Transformation

Retail TouchPoints

JULY 26, 2023

The retail landscape of yesterday is no more. Global supply chain challenges, inflation and a shift to online consumerism have upended the traditional retailer and customer relationship. Data-heavy, complex operations hamper efforts to deliver positive customer service interactions, address errors and fulfill orders accurately.

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Freshmart Deploys Ecommerce and Fulfillment Solution

Retail TouchPoints

MAY 25, 2023

Natural food products retailer Freshmart has adopted online sales and fulfillment solutions from eGrowcery. The customized system features a focus on fresh and prepared foods and fulfillment options including store pickup and integrated delivery.

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Asda Fortifies Omnichannel Approach by Updating OMS and Fulfillment

Retail TouchPoints

MAY 24, 2022

British retailer Asda is enhancing its end-to-end supply chain and retail operations by partnering with Blue Yonder to improve order management. Asda, which operates 640 stores including supercenters, superstores and supermarkets, also will work with Bringg to upgrade its fulfillment capabilities.

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4 Key Steps to Profitable Store-Based Fulfillment

Retail TouchPoints

MARCH 11, 2021

The dramatic increase in ecommerce volume triggered by the pandemic increased many retailers’ topline revenues, but many are finding it difficult to contain the costs of new types of order fulfillment such as BOPIS, ship-from-store and curbside pickup, according to a report from Incisiv , commissioned by Manhattan Associates Inc.

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Avoid Customer Dismay! Benchmark Your Store Fulfillment Initiatives

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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How Automation Transforms the Post-Purchase Customer Experience

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AUGUST 1, 2022

In the always-on retail environment, the convenience of a seamless experience is the key to winning more customers. According to Linnworks research , over 80% of shoppers are looking for a frictionless, cross-device ecommerce experience. Fulfillment. Managing Inventory. Managing Listings.

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Wayfair COO Steps Down as Retailer Strengthens Internal Integration

Retail TouchPoints

NOVEMBER 8, 2024

Thomas Netzer, COO of Wayfair , will step down from his role at the end of 2024 after six years with the furniture retailer. marking a brick-and-mortar milestone for the digitally native retailer. “This integration will strengthen our decision-making and enhance our ability to lead in the market.”

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Ingka Group’s Ikea Stores to Adopt Fulfillment and Store Operations Solution

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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Coach CEO Q&A: New Las Vegas Fulfillment Center will Reduce Delivery Times by 50%+

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.

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Want to Cut the Cost of Fast Fulfillment? It All Starts with Inventory Placement

Retail TouchPoints

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

that delivers pretty much any item to a consumer with science fiction-style immediacy, retailers remain bound by 21 st -century delivery methods. But just because we’re not yet stepping into transporters to beam us where we want to go doesn’t mean technology has no role to play in cutting fulfillment costs. Unemployment is at 3.5%

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Tune Order Management NOW To Create Stellar Customer Experiences This Holiday Season

Forrester eCommerce

OCTOBER 19, 2021

Speed, Options, And Transparency Should Guide Holiday-Season Planning Retailers, get ahead of the holiday-season chaos and prepare your order management processes. Guide your holiday logistics planning around: 1) speed; 2) fulfillment options; and 3) transparency to create seamless and stellar experiences for your customers.

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The Rise of Omnichannel Fulfillment: Dynamic Fulfillment Networks Create Opportunities for Brands

Retail TouchPoints

DECEMBER 26, 2022

Retailers know that despite high inflation and a volatile economy, consumer expectations are at an all-time high. Single- or even two-warehouse fulfillment approaches force brands to choose between 1. Modern fulfillment is built on speed, visibility and resiliency between third-party logistics warehouses (3PLs) and brands.

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Aldi, Gelson’s and Hornbacher’s Connect ESLs to Instacart Product Picking Solution

Retail TouchPoints

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

The tags are designed to improve found rates, efficiency and order accuracy, and they provide retailers with the opportunity to integrate their functionality with other Instacart Connected Store technologies. This comprehensive approach allows retailers to create cohesive, branded experiences that truly resonate with customers.

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Four Customer Experience and Commerce Trends That Will Define 2021

Retail TouchPoints

FEBRUARY 1, 2021

The landscape of commerce and delivering customer experience changed dramatically over the past year, as millions of shoppers found health, safety, social distance and remote work taking center stage in their daily lives. Dress clothing retailers such as Brooks Brothers filed for bankruptcy , while athleisure wear boomed.

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The Crucial Piece of the ‘Mixed Used’ Mall that No One’s Talking About: Logistics and Fulfillment

Retail TouchPoints

AUGUST 9, 2023

The idea of transforming malls into “mixed use” gathering spots has become popular, but an aerial view of these complexes provides an interesting perspective on another potential evolutionary path for the mall: as a fulfillment center. “ All those back-of-house loading docks are just perfect for fulfillment.

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Contactless Delivery Becomes A Necessity For BOPIS Fulfillment

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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Walmart to Open 5th Next-Gen Fulfillment Center in 2026

Retail TouchPoints

OCTOBER 16, 2023

Walmart , which had announced plans to open four next-generation fulfillment centers in June 2022 , will build a fifth location scheduled to open in 2026 in Stockton, Calif. The 900,000-square-foot facility will help Walmart fulfill online orders for West Coast customers more quickly and efficiently. “In in a statement. “In

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Walking the Fine Line Between Profits and Customer Experience: The DTC Strategic Dilemma

Retail TouchPoints

FEBRUARY 15, 2023

Direct-to-Consumer (DTC) brands are constantly stuck between creating indelible customer experiences and turning profits on those relationships. To make better data-informed decisions, retail business leaders need to improve the speed, fidelity and actionability of data to serve shoppers better than competitors.

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From Supply Chains to Fitting Rooms, RFID Demonstrates its Retail Versatility

Retail TouchPoints

OCTOBER 10, 2024

Following are five examples of retail RFID deployments that highlight how the tech can solve various industry pain points. We are seeing great traction for this new store, and our fans are enjoying the experience.” But these systems’ reliance on computer vision technology made it a poor fit for apparel sales.

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VF Corp. Data Breach Hinders Order Fulfillment During Critical Holiday Period

Retail TouchPoints

DECEMBER 19, 2023

13 that has affected its ability to fulfill orders on time — a major challenge at any time, but one that’s particularly fraught so close to the Christmas holidays. detected a data breach on Dec. 15 filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).

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The Complete Guide to Omnichannel Fulfillment for Enterprise Retailers

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JULY 13, 2023

During the COVID-19 pandemic, enterprise omnichannel retailers faced notable challenges (and opportunities) due to disruptions in the supply chain. As a result, providing customers with omnichannel retail experiences became a requirement for survival. What is Omnichannel Fulfillment? Let’s dive in!

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Grocery Trails the Retail Industry in CX and Fulfillment. Here are 4 Ways That Will Change in 2021

Retail TouchPoints

MARCH 18, 2021

What has emerged as a genuine concern, however, are the incontrovertible shortcomings in customer experience. Online grocery’s previously lethargic rate of adoption meant that grocers lagged other retail sectors in multichannel merchandising systems, customer data management and fulfillment technology.

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Amazon is Moving Beyond its Own Walls Like Never Before…What Will it Mean for Retail?

Retail TouchPoints

SEPTEMBER 23, 2024

Amazon will now not only help sellers offer fast delivery and easy returns as it has for years with its Fulfilled by Amazon (FBA) service, but it also will help sellers manage the entire supply chain , from manufacturer through to the customer’s door. And the answer is maybe we are.

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At Home Upgrades Omnichannel CX and Fulfillment with new OMS

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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Order Management Systems Help Retailers Deliver on Customer Experience

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OCTOBER 27, 2020

Over the years, small and mid-sized retailers have made great strides competing against ecommerce behemoths by implementing strategies that have allowed them to offer the same customer experience and fast delivery as the Amazons and Walmarts of the world. Describe the current state of fulfillment and delivery.

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Handling Holiday Fulfillment: How BOPIS, Transparency and Multiple Delivery Options Can Win the Season

Retail TouchPoints

NOVEMBER 9, 2021

Labor shortages, stressed supply chains and a major emphasis on ecommerce have turned fulfillment into one of the biggest challenges retailers will face in the 2021 holiday season. With so much at stake, retailers must get fulfillment right or risk being left behind.

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Ecommerce vs. Retail Packaging: A Tale of Two Boxes

Retail TouchPoints

SEPTEMBER 18, 2024

However, the functions of packaging can vary significantly depending on its intended purpose – retail or ecommerce. Understanding these key differences is crucial for companies of all sizes, as it directly impacts customer experience and ultimately, the bottom line.

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Making Fulfillment a Revenue Driver: 6 Ways Design and Tech Can Collaborate

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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The 2024 Brand Experience Award Winners are…

Retail TouchPoints

MAY 20, 2024

Retail TouchPoints is announcing winners of the fifth annual Brand Experience Awards , a program designed to spotlight the brands and retailers that are reimagining and elevating customer experiences across all channels. 2024 Brand Experience Award Winners Category: Customer Retention & Loyalty DSW Hy-Vee, Inc.

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Retailers Increasingly Turning to Third-Party Resources to Handle Fulfillment

Ikea Drones Will Employ AI to Work in Tandem with Fulfillment Employees

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Solutions Designed for Retail Associates Need to Keep the Customer Experience in Mind

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How Sephora Turned Order Fulfillment into a Loyalty-Builder

ModCloth and Misen Outsource Omnichannel Fulfillment Operations

Product Substitution: How Savvy Retailers and Manufacturers can Build Supply Chain Resiliency, Reduce Costs and Improve Customer Experiences

How Technology Fuels Customer Experience and Brand Value

Ikea Exec: Stores’ Expanded Fulfillment Role Key to Maintaining Lower Prices

Harnessing the Potential of Returnless Refunds to Improve Profitability and Customer Experience

Hy-Vee Integrates Instacart Fulfillment Capabilities for Delivery

Walmart Debuts Latest Next-Gen Fulfillment Center in South-Central Pennsylvania

Walmart Debuts Second In-Store Fulfillment Center in Bentonville

Shein Picks Amazon’s Backyard for New U.S. Fulfillment Hub

Is Your Fulfillment Strategy Healthy Enough to Keep Pace with Customer Expectations?

Smart Contactless Lockers are Helping Retailers’ Order Fulfillment Efforts

4 Steps to Operations and Fulfillment Transformation

Freshmart Deploys Ecommerce and Fulfillment Solution

Asda Fortifies Omnichannel Approach by Updating OMS and Fulfillment

4 Key Steps to Profitable Store-Based Fulfillment

Avoid Customer Dismay! Benchmark Your Store Fulfillment Initiatives

How Automation Transforms the Post-Purchase Customer Experience

Wayfair COO Steps Down as Retailer Strengthens Internal Integration

Ingka Group’s Ikea Stores to Adopt Fulfillment and Store Operations Solution

Coach CEO Q&A: New Las Vegas Fulfillment Center will Reduce Delivery Times by 50%+

Want to Cut the Cost of Fast Fulfillment? It All Starts with Inventory Placement

Tune Order Management NOW To Create Stellar Customer Experiences This Holiday Season

The Rise of Omnichannel Fulfillment: Dynamic Fulfillment Networks Create Opportunities for Brands

Aldi, Gelson’s and Hornbacher’s Connect ESLs to Instacart Product Picking Solution

Four Customer Experience and Commerce Trends That Will Define 2021

The Crucial Piece of the ‘Mixed Used’ Mall that No One’s Talking About: Logistics and Fulfillment

Contactless Delivery Becomes A Necessity For BOPIS Fulfillment

Walmart to Open 5th Next-Gen Fulfillment Center in 2026

Walking the Fine Line Between Profits and Customer Experience: The DTC Strategic Dilemma

From Supply Chains to Fitting Rooms, RFID Demonstrates its Retail Versatility

VF Corp. Data Breach Hinders Order Fulfillment During Critical Holiday Period

The Complete Guide to Omnichannel Fulfillment for Enterprise Retailers

Grocery Trails the Retail Industry in CX and Fulfillment. Here are 4 Ways That Will Change in 2021

Amazon is Moving Beyond its Own Walls Like Never Before…What Will it Mean for Retail?

At Home Upgrades Omnichannel CX and Fulfillment with new OMS

Order Management Systems Help Retailers Deliver on Customer Experience

Handling Holiday Fulfillment: How BOPIS, Transparency and Multiple Delivery Options Can Win the Season

Ecommerce vs. Retail Packaging: A Tale of Two Boxes

Making Fulfillment a Revenue Driver: 6 Ways Design and Tech Can Collaborate

The 2024 Brand Experience Award Winners are…

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