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Unify Drop Ship and Marketplace for a Highly Flexible Go-to-Market Model — Don’t Get Stuck in ‘Either-Or’

Retail TouchPoints

Suppliers ship products directly to consumers, while things like shipping costs, commissions or fees are negotiated. Ownership — who in your supply chain network owns specific areas of responsibility such as shipping, warehousing, and returns? Brands produce inventory and absorb storage costs.

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RetailWire: Should Walmart Reinstate In-Store Returns During A Pandemic?

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Walmart, however, is not taking in-store returns for apparel, cleaning supplies, health and beauty or pharmacy purchases, although customers can ship products back using the Walmart app or web site. This policy prompted customer complaints that a local ABC TV affiliate in Chicago reported on.

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How Retailers Can Control Costs Even As Return Rates Climb

Retail TouchPoints

Conversely, 73% of consumers responding to a survey by Returnly said they would not shop with a brand again after a poor returns experience. Under these conditions, returns could quickly become a logistical nightmare, a customer experience risk and, most of all, a drain on profits.

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How Retail Returns Influence Customer Retention

Retail TouchPoints

There are hefty fees for merchants when it comes to returns — shipping is costly and restocking takes time and money, which can take a toll on any business. However, not providing a frictionless customer experience has long-term growth implications that you need to consider if you hope to maintain a successful e-commerce business.

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Walmart Switches to Recyclable Paper Bag Mailers and Right-Sized Packaging

Retail TouchPoints

Walmart also will cut the amount of cardboard used to ship products with a transition to right-sized packaging technology in approximately half of its fulfillment network. The transition is expected to remove 65 million plastic bags, or more than 2,000 tons of plastic, from circulation in the U.S.

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How Rent the Runway Boosted Talent, Sustainability and CX by Moving to the Cloud

Retail TouchPoints

“In the middle of the night, we actually don’t need all the services that power, for example, our fulfillment centers, but we do need that tech running in the middle of the day when we’re taking orders and shipping products,” explained Steinberg. “In It All Comes Back to Customer Experience.

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5 Simple Ways To Elevate Customer Perception Without Breaking The Bank

RetailMinded

When you’re on a budget, every small method of improving customer experience counts. Quality doesn’t have to mean expensive; you can make thoughtful, affordable upgrades to give you an edge and impress your customers without spending more than you can afford.

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