Ecommerce Platforms

NOVEMBER 3, 2022

There are many different order fulfillment solutions available for ecommerce businesses, and it can be tough to decide which one is right for you. ShipBob is a third-party logistics (3PL) provider that offers ecommerce order fulfillment services. This can help you avoid stock-outs and keep your customers happy.

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Retail TouchPoints

DECEMBER 18, 2024

The retailers partnership with VusionGroup will include a suite of Vusion 360 solutions, including: Multicolor ESLs that can support remote price changes and are equipped with flashing LEDs to guide associates doing online order fulfillment or replenishing shelves; Captana Computer Vision and AI inventory management technology in center store and fresh (..)

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Retail TouchPoints

DECEMBER 19, 2023

The Company is working to bring the impacted portions of its IT systems back online and implement workarounds for certain offline operations with the aim of reducing disruption to its ability to serve its retail and brand ecommerce consumers and wholesale customers.”

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Retail TouchPoints

SEPTEMBER 10, 2020

Oculogx , an omnichannel order fulfillment solution provider, has launched a suite of products designed to improve order fulfillment speed and accuracy. Outline: A mobile order fulfillment application that can be used on employees’ own devices.

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Retail TouchPoints

SEPTEMBER 25, 2020

The change in priorities was made in response to shopper behavior during the first half of the retailer’s fiscal 2020, when Target.com racked up visits from more than 10 million new customers and demand for same-day fulfillment quadrupled.

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My Wife Quit Her Job

JUNE 1, 2020

Print on demand companies (POD) are a valuable platform for entrepreneurs looking to sell customized products without worrying about order fulfillment and without spending any money. With a print on demand company, you can instantly offer hundreds of personally customized products at the push of a button.

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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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Retail TouchPoints

MARCH 26, 2021

At a time when brand interactions bridge both digital and physical shopping, it is increasingly important for retailers to leverage technology to improve customer experiences and create value. Here are a few examples of how technology enhances customer experience and strengthens brand value.

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Retail TouchPoints

OCTOBER 3, 2023

When it came to inventory planning and optimization, stores were planned, allocated and/or replenished, and transacted with their customers entirely separately from the digital channel. The desire to ship even ground service from stores to deliver more orders within two business days is another customer experience-focused market driver.

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Retail TouchPoints

SEPTEMBER 23, 2022

The company must have a warehouse to keep its inventory, and a logistics team to manage the goods for storing, ordering and shipping directly to stores/distributors or customers. In contrast, 3PL services oversee the order fulfillment cycle on behalf of the company. Are you ready to outsource your operations?

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Retail TouchPoints

SEPTEMBER 29, 2020

In anticipation of customer demand for more and faster delivery options during the holidays, Bed Bath & Beyond has launched multiple options for same-day home delivery. Customers using the Bed Bath & Beyond and buybuy BABY websites will be charged a flat rate of $4.99 for orders over $39. for orders under that threshold.

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Retail TouchPoints

MAY 24, 2023

MFCs will significantly increase the number of orders a store can fulfill in a day, according to a Walmart blog post , providing faster fulfillment with less substitutions and freeing up associates to help in-store customers. That makes me feel good, because I know our team is providing our customers with great service.”

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BigCommerce

JUNE 8, 2017

You’ve got a killer product, nailed down your marketing strategy, and are finally getting in front of customers. The orders are rolling in and your business is primed for explosive growth. What is order fulfillment? Fulfillment encompasses the entire process of receiving an order and delivering it to a customer.

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Retail TouchPoints

JUNE 2, 2023

The Made4net SCExpert platform is designed to help more than 100,000 users deliver faster, more accurate order fulfillment via improved supply chain visibility, enhancing experiences for both associates and Ikea customers.

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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.

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RetailDive

DECEMBER 11, 2023

Prepare for the 2023 holiday season with expert strategies for effective order fulfillment. Discover how to meet high demand, handle order spikes, and optimize your supply chain to ensure customer satisfaction and avoid holiday anxiety.

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Retail TouchPoints

OCTOBER 16, 2020

The first wave of ecommerce was mostly about price, while the second wave is all about the customer experience. Does your order fulfillment strategy live up to your customers’ expectations? A negative order delivery experience will have an irreparable impact on your relationship with customers.

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Retail TouchPoints

APRIL 22, 2022

Throughout all times of the year, retailers use seasonal discounts and special promotions to increase the average purchase size of existing customers and to entice new customers. In addition to discounts, flexible returns are crucial to converting a first-time visitor into a returning customer. Discount and Coupon Fraud.

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Retail TouchPoints

JULY 2, 2020

However, many realize that their current fulfillment operations run too slowly to meet rising expectations. In fact, MHI’s 2020 Industry Report found that “customer demand on response times” was one of the top challenges in the supply chain today. These optimally located facilities help accelerate order deliveries.

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Retail TouchPoints

JULY 9, 2024

Store Assist is designed to digitize and streamline online order fulfilment workflows by allowing retailers to manage all orders and deliveries in one central location — from in-store pickup to ship-from-store, last -mile delivery orders and even third-party marketplaces.

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Retail TouchPoints

FEBRUARY 9, 2024

Retailers can choose from a range of options, from full-service order fulfillment using Instacart’s network of nearly 600,000 shoppers to simple pickup or delivery-only services. Technology partner Upshop facilitated the FaaS integration into Hy-Vee’s systems.

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Retail TouchPoints

JUNE 30, 2020

The two companies will empower brands to create headless e-Commerce experiences through a unified customer view, and optimize engagement across the customer journey with shoppable content. Acquia , a digital experience company, and Kibo have announced a strategic partnership designed to help retailers deliver frictionless commerce.

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lateshipment

FEBRUARY 14, 2020

Because it realizes that a poor delivery experience means a dissatisfied customer less inclined to purchase in the future. How a retailer handles an order post checkout is the post-purchase phase. In a typical online retail transaction, the customer adds the item they wish to buy to their shopping cart.

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lateshipment

MARCH 4, 2025

For a customer, it’s a hassle. What you’ve got is one seriously unhappy customer, likely to ditch your brand for one that gets returns right. It bleeds money and customers. Increase Customer Satisfaction Think about your own experiences as a customer. Nobody likes them. Frustrating, right?

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Retail TouchPoints

JANUARY 27, 2022

The updated Dynamics 365 Intelligent Order Management tool is designed to help brands access new information and capabilities to better fulfill, ship and service customer orders. The solution is expected to launch in the second half of 2022.

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Retail TouchPoints

JANUARY 13, 2022

Blue Yonder has launched several microservices under its Luminate Commerce portfolio, with the goal of helping retailers meet the last mile demands of their customers. The individually deployable, augmentative microservices are designed to improve the shopper experience by helping retailers ensure order and fulfillment accuracy.

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Retail TouchPoints

DECEMBER 1, 2021

The retailer’s recent ecommerce growth has been hampered by its manual fraud review process, which was time-consuming and resulted in too many mistaken rejections of legitimate orders. As a result, 94% of previously declined orders were subsequently approved, and approval rates jumped to 99%.

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Retail TouchPoints

DECEMBER 29, 2023

The consistent appeal of sneakers and sportswear has grown in recent times with customers, particularly from the Gen Z demographic , continuing to favor them as everyday items for leisure and now work. Launching incentive and loyalty programs is an effective way of appealing to the customer and their interests.

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Retail TouchPoints

JULY 6, 2023

Yoga, running and training apparel and accessories will be sold in 12 countries via the Zalando Partner Program, with orders fulfilled by Zalando Shipment Solutions. Lululemon has made its products available to European consumers on the Zalando online fashion and lifestyle platform.

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Retail TouchPoints

AUGUST 5, 2020

The three distribution centers (DCs) Home Depot will open over the next 18 months in Georgia are being designed and built to serve the different needs of in-store customers, online shoppers, do-it-yourself (DIY) consumers, professional contractors (Pros) and institutional or business customers.

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Retail TouchPoints

SEPTEMBER 23, 2022

where it experienced an improvement in both the customer and associate experiences. The carts are designed to enable efficiency and cost savings through a safer, easier and quicker order fulfillment process. The retailer recently completed a pilot of the technology at its stores in Lexington and Versailles, Ky.,

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Retail TouchPoints

AUGUST 19, 2024

In addition, drone flights are pre-scheduled, utilizing a custom indoor positioning system to navigate higher levels of storage locations (for levels three and up). Ikea has invested heavily in technology to streamline order fulfillment and improve inventory operations, even in stores.

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Retail TouchPoints

MARCH 30, 2021

The retailer will leverage its website and drop shipping for order fulfillment to create a positive customer experience. We’re always testing new, innovative ideas to deliver the goods our customers want,” said Jerome Griffith, CEO of Lands’ End in a statement.

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Retail TouchPoints

JULY 26, 2023

Global supply chain challenges, inflation and a shift to online consumerism have upended the traditional retailer and customer relationship. Burgeoning demands for exemplary customer service and lightning-fast order fulfillment leave unprepared retailers scrambling for their share of the market.

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Retail TouchPoints

JUNE 27, 2024

Our mission is to continue meeting the evolving needs of our customers each day,” said Tamara Pattison, Chief Digital Officer at The Save Mart Companies in a statement. “By By increasing and diversifying our portfolio of ecommerce partners, we’re allowing customers to access what they love most about shopping online.”

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Retail TouchPoints

FEBRUARY 22, 2023

The process is designed to reduce costs for customers while increasing speed and efficiency for Target’s own operations. “By By removing the sorting and packing process from our store backrooms, we save valuable time and space for our store teams to fulfill additional orders and serve guests,” wrote the retailer in a statement.

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BigCommerce

JUNE 1, 2017

Ship products to customers in a timely manner. Inventory ties into every element of your store, from supply, to warehousing , to order fulfilment and customer satisfaction. And with customers making purchases from more touchpoints than ever before, you need to have the infrastructure to support multi-channel fulfillment.

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