Retail TouchPoints

AUGUST 13, 2021

As the company’s Senior Director and General Manager of Omnichannel, Sharon Gee has been at the center of the massive shifts taking place in ecommerce over the last year and a half. As a result, companies had to contemplate, ‘What is my omnichannel strategy? How do I make sure I’m talking to my shoppers wherever they are?’.

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Retail TouchPoints

MARCH 10, 2021

Fulfillment was a key driver during the ecommerce-driven final quarter of 2020. Amazon will remain the retailer to beat, but fulfillment strategies like buy online, pick up in-store (BOPIS) and curbside are only becoming more important. Omnichannel and Store-Based Fulfillment Are Bigger Than Ever.

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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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Retail TouchPoints

JULY 26, 2023

Burgeoning demands for exemplary customer service and lightning-fast order fulfillment leave unprepared retailers scrambling for their share of the market. Data-heavy, complex operations hamper efforts to deliver positive customer service interactions, address errors and fulfill orders accurately.

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RetailMinded

FEBRUARY 24, 2022

As ecommerce continues to boom, it has reinforced the need for retail brands to strengthen their online fulfilment and shorten click-to-customer cycle times. That worked great when you knew the demand to fulfil ahead of time. Fulfilment processes in the warehouse need to be flexible. 3 : SUPPLY CHAINS NEED TO BE MORE AGILE.

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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

FEBRUARY 3, 2021

“A single view on stock is crucial for a successful omnichannel strategy,” said Rik Kok, Procurement Director of Scotch & Soda in a statement. “It We can now use our stores as mini-DCs and use stock from the shop floor and back-of-house for web order fulfillment as well.”.

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Retail TouchPoints

MARCH 26, 2021

Distributed Order Management Technology for a Unified Customer Experience. Customers expect a seamless omnichannel shopping experience that enables them to buy anywhere and pick up anywhere with the least cost and hassle. That is where distributed order management (DOM) technology comes into play.

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Retail TouchPoints

JUNE 27, 2024

Hibbett to Use Stores to Fulfill Same-Day Orders Image courtesy Hibbett Fashion retailer Hibbett is now offering same- and next-day delivery via its new partnerships with Walmart GoLocal and Salesforce Commerce Cloud.

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Retail TouchPoints

MARCH 16, 2023

Omnichannel fulfillment platform Deposco has launched a supply chain solution designed to orchestrate end-to-end processes — plan, source, order, fulfill and return — across B2B and DTC channels, from a single package to full pallets.

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Retail TouchPoints

JANUARY 27, 2021

BJ’s Wholesale Club will strengthen support for its drop-ship program with online order fulfillment and delivery accuracy solutions from CommerceHub. The retailer has enhanced several of its omnichannel offerings in recent years, including the launch of curbside pickup at all club stores in August 2020.

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Retail TouchPoints

OCTOBER 9, 2023

The word omnichannel has been around for decades, but not until very recently has the industry realized the role of distributed order management in their aggregate financial equation. When we talk about omnichannel order fulfillment , there can be a mistake in thinking it’s just about online.

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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.

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Retail TouchPoints

SEPTEMBER 29, 2020

Customers selecting home delivery on the Bed Bath & Beyond and buybuy BABY websites will have their orders fulfilled in stores by personal shoppers working with Shipt , a division of Target. The company also increased its number of retail partners by 50% to 120.

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Retail TouchPoints

DECEMBER 28, 2021

Ideally, of course, omnichannel retailers will find ways to provide a seamless experience no matter what touch point a shopper uses or where they are in their purchase journey. Moving Closer to the Omnichannel Ideal. That omnichannel view of understanding is terribly important.”. It’s true that double-digit growth in U.S.

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Fabric Blog

MARCH 25, 2025

Omnichannel retail & its challenges Say hello to Saraha busy mom who’s on the hunt for a new pair of sneakers. Omnichannel retail is about creating a seamless and integrated shopping experience across all channelswhether online, in-store, or mobile. Nevertheless, implementing omnichannel retail is not without its hassles.

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Retail TouchPoints

SEPTEMBER 6, 2024

The site, now called ShopSimon , represents “the next phase in [Simon’s] journey to create the ultimate omnichannel shopping experience,” according to a company release. Mall owner Simon has expanded and rebranded its Shop Premium Outlets online marketplace.

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Fabric

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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BigCommerce

JUNE 1, 2017

Inventory ties into every element of your store, from supply, to warehousing , to order fulfilment and customer satisfaction. Failing to account for one of these can throw off your ability to fulfill and manage orders from any sales channel. Ship products to customers in a timely manner. Real Time Inventory.

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ESW

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023

To keep up with consumer demand, brands and retailers are facing pressure to implement omnichannel commerce strategies. Why focus on omnichannel? Eva Ponce , the director of the MIT Omnichannel Distribution Strategies Lab at the MIT Center for Transportation & Logistics. Because customers demand it.

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Retail TouchPoints

AUGUST 23, 2022

TCGplayer, which employs more than 600 people, will operate its TCGplayer Marketplace and Authentication Center autonomously following the acquisition, providing eBay with omnichannel capabilities including order fulfillment and cart optimization. The deal is expected to be completed by Q1 2023.

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RETAIL MANAGEMENT SOFTWARE

DECEMBER 2, 2024

Omnichannel Presence : Creating a seamless shopping experience across all channels, whether in-store, online, or via mobile apps, ensuring customers engage with the brand effortlessly. Operational Efficiency: Automation reduces manual tasks and errors, speeding up processes like inventory management, order fulfillment, and customer service.

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Retail TouchPoints

NOVEMBER 18, 2021

Consumer expectations of retailers have been transformed by their experiences buying from Amazon and other innovative retailers that are able to provide fast, efficient omnichannel experiences. A fast, flexible and responsive fulfilment process. Holiday shopping season is upon us. The key is investing in real-time inventory.

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Retail TouchPoints

DECEMBER 28, 2022

A growing retail and ecommerce business can turn an efficient process into a multi-step nightmare with inaccurate purchasing, order fulfillment and returns processes. It all depends on multiple factors like the size of the warehouse, the quantity of inventory and the number of orders fulfilled. Sophisticated Automation.

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ROI Revolution

MAY 6, 2021

To make the customer journey between all of these channels seamless, retail leaders are making sure a holistic omnichannel strategy is a part of their digital transformation. An omnichannel approach can be a big revenue driver. An omnichannel approach isn’t new. Let’s dive in and explore the top omnichannel trends for 2021.

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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

JULY 14, 2023

In the crowded landscape of ecommerce, a positive customer experience across every aspect of an order has become intrinsic to online success. Details matter, from the initial landing page to order fulfillment through to delivery and aftercare. Artificial intelligence (AI) is reshaping the way brands connect with their customers.

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Fabric

AUGUST 8, 2023

That’s where modern order management comes into play. 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.

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RTP blog

JULY 17, 2017

According to research SPS Commerce commissioned with Retail Systems Research earlier this year of 500 retailers, suppliers, distributors and logistics firms worldwide, omnichannel started as a standalone initiative but is now driving the entire retail business.

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Retail TouchPoints

FEBRUARY 12, 2021

RFID Supports Omnichannel. According to the researchers at the Auburn University RFID Lab, a typical brick-and-mortar retailer without RFID has about 60% SKU-level accuracy, which is simply not acceptable anymore to keep up with consumer demands for speedy fulfillment and a wide product selection. RFID and Beyond.

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RETAIL MANAGEMENT SOFTWARE

FEBRUARY 28, 2025

Fulfillment: Speed and Efficiency at the Core In today’s retail environment, providing fast and efficient order fulfillment is non-negotiable. Retailers are investing in technologies that streamline checkout, improve in-store fulfillment, and integrate digital systems to speed up operations.

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Retail TouchPoints

JULY 26, 2022

For the 2022 holiday season, the trillion-dollar question is how do brands and retailers maintain growth, but do it profitably with an omnichannel approach? Up to 60% of digital orders are now influenced by the store – whether demand is generated or fulfilled. Shoppers will Buy Even Earlier to Avoid Price Hikes.

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GetElastic

AUGUST 31, 2019

So this year, we present this Holiday Fulfillment Challenge. If you do fulfillment in-house, this can help you prepare for how much space you’ll need to stock all your inventory and even reveal that you need to change up the layout of your warehouse to make things more efficient. This is vital in the days of omnichannel selling.

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Fabric

AUGUST 15, 2023

Enterprise retailers are in constant pursuit of new ways to enrich the customer experience—whether it’s prioritizing faster fulfillment, optimizing for consumer convenience, or enhancing personalization along the buyer’s journey. The question is, what’s the best way to implement this fulfillment strategy to realize its many benefits?

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GetElastic

NOVEMBER 29, 2022

Front and center in any conversation about commerce are the words personalization , omnichannel , customer-centric, and experience-driven. Customer retention rates are 90% higher on omnichannel vs. single channel. By investing in the omnichannel experience. And how do they do that?

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Fabric Blog

OCTOBER 30, 2024

DTC retailers particularly struggle with: Real-time inventory visibility: Maintaining accurate inventory data across warehouses, stores, and in-transit stock to prevent overselling and optimize fulfillment. Skechers is also pivoting to DTC by expanding order orchestration at its North American distribution center.

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Retail TouchPoints

NOVEMBER 1, 2022

As consumers increasingly adopt hybrid and omnichannel experiences, retailers must adapt to meet changing consumer expectations. Consumers expect brands to provide seamless access to products and services via mobile apps. However, many retailers struggle to deliver these experiences because of limited resources and a lack of expertise.

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