BlueYonder

SEPTEMBER 7, 2023

Having started my retail career at the age of 17, I speak from experience when I say…retail is a hard business! In my 30+ years working in retail I often said, “Retail, you’ve got to love it…especially if you are going to make a career of it.” The group said retailers on average saw a 26.5% billion from 2020.

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3PL Insights

FEBRUARY 14, 2023

Retail logistics is responsible for delivering products to customers both in physical stores and online. The complexity of retail logistics has increased with the growth of e-commerce, requiring retailers to be more strategic and efficient in their operations.

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Saleswarp

MARCH 14, 2024

Returns have long been a headache for retailers, but a new approach is gaining traction – the ‘Keep It’ return policy. Unlike traditional policies, ‘Keep It’ allows customers to keep the item and receive a refund or credit. This strategy can be a win-win for both retailers and customers.

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BlueYonder

MARCH 15, 2024

By rethinking the supply chain as circular and interoperable (like a bicycle chain) instead of linear and distinct, retailers can link their siloed parties with solutions that work together for a more cohesive supply chain that delivers increased control, through sight, and thoroughly optimized KPIs.

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Logility

JANUARY 12, 2024

This blog cuts through the complexity, presenting how supply chain AI strategy and machine learning, especially through the power of generative AI and InventoryAI+, are essential in crafting a smarter, more responsive retail supply chain. During peak seasons like holidays, these challenges are amplified.

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Enterra Insights

DECEMBER 26, 2022

The staff at SupplyChainBrain explains, “Overstocked retailers are cutting back on lenient pandemic-era return policies heading into the holiday season.”[2]. ”[3] The problem facing retailers is that a generous returns policy can cost them a lot of money. ”[2]. The Returns Conundrum.

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Logistics Viewpoints

DECEMBER 6, 2022

The continued growth in e-commerce retail sales has been largely driven by factors such as convenience, product selection and lower prices. As online shopping continues to grow – retail e-commerce sales are expected to make up nearly a quarter of total retail sales worldwide by 2026 – returns will become more prevalent.

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Enterra Insights

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

They explain, “A great leader needs a great policy, and in Xi’s China there is always a new one. In December 2022, the government announced [a] reassuring ‘consumption-led growth’ [policy] — the centerpiece policy of an ambitious new 12-year economic plan. What will happen to tourism?

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Convey

MAY 13, 2020

The post AMA With Happy Returns: Understanding New Online Returns Policies appeared first on Convey. As consumers become more accustomed to shelter-in-place, online orders have surged every week since […].

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Enterra Insights

MAY 28, 2020

Even before the COVID-19 pandemic shuttered physical stores, retailers were adopting omnichannel strategies to take advantage of the increasingly important consumer digital path to purchase. Petr Svoboda ( @petrsvob ), CEO of Shopsys, has been urging retailers to focus more sharply on online sales for nearly twenty years.

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Logistics Viewpoints

MARCH 29, 2024

The centers feature an automated, high-density storage system that, among other benefits, allow the retail giant to double the number of customer orders it can fulfill in a day. Retail groups this week are applauding a U.S. Walmart first announced its next-gen fulfillment center model in 2022.

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Enterra Insights

MAY 1, 2020

Many retailers, however, hear only a death knell. Brick-and-mortar retailers were already struggling with the so-called “retail apocalypse” when the pandemic hit and forced them to shutter physical stores. ”[2] One of the successful retailers Melin and Green discuss is Ulta.

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Enterra Insights

OCTOBER 21, 2021

For decades, retailers have dealt with a slew of post-holiday returns. Before the advent of e-commerce, retailers simply beefed up their returns department to deal with the long lines of unhappy consumers returning unwanted ties, ill-fitting clothing, or other unwanted items. ”[2]. ”[3]. ”[5].

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6 River Systems

NOVEMBER 1, 2022

In today’s competitive retail sector, optimizing logistics processes enables retailers to gain an advantage. In this article, we’ll discuss four ways to improve retail logistics to reduce operational savings, including: Implement resilient strategies. Retailers must adapt to changing conditions.

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Vinculum

SEPTEMBER 14, 2022

Retail organizations across the globe are implementing supply chain management systems to control the movement of inventories and maintain product quality. Why is Retail Supply Chain Management Important for Organizations? Retail supply chain management is essential for businesses to help them achieve their business objectives.

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Logistics Viewpoints

AUGUST 9, 2021

Mr. Wu is the special assistant to the president for technology and competition policy. Third party sales account for 30% of Amazon’s retail sales so far this year. This means in addition to being one of the world’s largest retailers, Amazon is also a very large provider of logistics services.

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Enterra Insights

NOVEMBER 22, 2022

As a result, journalist Jaclyn Peiser ( @jackiepeiser ) reports, “Major retailers are leaning into ‘omnichannel’ shopping options to draw in customers.”[4] Nevertheless, retail sector journalist Ben Unglesbee ( @Ben_Unglesbee ) reports, “Store pickup of online orders grew by triple digits amid the pandemic.

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Resilinc

NOVEMBER 2, 2021

In the race to fill distribution centers and store shelves with inventory for the holidays, some of the world’s largest retailers and ecommerce sellers are jumping ahead of smaller competitors by chartering ships, shifting freight to air, re-rerouting inland shipments, and hiring more staff for distribution centers and other supply chain nodes.

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Supply Chain Matters

MARCH 11, 2024

Supply Chain Matters highlights a report indicating a push for Zara parent Inditex to disclose more detailed supplier transparency in the light of growing ESG policy dichotomies. Many supply chain management case study curriculums include the notions of how this retail chain pioneered what is today termed “ fast fashion.”

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Proxima

JUNE 24, 2020

No longer can retailers rely on their product offering alone. Retailers will need to communicate empathy and show understanding and support, both morally and financially. This creates a race in retail, who can prove they’re listening, and who can prove it first. This will be key to a post-COVID world.

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ShipBob

MARCH 2, 2023

The type of retail experience speaks volumes about the quality of your products and how much you value your customers. So, how exactly do you create an exceptional retail experience? This article discusses what it takes to create a great retail experience for your customers, plus some unique examples from renowned brands.

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Proxima

JANUARY 21, 2021

2020 was a year that changed retail. Consumers were forced to drastically change shopping habits as we moved our lives onto digital platforms, and retailers had to quickly shift all their operations online to adapt to the new reality. The world of retail has changed, and this means supply chains must change with it. Technology.

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o9 Solutions

AUGUST 12, 2021

In the meantime, customer preferences and shopping behavior keep changing, impacting the entire retail supply chain industry. A digital transformation of supply chain processes is key in maintaining margins and service amidst these changes so that retailers can quickly analyze, optimize, and evaluate complex decisions before taking action.

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NFI Industries

JANUARY 5, 2016

Retail product returns are a crucial component in developing the relationship between a retailer and consumer. The return process is at the top of the priority list for retailers to build long-term relationships and establish loyalty. In 2015, 49%. READ MORE.

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Logistics Viewpoints

AUGUST 25, 2023

My colleague Chris Cunnane watches aggregate retail sales very closely and the National Retail Federation keeps tabs on seasonal retail sales. It marked the first time in eight years that the company has updated its free-shipping policy after a hike in the minimum qualifying amount in 2016. from 99 yuan.

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Logistics Viewpoints

JUNE 28, 2023

The first pathway, maintaining the current prohibition policy where marijuana remains a Schedule I drug, would “continue the trend of removing thousands of drivers annually from the industry through positive tests for past marijuana use”, ATRI said. Jobs in retail, restaurants, trucking, and warehousing are particularly hard to fill.

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Unleashed

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

It covers every aspect of dealing with customer returns, including policy management, reverse logistics, customer service, returned goods inventory management , and developing strategies to reduce return rates. A good returns policy is crucial for ensuring a smooth customer experience. Should a returns policy be tight or lenient?

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Kinaxis

SEPTEMBER 8, 2017

In 2013, Target, one of the largest retailers in the US, fell victim to a massive data breach when a cyber intruder stole credit and debit card information on more than 40 million customers and personal details like addresses, phone numbers and email addresses of 70 million customers. Are corporate password policies secure enough?

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Elementum

NOVEMBER 15, 2018

Increasingly, retailers are making their Thanksgiving supply chains more efficient, prioritizing sustainability, freshness, and satisfied customers without compromising profit. Grocery retailers always risk losing precious inventory, but never is it more critical to receive the right foods at the right time than during Thanksgiving week.

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Enterra Insights

DECEMBER 28, 2020

”[2] The increase in e-commerce means having an effective and efficient returns process is essential for most retailers. They include: Know the policies, deadlines : Tyko recommends reading about policies at store websites, on store signs or on the back of receipts. ” Retailers benefit from flexible returns policies.

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o9 Solutions

OCTOBER 20, 2021

Grocers are re-evaluating their supply chain networks with changes in flows, policies, and parameters to balance the needs of both brick-and-mortar and online customers. Grocery retailers shape demand through promotions and campaigns across stores and online channels. Demand Shaping. View Whitepaper.

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Supply Chain 24/7

FEBRUARY 18, 2019

Jonathan Gold, Vice President, Supply Chain and Customs Policy for the National Retail Federation shares his insights and observations on how ecommerce is changing the way we approach logistics and distribution.

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Logistics Bureau

MAY 3, 2021

The COVID-19 pandemic has brought about a decade of changes to the retail world in just a year and a half or so. Few retailers can hope to grow, or even survive today, without the ability to sell through ecommerce channels. So how have retailers fared in the online and traditional sales environments during all this turmoil?

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Supply Chain Brain

APRIL 25, 2022

Jonathan Gold, vice president for supply chain and customs policy with the National Retail Federation, offers a preview of NRF Supply Chain 360, the new industry conference taking place June 20-21, 2022 in Cleveland, Ohio.

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Material Handling & Logistics

DECEMBER 19, 2018

A National Retail Federation report found that 92% of companies surveyed had been a victim of organized retail crime in the past year. Retailers continue to deal with increasing challenges and complications surrounding organized retail crime,” NRF vice president of loss prevention Bob Moraca said.

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Zipline Logistics

SEPTEMBER 21, 2021

Year-over-year growth for the retailer hit nearly 10% after the breakout of the pandemic. Companies working with Sam’s Club must meet strict retail compliance standards similar to those in place at the retailer’s parent company, Walmart. Last year the retail giant instituted a 98% OTIF threshold for suppliers.

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Intelligent Audit

MAY 20, 2021

Shipping may be the final part of the retail experience, but it is often the one that consumers base their overall experience upon. A bad experience with retail shipping can overshadow great products and reasonable pricing. The modern-day supply chain network relies on fast and affordable shipping solutions for retail customers.

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