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Retail Returns: The Key to Driving Business Growth

ToolsGroup

Retail returns occur when a customer returns the purchased items to a seller in exchange for a refund, store credit, or a similar product. Yet, in today’s omnichannel world, retail returns are key to driving business growth, thanks to their ability to enhance the customer experience, minimize losses, and preserve long-term revenue.

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How Retail Supply Chains are Evolving in 2023

AIMMS

Improving supply chain resilience is the focus for global retail brands with complex supply chain network design.

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Understanding the Profitability of Omnichannel Retail is a Problem

Logistics Viewpoints

As ecommerce grew at double digit rates, while in store sales grew at less than the rate of inflation, retailers were looking for a way to turn their stores into a competitive weapon. These new order fulfillment paths allowed retailers to rapidly grow sales. First, the rules used to enable an OOM system can be staggeringly complex.

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ToolsGroup and Evo: Bringing Prescriptive Analytics and Quantum Learning to Industry-Leading Retail Planning

ToolsGroup

EvoAI was built on two guiding principles that distinguish it from other retail planning tools: Prescriptive analytics Quantum learning Innovation Through Analytics EvoAI is a prescriptive, not predictive tool. Retailers have long used business analytics to inform decision-making. Margins are being squeezed on every side.

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How To Craft Your Perfect Retail Tech Stack

Speaker: Jason Cottrell and Brian Walker

Now, retail success depends on integrating a blend of diverse technologies to thrive. Explore a customer-centric approach to navigating digital transformation in retail. The era of all-in-one platforms is over.

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The Retailer FabFitFun Excels at Logistics

Logistics Viewpoints

FabFitFun Warehouse in Chino, CA FabFitFun is an interesting retailer with a complex supply chain. They have been successful enough with their fulfillment capabilities that they are no longer just a direct-to-consumer retailer; they are also a third-party logistics provider. Why did this subscription retailer select Körber?

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ToolsGroup Announces Launch of Dynamic Fulfillment for Real-Time Order Fulfillment Optimization in Retail

ToolsGroup

By interfacing with existing order management systems, Dynamic Fulfillment empowers retailers to see results faster and deliver business benefits immediately. Key Takeaways Dynamic Fulfillment by Inventory Hub® is an industry-leading fulfillment engine and an incredibly exciting addition to the retail suite of solutions at ToolsGroup.

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eCommerce in 2025: How Customer Experience Drives Online Retail Success

Speaker: Jennifer Wright and Nick Barron

The future of retail belongs to those who can stay ahead of shifting customer preferences and marketing trends. The future of retail is closer than you think - 2025 will be here before you know it. 2025 is right around the corner, and with it comes a new wave of consumer expectations, competitive pressures, and operational challenges.

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The Evolving Retailers Fulfillment Strategy: Meeting Demands with Agility

Speaker: Becky Parisotto and John Vurdelja

Flexible fulfillment strategies are more important than ever for those aiming to stay ahead and build resilience as retail enters a new era in 2025. Fulfillment is no longer just about getting products from point A to point B – it's about crafting seamless, scalable, customer first experiences.

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How Hellenic Bank Transformed Its Indirect Procurement Operations With GEP Software

When Hellenic Bank, a leading retail lender in Cyprus, set out to transform its procurement operations, it needed more than just software deployment. Financial institutions must navigate a complex web of policies, procedures and regulations to ensure compliance and manage risk.

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Loyalty 101: How To Turn Browsers Into Buyers For Lasting Engagement

Speaker: Shaunna Bruton, Danielle Wyllie, and Kailey Holmes

Say goodbye to one-size-fits-all retail, and say hello to experiences that keep your customers coming back for more! This webinar will take you behind the scenes of how top retailers turn customer data into personalized experiences that drive engagement and retention.

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Hot Off the Grill: Optimizing Summer Supply Chains for Seasonal Staples

Speaker: Glenn Koepke and Steve Rotter

This webinar – coming to you from Glenn’s own backyard – discusses the importance of supply chain visibility for seasonal shipping, new product promotions, and holiday ramping in the F&B and retail industries while providing sizzling secrets to creating the juiciest meats for your barbecue.

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Critical Challenges in Fresh Grocery and Supermarket Supply Chains

However, even in 2022, retailers and supermarkets continue to be challenged by visibility gaps. It’s clear more than ever that grocery supply chain management is the heart and soul of the future of grocery retail. All food retailers face tough choices today as the economy continues to emerge from the global pandemic.

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Linnworks State of Commerce Ops Report

The newly released State of Commerce Ops Report by Linnworks presents a unique viewpoint, spotlighting consumers' shifting priorities and the operational challenges faced by retailers in 2024.

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Market Insights Report: Top Trends for 2022 Planning and Beyond

Persisting consumer demand, steep retailer prices, and the driver shortage continue to make headlines every day. It’s no secret that supply-chain bottlenecks have tightened throughout the pandemic. However, the data reveals a deeper story.