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High Shipping Costs Push 59% Of Shoppers Toward In-Store Purchases

A new survey reveals a major disconnect between retailers and consumers about the perceived value of shipping services:…

News September 5

GameStop Merch VP: New Store Concept Highlights Gaming Collectibles

GameStop is testing out a new store concept with sister collectibles retailer ThinkGeek, converting approximately 200 GameStop stores into ‘50/50’…

News August 17
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What U.S. Retailers Can Learn From Japan’s Co-Op Deli Home Delivery Service

In this exclusive Q&A with Japan’s Co-Op Deli Home Delivery Director, Junichi Nagashima, Retail TouchPoints uncovers the strategies…

News August 3
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Fast Delivery, Order Transparency Critical To Boosting Brand Trust

As many as 87% of online shoppers identify shipping speed as a major factor in deciding whether to…

News October 25
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Getting The First Mile Right: Retailer-Supplier Collaboration Is Key

Retail is all about the customer today, and it’s vital to get the first mile of the shopping…

News July 12
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Conquering The Last Mile: Build.com Cuts Costs, Delights Customers

In recent conversations with retailers and other industry executives, the topic of “last mile” has consistently risen to…

News June 15
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73% Of North American Retailers Worry About New Product Forecast Accuracy

The constant shifting of both old and new products throughout the supply chain can make planning and execution…

News May 31
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Left Behind: Only 15% Of Retailers And Manufacturers Have Access To Supply Chain Data

Although the supply chain remains integral to retail’s timeliness and customer experience capabilities, industry players are still having…

News May 24
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Retailers Fail To Deliver On Consumer Shipping Preferences

While retailers continually strive to deliver convenient shipping and fulfilment options to consumers, research indicates that there is…

News February 2
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