Omnichannel initiatives have been on retailer's “to-do” lists for years now, but with the recent pandemic, omnichannel jumped straight to the top of those lists. Eighty percent of the top 1000 retailers implemented return in-store...
Going direct to consumer is all the rage these days. Yet many consumer goods brands can’t quickly and efficiently adopt a DTC model without first addressing the common challenges many modern companies are facing in the digital age.
Did you know a whopping 75% of shoppers think returns are the most painful part of buying online? And in today’s world, an outstanding customer experience is expected well beyond your digital and physical storefronts – through the...
Following a record-setting holiday sales (and returns!) season, we tapped our friends at Happy Returns to get their POV on how in-person return drop-off options increases customer satisfaction and decreases waste and lost costs.
We made it through the 2020 holiday shopping season (and 2020 in general). The year was unlike any other and perhaps the most memorable year for retailers.
2020 probably hasn’t made many people’s best-year-of-my-life list. This past year has been hard on both a personal and professional level.
In the quest for an effective order management solution, one of the most common questions retailers ask is “should I use my storefront for order management?”. Their storefront is already in place, so it logically makes sense for them to...
Prepping for holiday season looks different for retailers this year. COVID accelerated the timeline for digital transformation and emphasized the importance of an omnichannel strategy.
The retail industry has always been fascinated by “disruptor” brands. We even integrate their names into our daily conversations: We refer to the “uberization” of crowd-sourced business models.
As buying behaviors continue to shift, the lines between in-store and online shopping have become blurred. Consumers expect to have the same buying experience with your brand—whether they are scrolling on their phone or strolling...
While buy online pick up in store (BOPIS) and its close relative, curbside pickup, are ideal fulfillment channels during a time when some consumers would like to minimize time inside— launching the service requires some serious thought.
For years, experts predicted ecommerce sales would continue to grow at exponential rates. Younger tech-savvy shoppers (Millennials and Generation Z) have increased buying power and strong influence over household purchases.
Retail brands dove into their plans for a promising 2020 when the COVID-19 pandemic threw us all a curve ball. Previously-thriving retail stores have been forced to close their doors to foot traffic because of stay-at-home orders.
A Cautionary Tale In the fall of 2018, the once dominating retail giant, Sears, filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy. As news of the big-box downfall spread, people began to reminisce about the days of catalog shopping.
As the ecommerce industry celebrates a record Cyber Week 2019, experienced retailers know post-holiday blues could be just around the corner.
Providing a seamless omnichannel experience to customers is now a necessity. Customers expect convenience, flexibility and responsiveness as ecommerce continues to push for tech stack innovation.
Today’s customer wants a seamless experience across all channels. Whether shopping online and picking up in-store or shopping online and shipping to their house, the customer expects a flawless, rapid process. High standards? Maybe not.
Commerce is a game of strategy. As customers’ expectations continue to accelerate, inventory precision is imperative to reducing shopping cart abandonment, optimizing fulfillment, and ultimately delivering a winning customer experience.
Your business is growing and evolving at a rapid rate. Or maybe you’re a reputable brand who is taking their direct-to-consumer initiatives to a new level. Now what?
Running an omnichannel retail brand requires careful balancing pre-orders, backorders and in-stock items. Any minor disequilibrium in your inventory levels leads to missed sales opportunities, an unwieldy amount of overstock or both.
As a threat, the massive market share and retail dominance of Amazon.com probably beats the hit Marvel "Avengers: The Age of Ultron" eponymous robotic villain, Ultron. This is the Age of Amazon.
Everyday, advertisements, commercials, promotions, discounts and sales bombard people. In a digital world made up of nonstop messaging, how can online retailers promote their brand and retain their customer base?
From increased personalization to multiple payment options, during the second half of 2017, an omni-channel operations suite should allow online retailers to leverage and even take advantage of these opportunities.
Customers want online orders processed quickly and efficiently. With increasing demands for quicker turnaround times, retailers need the right software to meet and exceed expectations.
It's no secret — retail brands need a robust online presence. However, many companies not only lack an omni-channel solution, but they also don't understand how to go about implementing necessary processes and platforms.
The rise of the smartphone and the ubiquity of home computers made a rough go for traditional brick-and-mortar shops as consumers shift their focus to online purchases. What have retailers done as a result?
Today's interconnected world means consumers can shop for anything they want, anywhere at anytime. This translates to major growth opportunities for companies operating in e-commerce.
When businesses had a "silo" mindset & separated departments from one another, they couldn't support a global strategy — but now, so long as the right solutions are in place, international expansion is the only way forward.
PricewaterhouseCoopers discovered that within the next three years, the only aspect growing faster than demand for omni-channel will be the retailers' ability to support a near-flawless execution of this.
The modern customer has a buy-now, buy-fast mentality. To execute a successful omnichannel experience, the order management solution (OMS) must have visibility into the entire lifecycle of an order & capabilities in four critical areas.
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