UPS, Optoro Partner on Reverse Logistics Services
UPS has formed a strategic alliance with Optoro, providing a one-stop shop solution for retailers and manufacturers to optimize the transportation and disposition of returns and excess inventory.
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4 Ways to Turn Ecommerce Shipping into Your Competitive Edge
What do consumers expect and what are businesses offering in ecommerce shipping? How much do free shipping and fast shipping matter? What about returns and tracking? Based on survey data from Shippo, here are key ways you can turn shipping into a competitive advantage.
38 Ways to Improve Your Fulfillment Operations
Question: How prepared is your company to deal with change in your fulfillment operations today and be profitable in the future? This first installment in a four-part series focuses on ways to help you reduce costs, increase productivity and improve customer service in your multichannel business.
Nordstrom Wins Award for Excellence in Customer Returns
How you handle returns goes a long way toward defining how customers perceive your brand and how loyal they will be. So what are some of the key elements that make up a great returns experience? See why Nordstrom won the 2016 Excellence in Customer Experience award in this important category.
DSTLD Sees Benefits of Outsourcing Its Fulfillment Operations
Ecommerce-only luxury denim seller DSTLD has seen the benefits of outsourcing its operations, including returns, allowing it to focus on growing its brand. See how the company transitioned from operating its own facility, saving on shipping and giving its customers hassle-free returns.
The Circular Economy: Bringing Consumerism and Sustainability Together
While consumerism is alive and well, people are increasingly green-minded. The “circular economy” brings both streams together: Wanting our stuff now while pursuing sustainability. Find out how forward-looking brands are making strides in marrying the two seemingly disparate dynamics.
Combating Ecommerce Returns with Technology
Considering the growth in ecommerce returns, merchants need to rethink merchandise liquidation strategy. Technology and expertise is one way to address it. Here are some tips that can help you recoup more value from returned goods while keeping the focus on your core business, including the use of technology solutions.
The Impact of Poor Product Content
Product content can have an impact on online sales. This infographic by Shotfarm unveils that 78% of consumers said product information is very important, while 42% of consumers have returned an online purchase in the past year due to poor product content.
Bonobos On Excellence in Returns, Customer Experience Leadership
How you handle returns goes a long way toward defining how customers perceive your brand, and how loyal they will be. So what are some of the key elements that make up a great returns experience? And what does it mean to be an overall customer experience leader?
Angela Goldstein, director of operations for men’s apparel company Bonobos, spoke with Multichannel Merchant Senior Editor Mike O’Brien on these subjects, after Bonobos was named a finalist in the two categories for the 2016 Excellence in Customer Experience Awards.
Omnichannel Retailer, Watch Out For These Customer Experience Hurdles
If you’re an omnichannel retailer, here’s how you can eliminate hurdles during pre-purchase, purchase and post-purchase phases to delight your customers.