71 per cent of online retailers are optimistic about the current state of the e-commerce market, according to new research by eDesk.
The e-commerce help desk surveyed over 200 online sellers that market their products online via their own webstores and marketplaces in the US that use the eDesk platform.
53 per cent of respondents expected to see an increase in online shopping over the next six months, while 54 per cent reported plans to raise prices over the same time period in response to the cost-of-living crisis.
56 per cent said delivery times had been affected by supply chain delays over the past with months, with shipping - 37 per cent - and delivery - 28 per cent - among the biggest complaints being received from customers.
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Retail should not be a high-risk occupation. As a company, we are focused on listening to our colleagues and customers to help them with the issues they are facing in-store and so far, the feedback on our body cameras has been excellent. They act as a great visual deterrent, help to de-escalate situations and overall, this project has significantly aided our goal to make the retail environment safer.
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Supplying demand: how fashion retailers can meet the needs of customers and still be sustainable
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New legislation, such as the European Union's Ecodesign for Sustainable Products Regulation, will set mandatory minimums for the inclusion of recycled fibres in textiles, making them longer-lasting and easier to repair.
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