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Order Fulfilment Options and Omni-channel Retailer Performance During the Pandemic

Author : Ian Clark Sinapuelas

Published in: Advances in National Brand and Private Label Marketing

Publisher: Springer International Publishing

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In response to the pandemic, omni-channel retailers had to rethink their service offerings especially when it comes to fulfilling internet orders. With social distancing requirements, retailers need to include contactless options. This study shows that simply adding a contactless option is not sufficient. Retailers who offer a range of options that span contactless shopping, immediate gratification, or convenience appear to perform better in the pandemic market.

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Title: Order Fulfilment Options and Omni-channel Retailer Performance During the Pandemic
Author: Ian Clark Sinapuelas
Publisher: Springer International Publishing
Book: Advances in National Brand and Private Label Marketing
Print ISBN: 978-3-031-06580-4

Electronic ISBN: 978-3-031-06581-1

Copyright Year: 2022
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-06581-1_21