Many futurists have glorified the potential benefits of its positively revolutionary potential for the future of work, retail, and even bigger societal issues.

The Australian retail landscape will see limited stock, growing volumes of returns and increased customer expectations for online deliveries.

The company says the new developments come at a time when customers' expectations of post-purchase experiences continue to change, creating new challenges for retailers.

Sonepare is expanding its current Manhattan Active Warehouse Management capabilities to support its ongoing global omnichannel supply chain transformation.

Manhattan Associates launches new service allowing orders to be cancelled up to the point of manifested/loaded status, preventing unwanted shipments and costly returns.

Speed of delivery without accuracy is a dealbreaker for consumers. How can retailers operating in an omnichannel environment overcome the challenge of click-to-customer cycle times.

Many retailers have quickly and successfully navigated the challenges of the last two years to seamlessly serve their customers across whichever touchpoints or platforms they prefer.

76% of Australian shoppers indicate that they have experienced unusual delays in receiving goods they ordered online in the last three months.

The overarching theme of these trends is set to encompass the adoption of news systems as the climate of in-store and online retail operations continues to rapidly evolve.

"If retailers haven’t made investments in the supply chain that ensure a seamless shopping experience that reflects the experience shoppers previously had in store or online prior to COVID-19, it’s clear that consumer expectations won’t be met."