Retail TouchPoints

JANUARY 26, 2021

In 2020, more than any year since the advent of online and mobile commerce, consumers lost a sense of control. Online shopping became a refuge, not because of overwhelming convenience, but because contactless commerce was necessary. And because necessity births invention, intransigent store-based retailers were finally unable to rationalize kicking the digital transformation can down the road to next year’s budget — driven not by the prospect of growth, but rather survival.

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Tokinomo

JANUARY 27, 2021

How can you make sure that you reach the shelves of the biggest retailers? How can you increase brand awareness and customer loyalty? How can you promote your products efficiently?

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Intelligence Node

JANUARY 25, 2021

2020 was a whirlwind of a year not just for the global population, but for businesses too. The eCommerce landscape saw a major change, the likes of which were never seen before. eCommerce was picking up steam before the pandemic, but the pandemic propelled it to new extremes. The US Department of Commerce noted a […]. The post Preparing for 2021: Retail Trends & Shopper Expectations to Watch Out For appeared first on Blog.

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I Love Fashion

JANUARY 27, 2021

Fashion Digital Marketing Agency. The inclusion of the internet in human lives has transformed the way people live, work, and shop. The contemporary mode of advertisement for the brands, however, is not an exception though! Consequently, people have devised marketing automation for enticing their potential customers along with the incorporation of a few assuring sub-processes that together contribute to instigating more business leads.

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Speaker: Loreal Lynch, Everett Zufelt, and Michaela Weber

Once upon a time, in the vast realm of online commerce, there lived a humble checkout button overlooked by many. Yet, within its humble click lay the power to transform a mere visitor into a loyal customer. 🧐 💡 Getting checkout right can mark the difference between a successful sale and an abandoned cart, yet many businesses fail to make payments a part of their commerce strategy even when it has a direct impact on revenue.

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Retail TouchPoints

JANUARY 29, 2021

Just over half ( 52% ) of U.S. adults plan to celebrate Valentine’s Day this year, spending a total of $21.8 billion , according to a survey by the National Retail Federation (NRF) and Prosper Insights & Analytics. The holiday may be serving as a form of release for pent-up consumers: nearly three-quarters ( 73% ) of shoppers celebrating Valentine’s Day this year feel it is important to do so given the current state of the pandemic.

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Shopperations

JANUARY 28, 2021

For the last couple of years, I have been doing podcast interviews with former CPGers who are running their own businesses. Recently, one of my subscribers half-jokingly told me "Don't forget to interview yourself!".

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Fashion Retail

JANUARY 24, 2021

When I was 16 years old, I didn’t know what to study at university. I spent some time soul-searching about what subject I liked at school and why. I liked Economics but specially the social aspect of it. I have always been passionate about History and trying to put all the pieces of the puzzle … More Retail, culture and brands ethics.

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Retail TouchPoints

JANUARY 28, 2021

Pet Supplies Plus will sell itself to Franchise Group in an all-cash transaction valued at approximately $700 million. Pet Supplies Plus operates more than 500 locations, of which nearly 60% are franchised, with more than 185 new stores in various stages of development nationwide. The pet wellness industry has thrived in the past year as shoppers pampered their pets while sheltering at home.

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Nahanco

JANUARY 25, 2021

Now this list doesn’t include everything you need to open and run a bridal shop, but it will at least get you started. For additional bridal store needs, visit us at nahanco.com.

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Miller Zell

JANUARY 28, 2021

COVID-19 spawned unprecedented challenges for international trade, particularly with the North American supply chain, where there’s never been a bigger imbalance between imports and exports.

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Retail Pro

JANUARY 25, 2021

Ecommerce helped retailers get through a rough 2020. But sudden growth in digital operations also exacerbated the resource costs and inefficiencies of working with unintegrated inventory and customer data. Retailers will need to evaluate their needs and gaps to determine … Continue reading → The post Unify commerce & streamline operations with Retail Pro first appeared on Retail Pro Blog.

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Retail TouchPoints

JANUARY 27, 2021

When describing the essence of modern direct-to-consumer (DTC) brands, words like “digitally native,” “quirky,” “edgy” and “creative” are often used. This is especially true if you’re attempting to define MeUndies, the Los Angeles-based underwear and loungewear company that turned the category on its head with its subscription model. Founded in 2011, MeUndies initially stood out with its bold, colorful and pop culture-infused prints as it acquired a loyal customer base through social media.

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RETAIL MANAGEMENT SOFTWARE

JANUARY 27, 2021

Managing a jewelry store can be a rewarding experience. Managing a chain of jewelry stores is even better. But if you’re store or chain isn’t living up to its full potential, it may be time to consider how you can improve your jewelry retail chain to be all it can be. The following jewelry store management tips can help take your retail chain from “diamond in the rough” status to gold bullion.

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Secure Retail

JANUARY 29, 2021

The A920 from PAX Technology is part of the A-series family of Smart PoS Android payment devices, bringing elegance, style and sophistication to the world of payments. Behind the large HD colour display, PAX has discretely hidden a high speed thermal printer and large capacity battery. At busy times, during shift changeovers or in high throughput environments, you may want to have a second set of batteries on stand-by fully charged ready to go.

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Speaker: Jay Black, Senior Account Executive

Let's set the record straight: in-store retail isn't dead - it's evolving! Faced with the digital age and the demands of omnichannel shopping, some retailers are thriving while others are struggling to adapt. Join Jay Black in this exclusive session as he explores the strategies that set successful stores apart, including: Crafting unique and unforgettable in-store experiences 🛍️ Mastering the art of retail demands 🛒 Navigating inventory challenges in today's climate 📦 an

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Retail Adventures

JANUARY 29, 2021

Retail Finds a Way. You may recognize the reference to the Jurassic Park quote, "Life finds a way". Pandemic or no, retail always finds a way. In this international version of the Retail Adventures Podcast Georganne and Rich are back with retail strategists Ian Scott from the U.K. and Jeremy Sea from Singapore. When these four get together you never know what will happen.

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Retail TouchPoints

JANUARY 27, 2021

The past six months have been tough, even punishing, for many retailers, but there was good news this past holiday season. According to Bazaarvoice, 81% of consumers planned to purchase holiday gifts this year, with 61% stating they would spend the same as last year. However, a question mark still hangs over where they spent their money, as research showed that since the beginning of the pandemic, 49% of shoppers have been purchasing more online.

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RETAIL MANAGEMENT SOFTWARE

JANUARY 27, 2021

Cross-channel retailing is the practice of reaching customers through multiple sales channels that usually include both online and brick-and-mortar retail channels. Amazon proved that it’s possible to build an online presence for retail operations and to sell practically any kind of merchandise through online sales channels. But the big box retailer did not arrive at e-commerce by building a brick-and-mortar presence first.

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RepslyBlog

JANUARY 28, 2021

The COVID pandemic took its toll on all types of businesses. Even big brands had to face a lot of challenges in recent times. The retailers, in particular, bore the brunt of the devastating economic slowdown. The speed with which the virus is spreading is taking a lot of enterprises by surprise.

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Retail Technology Review

JANUARY 26, 2021

The end of 2020 marked a turning point for the online grocery market, with COVID-19 accelerating orders and some key acquisitions of robotics companies in the retail space. Since the beginning of the pandemic in March, consumer demand for shopping online has sky-rocketed, fuelled by lockdowns and accompanied by high expectations of fast and free delivery. .

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Retail TouchPoints

JANUARY 26, 2021

Belk is reportedly nearing a deal to file for bankruptcy, with plans for Sycamore Partners to hand ownership of the retailer to its lenders, people familiar with the matter told Bloomberg. The deal would take Belk through a pre-arranged restructuring of its $2.6 billion debt. The move would mark a reversal of Belk and Sycamore’s earlier plan , which would have helped the struggling department store avoid bankruptcy altogether.

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RETAIL MANAGEMENT SOFTWARE

JANUARY 27, 2021

Managing a jewelry store can be a rewarding experience. Managing a chain of jewelry stores is even better. But if you’re store or chain isn’t living up to its full potential, it may be time to consider how you can improve your jewelry retail chain to be all it can be. The following jewelry store management tips can help take your retail chain from “diamond in the rough” status to gold bullion.

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Global Shop

JANUARY 26, 2021

In today’s highly mobile workforce, working for the same business for 15 years says a lot about the person and the company. Global Shop Solutions, a leading producer of ERP software for manufacturing companies around the globe, is proud to celebrate 15 years of dedicated service from George Thuo, the Director of Cloud & Technology. No Problem Too Big.

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Speaker: David Azoulay, Marc Stracuzza, Román Tejada, and Guest Speaker Sucharita Kodali

Imagine a retail landscape where every interaction is personalized, every decision informed, and every opportunity maximized 🤔✨ Join us for an exploratory journey into the heart of AI-driven retail innovation. We’ll unveil the transformative potential of AI and data analytics in shaping the future of omnichannel personalization and e-commerce.

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Nelson Blackley

JANUARY 26, 2021

Apart from the huge job losses and store closures involved, the Boohoo/Debenhams deal announced yesterday, along with what seems likely to be a similar arrangement to follow between Arcadia Group and ASOS (although yet unconfirmed) marks a real ‘watershed moment’ for UK retail. It finally confirms that the established multiple retail business growth model of hundreds of identical physical stores across the country, involving huge ‘occupancy costs’ such as rent, business rates and service charges

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Retail TouchPoints

JANUARY 29, 2021

For Vietnamese retail management firm Au Chau Fashion and Cosmetic Company (ACFC) , the rapid adoption of online shopping spurred by COVID-19 store closures offered an opportunity to beef up the omnichannel experience across its suite of international brands. . ACFC, a subsidiary of Imex Pan Pacific Group, manages and distributes a range of major international brands in Vietnam, including Nike, Levi’s, Gap, Tommy Hilfiger, Mango, Banana Republic, Calvin Klein, Dune London, Cotton On, French

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RETAIL MANAGEMENT SOFTWARE

JANUARY 27, 2021

Cross-channel retailing is the practice of reaching customers through multiple sales channels that usually include both online and brick-and-mortar retail channels. Amazon proved that it’s possible to build an online presence for retail operations and to sell practically any kind of merchandise through online sales channels. But the big box retailer did not arrive at e-commerce by building a brick-and-mortar presence first.

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Retail Technology Review

JANUARY 29, 2021

Together or apart, one English manufacturer has got lockdown Valentine’s sorted. Showing you care or getting pulses racing; this Valentine’s Day, say it with the humble candle.

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Retail Geek

JANUARY 28, 2021

A weekly podcast with the latest e-commerce news and events. Episode 252 is a discussion about Amazon FBA Roll-ups with Chris Bell CEO of Perch. Subscribe: Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts Spotify Stitcher Podcast RSS SoundCloud TuneIn iHeartRadio Google Play Music Overcast Pocket Casts Facebook. ? ? ? ? ? [NOTE: The audio quality of this episode is not up to our usual standards due to some internet challenges.

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Retail TouchPoints

JANUARY 28, 2021

The consumer buying behaviors retail marketers all once knew to be true experienced a seismic shift. The question now is: what do these new “pandemic personas” look like, and how can retail marketers cater to their new needs to set benchmarks for a successful 2021? There are three pandemic personas of which every retail marketer must be aware of, and aim to understand.

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Small Biz Trends

JANUARY 25, 2021

Countertop displays organize a collection of items for your customers to browse and make selections. Be they brochures magazines, jewelry, or any item of interest they help boost visibility and sales. By placing them near checkout counters, they increase the chances of customers making additional purchases. They entice customers to make those last-minute purchases thus improving your bottom line.

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Retail Technology Review

JANUARY 26, 2021

Problems with receiving and returning products are having a major impact on customer perceptions of UK retailers, according to a new report from post-purchase technology platform HelloDone. .

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