Retail TouchPoints

JUNE 26, 2023

Get ready, get excited, retailers and customers alike, the 2D barcode, a compact square label with splotches and spaces that encode up to 350X more data than a traditional UPC (4,000 characters) will have a significant impact on managing the business and delivering better customer experiences. Who doesn’t want that?

Merchant Services 262

Merchant Services Inventory Management Grocer Customer Experience 262

Inside Retail

APRIL 17, 2023

All that combines to shift the mindset of consumers to what we call ‘mindful consumption’. Last month, the department store reported its highest interim profit since 2014. Tread carefully because markdowns will bite hard if you misjudge stock weights. But the effects on people’s wallets will be felt for months to come.

Department Stores 246

Department Stores Markdowns Boutique Supermarket 246

Indigo 9 Digital

FEBRUARY 28, 2023

It was easy for Forever 21 to capture the hearts and minds of young consumers looking for trendy apparel. While many argue Forever 21’s demise is due to a more socially conscious consumer fast fashion retailers are as popular as ever. If you can’t move all of the inventory then markdowns are required which eats into sales per sq.

Fast Fashion 98

Fast Fashion Fashion Apparel Department Stores 98

Retail TouchPoints

FEBRUARY 12, 2021

In fact, according to a recent Accenture study , 92% of the 50 North American retailers surveyed said they are either piloting RFID or have reached full adoption, up from 34% in 2014. Additionally, it boosts sales margins and expedites returns and exchanges, making it a valuable tool for profitably improving the consumer experience.

Fulfillment 226

Fulfillment Markdowns Inventory Management Customer Experience 226