Retail TouchPoints

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

It’s been more than four years since mall operator Simon launched its ecommerce joint venture with Rue Gilt Groupe , and the Shop Premium Outlets (SPO) marketplace is going strong. We look at ourselves as more of a shop-in-shop than a marketplace , and the reason I say that is we collaborate with brands more than most other marketplaces.

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Retail TouchPoints

MARCH 3, 2022

Target has big plans for 2022, with the retailer announcing plans to invest up to $5 billion this year to open new stores, enhance its digital, fulfillment and supply chain capabilities, and expand its shop-in-shop concept with Ulta Beauty. and New York’s Times Square.

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Retail TouchPoints

NOVEMBER 16, 2020

CVS Pharmacy has implemented touch-free checkout using PayPal and Venmo QR codes at all 8,200 standalone retail locations, reaching a milestone set at the start of the partnership in July 2020. Those without existing PayPal or Venmo accounts can sign up and link their preferred payment method within minutes.

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Inside Retail

NOVEMBER 16, 2022

Two Adelaide entrepreneurs have rolled out a new on-the-go office concept called TaskPods to facilitate hybrid working across busy shopping centres, airports and transport hubs in the country. In Melbourne, they have been opened at 206 Bourke Street, South Melbourne Central and The Glen Shopping Centre at Glen Waverley.

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Retail TouchPoints

FEBRUARY 21, 2023

The Reality: Shopping While Black In a study of Black middle-class shoppers in the New York City area: 80% reported experiencing racial stigma and stereotypes when shopping; 59% reported being perceived as a shoplifter; 52% said they received poor or no service; 52% reported being perceived as poor.

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Retail TouchPoints

AUGUST 17, 2020

In an effort to create a more seamless shopping experience under the Stop & Shop brand, the retailer has launched a Stop & Shop-branded e-Commerce platform and mobile app that will replace the Peapod digital platform customers previously used.

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Inside Retail

APRIL 28, 2021

From TV shopping channels to online shopping, videos have demonstrated that they are the best method to connect with customers at the convenience of their own home. There is definitely a trend towards shopping and entertainment coming together, but the platforms are not fully integrated yet,” Bush told Inside Retail.

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Retail TouchPoints

MARCH 26, 2024

More than 800 AWG member retailer locations already use Instacart, and this extended collaboration aims to simplify access for the other 2,300 member retailer locations to join Instacart’s technology suite. An Instacart shopper will then pick and deliver the order.

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365 Retail

DECEMBER 21, 2023

The concept aims to enhance shopping experiences through innovative digital experiences and services that enliven the sport pulse of the city. As a result, brands are increasingly prioritising prime locations that drive footfall, enable customer service and have an ability to integrate in-store and online shopping experiences.

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Inside Retail

JANUARY 23, 2023

A “growing appetite” for luxury brands is driving demand for space in prime Sydney CBD retail locations, according to research from Ray White. per cent of stores, not far behind clothing and soft goods, which account for 31.2 per cent of stores, not far behind clothing and soft goods, which account for 31.2

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Retail TouchPoints

JANUARY 17, 2024

Ikea , which debuted its Plan and Order Point store format in Dallas in November 2023 , will add four additional locations this year, with more to follow. Smaller than traditional Ikea brick-and-mortar locations, these stores offer design consultations and serve as customer pickup points.

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Retail TouchPoints

FEBRUARY 16, 2022

billion annually, and retailers looking to earn their business need to make their shopping experience as pleasant as it is for any other customer. “ Make sure the “Sign In” and “Create an Account” links are easily located and can be recognized by a screen reader for visually impaired users.

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Retail TouchPoints

JANUARY 12, 2024

Amazon ’s cashierless Just Walk Out technology has been deployed in more than 120 third-party locations, including airports, stadiums, university campuses, convenience stores and theme parks. Non-staff members can use credit cards, mobile wallets, QR codes or the Amazon One palm payment system to enter and shop at the checkout-free stores.

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Retail TouchPoints

SEPTEMBER 22, 2023

92% of consumers shop elsewhere to save on shipping , leading to cart abandonment. 59% of consumers expect BOPIS as a shopping option. 88% of retailers agree in-store shopping delivers instant gratification , and 79% confirm in-person shopping increases customer lifetime value. BOPIS removes shipping fees.

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Retail TouchPoints

OCTOBER 18, 2022

PayPal has introduced PayPal Rewards, a unified program accessible via the company’s app that allows customers to shop while earning, tracking, saving and redeeming rewards. The company has aligned its merchant offers, cash back savings and shopping products in pursuit of providing a frictionless consumer journey.

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Retail TouchPoints

AUGUST 10, 2023

Insider Intelligence predicts that mobile commerce sales will account for 43.4% In fact, a survey of more than 600 consumers found that nearly 90% have at least one mobile shopping app installed on their phone, and half of those users tap into these apps at least a few times a week. of total U.S. retail ecommerce sales — and 6.5%

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Inside Retail

JUNE 3, 2021

per cent despite sluggish sale s, The Reject Shop has said trading remained challenging through the beginning of the second half. The company’s stores in CBD locations and large shopping centres have continued suffering compared to before the pandemic, with sales down 12 per cent compared on a 48 week period to 30 May.

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Inside Retail

AUGUST 29, 2023

With that taken into account, comparable store sales rose by 9.6 This $33 million turnaround is not simply a result of customers returning to in-store shopping post the pandemic.” ” A focus on e-commerce has seen online sales account for 20 per cent of group turnover in the latest financial year, with 4.4

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Retail TouchPoints

JULY 20, 2023

The identification, payment, loyalty membership and entry solutions are currently deployed at a total of more than 400 locations in the U.S., The Amazon Web Services (AWS) technology also has been deployed by other brands, including select Panera Bread locations.

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Retail TouchPoints

DECEMBER 30, 2021

In 2020, consumers spent approximately $630 billion on online shopping, and merchants lost $12 billion to fraud. Account takeover fraud, which is driven by impostor scams, increased by 50%, with no signs of slowing down in 2021. This approach can reduce fraud losses and improve the shopping experience for good customers.

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Small Biz Trends

JULY 4, 2022

If you’re thinking about starting a new ice cream shop, now is a great time to do it! Owning a small business like an ice cream shop is a great way to increase your income and get ahead in the industry. Why You Should Consider Starting an Ice Cream Shop. You don’t need a lot of money to start a shop.

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Inside Retail

FEBRUARY 24, 2022

As the troubled department store retailer tries to reight-size its portfolio in the wake of consumers moving online to shop, Myer said the Blacktown store closure was the fifth under its Customer First Plan launched in January 2019. Since then it has closed stores located at Logan, Hornsby, Emporium and – most recently – Knox, last August.

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Retail TouchPoints

AUGUST 29, 2023

Amazon built synthetic data sets to mimic millions of realistic shopping scenarios — including variations in store format, lighting conditions and even crowds of shoppers — to help ensure accuracy in virtually any setting.

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Retail TouchPoints

OCTOBER 25, 2023

Photo courtesy SOS) SOS smart vending machines will be piloted at select Ulta locations across 10 cities in New York, Massachusetts, Florida, California and Texas. Visitors enter their phone number or email on the interactive screens to access their Ultamate Rewards account and receive their free sample.

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Retail TouchPoints

APRIL 6, 2023

billion in retail sales annually through more than 500 owned retail stores, 7,000 wholesale accounts and ecommerce in 35 countries. “As With Boardriders’ proven retail playbook, we also see tremendous opportunities to accelerate the expansion of its shop-in-shops, branded retail stores, wholesale and ecommerce worldwide.”

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Inside Retail

DECEMBER 18, 2023

These are pressing questions that many in the industry will be asking themselves in the final few big shopping days of the year. Bali Christmas honeymoon Chadstone, Australia’s biggest shopping centre, anticipates hosting half a million visitors this week and 4.5 Here is what’s happening.

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Inside Retail

MARCH 25, 2024

And it is worth remembering that while brands are scrambling to deliver a memorable experience online, sales in physical stores still account for about 85 per cent of transactions in Australia. The best-in-class checkout tools can be used at permanent shops, pop-up stores, or events and staff can take payments with the confidence of 99.9

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Inside Retail

APRIL 14, 2024

So, it came as a surprise to some when the LVMH-owned retailer announced on its Korean social media accounts that it would be gradually terminating all its operations in South Korea, including its app, online store, and physical stores, beginning May 6. billion in 2022, making the country one of the top 10 beauty markets in the world.

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Inside Retail

MARCH 8, 2024

Last week, Amazon -owned grocery chain Whole Foods announced the launch of a new format store, Whole Foods Market Daily Shop, to make grocery shopping more convenient for urban consumers. The first location is expected to open in New York City later this year.

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Retail TouchPoints

APRIL 14, 2023

store will soon offer the Amazon Dash Cart, a smart shopping cart that lets shoppers skip the checkout line altogether. The Amazon Dash Carts have been available at Amazon Fresh Stores since 2020 and are now rolling out to select Whole Foods locations — SouthGlenn will be the fourth. Additionally, the SouthGlenn, Colo.

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Inside Retail

DECEMBER 6, 2021

After almost two years of offering essential services to the community since Covid-19 hit, shopping centres are ready to inject fun into the retail experience. Inside Retail : Since Covid, how do you think shopping centres are evolving in this new environment? What does that look like for shopping centres?

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Global Shop

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

Market-leading productivity can be achieved by testing and defining workflows, simplifying material ordering, ongoing training for employees, regular maintenance of machinery and equipment, and identifying bottlenecks on the shop floor. Its old legacy system had no automation, which required all shop floor data to be back flushed.

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Inside Retail

MARCH 14, 2024

A new retail player has just entered the trendy shopping destination of Soho in New York City — Revo Sunglasses. The Nasa-tech-inspired eyewear brand is opening its first US-based bricks-and-mortar location, a 500-square-foot storefront at 436 West Broadway. billion in 2019 and generated US$3.48 per cent from 2021 to 2027.

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Store Growers

DECEMBER 3, 2020

If you have a physical store location, using it as a location extension with your Search ads is a no-brainer. So in this article, let’s take a closer look at what location extensions are, and how to use them effectively! What Are Location Extensions in Google Ads? When Does a Location Extension Show Up?

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Inside Retail

JANUARY 21, 2024

But the reality is, today, The Shop Around the Corner would stand a much better chance of survival, thanks to the revival of indie bookstores in recent years. But the reality is, today, The Shop Around the Corner would stand a much better chance of survival, thanks to the revival of indie bookstores in recent years.

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Retail TouchPoints

FEBRUARY 9, 2023

This is made possible by powerful AI algorithms that deeply understand the customer’s needs and create a personalized shopping experience. AI models can also instantly build taste profiles for new or guest users during the current shopping session, quickly personalizing the shopping experience even on the customer’s first visit.

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Retail TouchPoints

DECEMBER 30, 2022

Using our payment card whilst we shop online rarely gives us pause, and the many millions who buy online generally trust the system. However, the recent busy shopping season means it’s a good time to remind ourselves that there is an ongoing battle to make sure that the payment card data of your customers remains secure.

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