Retail TouchPoints

MARCH 25, 2024

This year, we’ll hear senior-level executives’ perspectives on how customer experiences are evolving as content, community and commerce converge. With an emphasis on customer experience, RICE has three tailored tracks to reflect the distinct interests and needs of its key audience members. Read the article.

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Retail TouchPoints

MAY 15, 2024

Using Expedia’s first-party traveler intent and purchase data, the media network can help advertising partners reach consumers via contextual and timely ads. Advertising partners will have access to onsite and offsite advertising capabilities, as well as an in-house creative team to support campaign development across platforms.

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Retail TouchPoints

APRIL 27, 2023

with other markets to potentially follow depending on the results. via both Meta’s Commerce Manager and Shopify will only be allowed if checkout on Facebook and Instagram is enabled. In all other markets, Shops that do not enable checkout will no longer be allowed. The change will first be tested in the U.S., Outside of the U.S.

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Retail TouchPoints

SEPTEMBER 14, 2022

Unfortunately that ancient (1989) bit of cinematic wisdom hasn’t exactly held true in the modern field of social media, where platforms including TikTok , Facebook and Instagram are increasingly pulling back on social commerce initiatives that have failed to attract enough of the right players. is livestream shopping.

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Retail TouchPoints

DECEMBER 7, 2021

Direct-to-consumer (DTC) brands have a unique advantage in that they own the entire customer experience — and perhaps most important, all the data that is generated along with it. The DTC flywheel is designed to help brands effectively attract, engage, delight and retain customers across all channels.

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Retail TouchPoints

OCTOBER 21, 2023

But that’s been one of the goals of the Walmart web3 project The Cultureverse , Justin Breton, Director of Brand Experiences and Strategic Partnerships at Walmart, shared with attendees at Advertising Week New York last week. “We Breton advised other brands considering a metaverse presence to “lean in, test and learn.

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Retail TouchPoints

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

When creating an advertisement or a campaign, there is a clear number-one priority a brand needs to focus on: not just getting a consumer’s attention, but holding it. In fact, 88% of marketers say interactive content helps brands differentiate themselves, while interactive content generates 52.6% more involvement than static content.

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Retail TouchPoints

NOVEMBER 3, 2023

Ironically, one of the things that made this such a tall order was that the retailer’s original customer group really, really loves the brand. Preis, her team and really the whole organization had no choice but to become digital-first, and this pandemic survival tactic actually helped them meet the audience expansion challenge as well.

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Retail TouchPoints

APRIL 4, 2023

The power lies in creating a content and advertising ecosystem that helps consumers instantly turn their inspiration into action — something that very few platforms have been able to monetize successfully. I think that’s a big part of what is letting us take market share in the space.”

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Retail TouchPoints

AUGUST 9, 2022

During a panel at the Retail Innovation Conference & Expo, experts across the industry came together to discuss: The latest global ecommerce trends; The challenges of expanding into new markets; and. They just manifest differently in different markets.” In building all these apps and APIs, we’ve kind of lost that customer touch.”.

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Inside Retail

FEBRUARY 20, 2023

These are technologies consumers directly interact with, so it makes sense for retailers to consider, evaluate and (where appropriate) integrate them as part of a broader customer experience. Yet we can’t forget about the technologies behind the scenes that help retailers optimise customer experience.

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Retail TouchPoints

SEPTEMBER 20, 2022

Walmart is expanding the reach of its retail media offerings through a series of new partnerships with TikTok , Snap , Roku and livestreaming platforms Firework and TalkShopLive to enable new off-site and video-based advertising capabilities. The experience will be funded by advertisers through Walmart Connect and Roku Advertising.

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Retail TouchPoints

AUGUST 30, 2023

The average TikTok user spends 95 minutes per day on the app and opens it 19 times per day — just a few of the reasons that brands like Henry Rose are capitalizing on this engagement opportunity by using TikTok as a primary top-of-funnel marketing channel. “We million impressions.

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Retail TouchPoints

JULY 22, 2022

We’re kind of like the MoMA of fashion and home , where we curate the best products and brands and you get to experience them [on ShopStyle], but then we link you directly to the retailer to have that relationship from a purchasing standpoint. I’d say we’re more of a social commerce platform than a marketplace.

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Retail TouchPoints

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

Pinterest unveiled a suite of new features for its users as well as new advertising formats at its Pinterest Presents event Sept. 13, all designed to make the platform even more interactive, personalized and, most important, shoppable. “We

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Retail TouchPoints

JANUARY 24, 2023

.” — Kristi Argyilan, SVP, Retail Media, Albertsons Media Collective “At Nordstrom, we’re excited about the growth of brand advertising and offering new ad platforms and formats such as video to create much richer connections for our customers. Onsite advertising makes up 40% of our investment; 60% is off-site advertising.

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Retail TouchPoints

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

And one of the key people to thank for that staggering brand pivot and revival is Kristin Patrick, the company’s Chief Marketing Officer. The brands that can build an ongoing dialogue with this group — and find ways to leverage their feedback in a tangible way — will undoubtedly win more market share. It’s just part of how I think.”

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Retail TouchPoints

AUGUST 17, 2022

They are truly digitally omnipresent, using smartphones, social networks, gaming platforms and the metaverse to connect with each other and express their individuality. By the end of 2024, there will be more than two billion people worldwide classified as Generation Alpha, and they’re already acquiring more spending power: nearly 90% of U.S.

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Inside Retail

MAY 7, 2023

E-commerce sales in Asia are expected to nearly double between 2021 and 2025,” Simone Morandi, growth markets commerce lead at Accenture Song, the company’s digital agency, told Inside Retail. Eighty-three per cent of them already shop online today, and customer experience matters a lot to them. per cent in 2023.

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Retail TouchPoints

OCTOBER 7, 2022

In 2016, it became the first national British newspaper to move fully online , and now it is among the first publishing outlets to employ a new technology that turns its articles into commerce vehicles. Social Commerce Meets Affiliate Marketing. This doesn’t necessarily mean the end of affiliate marketing.

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Retail TouchPoints

DECEMBER 21, 2023

It’s why retailers have introduced personalized experiences everywhere else on their sites — except, for some reason, checkout. For example, marketing and advertising campaigns are tailored around a shopper’s age, gender, geographic location, shopping history and other demographics.

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Small Biz Trends

JULY 8, 2021

We have assembled all the numbers you need, including store operations, shopper behaviors, how retailers market their businesses, and much more. The retail market size is continuously growing. According to a report , small specialty retail stores have a market size of $33.4bn in the US. Retail Statistics: The Big Picture.

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Retail TouchPoints

JULY 30, 2020

Heightened competition inspiring hyperlocal, omnichannel advertising. That means both omnichannel retailers and their online-only counterparts will be vying for the same shopper dollar, creating a hyper-competitive advertising landscape. Brands that adapt their messaging to align with what consumers need now will reap the benefits. ”.

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Retail TouchPoints

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

Watch for sneaky malicious links on social media Social media apps aren’t just a place for people to share photos and connect with friends. Platforms like TikTok and Instagram are rife with scammers looking to prey on young people who are susceptible to buying things they see advertised on the apps.

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Retail TouchPoints

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

With sleek packaging, an assortment of fun colors and luxurious scents, Touchland sanitizers are equal parts helpful and enjoyable, creating a lot of creative opportunities on social media. One of the biggest challenges for every marketer is relevancy,” Lisbona said.

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365 Retail

OCTOBER 27, 2022

4 – Marketing. First, look to enhance your customer experience by optimising your website and develop a frictionless checkout experience that is fast and easy, as 50% of American shoppers are less likely to buy something if the checkout process takes longer than 30 seconds. 5 – Getting the right support.

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Retail TouchPoints

JULY 20, 2022

Optimizing the customer experience to serve their customers in a seamless, helpful, easy and direct manner is critical,” noted Kathy Kimple, Retail Executive Director of OSF Digital Strategy in an interview with Retail TouchPoints. Loyalty programs.

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Retail TouchPoints

FEBRUARY 23, 2021

This, coupled with the rise of social commerce, has indicated major potential for retailers to adopt social advertising into their marketing mix. found that 32% of global retail marketers are spending nearly half of their marketing budget on social media advertising. In fact, Smartly.io

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Retail TouchPoints

NOVEMBER 18, 2021

“AR and 3D modeling are going to revolutionize ecommerce because they give an interactive, immersive and really sharp user experience,” predicted Matt Maher, Founder of M7 Innovations. Enhance advertising and recommendation relevancy with better targeting and search. Want more proof?

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Retail TouchPoints

APRIL 13, 2021

The 15 sessions, now available on demand, encompass critical areas of the retail enterprise, including: customer loyalty strategies; visual tech developments such as AR and 3D modeling; fulfillment and delivery management; the power of social networks; fast-growing Buy Now, Pay Later services; and the all-important customer experience.

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Retail TouchPoints

NOVEMBER 11, 2021

On the same day, Devora Rogers of market research consultancy Alter Agents shares results from the firm’s new study, including the depths of shopper “promiscuity” as customer loyalty fades and consumers constantly examine new options. Another layer of the marketplace conversation is new media and advertising offerings.

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Retail TouchPoints

JANUARY 15, 2021

A low conversion rate means you probably need to go back to your product and cart pages and adjust the copy, user experience, pricing or finance options so people feel more compelled to click “buy.”. Total costs (marketing, packaging, shipping, fulfillment, storage, etc.) / # of orders = cost per order. are factored in.

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Retail TouchPoints

JULY 14, 2020

In this exclusive Q&A, Riley talks about how and why the demographic is shifting, and how LUXIE is pivoting its marketing and merchandising strategy to attract and retain that older demographic. RTP: What have been some of your most successful marketing strategies? Having an AI strategy within marketing is critical.

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Retail TouchPoints

SEPTEMBER 8, 2020

The luxury market has taken a significant hit as a result of the pandemic, but some brands and retailers are finding new ways to adapt, respond and thrive. The essence of the IRL experience is extended across channels — from the Olivela e-Commerce site to branded social accounts and digital advertising campaigns.

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Retail TouchPoints

SEPTEMBER 8, 2020

The luxury market has taken a significant hit as a result of the pandemic, but some brands and retailers are finding new ways to adapt, respond and thrive. The essence of the IRL experience is extended across channels — from the Olivela e-Commerce site to branded social accounts and digital advertising campaigns.

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Retail TouchPoints

DECEMBER 21, 2023

Media and Advertising Became More Contextual (and Measurable) Marketing teams are feeling more pressure to perform. Some brands, like Anthropologie , have masterfully blended traditional tactics (like catalogs) and new digital channels to reach new and loyal customers alike. Nicole Silberstein 2. Nicole Silberstein 6.

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Retail TouchPoints

APRIL 23, 2024

Having spent a whopping $3 billion on online advertising in the U.S. in 2023, China’s Temu is hoping that its online advertising blitz can help it establish a foothold in what is traditionally Amazon’s territory. advertising campaigns, signaling that this trans-Pacific ecommerce battle is only just beginning.

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