Retail TouchPoints

APRIL 27, 2023

A shift toward a new dynamic for Instagram and Facebook Shops will require companies to enable in-app checkout in order to offer a Shop on both sites. via both Meta’s Commerce Manager and Shopify will only be allowed if checkout on Facebook and Instagram is enabled. The change will first be tested in the U.S., Outside of the U.S.

Merchant Services 300

Merchant Services Shopping Checkout Social Commerce 300

Inside Retail

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

The Australian Consumer and Retail Studies (ACRS) unit at Monash University surveyed 1001 shoppers across Australia last June, asking them questions about the cost of living and consumer deviance. The majority believe that shoplifting is not justifiable at all.

Checkout 312

Checkout Finance Supermarket Consumer 312

Inside Retail

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

For instance, we could have a banana that’s been on the water for three weeks, and you have to get it to the location at a point where it’s ripe and ready-to-eat. It has also removed confectionary chocolate from its checkout, to further encourage healthier options. The other factor is the cost when something goes wrong.

Kiosk 277

Kiosk ATS Supermarket Location 277

Retail Minded

MARCH 30, 2023

In the competitive environment of e-commerce, most consumers expect businesses to offer them fast and easy checkout. In other words, if you want to keep up with other brands, you must improve the speed at which your customers can complete their transactions. One of the factors affecting checkout rates is your landing page.

Checkout 52

Checkout Payment Services Accounting Shipping 52

Inside Retail

APRIL 10, 2024

By identifying new trends in how consumers are making purchase decisions around promotional discounts and impulse purchases, retailers can meet the consumer where their budget is and potentially bend it. This shift in shopping behaviour is not particularly surprising for retailers but it does present a unique marketing challenge.

Promotions 246

Promotions Consumer Checkout Shopping 246

Retail Minded

NOVEMBER 8, 2022

Although self-service checkouts were first introduced in 1986 , they are still far from perfect. on the App Store, which says a lot about how people’s sentiment towards self-service checkouts. . Frictionless checkout makes shopping seamless for everyone.”. Many of today’s versions result in high losses.

Checkout 97

Checkout Payment Services Inventory Management Grocer 97

I Vend

DECEMBER 13, 2022

Promotions are an essential part of any retailer’s marketing toolkit, and never more so than during the holiday season. iVend for Digital Passes iVend helps retailers get the most from holiday promotions. Read more The holiday season is when promotions do their best work. Increase customer satisfaction by up to 20%.

Promotions 85

Promotions Employee Engagement Checkout Returns 85

Retail TouchPoints

JANUARY 20, 2021

Kroger is testing an AI-powered shopping cart at a Cincinnati store, enabling shoppers to scan items and pay directly on the cart itself for a more seamless in-store experience. Shoppers can scan their loyalty card and check out directly from the cart.

Shopping 301

Shopping Checkout Promotions ATS 301

Retail TouchPoints

DECEMBER 13, 2023

Technology also is significantly enhancing the checkout process, with more retailers adopting self-service kiosks, integrated RFID, mobile POS systems, scan-and-go integrations and frictionless checkout options. Retailers using cashier-based systems also are focusing on updating hardware and software to improve the checkout experience.

Shopping 312

Shopping Checkout Kiosk Consumer 312

365 Retail

OCTOBER 19, 2023

In a bold move that challenges the consumer frenzy associated with Black Friday, Zurich-based bag manufacturer FREITAG is shutting down its online store and checkouts at all its physical locations on Black Friday. ” DON’T BUY. JUST BORROW. Between 1 and 6 p.m. FREITAG’s initiative is part of a larger movement.

Promotions 67

Promotions Checkout Consumer Location 67

Retail TouchPoints

MARCH 9, 2023

Here’s one thing he’s learned about that generation, both at work and at home — they want what they want when they want it. “My So for us it’s really about getting the right products to her at the right time.” We just did an event with 100 influencers at our Hollywood store. My daughter lives in technology.

Checkout 278

Checkout Marketing Fashion Shipping 278

Retail TouchPoints

MARCH 5, 2024

The retailer will still offer its free-to-join Target Circle loyalty program and plans to enhance it by providing its 100 million+ members with access to automatic deals applied at checkout. Additionally, cardholders who want to join Target Circle 360 will pay the promotional price of $49 rather than the full $99 fee.

Checkout 187

Checkout Returns Shipping Promotions 187

Retail TouchPoints

JULY 17, 2023

According to Grand View Research , the global IoT retail market was valued at $42.38 billion in 2022 and is expected to grow at a CAGR of 28.4% Self-checkout. Example: Mashgin A young startup, Mashgin, offers self-checkout systems that do not require barcodes or RFID tags to scan a product. from 2023 to 2030.

Payment Services 240

Payment Services Checkout Inventory Management Customer Experience 240

Retail TouchPoints

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

Photo courtesy of TikTok Shop While the ecommerce functionality has been available to at least some users since late last year, today marks the service’s debut to the wider TikTok community, and to say that both consumers and brands have been eagerly anticipating this development might be an understatement. reads the company announcement.

Merchant Services 260

Merchant Services Payment Services Shopping Checkout 260

Inside Retail

SEPTEMBER 4, 2023

The barcode was initially developed to improve the checkout experience and inventory management in the grocery sector and it is now used in almost every industry and sector. In the pharmaceutical industry, the barcode is used to prevent medication errors and ensure that patients receive the right medication at the right time.

Checkout 246

Checkout Inventory Management Promotions Point of Sale 246

Retail Gazette

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

Predictive Analytics for Pricing and Promotion AI-driven predictive analytics enable retailers to optimise pricing strategies and promotional campaigns based on consumer behaviour, competitor analysis and market dynamics.

Inventory Management 122

Inventory Management Checkout Inventory Turnover Promotions 122

Inside Retail

MARCH 12, 2024

Square’s Square for Retail POS is designed as a smart partner to connect every tool that keeps your retail business moving, allowing you to grow at scale, incorporating payments, inventory, e-commerce and beyond. Square’s system also allows retailers to accept returns at any location and seamlessly process exchanges.

Payment Services 130

Payment Services Accounting Promotions Point of Sale 130

Retail TouchPoints

NOVEMBER 16, 2022

We always want to reimagine and rethink and, most importantly, look at what our guests are sharing with us,” said Monica Arnaudo, Chief Merchandising Officer, according to reporting in WWD. “We A checkout area is now located in the back of the store and positioned in front of the salon space, which features a seating area. Fairfax, Va.

Checkout 264

Checkout Promotions Location Consumer 264

Retail TouchPoints

JULY 25, 2022

On July 23, Klarna Oasis hosted a sustainability-focused fireside chat with speakers discussing the importance of regenerative agriculture to promote a greener fashion industry.

Shopping 281

Shopping Fashion Checkout Accessories 281

Retail Focus

JUNE 21, 2023

Other tech-based initiatives enhance the in-store experience too, such as self-serve checkouts. Digital displays offer cost savings and efficiencies as the screens can be changed within seconds, put on standby at quieter times, and used to match the particular day for maximum impact.

Point of Sale 174

Point of Sale Checkout Store Layout Customer Experience 174

Retail TouchPoints

MAY 31, 2022

5G is really three things — speed , latency and massive connectivity ,” said Michael Colaneri, a 30-year AT&T veteran who now leads the telecom’s retail business vertical. Here are five places where 5G-enabled experiences/solutions are either being tested or have already been deployed at retail. Fast, Frictionless Checkout.

Merchant Services 352

Merchant Services Checkout Shrinkage ATS 352

Retail Focus

APRIL 18, 2024

This solution allows retailers and brands to take ownership of post-sale communications and deliver branded delivery updates as well as customer engagement and re-targeting opportunities at the moment shoppers are most likely to engage with branded communications, between checkout and delivery.

Management 148

Management Fulfillment Checkout Promotions 148

Retail Focus

JULY 28, 2021

The idea eliminates checkout lines. Let’s consider first the effects of Just Walk Out on retail environments: No checkouts equals 8-12% floor space saved. No checkouts affords a more motivated customer-facing team. Imagine the promotional potential: “ Welcome back, Mark. Many detractors deride the cost.

Supermarket 246

Supermarket Checkout Kiosk Grocer 246

Retail Focus

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

Stock availability and checkout experiences: Not surprisingly, when Gen Z shoppers make a trip to a store, they expect a good range of stock and on-shelf availability. This reinforces the role that staff play in differentiating and enhancing the store experience and, during the festive period, in helping shoppers find the right gifts.

Planning 174

Planning Checkout Shopping Consumer 174

Retail TouchPoints

JANUARY 15, 2024

“New year, new you,” is a slightly hackneyed marketing trope, but it is still true that consumers are, in fact, looking to improve their lives at the beginning of the year. However, simply tagging an email for a pair of leggings at 40% off with a “new year, new you,” message is not going to satisfy shoppers.

Marketing 261

Marketing Shopping Fashion Checkout 261

Wiser

AUGUST 3, 2017

These two types of brands often choose to go about retail promotions in different ways. In this article we will break down the elements all retailers and brands need to carry promotions out as efficiently as possible. . Your competitive positioning is a key metric when planning retail promotions. Know Where You Fit in .

Promotions 99

Promotions Markdowns Marketing Checkout 99

Retail TouchPoints

MARCH 29, 2023

Apple has begun the pre-release of its new Pay Later offering, which was first announced at the company’s developers’ conference in June 2022. Apple said having its Pay Later loans reflected on consumers’ financial profiles will “help promote responsible lending for both the lender and the borrower.”

Merchant Services 291

Merchant Services Payment Services Checkout Finance 291

I Vend

OCTOBER 10, 2023

Having the ability to predict the future, to know how shoppers are going to behave would make retailers as excited as a child finding a full Santa sack at the end of their bed on Christmas morning. Retailers have to grow their share of a finite wallet, making promotions and customer experience an essential part of the retail mix.

Checkout 98

Checkout Inventory Management Payment Services Returns 98

Retail TouchPoints

DECEMBER 16, 2022

As discount shopping app Wish continues its comeback effort , parent company ContextLogic outlined its plans for 2023 at a summit for its merchants — including a major overhaul of the platform’s shipment pricing structure in order to bring down shipping costs for customers.

Shipping 305

Shipping Fulfillment Checkout Fashion 305

Retail TouchPoints

JUNE 26, 2023

It’s hard to believe that the invention of the UPC — first used by railroads almost 100 years ago and then introduced to speed grocery checkout lines back in 1974 — hasn’t changed. And in 2014, Inditex SA, which owns fast-fashion giant Zara, implemented RFID to effectively track all its products at every step in the process.

Merchant Services 276

Merchant Services Inventory Management Grocer Customer Experience 276

Inside Retail

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

Conversely, they might spot an item in a store, compare prices on their smartphone, and choose either to take it to the checkout or order it online for home delivery. Amazon has been at the forefront of personalised shopping experiences.

Consumer 147

Consumer Checkout Inventory Management Shopping 147

Retail TouchPoints

JUNE 21, 2022

Before the May 25, 2022 grand opening of Amazon Style — the retailer’s initial venture into fashion brick-and-mortar retail — some thought the Los Angeles space at the Americana at Brand would be dominated by technology and devoid of human interaction. Expanding Checkout Options Beyond In-Store Shopping.

Payment Services 210

Payment Services Checkout Fashion Jewelry 210

I Vend

OCTOBER 16, 2023

Online shopping is intrinsically more personalized – a customer can be greeted by name, shown previous orders, receive suggestions for items they might like and have their payment details stored for seamless checkout. Retailers can make the most of this trend with promotions focussed on celebrations, festivities and events.

Checkout 98

Checkout Inventory Management Payment Services Returns 98

Inside Retail

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

Supported by sponsors including Uber, Lendlease, Starshipit, Stockinstore and Shopexp, the technology enables customers to virtually try on products and make purchases through a checkout option, with the choice of delivery or click and collect. A few years ago, the retailer introduced AR mirrors as a pop-up feature.

Dead-Stock 259

Dead-Stock Checkout Fulfillment Shopping 259

Retail TouchPoints

MARCH 21, 2022

Or a customer receives immediate, personalized product promotions and recommendations the moment they walk in a store, creating a truly customized experience. Imagine a retail location where customers using an AR-powered mirror can see how clothing looks on them without ever entering a changing room.

Payment Services 261

Payment Services Checkout Supply Chain Management Customer Experience 261

Retail TouchPoints

MARCH 5, 2024

The retailer will still offer its free-to-join Target Circle loyalty program and plans to enhance it by providing its 100 million+ members with access to automatic deals applied at checkout. Additionally, cardholders who want to join Target Circle 360 will pay the promotional price of $49 rather than the full $99 fee.

Planning 130

Planning Beauty and Health Payment Services Checkout 130

Retail TouchPoints

JULY 8, 2022

Customers see prices at two critical junctures in the buying process: when they visit a product page and check out. If they are presented with a BNPL option at the same time, they are shown a much more digestible price. Modern customers want more optionality when it comes to finalizing the checkout process. The best part?

Merchant Services 257

Merchant Services Payment Services Point of Sale Checkout 257