Retail TouchPoints

DECEMBER 16, 2021

The Couponator feature aims to improve the shopping experience by ensuring shoppers automatically get the best deal at checkout. The tool eliminates one of the steps needed to activate promotions, with the goal of reducing friction during the shopping journey for loyalty program members.

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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.

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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.

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Retail TouchPoints

JULY 21, 2023

The supermarket retailer will roll out the smart carts at select St. Customers will be able to use their Schnucks Rewards account with the carts, providing them with access to clipped promotions and allowing them to view weekly circular deals as they browse the aisles. “We

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Inside Retail

NOVEMBER 20, 2022

Essentially, shoppers could walk in, scan a QR code from their Amazon mobile app at a turnstile, add their items to their baskets within the store, and just walk out when they were finished. If they opt for the autonomous checkout, customers need to use the Rewe app to register at the entrance to the store. Cutting down costs.

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Retail TouchPoints

JUNE 15, 2022

Called “Buy Direct,” the third-party marketplace is being integrated into Bing’s existing ecommerce experience, Start Shopping, where consumers can find products and are then directed to a retailer’s website to make the purchase. At the moment a “ couple hundred U.S.-based on its Bing search engine, according to multiple news outlets.

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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.

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Inside Retail

JANUARY 3, 2023

From smart shopping carts and intelligent buying assistants, to dynamic pricing algorithms and inventory tracking systems, retailers will have access to a wealth of powerful tools that enhance their ability to meet customers’ needs and respond quickly to changes in the market. .

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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. Customers can’t go to the shop down the road. It has also removed confectionary chocolate from its checkout, to further encourage healthier options.

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Inside Retail

APRIL 10, 2024

This shift in shopping behaviour is not particularly surprising for retailers but it does present a unique marketing challenge. This shift in shopping behaviour is not particularly surprising for retailers but it does present a unique marketing challenge.

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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%.

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Retail Minded

NOVEMBER 8, 2022

But they do want a faster, more efficient shopping experience once they’re within those doors. . Although self-service checkouts were first introduced in 1986 , they are still far from perfect. Plus, when implemented the wrong way, they only add friction to the shopping experience. . ShopRite’s Scan and Go app has a dismal 2.2

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Inside Retail

DECEMBER 14, 2022

Datalogic’s newest model scanner the Joya Touch 22 opens up a world of opportunity for retailers by dramatically improving the shopping experience of their customers and freeing up staff from checkout duties. A major benefit for shoppers is that they don’t need to hold the device to scan items as they move through the store.

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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.

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Retail Focus

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

The survey of 2,000 UK consumers aged 16 to 26 was conducted in October 2023 and sought to identify the shopping habits and preferences of older Gen Z shoppers during the Golden Quarter , the peak retail sales period that runs from October through December. Currently, Gen Z is recognised as ages 11 through 26.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Retail Gazette

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

Keep reading to explore how AI is reshaping the retail landscape and revolutionising the shopping experience. Personalised Shopping Experiences One of the most significant impacts of AI in retail is the ability to deliver personalised shopping experiences to customers.

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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. The brand also opened a pop-up shop from Dec.

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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% Adopting advanced technology in retail stores makes the shopping experience more engaging. Self-checkout. from 2023 to 2030. Exceptional customer experience.

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Retail Focus

JUNE 21, 2023

Among the biggest challenges retailers with a physical shop presence face is the ability to get customers through their doors. In today’s world, a retail company must convince customers to shop both offline and online. Other tech-based initiatives enhance the in-store experience too, such as self-serve checkouts.

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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. “ The audience of people with disabilities is larger than most people think ,” said Geoff Freed, Director of Perkins Access Consulting during a session at the 2021 Retail Innovation Conference. “It

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I Vend

MARCH 14, 2023

Retailers who want to set themselves apart are integrating more human and personal touchpoints into the shopping experience, increasing engagement, loyalty and sales. Yet in fact, the backlash to lockdown is that many of the consumers who were forced online are now desperate to get back to human-based and personal shopping.

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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. What is 5G, Really?

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Inside Retail

SEPTEMBER 4, 2023

It is the silent but essential identifier of products that have revolutionised how we shop, sell, and transport goods. 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.

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A1 Retail

MARCH 10, 2022

Forgetting products they intended to buy (33%), not planning meals ahead of time (23%) and forgetting to bring reusable bags (26%) are the top shopping habits Brits wish they could break. Customers can now shop smarter and save money using My Nectar Prices.

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Retail TouchPoints

NOVEMBER 16, 2022

According to WWD , Ulta’s new store format will create a shopping environment that is easier for consumers to navigate, with the retailer transitioning from a model that organized brands according to price points and target consumers into a layout in which goods are arranged according to themes. “We at the end of Q2 2022 on July 30, 2022.

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Inside Retail

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

This is not just a transient trend but a robust response to the changing consumer, who now craves the tactile satisfaction of in-store shopping along with the personalisation and convenience of online commerce. Amazon has been at the forefront of personalised shopping experiences.

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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. Developers and shopping centers can completely rethink their footprints, optimizing cost and potential worth, too.

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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. The vision is for [the shoppable AR mirrors] to have a presence across major shopping centres.

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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. Enhancing Physical Retail with Digital Tools.

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Retail TouchPoints

MAY 18, 2023

While retail sales may currently be bouncing back at a rate faster than predicted — increasing by 1.2% To continue on a positive trajectory, the retail sector must focus on the growth being driven by consumers’ continued adoption of online shopping. It’s crucial to maximize the performance of Google Shopping campaigns.

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Retail TouchPoints

MAY 19, 2021

retail sales surged 9.8% , thanks to a third stimulus check and the gradual relaunch of in-store shopping. But don’t expect consumers to abandon the digital shopping experiences they relied on during the pandemic. 4 Solutions for Digitizing the In-Store Shopping Experience. In March 2021, U.S.

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Retail TouchPoints

OCTOBER 25, 2023

Offering excellent customer service is a business basic at any time of the year, but it’s particularly vital during the holiday season. Unfortunately, the nature of holiday shopping also makes customer service issues more problematic. Check out the Retail Strategy & Planning Series on-demand.

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Mike Anthony

JANUARY 24, 2022

At a time when online grocery shopping puts huge pressure on bricks and mortar retail stores, this reality offers a huge lifeline to bricks and mortar grocery retail. Research shows that significant proportion of shoppers in every market in the world exclusively shop in offline stores. Pure online grocery shoppers are rare.

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Retail Focus

APRIL 18, 2024

Already working with hundreds of retailers and brands, Scurri added a mixture of enterprise and mid-market retailers, including The Perfume Shop, BrandAlley, Victoria Plumbing, Loake Shoes, LeMieux and Weird Fish, to its roster of clients last year.

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