Retail TouchPoints

JANUARY 6, 2023

consumers reported that they experienced a worsening economic situation over the past year, and members of this group said it would take time for their concerns to subside even as economic stressors abate, according to Deloitte’s Global State of the Consumer Tracker. Promotions can be Effective in this ‘Deal-Seeking’ Environment.

Payment Services 339

Payment Services Promotions Consumer Inventory Management 339

Retail TouchPoints

NOVEMBER 17, 2023

The letdown customers experience when their orders don’t arrive on time, or at all, results in uncertainty and distrust that’s difficult — if not impossible — to remedy. In manufacturing, product substitution can be a valuable tool for optimizing inventory management.

Customer Experience 253

Customer Experience Inventory Management Fulfillment Inventory Turnover 253

Retail Gazette

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

According to recent studies, over 70% of consumers expect personalised experiences when interacting with retailers online. AI algorithms can accurately predict demand and adjust inventory levels in real time by analysing historical sales data, market trends, and external factors such as weather patterns and economic indicators.

Inventory Management 122

Inventory Management Checkout Inventory Turnover Promotions 122

Inside Retail

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

per cent at the end of FY23. It’s no secret that consumer-facing retail has had a tough year trying to stay price-competitive for customers. Like many retailers, we have had to contend with inflationary pressures and greater promotional cadence, which has had an impact on profits,” said King.

Department Stores 264

Department Stores Inventory Management Planning Returns 264

Retail TouchPoints

JUNE 26, 2023

Groundbreaking at the time, but now sorely outdated, UPCs are finally getting a facelift and moving into the 21st century thanks to the GS1 Sunrise 2027 initiative. Consumers want more information about the products they buy, and retailers want more visibility into the products their customers buy. Who doesn’t want that?

Merchant Services 276

Merchant Services Inventory Management Grocer Customer Experience 276

Retail TouchPoints

OCTOBER 6, 2023

Accurate demand forecasting is the bedrock of efficient inventory management — a vital logistics function that should be operating at peak performance levels during the holiday shopping season when consumers expect the inventory they want to be available. 2: Order cycle time. 4: Return rates.

Fulfillment 288

Fulfillment Returns Shipping Promotions 288

Wiser

DECEMBER 4, 2023

The Role of Retail Partners Retail partners serve as vital extensions of a brand manufacturer’s business, significantly amplifying its reach and exposure to consumers. Without thorough monitoring, variations in product pricing, presentation, and promotional activities can occur, leading to a disjointed brand image.

Inventory Management 146

Inventory Management Promotions Visual Merchandising Management 146

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% Inventory management. With innovative inventory tools, retailers can always be sure the necessary goods are in stock in a particular store. from 2023 to 2030.

Payment Services 240

Payment Services Checkout Inventory Management Customer Experience 240

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

Inside Retail

FEBRUARY 18, 2024

Here is a glimpse at the top priorities of the leaders of some of the country’s biggest retailers in the year ahead. Angus McKay, CEO & managing director, 7-Eleven KPMG: What do you see as the greatest challenge to Australian retail in the year ahead? Retail has always needed to adapt to the evolving needs of consumers.

Customer Experience 263

Customer Experience Inventory Management Consumer Promotions 263

Retail TouchPoints

OCTOBER 6, 2022

Rather than being limited to a jam-packed four to five weeks from Black Friday to Christmas Eve, consumers are beginning their shopping as early as October (with a few doing so even earlier than that). McNamara spotlighted a surge in promotional activities in July 2022 that marked the official kickoff of the back-to-school season.

Merchant Services 262

Merchant Services Payment Services Promotions Location 262

Retail TouchPoints

MARCH 15, 2024

It can constantly and immediately change the way it is arranged to beat other shelves at capturing the customer’s attention. What you are optimizing are essentially two things: How the users find your products What they see when looking at them. While customers come to browse the physical shelf, your digital shelf goes to the customer.

Inventory Management 249

Inventory Management Telecommunications Location Marketing 249

Inside Retail

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

There are several economic factors playing havoc with consumers and business operations that are likely to persist into 2024. Consumer sentiment remains low as households stagger under higher costs of living and interest rates. Set benchmarks for inventory management, including the rate of inventory turnover and tracking and fill rate.

Inventory Turnover 147

Inventory Turnover Supply Chain Management Customer Retention Inventory Management 147

Mass Relators

MAY 22, 2023

And it’s all about the base — a radically different consumer base, that is. Consumers who throw convention by the wayside, they’re delaying marriage, home ownership and children, and embracing work-from-home. At every meeting, every trade show, AI inevitably comes up. Take revenue growth management (RGM) to the next level.

Consumer 52

Consumer Inventory Management Fulfillment Advertising 52

Retail TouchPoints

JULY 3, 2020

Digital Signage: Digital signs are gaining traction indoors these days, and serve as a form of in-store digital marketing for grocers, allowing them to showcase promotions, highlight new products, or provide cooking inspiration for seasonal or unusual ingredients. consumers are open to sharing data in exchange for something they value.

ATS 202

ATS Supermarket Promotions Inventory Management 202

Retail Minded

JULY 29, 2023

According to McKinsey & Company , 75% of consumers are exploring new shopping behaviors, indicating a significant change in their preferences and priorities. Understanding Changing Consumer Behavior The retail industry is undoubtedly no longer what it used to be; customer shopping habits and preferences are quickly changing.

Payment Services 52

Payment Services Consumer Inventory Management Promotions 52

Retail Minded

JULY 29, 2023

According to McKinsey & Company , 75% of consumers are exploring new shopping behaviors, indicating a significant change in their preferences and priorities. Understanding Changing Consumer Behavior The retail industry is undoubtedly no longer what it used to be; customer shopping habits and preferences are quickly changing.

Payment Services 52

Payment Services Consumer Inventory Management Promotions 52

Retail TouchPoints

APRIL 13, 2021

The 2021 Connected Consumer Series reflected the challenges retail (and society as a whole) have faced during the past year, but also the growing sense of optimism that is taking hold this year. research found that 74% of marketers spend one-third or more of their budgets on social advertising. Listen to the session on demand.

Consumer 142

Consumer Payment Services Fulfillment Advertising 142

Retail TouchPoints

MAY 30, 2023

In 2022, a National Retail Federation/Prosper Insights and Analytics survey indicated that 56% of consumers had started their BTS shopping by early July, with 81% planning to shop sales the week of July 11. But generally speaking, consumer sentiment is still quite positive — we need to see if that holds up over the summer.

Shopping 260

Shopping Consumer Planning Inventory Management 260

Retail TouchPoints

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

The digitization of brick-and-mortar stores is nothing new, but up until recently it has primarily been focused on surfaces in the store that are already digital: point-of-sale systems or back-of-house tasks like inventory management. But we do,” said Partap Sandhu, Head of Pricing at Rema 1000 during a session at NRF.

Point of Sale 262

Point of Sale Promotions Inventory Management Grocer 262

Retail TouchPoints

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

With Salesforce’s 2023 holiday predictions forecasting that BOPIS (buying items online for in-store or curbside pickup) will influence $28 billion in incremental sales during the holiday season, retailers seeking to capitalize on this revenue opportunity need to ensure their store operations and inventory management practices are up to par.

Store Operations 267

Store Operations Shipping Fulfillment Store Layout 267

Retail TouchPoints

MAY 15, 2023

Consumers are enjoying the benefits of a hands-free, voice-activated application to help cook a recipe or shop online. Secondly, brands are lagging vis-à-vis serving “conversational consumers.” Brands must anticipate prompts from consumers and respond in various ways, which are then coded in on the back end.

Marketing 214

Marketing Inventory Management Consumer Shopping 214

Retail Focus

MARCH 6, 2024

Expert Manager at Univers Retail | Published author | Visiting lecturer. Blockchain’s decentralised ledger records every supply chain transaction, making it possible for brands and consumers to track luxury goods from production to sale, thus ensuring authenticity and integrity. Ghalia BOUSTANI.

Inventory Management 148

Inventory Management Fashion Customer Experience Consumer 148

Retail TouchPoints

JANUARY 15, 2024

Artificial intelligence dominated headlines and water cooler conversations in 2023, and 2024 is looking to be no different (if the conversations and showcases at CES and NRF’s Big Show are any indication). But many of these tasks may just represent the low-hanging AI fruit.

Loss Prevention 309

Loss Prevention Planning Customer Experience Inventory Management 309

I Vend

OCTOBER 16, 2023

As discretionary spend decreases in inverse proportion to cost of living increases, and consumers think more carefully about where they spend, retailers have to get really smart about strategies to win and retain their share of the market. iVend helps retailers iVend helps retailers to capture and analyse customer data.

Checkout 98

Checkout Inventory Management Payment Services Returns 98

Retail TouchPoints

MARCH 29, 2021

Ecommerce first promised consumers convenience, but in the last decade it has also brought increasing value to market by combining its transactional data with shopper journey data — offering manufacturers near-real-time metrics on campaign performance. The collection, preparation and use of data in retail is a “core business.”

Advertising 299

Advertising Inventory Management Promotions Marketing 299

RETAIL MANAGEMENT SOFTWARE

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

In the rapidly evolving world of retail and consumer packaged goods (CPG), staying ahead of the competition is a constant challenge. AI is reshaping the business world as today’s future-ready retailers and consumer goods manufacturers leverage technology to streamline operations and connect more closely with consumers.

Marketing 95

Marketing Inventory Management Supply Chain Management Store Layout 95

Inside Retail

FEBRUARY 23, 2023

He observed that younger consumers are becoming more focused on the circular economy, and Levi’s has seen positive feedback from this cohort so far. “To The service is the first of its kind in Singapore, enabling consumers to work with a tailor to customise their favourite denim items.

Inventory Management 246

Inventory Management Apparel Management Consumer 246

Inside Retail

JANUARY 3, 2023

At Amazon, algorithms are used to track consumer behaviour and adapt product recommendations based on a wide range of factors. Retail workers have access to information about products, promotions, and pricing instantly. As we know, the retail industry is under pressure as consumers shift their spending to online retailers.

Payment Services 290

Payment Services Shopping Checkout Kiosk 290

Retail TouchPoints

JULY 14, 2021

The extreme, rapid shifts in consumer behavior during the pandemic reaffirmed several underlying issues with retailer and CPG brand collaboration. But now, as many retailers and brands strive to understand and respond to ever-changing consumer needs, there is a prime opportunity to make improvements. Cleaning products.

Inventory Management 264

Inventory Management Grocer Consumer Planning 264

Retail TouchPoints

NOVEMBER 18, 2021

Consumer expectations of retailers have been transformed by their experiences buying from Amazon and other innovative retailers that are able to provide fast, efficient omnichannel experiences. Last year, COVID-19 lockdowns that restricted shopping at brick-and-mortar stores sent shoppers online. Holiday shopping season is upon us.

Supply Chain Management 250

Supply Chain Management Fulfillment Shipping Inventory Management 250

Wiser

APRIL 9, 2024

We’re often asked to describe, step by step, how CPG customers utilize Wiser’s platform to overcome sales challenges both at the corporate level and within the store environment. Their goals include discussing the issues with store managers, rectifying the problems, and capturing relevant information to feed back into the system.

Accounting 78

Accounting Inventory Management Point of Sale Management 78

Retail Focus

SEPTEMBER 7, 2021

Ben Balfour, Business Operations Director at Advanced Supply Chain Group , shares top tips about how retailers can prepare their supply chains for a Black Friday and Christmas sales surge. Ben Balfour, Business Operations Director at Advanced Supply Chain Group. The first affects stock inventory management.

Inventory Management 148

Inventory Management Supply Chain Management Shipping Planning 148

Retail TouchPoints

JANUARY 13, 2023

Introduce buyers to the right product at the right time. In periods of soaring inflation, consumers look to buy products they truly need. They ensure consumers are connected with the right products early on, ease the purchase process and lead to higher conversion (CVR). How to Maximize Your Top Line in 2023 .

Returns 277

Returns Consumer Inventory Management Customer Experience 277

Retail TouchPoints

MAY 9, 2023

With AI, retailers can easily generate full-sentence product descriptions when they are creating items in their inventory. A fashion retailer, for example, will want to quickly list its new season’s assortment on its digital channels in order to market and promote these products to customers. What’s Next?

Payment Services 274

Payment Services Inventory Management Marketing Checkout 274

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?

Merchant Services 352

Merchant Services Checkout Shrinkage ATS 352

Retail Focus

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

While owning a bar or restaurant is undeniably exciting, this journey is often strewn with myriad challenges that can keep even the most hardened entrepreneur awake at night. Often, staff view these jobs as mere stepping stones, rarely looking at them as long-term career opportunities. Both scenarios dent your profits.

Inventory Management 130

Inventory Management Management Accounting Point of Sale 130