Retail TouchPoints

OCTOBER 6, 2022

The Mastercard SpendingPulse measures in-store and online retail sales across all forms of payment, providing a wealth of insights to help merchants refine and optimize their holiday strategies. However, there are other dynamics at play that will impact seasonal results.

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Retail TouchPoints

JULY 29, 2020

To accomplish this, operational models need to be adapted quickly. Predicting what’s to come isn’t easy, but having a robust network infrastructure in place would allow retailers to deploy new services rapidly when they’re ready to add them — regardless of where stores are located, or how long they’ve been established.

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Inside Retail

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

It offers a unique value proposition to users and retail partners through the hyper-personalised styling service it provides, 24/7. We don’t hold stock, handle payments or shipping. Returns through the Mys Tyler platform are less than 5 per cent, compared to an industry average of up to 40 per cent, according to the platform.

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Inside Retail

OCTOBER 21, 2021

Acquiring Pinterest would allow PayPal to capture more of that e-commerce growth and diversify its income though advertising revenue. The online payments provider hopes to successfully negotiate and announce a deal by the time it reports quarterly earnings on Nov. per cent to close at $258.36, while Pinterest shares jumped 12.8

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Retail TouchPoints

FEBRUARY 7, 2023

“Higher-income consumers are less impacted by inflation and, while aware of higher food, home and transportation costs, still have the funds to drive luxury sales and luxury growth,” said Marie Driscoll, Managing Director, Luxury and Retail at Coresight Research in an interview with Retail TouchPoints. At Alibaba’s recent 11.11

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Retail Minded

JULY 29, 2023

This has led to the emergence of social commerce , where customers can connect with brands they identify with through various platforms. This includes highly personalized services, interactive elements, and rewards programs. They’re increasingly interested in buying from brands that align with their values and lifestyle.

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Retail Minded

JULY 29, 2023

This has led to the emergence of social commerce , where customers can connect with brands they identify with through various platforms. This includes highly personalized services, interactive elements, and rewards programs. They’re increasingly interested in buying from brands that align with their values and lifestyle.

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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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Inside Retail

FEBRUARY 27, 2023

Thirdly, e-commerce should be seen as a channel that can drive shoppers in-store for intentional purchases. We are seeing the role of e-commerce in a number of distinct parts of the journey and motivations to shop online have moved far beyond convenience alone: 1.

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365 Retail

DECEMBER 21, 2021

But, at the same time, others thrived. . The need is for these to be inter-operable with intelligent decision-making as to how best to move products from anywhere to anywhere. In the post-pandemic period, we saw an immediate reduction in online sales as customers returned to the high street, albeit not to the levels of 2019.

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Retail TouchPoints

NOVEMBER 11, 2021

Consumers increasingly want to do business with brands that reflect their values, from sustainability to social consciousness. 16, Kristin Shane, SVP Merchandising at PetSmart , and Gayitri Budhraja, Chief Brand Officer of e.l.f. 16 at 12 p.m. Practical ways to harness the enthusiasm of values-driven consumers.

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Retail TouchPoints

JULY 30, 2021

products, combined with the sheer size of the Chinese market, make the potential hard to ignore : “It’s an opportunity for Western brands to find a faster-growing market than the one they’re currently operating in. Editor’s Note: For a deeper look at the 11.11 of all social commerce sales this year.

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Retail Minded

JANUARY 21, 2022

Recognized and respected as the largest conference and expo in the world supporting the retail industry, I was both excited and proud to return to the NRF show floors for the first time since the global pandemic. Having solutions that increase efficiency in picking, packing and pallet operations is critical too. billion in 2021 alone.

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Retail TouchPoints

JANUARY 15, 2021

A closer look at these metrics allows you to revisit your business strategy, sharpen the systems you have in place and increase sales. But when looking at these numbers, the excess data can feel overwhelming, so we’ve rounded up the most important retail metrics to leverage in 2021. Website traffic: More than 4.5

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Retail TouchPoints

NOVEMBER 18, 2021

Eyewear brand Bollé , for example, saw a 456% YoY increase in sales at one of its retailers following the launch of the augmented reality (AR) try-out tool for its winter line. “AR A host of new technologies are now available to make digital shopping more informative and interactive, and brands are seeing real results after employing them.

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Retail TouchPoints

AUGUST 25, 2020

This applies not just to consumers but to workers returning to retail stores as well. From payments to delivery, processes have been scrutinised to reduce the need to touch people, products and PIN pads. There is no ‘returning to normal’. They’re feeling guarded and looking to minimise contact with strangers.

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Retail TouchPoints

DECEMBER 2, 2020

Case in point: Return rates for online purchases are 15% to 40%, compared with 5% to 10% for in-store purchases. Consumers don’t have to think about transportation, parking, and other limitations like store hours; and Credit cards and virtual payments are like chips in a casino. Targeting consumers on social networking sites works.

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Retail Geek

APRIL 7, 2023

ShopTalk 2023 took place at the Mandalay Bay in Las Vegas March 26 – March 29th, and seems fully back to pre-pandemic levels. Over 10,000 attendees, 600 exhibitors, and 50,000 one on one meetings, make ShopTalk the premiere digital commerce event in the US. Scot: [3:30] I didn’t know it was on a weekend this time so.

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Independent Retailer

JULY 19, 2022

When a customer submits a question, and there could be thousands of questions depending on what a customer is looking at, so the first thing a brand has to do is automate the ability to respond. Even though it is great that consumers are sending queries, brands need to respond, and automating an answer allows you to respond quickly.

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Retail Assist

JANUARY 17, 2023

Guest Blog by Sarah Hughes , Co-founder & Director at Datitude. Quick commerce, social commerce, marketplaces, greenwashing of brands, a resurgence in physical retail and a rebalancing of ecommerce were key themes during the year. Rental and resale platforms and repair services are increasingly commonplace.

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Retail Geek

FEBRUARY 28, 2023

In this episode we cover: Amazon Q4 Earnings Walmart Q4 Earnings US Department of Commerce Q4 e-commerce data Discussion of Temu and other Social Commerce News Don’t forget to like our facebook page, and if you enjoyed this episode please write us a review on itunes. portion at least and you know there’s this.

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Retail Geek

APRIL 8, 2022

Nearly 10,000 attendees joined more than 600 exhibitors at this years show. Jason: [0:57] I know I feel like listeners should know that your April Fool’s joke is you told me you were there and I kept waiting like at the Starbucks to meet you and you never showed. The show made the move from the Venetian to the Mandalay Bay.

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Retail TouchPoints

APRIL 16, 2021

Offering items at a lower price than competitors was once an almost guaranteed method of increasing online conversion rates, but today’s consumers are increasingly prioritizing convenience across the entire shopper journey in making online purchasing decisions. Seamless, Cross-Channel Brand Experiences Have Become a Key Differentiator.

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Retail Geek

JULY 26, 2023

Commerce Next 2023 was held in New York City June 20-21st. NRF Nexus 2023 was held at the Terranea Resort in Southern California July 10-12. You know what Gardner calls compostable Commerce so you know 8 micro services or you know efficient apis or however you want to look at it but often it’s like. [5:39]

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