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How MDM Helps Retailers Protect the Bottom Line

Retail TouchPoints

Next stop — your favorite department store to pick out an outfit for a work trip later in the week. The store is quite busy, so you flag down a salesperson and they help you check out from a mobile point-of-sale (POS) system. How vulnerable is the data that is stored on said devices? How secure are these mobile devices?

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Smart shopping carts, low-code and robots: Welcome to retail tech in 2023

Inside Retail

With new applications on the horizon, AI is set to play an ever growing role in improving not only customer experience, but also store efficiency and operations. Whether it’s a small boutique or a major department store chain, all businesses can harness the potential of this powerful technology.

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Claire’s Aims High (and Wide) with Next-Gen Paris Store, U.S. Grocery Expansion

Retail TouchPoints

Two dedicated ear-piercing studios in the Paris store also showcase the service, and an in-store content creation studio invites consumers to get creative. The store will serve as a launch pad for exclusive new products and test lines, as well as hosting a steady rotation of experiential and pop-up events.

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Apple, Macy’s and IKEA Rank High in Innovation but Social Impact Scores are Mixed

Retail TouchPoints

What people think about when they focus on retail innovation is the tech side of the business — next-generation marketing tools, cutting-edge last mile vehicles, frictionless checkout — but there is still plenty of innovation happening in the more foundational strategies of running a retail business. However, Apple’s Sii score of 68.9

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Can you rebuild trust with your customers in time for Christmas?

Inside Retail

According to PwC, trust has declined in the past year with only 30 per cent of people saying they have trust in consumer markets compared to 32 per cent the year prior. To make the most of the upcoming peak trading period, a customer service reboot may be in order. It’s quite a quandary for brands.

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5 Ways Food Stores are Leading in Experience Innovation

Retail TouchPoints

And because food shopping decisions align directly with consumers’ needs and preferences, food retailers have a unique opportunity to differentiate through the physical experience they offer. For example, La Grande Epicerie in France was spotlighted as the “crème de la crème” of the French gourmet retail experience.

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Omnichannel Retail Index Spotlights 4 Investment Areas

Retail TouchPoints

While consumer expectations have continuously shaped retailers’ strategies, tech choices and best practices, COVID-19 accelerated this rate of change. Finally, “innovative” capabilities would incorporate personalization or tailored results based on consumer context and past behaviors. The result? Social proof for products.

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