Retail TouchPoints

FEBRUARY 1, 2021

The landscape of commerce and delivering customer experience changed dramatically over the past year, as millions of shoppers found health, safety, social distance and remote work taking center stage in their daily lives. So what are the customer experience and commerce trends that will continue, or become more fully realized, in 2021?

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365 Retail

MAY 15, 2024

In the dynamic realm of retail, the fusion of technology with traditional shopping practices is not merely enhancing consumer experiences—it’s fundamentally transforming the industry. The Role of IT in Enhancing Checkout Systems In today’s retail environment, the efficiency and reliability of checkout systems are paramount.

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Retail TouchPoints

NOVEMBER 2, 2020

The convenience store experience just got more convenient at Chartw ells , a division of Compass Group that operates thousands of stores on college and corporate campuses. The retailer recently debuted its first store to be retrofitted with checkout-free technology at the University of Houston campus.

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Inside Retail

NOVEMBER 29, 2022

Customer experience (CX) has long been a strategic focus for business-to-consumer (B2C) retailers who understand its role as a key driver of customer acquisition, conversion, and retention. Despite this understanding, many retailers still under-invest in their B2B customer experience.

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Retail TouchPoints

APRIL 5, 2024

Customers using the Uber Eats app will be alerted that “autonomous vehicles may deliver your order,” and they will be given the opportunity to opt out at checkout if they prefer to have a human driver.

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Retail TouchPoints

APRIL 30, 2024

The retail technology revolution has brought forth many new innovations such as palm scanning and AI chatbots over the last few years, all of which have sought to meet the same goal: improving the customer experience. Last year, it implemented several self-checkout stations for its market concessions.

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Inside Retail

APRIL 28, 2024

This year, shopping online takes no more than a few clicks – but getting those carts to checkout and beyond? At Starshipit , we surveyed leading retailers from around the globe for our latest report, Evolving Expectations 2024 , to bring you the freshest insights on what truly drives customer satisfaction in shipping and fulfilment.

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Inside Retail

JULY 26, 2021

Whether responding to a transactional survey, sharing an experience in a group chat (or Zoom), leaving a public Google review, or streaming a live unboxing of your product on TikTok – customers are advocating for or detracting from your brand in new and countless ways. Customer journey disruption is here to stay.

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Retail TouchPoints

JULY 21, 2023

Schnuck Markets has extended its partnership with Instacart to introduce Caper Carts, which use AI and computer vision to automatically identify items shoppers put into them, allowing shoppers to then skip the line and check out using the cart technology. The supermarket retailer will roll out the smart carts at select St.

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Inside Retail

JANUARY 24, 2022

Of course, physical retail has had to undergo a few changes since the first wave of Covid, particularly at entry, payment and checkout. Here are some of the ways that businesses have reconsidered safe and convenient ways for customers to shop and pay in person. The hidden productivity benefits of cash automation in the store.

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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. with other markets to potentially follow depending on the results. via both Meta’s Commerce Manager and Shopify will only be allowed if checkout on Facebook and Instagram is enabled.

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Retail TouchPoints

OCTOBER 28, 2021

The solution provider offers a range of technologies in the Hitachi Automated Shop that aim to combine frictionless purchasing, advanced tracking technology and intelligent analytics to help both shoppers and retailers.

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I Vend

APRIL 20, 2023

Learn how our mobile POS transforms the checkout process. It may also be used with a mobile receipt printer – however, with a growing number of customers preferring to receive digital receipts (42% ** , compared with 34% who prefer paper), many retailers now implement mobile POS without feeling the need to offer a printed receipt option.

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Rain Pros

AUGUST 17, 2023

In the ever-evolving retail sector, one element remains a crucial determinant of success – customer experience (CX). As customers grow more discerning and expect more personalized, seamless shopping journeys, enhancing your retail customer experience becomes paramount.

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Retail TouchPoints

JULY 17, 2023

According to Grand View Research , the global IoT retail market was valued at $42.38 The statistics show that more and more retail businesses are implementing IoT solutions to explore new ways of connecting with customers, boost sales and streamline business operations. Exceptional customer experience. Self-checkout.

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Frank Mayer

JANUARY 14, 2022

Read on to discover three customer experience predictions for the upcoming year. The Hybrid Shopping Experience. As customer experience strategies evolve, omnichannel methods will continue prioritizing the consumer’s demands for ease and accommodation. Autonomous Checkout. billion in 2020 to $68.01

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Retail TouchPoints

DECEMBER 21, 2023

It’s no secret that retailers and brands have become obsessed with driving conversion in their quest to recover the more than half of shoppers who abandon checkout before completing their purchase. Maximizing that combination of factors can be accomplished at checkout, as long as it’s not stripped of all its goodness.

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Inside Retail

JANUARY 17, 2022

Your online checkout is an opportunity to give customers what they want, there and then. So it’s important that you’re offering relevant payment methods across all markets. Our guide provides five key components to optimise security and protect shoppers without trading off on customer experience. Contact us today.

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Retail TouchPoints

DECEMBER 13, 2023

Here are four ways retailers can level up their store experience to boost customer engagement, brand affinity, and brand loyalty: Integrate Technology to Enhance the Customer Experience Successful retailers seamlessly blend technology into their physical spaces while keeping a personalized, human feel.

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Retail TouchPoints

MARCH 15, 2022

AMP for email has continued to improve functionality, providing email marketers with a slew of personalization and interactivity capabilities — adding loads of features to the inbox. AMP for email allows marketers to send surveys and collect data, too. For example, now customers can take a survey directly from an email.

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Retail TouchPoints

AUGUST 14, 2020

However, retail marketers often lack the data they need to develop and execute more empathetic messaging. This data deficit makes it difficult for marketing to keep pace with a rapidly changing environment. Last year the top priority was engaging customers in real time. The use of AI by marketers globally has increased by 186%.

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Rain Pros

MAY 26, 2023

In the ever-evolving retail sector, one element remains a crucial determinant of success – customer experience (CX). As customers grow more discerning and expect more personalized, seamless shopping journeys, enhancing your retail customer experience becomes paramount.

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Independent Retailer

NOVEMBER 3, 2022

79 percent of customers expressing their preference for checkout-less shopping. Checkout free-shopping is a cashier-less checkout system that detects shoppers’ product preferences and bills them when they close their shopping trip. Cashierless checkout may be the way of the future with how well shoppers are responding.

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I Vend

JULY 8, 2021

What I am hearing, and is supported by expert 3 rd party research, is a consistent pattern of four key priorities: in-store customer experience, knowledgeable staff, personalised loyalty programs and social media marketing. The in-store customer experience is that differentiation.

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Inside Retail

APRIL 30, 2024

This acquisition paved the way for RM Williams’ most significant digital investment yet, encompassing a comprehensive overhaul of its e-commerce platform, marketing strategies, and store systems. When we set about this project, it was to look at the way we connect with our customers. People had to line up,” said Ratcliffe.

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Star Miconics

OCTOBER 6, 2023

Farmers markets are a beloved tradition, offering fresh, locally sourced produce, handmade goods, and unique treats. The landscape of cannabis commerce in New York is transforming with the recent approval of cannabis farmers markets by state regulators. So, here’s what cannabis vendors need for the ideal farmers market POS: 1.

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Inside Retail

APRIL 28, 2024

This year, shopping online takes no more than a few clicks – but getting those carts to checkout and beyond? At Starshipit , we surveyed leading retailers from around the globe for our latest report, Evolving Expectations 2024 , to bring you the freshest insights on what truly drives customer satisfaction in shipping and fulfilment.

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Retail TouchPoints

NOVEMBER 1, 2022

Location-Powered Experiences Drive Results. In this mode, customers can pre-order items, skipping the line and making for a more seamless shopping experience that drives repeat visits. Provide seamless checkout options with digital rewards and payment options.

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Inside Retail

FEBRUARY 18, 2024

Much of the complications were due to the fact that Zalora had very specific needs in terms of customisation and customer experience. Shopback PayLater : The state-of-the-art Buy Now, Pay Later provider and market leader in Southeast Asia. What was the need for the solution? How Was the Solution Deployed? What Were the Results?

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Hyken

JUNE 8, 2023

It discusses customer experience gaps that hinder profitability and how to close them. Are you providing as good of a customer experience as you think you are? Customer churn and loss of repeat business 59% of customers will reduce or completely terminate their spending after a poor interaction.

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Retail TouchPoints

MARCH 2, 2021

From contactless payment to fully automated checkout, innovations showed promise for streamlining and improving the customer experience. The “frictionless” label applies to a number of different technologies; many of them associated with the checkout process. Improving Customer Experience.

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I Vend

JULY 8, 2022

Customer experience in retail is at the heart of what keeps customers coming back.Forbes reports on a study in which 90% of consumers said they are more likely to return to a retail store if they have had a positive experience. Retailers need engaging customer experiences to win back this jaded audience.

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V Count

APRIL 1, 2021

The most challenging part is converting these visitors into buying customers, not just one-time customers, but regulars as well. Statistics show that providing an excellent customer experience is the key to increasing a business’s conversion rate. Satisfied customers mean more sales and higher conversion rates.

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Retail TouchPoints

MARCH 9, 2023

Jacob Hawkins knows a lot about Gen Z, not just because he’s spent almost a year as the Chief Marketing, Digital and Omni Officer of Forever 21 , but also because he has a 17-year-old daughter. The goal was to enable fast, secure transactions across all devices (critical for Forever 21’s mobile-first customer base).

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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. These are just a few examples of what 5G can do for the retail customer experience. Improved Customer Experience.

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Retail TouchPoints

FEBRUARY 16, 2023

The industry experimented with new approaches to how we do business in order to streamline the customer experience. As a result of these new approaches, customers now expect a secure, seamless shopping experience whether they are shopping in-person or online. It has been estimated that U.S.

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Retail TouchPoints

OCTOBER 23, 2023

While discounts and deals will be core, the ailing department store chain is also prioritizing in-store merchandising and curation to improve the customer experience. To make finding the perfect gift even easier, Kohl’s has developed a new front-of-store experience, aptly called Gift Shop, that is curated for various holiday gifting needs.

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