Retail TouchPoints

JULY 17, 2023

region or individual stores, reducing energy consumption and utility costs without negatively impacting the customer experience. Interconnected IoT devices, including GPS and RFID tags, allow retailers to track the entire journey of their products, from production to the customers’ sites. Exceptional customer experience.

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365 Retail

DECEMBER 1, 2022

As consumers increasingly turn to online methods of shopping, the physical retail space also needs to be able to adapt to these challenges and keep up with the pace of transformation – meaning customer service and the customer experience must be engaging and worthwhile for in-store shoppers. Empowering store associates .

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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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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. via both Meta’s Commerce Manager and Shopify will only be allowed if checkout on Facebook and Instagram is enabled. The change will first be tested in the U.S., Outside of the U.S.

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Retail Focus

JUNE 21, 2023

By investing in technology, bricks and mortar businesses give themselves the best possible chance to survive and even thrive during these economically turbulent times, by encouraging repeat store visits and purchases through enhanced customer experience (CX) and smarter business decisions. Just What Can Technology Do For Business?

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Wiser

DECEMBER 13, 2019

These are the four key elements driving superior customer experience in-store, according to Wiser CEO Andy Ballard. Here’s a sneak peek at what you can read in “ 4 Key Elements Driving Superior Customer Experience In-Store.”. See what else Andy had to say about crafting a superior customer experience over at Total Retail.

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Hyken

APRIL 8, 2022

He shares how retailers can understand the digital customer experience in the retail world. Did you know that 70% of consumers have stopped doing business with a brand following a poor customer experience? An experience through the customer’s buying journey is quite crucial and must be addressed by the retailers.

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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. They increase sales, build loyalty, and delight customers. iVend for Digital Passes iVend helps retailers get the most from holiday promotions. Increase customer satisfaction by up to 20%.

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Retail TouchPoints

MARCH 21, 2022

Imagine a retail location where customers using an AR-powered mirror can see how clothing looks on them without ever entering a changing room. Or a customer receives immediate, personalized product promotions and recommendations the moment they walk in a store, creating a truly customized experience.

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Retail Gazette

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is revolutionising the retail industry, fundamentally changing how businesses operate and interact with customers. With the integration of AI-powered technologies, retailers can enhance customer experiences, optimise operations and drive revenue growth.

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365 Retail

JUNE 1, 2023

This innovation includes the likes of M&S introducing self-service checkouts for clothing, brands offering pre-paid returns, and the introduction of in-store stock check machines, making shopping quicker and easier. By leveraging AI, high street shops can cut queue times with seamless, automated, self-checkout experiences.

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Retail TouchPoints

JUNE 26, 2023

It’s hard to believe that the invention of the UPC — first used by railroads almost 100 years ago and then introduced to speed grocery checkout lines back in 1974 — hasn’t changed. Consumers want more information about the products they buy, and retailers want more visibility into the products their customers buy.

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Retail Focus

APRIL 18, 2024

This solution allows retailers and brands to take ownership of post-sale communications and deliver branded delivery updates as well as customer engagement and re-targeting opportunities at the moment shoppers are most likely to engage with branded communications, between checkout and delivery.

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Retail TouchPoints

OCTOBER 25, 2023

. “The holiday season is a stressful season — it’s more, more, more — including customers shopping for more product categories simultaneously,” said Jackie Walker, Head of Retail Experience Strategy for North America at Publicis Sapient in an interview with Retail TouchPoints.

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Retail TouchPoints

DECEMBER 16, 2022

Yan is now pushing ahead with the company’s transformation, which will include a “renewed focus on improving the customer experience, deepening merchant relationships and achieving operational excellence,” according to a press release from ContextLogic. At the Wish 2022 Global Merchant Summit , shipping costs were the banner topic.

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Retail TouchPoints

MARCH 9, 2023

To do it, Forever 21 is: Making significant investments to align its digital and physical channels ; Enabling fast, frictionless checkout ; Meeting Gen Z where they are, on social media, to drive discovery ; and Listening to its customers to evolve its brand in line with their expectations. Forever 21 one-click checkout with Bolt.

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Inside Retail

AUGUST 1, 2023

But it’s not just the retail behemoths that can save money and even improve customer experience with a back-end review. Start with analytics If customers are both transacting and spending less, it’s important that your customer experience is top-notch. Smaller retailers can, too.

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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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Checkout Returns Shipping Promotions 176

Retail TouchPoints

DECEMBER 18, 2020

Associates play a crucial in the omnichannel customer experience. They create a face for the brand and use their personal experiences and opinions to guide shoppers seamlessly through the decision-making journey. For example, the team recently began customizing site merchandising based on top searches versus top page visits.

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Retail TouchPoints

MAY 1, 2024

Tailoring the shopping experience to individual preferences, like offering personalized product recommendations and customized promotions, is a psychological strategy that makes customers feel valued and understood, leading to a positive brand perception. Convenience factors greatly in consumer decision-making.

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Inside Retail

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

Conversely, they might spot an item in a store, compare prices on their smartphone, and choose either to take it to the checkout or order it online for home delivery. The checkout process becomes a breeze, as customers can pay directly through the device, minimising the time spent waiting in line.

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I Vend

OCTOBER 16, 2023

Online shopping is intrinsically more personalized – a customer can be greeted by name, shown previous orders, receive suggestions for items they might like and have their payment details stored for seamless checkout. Retailers can make the most of this trend with promotions focussed on celebrations, festivities and events.

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Checkout Inventory Management Payment Services Returns 98

I Vend

OCTOBER 10, 2023

Retailers have to grow their share of a finite wallet, making promotions and customer experience an essential part of the retail mix. Retailers have to be ready with promotions to attract these early birds, and harness their retail POS software to win their wallet.

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Checkout Inventory Management Payment Services Returns 98

Inside Retail

JANUARY 3, 2023

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. Meanwhile, other companies are using AI to provide a more personalised shopping experience for customers by analysing their browsing and checkout history.

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Retail TouchPoints

JANUARY 3, 2023

Web and API Scraping Web and API scraping are often used by competitors to undercut retailers’ pricing and promotions. Fake Account Creation Bots can create fake accounts at scale which are then used to abuse retail promotions. Fake accounts are often aged so they appear legitimate and circumvent validations during checkout.

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Retail TouchPoints

AUGUST 17, 2021

Online retailers are using AI to create intent-based promotions. There, the AI engine measures customer intent within moments of the user arriving on-site and presents offers designed to meet that intent and close a sale. In physical stores, we’re seeing AI used to improve the customer experience.

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365 Retail

APRIL 18, 2024

This solution allows retailers and brands to take ownership of post-sale communications and deliver branded delivery updates as well as customer engagement and re-targeting opportunities at the moment shoppers are most likely to engage with branded communications, between checkout and delivery.

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Management Checkout Fulfillment Promotions 106

Inside Retail

SEPTEMBER 9, 2021

Using loyalty rewards to promote health outcomes. Many pharmacy chains now offer health management apps, which are typically siloed from other parts of the customer experience, in particular the loyalty program. Merging above-the-line and below-the-line promotions. These lead to environmental waste, for sure.

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Retail TouchPoints

JUNE 23, 2023

Never has the role of a retail store infrastructure in delivering the customer experiences of tomorrow been so important. Latency or costs imposed by high bandwidth demands cause friction, impacting both customer experience and the bottom line. Edge systems process data in real time.

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Payment Services Customer Experience Promotions Point of Sale 250

365 Retail

MAY 1, 2024

Many are integrating technology to enhance the customer experience. For example, interactive kiosks allow customers to check product availability or locate items within the store. Thanks to the insights gained from data analytics, recommendations, targeted promotions, and personalized discounts are becoming commonplace.

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Payment Services Checkout Kiosk Consumer 52

Inside Retail

OCTOBER 19, 2021

An eWallet integration can convert a customer with one click, compared to 22 on average for a traditional checkout process – but the increased ease of eWallet checkout comes with an enrollment system that is potentially more vulnerable to fraudsters. Download your free copy.

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Retail TouchPoints

APRIL 27, 2021

The partnership was forged to help retailers better manage their shipping and logistics and allow them to offer an improved last-mile delivery experience.

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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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Planning Beauty and Health Payment Services Checkout 130

Retail TouchPoints

MAY 31, 2022

Fast, Frictionless Checkout. The Hard Rock Stadium Express Shop in Miami features “grab and go” checkout tech from AiFi powered by Verizon 5G. The higher bandwidth/lower latency combination will also lead to enhanced frictionless checkout experience.

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Inside Retail

FEBRUARY 7, 2023

As a result, brands won’t be able to spend the budget they want on customer experience, which is bad for consumers overall.” The Preezie Nextbuy program targets buyers on checkout confirmation pages who belong to a matching demographic for related products, focusing on the quality of the connection between the brand and the shopper.

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Retail TouchPoints

JULY 8, 2022

Customer-centric companies are said to be 60% more profitable , which means that a merchant’s success also lies in understanding their community’s needs, expectations and preferences. Modern customers want more optionality when it comes to finalizing the checkout process. The best part? Bottom Line.

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Retail TouchPoints

APRIL 16, 2024

At the same time, it is common knowledge that keeping an existing customer is cheaper than getting a new one, which makes it a worthwhile investment to understand and implement strategies (and proper incentives for internal teams!) 2) Net New Referral Revenue, which captures the revenue generated from new customers acquired through referrals.

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