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

FEBRUARY 7, 2023

Marketers used to rely on Facebook and Google to get good traffic volume from one source at a reasonable return,” says Michael Tutek, Preezie’s co-founder and CEO. Over time, that’s seen the return on investment come down significantly. But with Covid, brands started pushing more online, creating more competition and higher prices.

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Inside Retail

MARCH 19, 2024

Tara Daly, senior director of product marketing at Loop Returns , shares with Inside Retail advice on getting started in the US market, some tips on cross-border shipping and logistics – including managing returns in a way that builds customer loyalty – and how to drive repeat business. Begin with baby steps, she advocates.

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Retail TouchPoints

OCTOBER 28, 2021

These sensors are programmed to know when a product gets picked off a shelf, when it is returned or when it leaves the store. Hitachi’s automated shop technology uses lidar (light detection and ranging) sensors instead of relying on cameras and video. Using lidar allows for installations that are both compact and unobtrusive.

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I Vend

MARCH 17, 2023

Ask any retailer and they’ll tell you that an enhanced customer experience is at the top of their ‘must do’ list. Improving customer experience is the key to winning new customers, keeping existing ones happy and bumping up revenue and profit. iVend helps retailers analyse data for an enhanced customer experience.

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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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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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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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Inside Retail

MARCH 24, 2024

These enhancements include the introduction of checkout rates, shipping strategies, auto-split, ODBC support and custom labels. “Additionally, we have invested in extensive research and customer interviews to identify pain points hindering retailers’ success.

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Inside Retail

APRIL 30, 2024

In the furiously competitive landscape of online retail, unlocking progress in customer experience is the route to business growth. There’s no moment more influential to a customer’s experience with your business than when they first lay hands on your product. Or if I need to return it? When will my package arrive?

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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

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

This means that it’s not enough for products to be delivered quickly – customers also want to know that if those items aren’t quite what they expected, they can be returned just as quickly and easily. According to Insider , total retail returns were projected to grow 2.2% billion in 2023 — accounting for 8.5%

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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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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. As with all its customers, BridgerPay did all the heavy lifting when it came down to the integration process, from the main requirements to the finest details. What was the need for the solution?

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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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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

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

The new store also features mobile checkout from anywhere in the store and smart mirrors in fitting rooms that identify the customer’s products, including size and color, as well as offering personalized product or styling recommendations.

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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

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. Program members will be able to earn Target Circle Rewards and save with personalized deals.

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Retail TouchPoints

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

It allows brands to create a game-like experience in a real-life setting, enhancing customer engagement and the overall shopping experience. Above all else, retailers must have a solid tech foundation in order to enable a gamified customer experience. Make it fun.

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Retail TouchPoints

AUGUST 17, 2022

Automation provides efficiency by consolidating your backend processes and therefore improves the customer experience. of online purchases were returned — up from 18.1% of online purchases were returned — up from 18.1% More repeat buyers and more loyal customers = good ROI!”. Cheryl Williams, Return Rabbit.

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Retail TouchPoints

AUGUST 28, 2023

The Challenge of Managing Returns “Returns were a huge issue in 2022, and consumers are looking at return policies as a key component of their purchasing decision-making,” said Schwartz. One popular way to throttle back return rates is to shorten return windows, but during the holidays this can result in a zero-sum game.

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Inside Retail

JUNE 5, 2022

H&M Group is piloting tech-enabled shopping solutions across its US Cos stores as part of its strategy to tap into the in-store technology-driven retail experience, to deepen its customer relationships. Our ambition is to pilot new technologies that allow us to meet and exceed our customers’ in-store shopping expectations.”.

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Retail TouchPoints

JULY 27, 2020

As the near-term impact of the pandemic on retail employment crystalizes, participants in a recent RetailWire discussion debated how long it will take for retail employment to return to pre-pandemic levels — if it ever does — and what that means to recruitment and career paths in retail in the years ahead. close over the next two years.

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Inside Retail

FEBRUARY 22, 2023

The Magellan portfolio brings fresh styling, rugged design, unmatched scanning performance plus options that enable Artificial Intelligence (AI) at the checkout. Retail checkout is quickly transitioning from traditional front-end checkouts to those with more emphasis on customer self-service.

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Hyken

MAY 28, 2021

But now, shopping is a constant experience. So what can retailers do to make sure the customer experience in eCommerce is positive and engaging for customers? What can they do to win loyal customers in this effortless economy?? . Create seamless customer journeys? . Customers want returns to be easy.

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Retail TouchPoints

JUNE 17, 2022

Viewers will be able to press “OK” on their remote when they see a product they like in a shoppable ad and proceed to checkout on their TV. From there, tapping “OK” on the Walmart checkout page places the order. A Walmart purchase confirmation is then emailed to the customer with shipping, return and support information.

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Retail Focus

MAY 1, 2024

“As we continue progressing against our Lace Up Plan, this inventive retail experience delivers on our promise to power up the portfolio, while providing an unparalleled, omni-focused customer experience.” Executive Vice President and Chief Commercial Officer.

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Retail TouchPoints

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

Cashierless technology has traditionally relied on having inventory placed into well-defined spaces, such as the MicroMarket operating in a Dave & Buster’s restaurant, which allows the technology’s computer vision to more easily “see” items that customers pick up and take with them. “At

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Retail TouchPoints

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

So how can retail leaders create a more resilient online shopping journey this holiday season — one that keeps customers engaged, reduces cart abandonment rates and creates greater brand loyalty so shoppers keep returning? The answer can be found in establishing an effective observability practice.

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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. Rapid checkout in store – for many shoppers, the experience is all about efficiency.

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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. Customer experience – with less discretionary spend, customers are going to be even more influenced by good value, and by retailers who make the shopping experience easier and more engaging.

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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. We found the path we were going on wasn’t about finding one great software partner.

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Retail TouchPoints

JANUARY 12, 2024

Non-staff members can use credit cards, mobile wallets, QR codes or the Amazon One palm payment system to enter and shop at the checkout-free stores. Amazon’s Just Walk Out technology supports our smart medicine strategy by providing high-tech solutions to our patients, visitors and co-workers, even with food service,” said Paul P.

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Retail TouchPoints

AUGUST 18, 2023

Not Just Digital-First but Mobile-First Gen Z consumers (and probably a fair number of older shoppers) are looking for more streamlined, integrated mobile experiences, particularly in the area of checkout. interactions and automated return experiences. That can mean automated chatbots for WISMO [Where is my order?]

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Retail TouchPoints

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

Offering variety and dropping new styles each month has dramatically increased engagement and revenue for our company over the long term, confirming what we already knew to be true: keeping a fresh assortment available in addition to core collections appeals to shoppers and encourages return visits. Know your customer.

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Retail TouchPoints

MARCH 11, 2021

Amid this significant shift to online, however, order fulfillment has been a drag on profit margins, according to The New Store Experience Imperatives in High-Touch Retail. The report also identified the need for retailers to create frictionless customer experiences across physical and digital touch points.

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