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How GSN Makes Buying Fine Jewelry Friction-Free and Fiscally Responsible

Retail TouchPoints

Gem Shopping Network (GSN ) has carved a unique space in the shoppable media market: Its primary business is still conducted via linear television, akin to the Home Shopping Network and QVC, but it also is growing significantly through connected TV (CTV) and streaming platforms like Apple TV, Roku and YouTube.

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#TBT: Service Merchandise Was the OG Multi-Channel Shopping Experience

Retail TouchPoints

I have very vivid memories about Service Merchandise , a now-defunct business with a unique ordering process focused on catalog inventory. Service Merchandise was a bit more fun than today’s similar IKEA shopping experience because it carried more than mediocre DIY housewares and furniture. Don’t remember it?

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Amazon Style’s Digitally Powered Brick-and-Mortar Experience Blends Human Touch With AI Sales Support

Retail TouchPoints

But on the contrary, while there are plenty of digital tools based on AI-powered algorithms that help customers shop the store, these features support hundreds of associates who contribute to the omnichannel experience. Amazon Style plans to open a second brick-and-mortar location later in 2022 at the Easton Town Center in Columbus, Ohio.

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12 Best Ecommerce Platforms and Software for Your Online Store

Small Biz Trends

Besides having a brick-and-mortar shop, going online to offer your products and services comes with lots of opportunities for your business. An eCommerce platform is a software application that helps businesses sell products and services online. This means users don’t have to buy web hosting or install software anywhere.

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2021 Holiday Survival Guide

Independent Retailer

2020 may have thrown us all for a loop, but consumers are excited to get out there and do their gift shopping in person. While most aspects of the upcoming holiday season will go back to normal, shopping behavior and sentiments have rapidly evolved. Survival Tip #2: Expect an Earlier & Longer Shopping Season. In the U.S.,

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10 Best Ways to Increase Conversion Rates in Your Retail Store

RETAIL MANAGEMENT SOFTWARE

Evaluating your window displays and shop layout is a common starting step when dealing with low conversion rates. When it comes to store layout, most customers naturally prefer shopping in a certain order. Customers may be turned off your shop if they notice a long queue that isn’t moving quickly. Queue Management.

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What Is a GTIN and Why Do You Need One?

Store Growers

Last Updated on March 27, 2023 We’re all familiar with barcodes because they are used to identify products at the checkout registry in supermarkets. That being said, large online shopping platforms, like Google and Amazon , recommend using GTIN numbers as an identifier for items sold in their stores, and the use of invalid GTINs is penalized.