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

Retail TouchPoints

Service Merchandise was a bit more fun than today’s similar IKEA shopping experience because it carried more than mediocre DIY housewares and furniture. (No They offered a breadth of inventory that included fine jewelry, toys, sporting goods and electronics. An Unusual Warehouse Model.

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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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SoulMakes is a Leader in Crystal & Gemstone Gifts

Independent Retailer

From awe-inspiring agate and quartz mines in Brazil to vibrant villages in India to their very own studio in ever-soulful Charleston, South Carolina, the brand’s crystal jewelry and pocket treasures are sourced from amazing suppliers all over the globe. Shop from their warehouse: 1750 Signal Point Rd, Unit 6J. Best-Selling Gifts.

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

Retail TouchPoints

“We want our customers to feel inspired — through our product, our content and our innovative creative partnerships — but most importantly, through the shopping experience itself,” said Richard Flint, President of Europe for Claire’s in a statement.

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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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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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The Ultimate Buyer’s Guide to Choosing the Right POS Scale for Your Business

Star Miconics

For instance, a grocery store might need a scale that can handle large volumes of produce, while a jewelry store requires a scale with high precision for small items. For instance, a grocery store selling bulk items might need a scale with a higher capacity, while a coffee shop measuring beans may require a lower capacity.

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