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Ahead of the Holidays, Here’s What Ecommerce can Learn from Self-Checkout Shortcomings

Retail TouchPoints

As ecommerce has become a part of everyday life, customers have felt empowered to take control of their checkout experiences both in-store and at home. A recent study found shoppers of all demographics are warming up to the idea of self-checkout, seeing it as a faster option that eliminates the need to wait in line.

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Schnucks Deploys ‘Caper Carts’ to Provide Checkout on Wheels

Retail TouchPoints

Louis Schnucks stores this fall, with a broader rollout planned for later this year. Customers will be able to use their Schnucks Rewards account with the carts, providing them with access to clipped promotions and allowing them to view weekly circular deals as they browse the aisles. “We

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Aptos survey: 88% of Gen Z shoppers in UK plan to visit a physical store this Golden Quarter

Retail Focus

The report found that the majority of Gen Z shoppers plan to spend more or the same on Christmas gifts compared to last year and that visiting stores during the festive period is a top priority. Despite being digital natives, 88% plan to visit a physical store during the Christmas shopping period.

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UPDATE: Target Adds Paid Loyalty Program, Plans 300 New Stores Over Next 10 Years

Retail TouchPoints

[Update from 3/6/2024] Over the next decade, Target plans to build more than 300 new stores and upgrade the vast majority of its brick-and-mortar fleet, with projects ranging from full remodels to adding Ulta Beauty locations, upgrading fixtures and supporting same-day services.

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Two reports reveal ways to drive discretionary spend in a cost-of-living crisis

Inside Retail

By identifying new trends in how consumers are making purchase decisions around promotional discounts and impulse purchases, retailers can meet the consumer where their budget is and potentially bend it. This shift in shopping behaviour is not particularly surprising for retailers but it does present a unique marketing challenge.

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Promotions – a holiday gift for shopper and retailer

I Vend

Promotions are an essential part of any retailer’s marketing toolkit, and never more so than during the holiday season. iVend for Digital Passes iVend helps retailers get the most from holiday promotions. iVend for Digital Passes iVend helps retailers get the most from holiday promotions.

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Amazon and Shopify Bring ‘Buy with Prime’ to Merchants with New App

Retail TouchPoints

The Buy with Prime app for Shopify gives Prime members the option to select Buy with Prime on a product’s detail page before completing their order within Shopify’s Checkout. Merchants will see automatically synced orders, promotions, catalog listings and taxes within their Shopify admin.