Retail TouchPoints

JANUARY 20, 2021

Kroger is testing an AI-powered shopping cart at a Cincinnati store, enabling shoppers to scan items and pay directly on the cart itself for a more seamless in-store experience. Shoppers can scan their loyalty card and check out directly from the cart.

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Retail TouchPoints

JULY 21, 2023

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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Retail TouchPoints

JULY 25, 2022

On July 23, Klarna Oasis hosted a sustainability-focused fireside chat with speakers discussing the importance of regenerative agriculture to promote a greener fashion industry.

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Inside Retail

NOVEMBER 20, 2022

According to the Trigo CEO Michael Gabay, the Berlin location is nearly double the size of the Cologne store, where the concept debuted, and has additional offerings, such as promotional baskets, crates of beer and other bulk items, as well as pans and kitchen utensils. Already at it in Singapore.

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Retail TouchPoints

OCTOBER 28, 2021

Hitachi’s automated shop technology uses lidar (light detection and ranging) sensors instead of relying on cameras and video. Hitachi Vantara has launched the Grab-N-Walk Out solution, which is designed to help customers take want they want, pay and leave with minimal friction.

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Retail TouchPoints

JUNE 15, 2022

Called “Buy Direct,” the third-party marketplace is being integrated into Bing’s existing ecommerce experience, Start Shopping, where consumers can find products and are then directed to a retailer’s website to make the purchase. Google’s shopping function is more algorithm-based, relying on the query itself and search history.

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Inside Retail

JANUARY 3, 2023

From smart shopping carts and intelligent buying assistants, to dynamic pricing algorithms and inventory tracking systems, retailers will have access to a wealth of powerful tools that enhance their ability to meet customers’ needs and respond quickly to changes in the market. .

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Retail TouchPoints

JANUARY 15, 2024

Retailers can reclaim their own style authority with resonant content that goes above and beyond a promotional message or tag line. Transactional commerce includes infrastructural elements like product listings, checkout, shipping and returns.

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Inside Retail

APRIL 10, 2024

This shift in shopping behaviour is not particularly surprising for retailers but it does present a unique marketing challenge. This shift in shopping behaviour is not particularly surprising for retailers but it does present a unique marketing challenge.

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Retail TouchPoints

OCTOBER 23, 2023

To make finding the perfect gift even easier, Kohl’s has developed a new front-of-store experience, aptly called Gift Shop, that is curated for various holiday gifting needs. New Services to Empower Holiday Shoppers Like many retailers, Kohl’s has extended its holiday marketing and promotions calendar.

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Retail Minded

NOVEMBER 8, 2022

But they do want a faster, more efficient shopping experience once they’re within those doors. . Although self-service checkouts were first introduced in 1986 , they are still far from perfect. Plus, when implemented the wrong way, they only add friction to the shopping experience. . ShopRite’s Scan and Go app has a dismal 2.2

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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. 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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Inside Retail

DECEMBER 14, 2022

Datalogic’s newest model scanner the Joya Touch 22 opens up a world of opportunity for retailers by dramatically improving the shopping experience of their customers and freeing up staff from checkout duties. A major benefit for shoppers is that they don’t need to hold the device to scan items as they move through the store.

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Retail Minded

MARCH 30, 2023

In the competitive environment of e-commerce, most consumers expect businesses to offer them fast and easy checkout. However, a recent study reveals that the global online shopping abandonment rate is 69.8%. Include Social Proof In Your Checkout Flow Social proof is a vital part of the checkout process.

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Retail Focus

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

The survey of 2,000 UK consumers aged 16 to 26 was conducted in October 2023 and sought to identify the shopping habits and preferences of older Gen Z shoppers during the Golden Quarter , the peak retail sales period that runs from October through December. Currently, Gen Z is recognised as ages 11 through 26.

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Retail Gazette

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

Keep reading to explore how AI is reshaping the retail landscape and revolutionising the shopping experience. Personalised Shopping Experiences One of the most significant impacts of AI in retail is the ability to deliver personalised shopping experiences to customers.

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365 Retail

OCTOBER 19, 2023

In a bold move that challenges the consumer frenzy associated with Black Friday, Zurich-based bag manufacturer FREITAG is shutting down its online store and checkouts at all its physical locations on Black Friday. The post FREITAG Shuts Down Sales on Black Friday to Promote Sustainable Consumption appeared first on Retail News and Events.

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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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A1 Retail

MARCH 10, 2022

Forgetting products they intended to buy (33%), not planning meals ahead of time (23%) and forgetting to bring reusable bags (26%) are the top shopping habits Brits wish they could break. Customers can now shop smarter and save money using My Nectar Prices.

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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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Retail TouchPoints

FEBRUARY 16, 2022

billion annually, and retailers looking to earn their business need to make their shopping experience as pleasant as it is for any other customer. “ For example, an easily navigable checkout page does little good when the product pages are frustrating for people with certain disabilities. Globally, shoppers with disabilities spend $1.2

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I Vend

MARCH 14, 2023

Retailers who want to set themselves apart are integrating more human and personal touchpoints into the shopping experience, increasing engagement, loyalty and sales. Yet in fact, the backlash to lockdown is that many of the consumers who were forced online are now desperate to get back to human-based and personal shopping.

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Retail TouchPoints

JULY 17, 2023

Adopting advanced technology in retail stores makes the shopping experience more engaging. Digital screens, in contrast with conventional doors, significantly changed the in-store experience by providing the customers with relevant information on the beverages’ pricing, promotions and nutritional information. Self-checkout.

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Retail Focus

JUNE 21, 2023

Among the biggest challenges retailers with a physical shop presence face is the ability to get customers through their doors. In today’s world, a retail company must convince customers to shop both offline and online. Other tech-based initiatives enhance the in-store experience too, such as self-serve checkouts.

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Retail TouchPoints

DECEMBER 16, 2022

As discount shopping app Wish continues its comeback effort , parent company ContextLogic outlined its plans for 2023 at a summit for its merchants — including a major overhaul of the platform’s shipment pricing structure in order to bring down shipping costs for customers. The brand also opened a pop-up shop from Dec.

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Retail TouchPoints

NOVEMBER 16, 2022

According to WWD , Ulta’s new store format will create a shopping environment that is easier for consumers to navigate, with the retailer transitioning from a model that organized brands according to price points and target consumers into a layout in which goods are arranged according to themes.

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Retail Focus

JULY 28, 2021

The idea eliminates checkout lines. Let’s consider first the effects of Just Walk Out on retail environments: No checkouts equals 8-12% floor space saved. No checkouts affords a more motivated customer-facing team. Developers and shopping centers can completely rethink their footprints, optimizing cost and potential worth, too.

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Inside Retail

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

This is not just a transient trend but a robust response to the changing consumer, who now craves the tactile satisfaction of in-store shopping along with the personalisation and convenience of online commerce. Amazon has been at the forefront of personalised shopping experiences.

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Inside Retail

SEPTEMBER 4, 2023

It is the silent but essential identifier of products that have revolutionised how we shop, sell, and transport goods. The barcode was initially developed to improve the checkout experience and inventory management in the grocery sector and it is now used in almost every industry and sector.

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Inside Retail

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

Supported by sponsors including Uber, Lendlease, Starshipit, Stockinstore and Shopexp, the technology enables customers to virtually try on products and make purchases through a checkout option, with the choice of delivery or click and collect. The vision is for [the shoppable AR mirrors] to have a presence across major shopping centres.

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Retail TouchPoints

MAY 19, 2021

retail sales surged 9.8% , thanks to a third stimulus check and the gradual relaunch of in-store shopping. But don’t expect consumers to abandon the digital shopping experiences they relied on during the pandemic. 4 Solutions for Digitizing the In-Store Shopping Experience. In March 2021, U.S.

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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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365 Retail

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

As household budgets remain squeezed by ongoing cost-of-living pressures, over half (54%) had started shopping with a retailer because of the significant discounts offered to card holders, while a quarter (23%) now say they won’t shop with retailers not offering ‘dual-pricing’ for loyalty members.

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I Vend

OCTOBER 10, 2023

RIS has rounded up the key research carried out by expert consultants and curated it into an overview of the likely shape of this holiday shopping season. Retailers have to grow their share of a finite wallet, making promotions and customer experience an essential part of the retail mix.

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Mike Anthony

JANUARY 24, 2022

At a time when online grocery shopping puts huge pressure on bricks and mortar retail stores, this reality offers a huge lifeline to bricks and mortar grocery retail. Research shows that significant proportion of shoppers in every market in the world exclusively shop in offline stores. Pure online grocery shoppers are rare.

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Retail Focus

APRIL 18, 2024

Already working with hundreds of retailers and brands, Scurri added a mixture of enterprise and mid-market retailers, including The Perfume Shop, BrandAlley, Victoria Plumbing, Loake Shoes, LeMieux and Weird Fish, to its roster of clients last year.

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Retail TouchPoints

MAY 18, 2023

To continue on a positive trajectory, the retail sector must focus on the growth being driven by consumers’ continued adoption of online shopping. The ad format is designed to bring local shoppers into stores by showing them that the shop has items they’re looking for, ready to purchase and pick up nearby.

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