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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Retail TouchPoints

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

This tool sits alongside virtual try-on technology for apparel products; and The ability to save receipts in the app , making them easily accessible for reference or in the case of returns. Customers also can start the return process on their phone and then drop off the item with Curbside Return Service.

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Inside Retail

NOVEMBER 20, 2022

Powered by Trigo, the store is based on a hybrid model, where customers can either choose to go through a conventional checkout process, or have a frictionless experience using the latest camera and sensor technology. If they opt for the autonomous checkout, customers need to use the Rewe app to register at the entrance to the store.

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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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I Vend

APRIL 20, 2023

Learn how our mobile POS transforms the checkout process. Queue busting – long lines are one of the biggest bugbears for shoppers – 86% have left a store without purchasing because of queues, and 70% are less likely to return to a store where they have experienced long wait time.

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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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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% As it turns out, this is quite an expensive problem to solve.

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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. The more satisfied customers are with your e-commerce site, the more likely they will return. Include Social Proof In Your Checkout Flow Social proof is a vital part of the checkout process.

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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. To accommodate these preferences, ShipStation will soon offer rates at checkout and shipping strategies, enabling consumers to choose their preferred delivery method at the point of purchase.

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365 Retail

JUNE 21, 2021

Tesco is set to launch its first checkout-free store following a successful trial for staff at its head office over the past year. He said: “The key changes that we’re seeing since the restrictions have been eased is a return to more normalised shopping patterns. million orders a week being placed. on pre-pandemic levels and up 22.2%

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Retail TouchPoints

MAY 20, 2022

Albertsons Companies will launch cart-based smart checkout technology later this year at select supermarkets throughout the country, in partnership with Veeve Smart Carts. in a statement. Working with Albertsons Cos., Grocers such as Kroger adopted Caper AI technology in January 2021 for the launch of its KroGO-branded smart carts.

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Mass Relators

APRIL 2, 2024

The upgrades include automatically applied deals at checkout and, for Target Circle 360 members, free unlimited same-day delivery, perks that are set to continue year-round. Deals will now be automatically applied at checkout, eliminating the need for members to search for individual offers.

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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

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

At checkout, customers will be presented with several local pickup options where they can collect their item, which now include Pudo outlets. “In parallel, it also opens up new avenues for independent retailers to drive increased foot traffic and revenue streams generated by package collections.”

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Inside Retail

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

In addition, 40 per cent said that it is justifiable to take supplies from the place of employment while 37 per cent believe it is justifiable to scan items as cheaper items when using self-checkout terminals. And 32 per cent said that it is justifiable to not scan some items when using self-checkout counters.

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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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Retail TouchPoints

OCTOBER 24, 2023

The retailer will soon return to both digital and physical retail, less than four months after it was purchased out of bankruptcy by baby care brand Dream on Me. The swift return of the bankrupt baby retailer follows on the similarly speedy relaunch of former parent company Bed Bath & Beyond , which was acquired by Overstock.com.

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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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Retail TouchPoints

APRIL 1, 2024

The pop-up also will host a clothing donation drive; customers can drop off gently used clothing in return for a coupon that can be used for in-store purchases. All used clothing will then be donated to a local Vancouver-based nonprofit organization that will recycle and repurpose them. including a sold-out event in San Francisco.

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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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Retail TouchPoints

AUGUST 31, 2023

Buy with Prime was designed to give Prime members fast, free delivery and easy returns through Amazon’s fulfillment network and ultimately help brands increase shopper conversion by about 25%. Amazon is bringing ‘Buy with Prime’ capabilities to Shopify merchants via a new app integration.

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Inside Retail

APRIL 23, 2024

The way things used to be in service, before many technological innovations kicked in, is almost unimaginable now; and perhaps we wouldn’t choose to return to that. In 2019, a Dutch supermarket introduced slow checkouts for lonely elderly people who want to talk to someone. But there are consequences.

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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 TouchPoints

AUGUST 17, 2022

of online purchases were returned — up from 18.1% Returns in ecommerce are inevitable, but utilizing an automated returns solution makes it simple to turn them into a positive experience. Cheryl Williams, Return Rabbit. This means for every 100 visitors, 69% of visitors will leave the store during the checkout process.

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Mass Relators

APRIL 21, 2022

Factors driving this return to physical locations include having the simple ability to choose products in person, seeing what’s new, and taking advantage of the store staff’s expertise. Self-checkout joins QR codes and retailer shopping apps as the technologies that best help improve the shopping experience. . SYRACUSE, N.Y. –

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Inside Retail

JULY 10, 2022

A new ‘ As-Is Online ’ section on the Ikea website lets customers access discontinued items, used showroom display items as well as pre-loved goods returned through the business’ Buy Back service. Once reserved online, customers can make the purchase by visiting their selected store’s As-Is area, located near the checkout area.

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Retail TouchPoints

JUNE 23, 2022

Last year, the average family with K-12 students spent $848 on return to school items, while families of college students spent an average of $1,200, according to the National Retail Federation. Regardless of your customers’ age demographic, it’s a smart idea to offer digital wallet payment options at checkout.

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Retail TouchPoints

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

At computer vision-based checkout-free stores, products are arranged on shelves or tables so the system can see which items are being taken,” wrote Jon Jenkins, VP for Just Walk Out technology and AWS Applications in a blog post. The Just Walk Out technology has been making inroads at sports and entertainment venues.

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A1 Retail

AUGUST 24, 2021

Freedom Day and the easing of covid-19 restrictions has boosted online fashion order volumes, the latest data from True Fit, a personalisation platform for apparel and footwear retailers, reveals, as UK shoppers dress to impress as their social lives expand and kit out their wardrobes for the return to the office.

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Inside Retail

OCTOBER 21, 2021

“Consumers will expect a frictionless shopping experience and they will expect retailers to offer convenient options such as Click-and-Collect, Buy Now, Pay Later, flexible shipping, easy returns and multiple payment options to make shopping more convenient.”.

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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

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

FEBRUARY 17, 2022

The store is equipped with Amazon ’s Just Walk Out (JWO) technology, offering travelers a checkout-free shopping experience. “As As travelers shop, the JWO technology determines what they take from, or return, to shelves. Customers’ credit cards will be charged only for the items they took with them after they leave the store.

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Retail TouchPoints

OCTOBER 4, 2023

Social commerce channels are a boon for brands because they marry authentic connection with the convenience of native checkout features to create powerful shopping experiences. Combining password-less one-page checkouts with payment systems like PayPal Wallet or Apple Pay can make a significant difference in checkout conversion rates.

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Retail TouchPoints

JANUARY 15, 2024

January is a unique moment for ecommerce retailers and brands to use inspiration to bring shoppers back for more than just returns and clearance items post-holiday. Transactional commerce includes infrastructural elements like product listings, checkout, shipping and returns.

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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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Inside Retail

MAY 25, 2022

The importance of an easy checkout process and a reassuring returns process are consistent themes dating back to last year’s State of Ecommerce Report. You get through most of the checkout process for a purchase you’re excited to make and then you’re suddenly hit with sticker shock for the cost of shipping.

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