Retail TouchPoints

AUGUST 15, 2023

In 2017, Polywood had a great product sustainability story (its outdoor furniture is made from 100% recycled plastic and comes with a 20-year guarantee) and a solid launching pad for direct-to-consumer sales (a 27 -year history of selling through big box, home improvement and specialty patio stores).

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A1 Retail

DECEMBER 2, 2022

Kirsty Morris, Managing Director of Specialist Sales at Barclaycard Payments talks to A1 Retail about Strong Customer Authentication (SCA) and how merchants can prepare this festive shopping season. 2022 saw the biggest change to payments in 16 years, since chip-and-pin was introduced.

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Star Miconics

JANUARY 26, 2023

But while those things are still in the realm of science fiction, AI has become increasingly engrained in the modern technology we now use every day, from our smartphones to our point-of-sale (POS) systems. AI helps consumers and workers streamline their activities and increase productivity. But what is artificial intelligence?

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Retail TouchPoints

AUGUST 11, 2020

As the pandemic has driven the adoption of e-Commerce to a level retailers didn’t expect to see for a year or more, many are speeding up the development of digital products and services that were further ahead on their technology roadmaps. The third-party vendors will ship the products directly to the consumers’ homes.

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Retail TouchPoints

DECEMBER 13, 2023

After years of lockdowns and digital-driven behaviors, consumers’ actions have shown how crucial the store experience is to how they shop and interact with brands. For example, they need to support omnichannel services like BOPIS, ship-from-store and seamless returns.

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Retail Bound

APRIL 13, 2024

From the manufacturers to the distributors, to your retail store – there are many factors and unexpected costs to consider during the shipping process that can be often overlooked. Retailers need to consider their capacity to manage logistics and the value of faster delivery to their customer base. Dr. Ralph F.

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A1 Retail

OCTOBER 3, 2022

200 days on from the mandatory introduction of Strong Customer Authentication (SCA) in the UK, 73 per cent of retailers have seen online payment fraud decline as online shopping becomes safer. Consumers welcome the additional security, with 80 per cent happy to spend extra time at the checkout if it helps protect their security.

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Retail TouchPoints

NOVEMBER 11, 2021

Curious about how consumer attitudes and behaviors are evolving? What consumers really want from brands and retailers. EY (Ernst & Young) has been tracking changing consumer sentiments since the onset of COVID-19 and will soon launch its 8 th Future Consumer Index. 17 from 1:20 to 2:10 p.m. 17 from 12 to 12:30 p.m.

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365 Retail

AUGUST 4, 2022

Staying on trend with hot new technologies can help your business stay current and boost your consumer engagement and sales. Technology is constantly evolving to improve business processes, create consumer solutions, and provide adaptable and convenient service. Internet of Behaviors .

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Star Miconics

NOVEMBER 18, 2022

Between the labor shortage, supply-chain issues, and the stock market crash, it’s a wonder how retailers can keep up with consumers at all. Where the Point-of-Sale Comes In. One of the most central areas in any retail store is the point-of-sale (POS). Self-Service Kiosks. Mobile Payments.

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V Count

SEPTEMBER 15, 2022

If you’re running a brick-and-mortar business, you may want to invest in one of these point-of-sale systems. POS is actually an acronym for point of sale (also known as point of purchase). Point of sale refers to the time and place where a transaction is completed.

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V Count

SEPTEMBER 15, 2022

If you’re running a brick-and-mortar business, you may want to invest in one of these point-of-sale systems. POS is actually an acronym for point of sale (also known as point of purchase). Point of sale refers to the time and place where a transaction is completed.

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Storis

JANUARY 22, 2024

These frontrunners align with the need for compelling campaigns to entice customers. The State of the Home Furnishings Industry With abundant opportunity, let’s explore how market and consumer behavior position retailers for success. economy is driven by consumer spending and a thriving job market. Take Amazon and Shopify.

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Retail TouchPoints

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

The point-of-sale (POS) system has always been the one truly indispensable technology for any merchant, large or small. But retailers’ needs can change, sometimes quite quickly, as they did during COVID-19 when many merchants began scheduling specific shopping appointments with customers, both virtually and in person.

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Retail Focus

APRIL 20, 2022

Builders’ merchant, Bradfords Building Supplies , has transformed the way it merchandises its products online using a solution from Akeneo, the global leader in product experience management (PXM) and product information management (PIM).

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Retail TouchPoints

AUGUST 18, 2022

But now, as BNPL offerings — and consumers’ understanding of them — mature, the explosive growth of the last two years is slowing. With inflation and interest rates on the rise, a more nuanced approach to BNPL is emerging, and experts say that’s a good thing for both consumers and retailers. In fact, 50% of U.S In fact, 50% of U.S

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Retail TouchPoints

MAY 2, 2023

What happens next, by way of return experience, most certainly impacts whether they will purchase from your business again. There are hefty fees for merchants when it comes to returns — shipping is costly and restocking takes time and money, which can take a toll on any business.

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Star Miconics

AUGUST 26, 2022

Companies need new technology to reach customers and give them convenient ways to purchase products and services. As consumers acclimate to mobile and online reservations and ordering, advanced hospitality technologies facilitate a seamless and enjoyable customer experience. Consumers have spoken!

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I Vend

JULY 10, 2023

In other words, offering an omnichannel experience. We know that this is the way that today’s shoppers want to purchase – over 50% of shoppers engage with three or more channels for a single purchase, and omnichannel consumers shop 1.7 How does Shopify help to drive online sales? times more frequently and spend more.

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Retail Geek

MARCH 11, 2022

kind of smaller direct to Consumer Brands and I think those guys are right in the Wheelhouse of those impact so that absolutely was coming up. kind of like a ship station they acquired point of sale system. kind of like a ship station they acquired point of sale system.

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I Vend

JULY 10, 2023

In other words, offering an omnichannel experience. We know that this is the way that today’s shoppers want to purchase – over 50% of shoppers engage with three or more channels for a single purchase, and omnichannel consumers shop 1.7 How does Shopify help to drive online sales? times more frequently and spend more.

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Retail Times

APRIL 4, 2021

From easy-going shoppers who make small talk, to customers on a mission who just want to get in and out of the store, retailers deal with various types of people on a daily basis. And as any good merchant knows, there isn’t one single solution or best practice for converting all kinds of customers. Check them out below: 1.

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Retail TouchPoints

AUGUST 2, 2021

The Melbourne, Australia-based company currently serves more than 16 million consumers and nearly 100,000 merchants worldwide. Payment industry experts see the acquisition as a win for both companies as well as a sign of the growing ubiquity of BNPL. Schwartz noted that Afterpay is a founding member of the CLA’s BNPL task force.

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