VMS

DECEMBER 2, 2022

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Advertising 52

Advertising Consumer 52

Retail TouchPoints

AUGUST 8, 2023

Sure, points and coupons are great, but today’s consumers are expecting far more from branded loyalty programs. That is why consumers are looking for more diverse and robust programs that provide value in different ways.

Consumer 228

Consumer Shipping Planning Customer Experience 228

Retail TouchPoints

JANUARY 23, 2024

It’s still too early in the year to answer this critical question, but there were some clear, overarching themes that emerged from Big Show sessions, booth campaigns and conversations, indicating that retailers may be investing in the innovation they need to win consumers’ hearts, minds and wallets. The top five themes include: 1.

ATS 275

ATS Customer Retention Consumer Finance 275

Retail TouchPoints

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

However, that doesn’t mean consumers don’t want to go to malls. In fact, more than 40% of adults reported visiting a mall within a two -week period in August, up from 35% at the beginning of June and 30% in the beginning of April, according to Coresight Research’s ongoing survey of 1,600 consumers. That’s all a given.

Shopping 275

Shopping Kiosk Consumer Fulfillment 275

Retail TouchPoints

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023

With our Editor’s Perspectives column, you’ll get insights and opinions from the Retail TouchPoints editorial team as they dig into the latest trends in retail, marketing and tech. Amazon: Not a Monopoly but Acting Monopolistic?

Advertising 288

Advertising Fulfillment Customer Experience Marketing 288

Retail Focus

JULY 19, 2022

Entrants will be judged on their sustainability credentials, strength of business, marketing plans, creativity, design excellence and consumer appeal by a judging panel made up of Shaftesbury Retail Director, Samantha Bain-Mollison, Shaftesbury Head of Retail Activations, Emma Steele, Shaftesbury Head of Sustainability, Matt Smith, Grazia Shopping (..)

Shopping 209

Shopping Fashion Location Planning 209

Retail TouchPoints

JUNE 21, 2023

However, planned spending among those consumers is down slightly from 2022, with the average Prime Day shopper planning to spend $250 this year (both at Amazon and other retailers’ simultaneous sales events), down from $388 in 2022 and from $594 in 2021. RetailMeNot’s survey of 1,000 U.S.

Planning 264

Planning Apparel Fulfillment Consumer 264

Inside Retail

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

Led by the brand’s ‘showroom editors’, the term it uses for its sales associates, attendees were given detailed explanations of the brand’s products, from Boy Brow to Cloud Paint. This test-and-learn mentality means that New York is ahead of the curve when it comes to innovation in retail. “I A touch of genuineness was the cherry on top.

Point of Sale 130

Point of Sale Shopping Grocer Consumer 130

Rangeme

AUGUST 7, 2023

Today, sports nutrition products are consumed by athletes and non-athletes alike as part of a healthy lifestyle. As consumers continue to demand more from sports nutrition brands, companies must find new ways of staying ahead of trends. We observed a particular focus on protein powders, post-workout/recovery drinks, and sports drinks.

Consumer 52

Consumer Outdoor Marketing Management 52

Inside Retail

JANUARY 15, 2024

If day one of the National Retail Federation’s annual conference, Retail’s Big Show, was all about AI, the overarching focus of day two was learning how to appeal to the modern consumer, especially Gen Z. It has to be authentic, you can’t try to control it, and let them [Gen Z consumers] express themselves.”

ATS 246

ATS Consumer Marketing Shopping 246

Retail TouchPoints

NOVEMBER 22, 2023

Getty Images’ VisualGPS consumer survey finds that 79% of Americans are excited about the potential of using AI to increase productivity, and a study by SAP Emarsys confirms that so far, 77% of consumers enjoy the personalized shopping recommendations that this new technology enables.

Marketing 264

Marketing Consumer Advertising Retail Marketing 264

Retail TouchPoints

SEPTEMBER 16, 2021

Research from Meredith indicates that consumers are craving cooking inspiration, with the publisher predicting that views of “Meal Plans”-related articles and plans will be up 30% across its sites in 2021 versus last year.

Social Commerce 281

Social Commerce Shopping Planning Consumer 281

Inside Retail

JANUARY 16, 2023

Inside Retail managing editor of premium and features Heather McIlvaine said it’s been a standout year for retail, with high levels of consumer spending fuelling growth, innovation and investment across the industry.

Customer Experience 246

Customer Experience Returns Management Consumer 246

Retail Gazette

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

Consumer group Which? The consumer group also looked into the cost of a larger trolley of groceries, which included a larger number of branded items. Lidl has overtaken Aldi as the UK’s cheapest supermarket, ending the discounter’s 16-month run. on average, beating its closest competitor Morrisons by £10.98.

Supermarket 128

Supermarket Consumer Shopping ATS 128

Retail TouchPoints

MARCH 6, 2024

Experts indicate that the root of shopping malls’ “identity crisis” is their inability to effectively leverage data to curate experiences that represent the full scope of consumers’ needs and lifestyles. That is, until Dolphin Centre in the UK. That means being much more content-focused and more audience-focused.”

Shopping 264

Shopping Merchant Services Kiosk Consumer 264

Retail TouchPoints

JULY 20, 2022

In addition, always-on, cross-device shopping behaviors mean consumers are taking their shopping across borders and, in turn, they’re asking more of already strained supply chains. Experts agree that the supply chain has more impact on the customer experience than ever before.

Supply Chain Management 306

Supply Chain Management Customer Experience Shipping Management 306

Retail Gazette

APRIL 19, 2024

retail editor Ele Clark said: “Supermarkets should particularly focus on labelling loose fruit and vegetables more clearly, but manufacturers and retailers should also consider providing origin information on more processed meat products so shoppers are armed with the information they need to make informed choices.”

Supermarket 105

Supermarket Grocer Planning Consumer 105

Retail Insider

JANUARY 12, 2022

Ground-breaking technology has changed the world over recent decades and next it is the turn of consumer goods to undergo a revolution and make a significantly positive impact on people’s lives. It’s the bold brands that are setting the pace and consumers will change to these better alternatives.”.

Consumer 52

Consumer Beauty and Health ATS 52

Retail Insider

JANUARY 7, 2022

Ground-breaking technology has changed the world over recent decades and next it is the turn of consumer goods to undergo a revolution and make a significantly positive impact on people’s lives. It’s the bold brands that are setting the pace and consumers will change to these better alternatives.”.

Consumer 52

Consumer Beauty and Health ATS 52

Retail TouchPoints

FEBRUARY 9, 2021

Nicole Silberstein, Ecommerce Editor: DoorDash’s Sesame Street-themed ode to local business struck just the right note — charming and warm, it highlighted the breadth of DoorDash’s services while subtly appealing to values-based consumers. Doubling down on the values appeal by donating $1 from every order placed on Feb.

Advertising 147

Advertising Consumer Marketing Shopping 147

Retail TouchPoints

APRIL 5, 2023

Tanger Outlets has responded to this message with urgency as it aims to engage and acquire a younger demographic of consumers. These efforts are paying off steadily for consumers, retail partners and Tanger Outlets alike. Now, we’re studying this much younger consumer.

Shopping 306

Shopping Consumer Customer Experience Fulfillment 306

Inside Retail

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023

With increasing consumer awareness, a vital lesson has emerged: daily sunscreen is your skin’s best friend. We also need to ensure our visual communications can stand up to a consumer who has never heard of us. Skincare reigns supreme in the beauty industry – and for good reason.

Shipping 263

Shipping Marketing Consumer Shopping 263

Retail TouchPoints

JANUARY 24, 2023

The event also gives us business editors the chance to suss out the major trends that retail decision-makers will be grappling with in 2023. Economic headwinds are likely to blow harder when consumers’ savings from the pandemic dwindle, which a Charles Schwab analyst believes could happen by Q3. The NRF Big Show , held in NYC Jan.

Home Furnishings 278

Home Furnishings Advertising Consumer Customer Experience 278

Retail Focus

JANUARY 20, 2022

These days, consumers are changing their tastes and preferences. There are a huge number of consumers who prefer video content hence video marketing is the current trend and forms a very integral part of online marketing. The profit of the business depends on the consumers. It is to understand the needs of the consumers.

Marketing 130

Marketing Advertising Consumer Returns 130

Wiser

APRIL 18, 2024

In the dynamic world of Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG), brand management is a critical function that navigates complex landscapes to connect products with consumers. Editor’s Note: Contributing author is Andrey Pankeev, Key Accounts Manager at Wiser Solutions.

Brand Management 78

Brand Management Management Consumer Marketing 78

A1 Retail

JANUARY 26, 2024

The doors are open at the Messe Frankfurt Exhibition Centre in Frankfurt, Germany for consumer goods fairs Christmasworld, Ambiente (26th – 30th January 2024) and Creativeworld (27th – 30th January 2024). Today’s the day!

ATS 52

ATS Consumer 52

Rangeme

OCTOBER 30, 2023

Consumers have adapted their everyday routines to contribute to their overall wellness goals, and the personal care products they choose are a reflection of this. Loeding: I’d say the biggest is that consumers are just more conscious than ever, particularly about the ingredients that they’re putting on their skin.

Beauty and Health 52

Beauty and Health Consumer Marketing Management 52

Retail TouchPoints

JUNE 22, 2023

[Editor’s Note: This story was updated on June 22, 2023 at 3:00 pm to include Amazon’s response to Senator Sanders’ investigation.] Despite the recent changes, the FTC notes in its suit that it still “requires five clicks on desktop and six on mobile for consumers to cancel from Amazon.com.”

Consumer 294

Consumer Marketing Planning ATS 294

Inside Retail

NOVEMBER 16, 2022

Lee, who was previously at Kering’s Bottega Veneta , should focus on strengthening its runway, streetwear, and menswear collections to appeal to younger consumers, said Ortelli. Tisci, in turn, changed Burberry’s design language by introducing a TB monogram, that increased the brand’s appeal to younger luxury consumers.

Fashion 278

Fashion Department Stores Planning Accounting 278

Retail TouchPoints

JULY 23, 2021

Nicole Silberstein, Ecommerce Editor. Bryan Wassel, News Editor. Social commerce in general is taking off in the West, and the metamorphosis of a worldwide spectacle like the Olympics into an online-only event could raise the profile of these new digital commerce channels — even among tech-averse consumers. Adam Blair, Editor.

Advertising 306

Advertising Social Commerce Marketing Shopping 306

Wiser

APRIL 23, 2024

Another example is the insistence on counting product facings without the aid of image recognition technology, a task that can be time-consuming and of limited strategic value. Editor’s Note: Contributing author is Dan Ray, Director of Customer Success at Wiser Solutions.

Management 78

Management Consumer ATS 78

Retail TouchPoints

NOVEMBER 18, 2020

The mobile storefronts will be curated from editors across the five Group Nine brands ( The Dodo , NowThis , POPSUGAR , Thrillist and Seeker ), and they will be accessible via the brands’ websites. It reflects how people are actually shopping.”.

Fashion 177

Fashion Shopping Consumer 177

Retail Minded

MARCH 28, 2024

The switch to digital document management, particularly online PDF editors for contracts, promises more than a mere upgrade; it is a transformative stride toward streamlined operations. With online PDF editors at your disposal, gone are the days of laborious paper trails that delay negotiations, decisions, and payments.

Payment Services 52

Payment Services Management Customer Experience Consumer 52

Retail TouchPoints

JUNE 26, 2023

consumers, allowing them to provide less robust data to CBP [U.S. ” [Editor’s Note: This story was updated on June 26, 2023 at 3 p.m. Both Temu and Shein rely heavily on the de minimis exception to ship packages directly to U.S. We have no manufacturers in the Xinjiang region.”

Shipping 279

Shipping Shopping Fulfillment Fashion 279

Inside Retail

SEPTEMBER 11, 2022

The consumer decides. When brands reorientate their thinking to be consumer-centric, as opposed to being led by product or innovation, they unlock how their brand can be relevant to the people that pay. Then she finds a way to give it to them at full throttle – pure Beyoncé. That’s what Beyoncé has done better than most.”.

Drop-Shipping 246

Drop-Shipping Shipping Promotions Consumer 246

Inside Retail

OCTOBER 16, 2023

As A-listers such as actor Jude Law and then-British Vogue editor Alexandra Shulman started coveting the sandals as a summer alternative to another “ugly” shoe brand – Ugg Australia – demand started to far outstrip supply. This is the value a company derives from consumer perception of its brand.

Fashion 245

Fashion Marketing Consumer Shopping 245

Wiser

APRIL 16, 2024

Category management in retail has evolved significantly over the past two decades, reflecting broader changes in technology, consumer behavior, and market dynamics. Retailers relied heavily on historical sales data, consumer surveys, and rudimentary analytics to make decisions about which products to stock and how to organize them.

Management 78

Management Promotions Consumer Accounting 78