Retail TouchPoints

APRIL 14, 2023

Described as a “constantly learning fashion marketplace,” the platform combines AI and human curation to present each shopper with a personalized selection of fashions from more than 2,000 participating brands. Brandon Holley, Chief Fashion Officer, Shoptrue That push and pull is evident in the platform they are building.

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Retail TouchPoints

JANUARY 12, 2023

New to this year’s event is the Consumer Product Showcase , offering SMB brands the opportunity to show off innovative customer-facing products. Product categories include food and beverage, fashion, health and beauty, home and pets, office supplies, and cleaning and baby care. Taking place January 15-16 from 10 a.m.

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Retail TouchPoints

OCTOBER 4, 2022

The transaction aims to create a global player in online fashion recommerce by combining Poshmark’s discovery-based social shopping platform and engaged community with Naver’s technological prowess in creating ecommerce experiences.

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Retail TouchPoints

SEPTEMBER 14, 2022

Unfortunately that ancient (1989) bit of cinematic wisdom hasn’t exactly held true in the modern field of social media, where platforms including TikTok , Facebook and Instagram are increasingly pulling back on social commerce initiatives that have failed to attract enough of the right players. is livestream shopping.

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Retail TouchPoints

OCTOBER 15, 2021

Brands and retailers are feeling mounting pressure — from consumers, shareholders and even their boards — to be more inclusive. But it’s still true that only a small fraction of the fashion retail market has put tactical plans into place to support this significant consumer base. billion in the U.S.

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Retail TouchPoints

JANUARY 10, 2024

Retailer Unveils Search Powered by Generative AI Walmart announced the drone delivery expansion at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas, where Walmart President and CEO Doug McMillon delivered a keynote address. We build technology to serve people and not the other way around,” said McMillon in his keynote.

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Retail TouchPoints

OCTOBER 12, 2023

Consumers are cautious and somewhat “on watch” when it comes to AI, but they know they’ll need to reconcile their reservations. According to Morning Consult, 52% of consumers are convinced that AI is here to stay. So what’s at play here and where might we go next?

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Retail TouchPoints

JUNE 2, 2022

Pinterest has signed a definitive agreement to acquire THE YES , an AI-powered platform that allows consumers to personalize their shopping feeds based on their brand, style and size preferences. THE YES features hundreds of merchants and boasts a fashion taxonomy that relies on human input and machine learning to power its algorithm.

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Inside Retail

JANUARY 19, 2023

Recent years have seen rapidly evolving changes in all areas of consumer behaviour and there is little doubt it will continue in terms of the products and services that people want, who they want them from, and where and when they want to access them. Rather than talking about what we do when we’re out there, it’s about how it makes us feel.”

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Retail TouchPoints

JUNE 17, 2022

Pinterest is the place to go if you need inspiration for décor, cooking, home improvement projects, summer fashion…the list goes on. In general, Pinners spend 2X more than people on other platforms, so whether they are coming to look for new furniture or fashion or dinnerware, we see a lot of purchase intent.

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Retail TouchPoints

MARCH 28, 2024

The Slick Rick in-game activation takes the experience a step farther by illustrating the retailer’s passion for not just fashion but also culture and community. “Collaborating with Roblox and Pacsun is a true honor,” said Slick Rick in a statement. ”

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Retail TouchPoints

JULY 12, 2021

The Flipkart Group — India’s homegrown digital commerce conglomerate that is majority-owned by Walmart — has raised U.S. The Flipkart Group includes ecommerce marketplace Flipkart , digital fashion destination Myantra , Flipkart Wholesale , online travel company Cleartrip and a majority stake in the payments app PhonePe.

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Retail TouchPoints

JULY 19, 2022

Pinterest ’s role in the world of social media is blurry — consumers use the platform very differently than they do Instagram or TikTok, for example. But following a series of major strategic moves, the role Pinterest hopes to play in the burgeoning realm of social commerce is crystal clear.

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Inside Retail

JANUARY 14, 2024

Online scams have evolved so much since the days of the Nigerian Prince scam, that it is hard for consumers to differentiate between what is real and what is fake, and increasingly, established retailers are bearing the brunt of this. However, it is also a feeding ground for cyber criminals who prey on Australians’ eagerness for a bargain.”

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Retail TouchPoints

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

As a brand that sits at the forefront of the wedding industry, we joined hands with Pinterest to execute a consumer-first activation that translates insights and trends in an illustrative manner, making once-in-a-lifetime decisions easier for every bride,” said Elizabeth Preis, Global Chief Marketing Officer at Anthropologie Group in a statement.

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Retail Minded

APRIL 7, 2022

Perhaps a more fitting epithet for Gen Z, would be ‘Generation Omnichannel’ as this is the first truly omnichannel generation to high highstreets & social media platforms. This group of consumers are prepared to shop wherever best suits them in the moment and without preference as to the vehicle they use to find what they want.

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Retail TouchPoints

SEPTEMBER 8, 2020

Although the eTailer has two very distinct target customers — the fashion-forward Millennial and the style-conscious 40-to-50-year-old consumer — there are core behaviors that transcend these distinctions and, ultimately, guide Olivela’s experience strategies. Olivela IRL successfully meets consumers’ content cravings.

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Retail TouchPoints

SEPTEMBER 8, 2020

Although the eTailer has two very distinct target customers — the fashion-forward Millennial and the style-conscious 40-to-50-year-old consumer — there are core behaviors that transcend these distinctions and, ultimately, guide Olivela’s experience strategies. Olivela IRL successfully meets consumers’ content cravings.

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Retail TouchPoints

JULY 23, 2021

Last year, multiple lockdowns and store closures forced fashion retailers to go online. We have seen new shops, small shops and global fashion brands create or add a stronger online presence to adapt to the changes the pandemic created. . Another residual challenge that arose due to circumstances, was a new consumer mindset.

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Retail TouchPoints

APRIL 28, 2023

But Wells knows that to successfully acquire this coveted group of consumers while also retaining its incredibly loyal base of millennial shoppers, the brand can’t simply live in the past. While the True Creators Program represents the brand’s biggest investment, True Religion is focused on contributing to the fashion pipeline in other ways.

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Retail TouchPoints

JUNE 22, 2023

While Urban Outfitters ’ assortment is designed for consumers in their teens and early 20s, Anthropologie provides a destination for consumers’ “next generation of life,” when they’re starting careers and families, according to Chief Marketing Officer Elizabeth Preis. As a company, we place a huge premium on creativity.

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Retail TouchPoints

MAY 20, 2022

A 45-year-old family-owned luxury business might not be the kind of company one expects to be at the cutting edge of digital commerce, but thanks to President Ken Natori, the company’s second-generation leader, Natori is just that. And earn his stripes he has. I Would Always Rather Over-explore than Under-explore’.

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Retail TouchPoints

FEBRUARY 7, 2023

Higher-income consumers are less impacted by inflation and, while aware of higher food, home and transportation costs, still have the funds to drive luxury sales and luxury growth,” said Marie Driscoll, Managing Director, Luxury and Retail at Coresight Research in an interview with Retail TouchPoints.

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Inside Retail

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

In a climate where consumers are wanting more bespoke retail experiences on and offline, businesses are leveraging generative artificial intelligence (AI) to provide this in a way that is both economical and sustainable. Mys Tyler’s recently launched AI stylist is one such example.

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Retail TouchPoints

DECEMBER 6, 2022

With winter fashion and holiday shopping in full swing, Pinterest and Kohl’s are continually refreshing these experiences to inform personalized marketing strategies, reach new customers and increase the shopability of new products. From there, consumers are driven to Kohls.com to shop outfits within a specific color theme.

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Inside Retail

AUGUST 14, 2022

E-commerce is convenient but fashion has the highest rate of returns in the format, due to poor fit, and style support is limited. The Mys Tyler app has since been downloaded by 300,000 women globally, validating the demand for body-relevant fashion. Retail is still the main source of fashion inspiration.

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Retail TouchPoints

NOVEMBER 5, 2021

Petco is staying at the forefront of social commerce via multiple live shopping events, produced in partnership with Facebook , that combine fashion, charity and adorable animals. Our goal is to be a leader in innovating and driving the use of social commerce in our category and in the U.S.”.

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Retail TouchPoints

MARCH 9, 2021

Cutting-edge brands and retailers are embracing the authentic, real-time nature of livestreaming to: Amplify and capitalize on influencer partnerships; Position business leaders and associates as trusted experts; and Replicate the magic of in-person fashion shows and product drops. consumers have tuned into a livestreaming event.

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Retail TouchPoints

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

That can be difficult when the average consumer is bombarded with ads, but that is why brands are turning to interactivity to stand out amongst the clutter. Fashion brand ASOS’ “ virtual runway ” is a prime example of this — allowing shoppers to see the clothes they wish to purchase modeled on the catwalk. Make it fun.

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Retail TouchPoints

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

District Court for the Northern District of Illinois alleging trademark infringement against 20 website domains, saying they created fake coupon codes and promotions in an effort to mislead consumers into believing they were engaging with genuine Temu offerings. This may be because they have bigger fish to fry.

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Retail TouchPoints

SEPTEMBER 22, 2022

With China set to become the world’s largest luxury market by 2025 , Alibaba is intent on building out the immersive digital experience on its Tmall Luxury Pavilion to capture those consumers. Today 96% of Chinese consumers shop online-offline, or cross-channel. 22 in collaboration with Vogue China.

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Retail TouchPoints

JULY 6, 2021

Social commerce is a relatively new medium, but as retailers and social media platforms alike explore possible use cases and applications, it will significantly shape how both shoppers and businesses spend their time and money. However, this doesn’t mean that the existing social media playbook needs to be completely rewritten.

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Inside Retail

JANUARY 10, 2024

The world’s largest retailer shared expansive plans for the future of retail at the recent Consumer Electronics Show (CES 2024), focusing on adaptive retail strategies that encompass realms of customers, workforce and society. It’s essentially a ‘Virtual Try-On’ service that becomes a social experience.

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Inside Retail

SEPTEMBER 7, 2023

It’s safe to say the platform has some winning strategies that keep consumers coming back. But beyond that, similar to other e-commerce platforms, using it isn’t entirely risk- or guilt-free. However, Temu’s consumers are beginning to view it as offering affordable products that do not necessarily compromise on quality.

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Retail TouchPoints

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

That’s why Touchland’s four -person marketing team (including Lisbona herself) leans into a powerful combination of brand values and creative storytelling to guide social content creation. After all, as consumers venture across social platforms, that voice is what creates continuity as they consume your content.

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Inside Retail

NOVEMBER 29, 2021

Here are five concepts for global consumers to be on the lookout for…. Lifestyle commerce. Consumers elsewhere can expect omnipresent “super apps” to penetrate every part of life, as the delivery and ride-hailing service Grab is doing in Southeast Asia, by moving into financial services. Social commerce.

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Retail TouchPoints

NOVEMBER 17, 2023

The Stitch Fix value prop has always centered around its robust data and analytics strategy — with so much insight into consumer behaviors and preferences, stylists can match shoppers to the perfect wardrobe pieces. The multi-channel initiative was developed in partnership with stylist and social media influencer Allison Bornstein.

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