Retail TouchPoints

MARCH 11, 2021

While digital sales skyrocketed in 2020, the similarly large spike in store-based fulfillment showed that stores are still a vital part of the equation. And while the pandemic meant quick, efficient shopping trips by consumers, as more people are vaccinated they will increasingly be interested in full-scale outings and longer dwell times.

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Retail TouchPoints

AUGUST 15, 2022

New research from PwC has found that three in 10 customers are more likely to try a new brand — and that number is even higher among younger consumers. But winning (and keeping) customers’ loyalty is no longer confined to programs and points. Despite their investments, there are a few gaps and opportunities for improvement.

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Retail TouchPoints

NOVEMBER 16, 2021

Building these experiences requires unified customer, inventory and fulfillment data used with a flat user interface (UI); natural interfaces like haptic, gesture, speech and sound interactions; and extended reality (ER) like augmented reality (AR) and virtual reality (VR). Content-Driven Immersive Experiences.

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Retail TouchPoints

JULY 27, 2021

That means more consumers are venturing out into the world — and going back into stores. Research from Springboard points to similar results: the company’s latest Retail Consumer Survey indicated that 56% of consumers were “very” or “completely comfortable” visiting brick-and-mortar destinations, a steady increase from the 50% figure in May.

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Inside Retail

JULY 28, 2022

Non-executive chair Kelly Rainko said the decisive action was taken to “better position Weber to navigate historic macroeconomic challenges, including inflationary and supply chain pressures that are impacting consumer confidence, spending patterns, and margins.”. Woolworths chair to stand down. Sweeney commences his new role in late October.

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Retail TouchPoints

OCTOBER 17, 2023

Despite the two retailers’ dramatic differences, BB&B CEO Jonathan Johnson firmly believes that Bed Bath & Beyond’s reputation with both suppliers and consumers, combined with Overstock’s “asset-light” operating model, will be the right combination for the reborn brand. We think there’s a market there and that we can expand it.

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Inside Retail

JANUARY 24, 2023

They covered how brands can provide elevated and curated customer experiences and how clear differentiation, and even re-invention, can be critical to meeting consumer demand and providing a sustainable future for retailers. What mattered was, were we serving the consumer in the way the consumer preferred?”

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Retail TouchPoints

JULY 29, 2021

We are thrilled to be taking the reins of the world’s leading toy brand at a time when the category is up 16% and consumer demand for toys is at an all-time high. The toy market certainly had a very good pandemic, with families at home and keen to keep themselves and their children busy. Tesco in the UK and Carrefour in Europe.

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Retail TouchPoints

FEBRUARY 21, 2023

Dick’s Sporting Goods , one of the largest sporting goods retailers, recently unveiled its House of Sports store with a running track, rock wall, batting cages and outdoor turf field. Omnichannel solutions that leverage intelligent displays, QR codes and consumer profiles can provide extreme personalization. Tractor Supply Co.

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Retail Gazette

MARCH 5, 2024

The growing demand for luxury outerwear first started to take hold following the post-pandemic consumer shift towards wellness and healthy lifestyles. At the time, it was less about fashion and more about the technical clothing needs of alpine climbers, set against the backdrop of the Canadian Coast Mountains.

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Retail TouchPoints

MAY 8, 2023

pullback in online spending contributed to a 2% year-over-year drop globally, although growth rates remained higher in smaller markets like the Middle East and Africa, at 21% , and in Latin America, which saw 7% growth. “If for Q1 2023 — the first period with no online sales growth since the Index debuted in 2014.

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365 Retail

SEPTEMBER 1, 2022

Digital signage is fast becoming one of the most sought-after visual communications technologies in the market. And with so much hinging on catching the eye of the new post-pandemic consumer, investing in and introducing digital solutions to your retail venture could be the difference between survival and collapse.

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Inside Retail

FEBRUARY 19, 2024

In an exclusive interview with Taha Bouqdib, the president and CEO of V3 Gourmet, Bacha Coffee’s operator, we discussed the brand’s expansion strategy, and its vision for the future amidst evolving consumer preferences and global market dynamics. If I can’t find something on the market, I create it.

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Retail TouchPoints

FEBRUARY 14, 2023

With algorithms and AI now “deciding” what ads each person sees, and delivering them through an increasingly splintered media landscape, events like the Super Bowl are one of the few places where marketers still get the opportunity to speak to a mass audience. So how did marketers do this year? As always, it was a mixed bag.

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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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Retail TouchPoints

DECEMBER 29, 2021

Thanks to the latest technological developments, the warehouse-first marketing approach has been losing steam, and online purchases are taking the lead. Virtual reality functions and applications are emerging as innovative solutions to fulfill customers’ demands, playing a crucial role when facing the industry’s most pressing challenges.

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Retail TouchPoints

NOVEMBER 10, 2020

The pandemic’s impact on shopping habits isn’t abating: 66% of respondents will prefer home delivery over other fulfillment methods, according to a survey by Oracle. Adding to the overall shipping volume will be those consumers who would normally have purchased a gift in-store and brought it to the recipient themselves.

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Indigo 9 Digital

JUNE 8, 2023

If you are curious about how Dick’s plans to make the most of a great market opportunity then consider these four elements of its strategy. These stores are around 50,000 square feet and cater to customers who love the outdoors. With this store concept Dick’s is trying to capture sales from the $100 billion outdoor hunting gear market.

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Small Biz Trends

JUNE 14, 2022

A retail business includes any company that sells goods or services directly to consumers for their consumption or use. But many now offer products online or over the phone and ship products to consumers. However, with the right retail business idea in the right market, any type of storefront can still succeed. Local Market.

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Retail TouchPoints

DECEMBER 29, 2021

Thanks to the latest technological developments, the warehouse-first marketing approach has been losing steam, and online purchases are taking the lead. Virtual reality functions and applications are emerging as innovative solutions to fulfill customers’ demands, playing a crucial role when facing the industry’s most pressing challenges.

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Retail TouchPoints

MAY 12, 2021

When the pandemic took hold, Seattle-area Town & Country Markets (T&C) went to work ensuring their customers still felt safe and well-cared-for. Pre-pandemic, small store formats were on the rise as consumers favored local, more tailored products.

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Small Biz Trends

JUNE 1, 2022

Find fulfillment in your work: Helping animals can give your work purpose. You may feel more personally fulfilled and motivated. Those who love spending time outdoors can charge a small fee for daily or weekly walks. You’d need training and experience working with aggressive dogs to serve this market.

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VMS

JANUARY 4, 2022

Users include interior designers, architects, specifiers, procurers, purchasing managers and resource librarians who serve the contract/commercial office, hospitality, healthcare, retail, education, government, sports/entertainment and residential design markets. Sayers is president of Thoroughbred Fulfillment, a role he’s held since 2004.

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365 Retail

DECEMBER 21, 2022

Once again, we find ourselves amidst the festive season, with retail spaces battling it out for all-important consumer attention. Operating in a highly saturated market, retail owners are having to explore unique ways to draw in customers, with AV displays being a core way to elevate spaces and capitalise on a customer’s initial interest.

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Retail Minded

OCTOBER 2, 2023

Effectively managing a retail supply chain is essential for meeting customer demands and maintaining a competitive edge in the market. This automation significantly reduces labor costs and speeds up order fulfillment. These initiatives align with their brand values and resonate with environmentally conscious consumers.

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Independent Retailer

NOVEMBER 2, 2021

With only two months left of 2021, retailers should already be looking ahead to the new year for the newest trends, technology, marketing tactics, products, and solutions for improving their business. Meet Consumers Where They Want to Shop. “I Prepare for typos and misspelling. Low Inventory Does Not Mean Lost Opportunities.

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Rain Pros

MARCH 22, 2024

This will help them feel in-the-loop and allow them to better market new products and services to customers, leading to higher sales. Some products, like outdoor products, for example, have specifications which make them a better fit for some than others. Foster a Customer-Centric Culture Without customers, you don’t have a business.

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Retail TouchPoints

AUGUST 22, 2022

We share a lot of the data and we move consumers into their full-price environment ,” explained Grover. “I’ve And because we’re marketing to a different consumer, we open up our customers to their brands. The Goal: Disrupt the Online Value Shopping Market.

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Retail TouchPoints

JULY 28, 2021

The disruption caused by COVID-19 has led to a re-appreciation of relatively compact, walkable neighborhoods, with a mix of uses and opportunities to interact with people outdoors. People were already shopping online and ordering food for delivery, but it has become evident that consumer preferences have changed permanently.

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Retail TouchPoints

OCTOBER 12, 2020

On one hand, personal safety and security are still top-of-mind for consumers, driving changes in everything from online shopping to brick-and-mortar store layouts and delivery models. A starting point in approaching retailing in the time of coronavirus is to understand that it’s currently a tale of two consumers.

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Rangeme

MAY 9, 2022

Arkwright: Our target market is anyone and everyone who appreciates and desires artisanal cheeses, charcuterie, local products, and small or large production wines from all over the world. As the buyer and head curator at MUST, RangeMe has been super helpful for product discovery and fulfillment.

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Retail TouchPoints

NOVEMBER 29, 2022

But amidst the calm, there’s a flurry of activity as one group makes its way across the paved pathways of the outdoor shopping center. Their primary audience isn’t the handful of curious consumers here in Woodbury though — it’s hundreds of thousands of shoppers in China who are ending their day (it’s 10 p.m.

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Inside Retail

JUNE 30, 2021

The retail industry in Malaysia has struggled during Covid, but shopping centre Pavilion in Kuala Lumpur has continued to find a way to reach consumers. JY: Consumers and their needs have rapidly evolved in the past year. It is clear that consumers don’t limit themselves to a single channel, and therefore neither should we.

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Retail TouchPoints

DECEMBER 9, 2022

It’s probably twofold why [marketplaces are] starting to explode,” said Richard Hankin, a former eBay executive who is now SVP of Go-to-Market, North America at marketplace SaaS solution Marketplacer. Is the market saturated for mega-marketplaces with more than a million products and hundreds of categories like an eBay or Amazon?

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Small Biz Trends

JULY 19, 2021

packaged food market size was $ 996.56 cardiovascular equipment market is expected to grow at more than 11% CAGR through 2027. This is because the maternity care market in North America is projected to cross $3 billion by 2023 with a good compound annual growth rate. during 2017-2030, reports Goldstein Market Intelligence.

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Retail Geek

NOVEMBER 30, 2022

With covid impacts still in place, a global economic crisis, supply chain disruptions, labor shortages, new retailer discounting practices, and new consumer behaviors we have a lot to unpack. billion consumers are shaping shopping trends. This episodes covers a wide range of topics around the most important shopping week of the year.

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Retail Bound

MAY 3, 2021

Crowdfunding audiences are not traditional consumers; they are dreamers. They crave the newest products before they come to market, and more importantly, they are willing to support those same dreamers, entrepreneurs, and creators of the best products in order to make them a reality. Crowdfunding provides that opportunity.

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