Retail TouchPoints

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023

The report found that increased labor costs and shaky consumer confidence are impacting holiday hiring plans, with retailers forecast to add a total of 410,000 seasonal jobs this season. Toward Pay Increases Photo courtesy Amazon Amazon has opened more than 50 new fulfillment centers, delivery stations and same-day delivery sites in the U.S.

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Retail TouchPoints

AUGUST 29, 2023

Today’s consumers rely on their smartphones for, well, just about everything, and Verizon recognizes just how important that connection is. That’s why the retailer and mobile service provider uses multiple technology solutions to create a personalized shopping experience at scale. Now it’s super-simple and easy to use.

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Retail TouchPoints

APRIL 6, 2023

Check out our other stories, on consumer attitudes toward AI , store design applications and customer-facing applications. The newest generation of artificial intelligence (AI) would seem to be tailor-made for the behind-the-scenes operational complexity of today’s retail organization — and in many ways it is.

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Retail TouchPoints

JANUARY 11, 2021

“As part of the ONE RETAIL approach, we combine a variety of consumer journeys into one and put our smartphone app at the center of the entire shopping process,” explained Ekaterina Sokolova, CFO of M.Video Eldorado Group in an interview with Retail TouchPoints. “We Machine Learning-Powered Analytics Now Central to Demand Forecasting.

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Retail TouchPoints

FEBRUARY 11, 2021

We’re going to skip any in-depth discussion of consumers’ ever-warming embrace of online shopping because it feels more “established than trending,” and because with limited space we want to cover what we believe are more intriguing developments for supply chain professionals. But the post must go on.

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Retail TouchPoints

JULY 29, 2020

To accomplish this, operational models need to be adapted quickly. Predicting what’s to come isn’t easy, but having a robust network infrastructure in place would allow retailers to deploy new services rapidly when they’re ready to add them — regardless of where stores are located, or how long they’ve been established.

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Retail TouchPoints

JANUARY 4, 2024

Consumers responded to steep discounts in key ecommerce categories, including electronics, where discounts peaked at 31% off listed prices (versus 25% in 2022); toys ( 28% versus 34% last year); and apparel ( 24% versus 19% ). of online orders (among retailers offering the service) and peaking on Dec. YoY, reaching $222.1

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Retail TouchPoints

AUGUST 14, 2020

Understanding consumer behaviors will be key to building (or rebuilding) a successful retail business in a post-pandemic world. Data will fuel the shift to digital, according to expert contributors to the recent Retail TouchPoints (RTP) webinar, Analyzing The Shift To Digital From 7,000 Marketers And 1B Consumers Worldwide.

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Retail TouchPoints

SEPTEMBER 29, 2020

As a result, many retailers must move beyond manual processes to calculate their sales tax obligations. Leverage Digital Tech for Touchless Store Experiences. “Tax complexities can make overseas online retailers reluctant to expand into the U.S.,” and eBay offer opportunities for branded storefronts and content.

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Retail TouchPoints

JULY 21, 2020

At the store level, the funds will go toward: Renovations to nearly one-third of its locations; Expansion of curbside pickup ; Piloting “micro fulfillment centers” within supercenters to speed up fulfillment of pickup and delivery orders ; and Deploying digitization, robotics and Internet of Things (IoT) technologies to make stores smarter.

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Retail TouchPoints

MAY 23, 2022

The next step for the 112-year-old floral and gift brand is offering its partner florists updated features within its new MercuryOnline (MOL) platform, powered by Shopify , which FTD CTO Matt Powell describes as “ how digital commerce interfaces with store operations.”. Applying New-School Technology to Old-School Customer Service.

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Retail TouchPoints

JULY 17, 2023

The statistics show that more and more retail businesses are implementing IoT solutions to explore new ways of connecting with customers, boost sales and streamline business operations. IoT solutions enable retail stores to monitor and manage their equipment, including HVAC systems and refrigerators. Predictive equipment maintenance.

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RETAIL MANAGEMENT SOFTWARE

DECEMBER 24, 2021

The Retail market landscape has seen significant changes in retail trends and shifts in consumer behavior since the coronavirus breakout, but the industry now appears more optimistic about the growth prospects. Self-service check-ins and checkouts have become the new norm, saving time and money for retailers. New Look Stores.

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Retail TouchPoints

MAY 2, 2023

The Container Store has debuted its Closet Clean Out resale program for apparel and accessories, powered by the ThredUp Resale-as-a-Service solution. Known for its closets and organizational solutions, The Container Store’s program is unusual in accepting products for resale from categories that it doesn’t sell. “We

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Retail TouchPoints

OCTOBER 4, 2023

Whether it was inspiration from this “summer of sport” or keeping up with the ever-changing weather, the increasing unpredictability of consumers’ shopping habits was on display this summer. The cost-of-living crisis is undoubtedly driving buying decisions, so simplifying the consumer journey is essential for closing the sale.

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Retail TouchPoints

NOVEMBER 11, 2021

Curious about how consumer attitudes and behaviors are evolving? Want the latest thinking on how brick-and-mortar stores can be reconfigured for a post-pandemic environment? What consumers really want from brands and retailers. Practical ways to harness the enthusiasm of values-driven consumers. 17 from 1:20 to 2:10 p.m.

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Retail TouchPoints

FEBRUARY 21, 2023

Imagine you pick up all the things you need for your farm, and then they tell you that they currently cannot process credit cards. Connectivity is critical to driving in-store traffic, providing a seamless shopping experience, fostering a robust brand connection and creating lasting memories. Tractor Supply Co. , You get the drift.

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Retail TouchPoints

FEBRUARY 5, 2021

The transaction cycle does not end after purchase, and successful retailers should ensure that their omnichannel systems and processes are able to seamlessly handle the recovery period that comes after the holidays. Creating a Frictionless Returns Process. Fostering Systems Integration and Visibility. Next Steps.

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Retail TouchPoints

JUNE 15, 2020

These consumer sentiments, along with the need to protect the health of both shoppers and store associates, means retailers need to be stringent about enforcing social distancing and other safety measures as they reopen. In fact, displaying an abundance of caution will be required to bring many consumers back into physical stores.

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Retail TouchPoints

JUNE 7, 2023

That sense of unease is to be expected from a cohort shaped by both the 2008-2009 Great Recession and the COVID pandemic, and it’s had a big impact on their shopping choices: nearly half ( 48% ) say they shop the most often at discount/off-price retailers, and 25% frequently patronize dollar stores.

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Retail TouchPoints

JULY 22, 2020

If you’re unfamiliar with the concept of the on-demand economy, it’s this: a business, service or product that allows users to request a physical object, a piece of data or a service, and have that request fulfilled. It’s not enough to give a customer service phone number: customers want to speak to an agent now via chat.

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Inside Retail

FEBRUARY 27, 2023

Awareness Online channels should be leveraged to promote broader awareness of their products and services to potential customers across multiple platforms. Customer service This is often a buyer’s primary point of contact with a brand. Engaging experiences that attract customers to the website or the store will only go so far.

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Retail TouchPoints

JULY 17, 2020

In recent years, bricks have morphed into clicks and taps as consumers have embraced the convenience of online shopping. Buying straight from smart speakers and digital assistants like Siri and Alexa has gone mainstream, smartphones scan barcodes and compare prices, and AR allows consumers to try on clothing and makeup virtually.

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Retail TouchPoints

JULY 14, 2020

As the LUXIE brand has grown to become a global DTC cosmetic tools brand sold in 160 countries, its consumer base has shifted from an average age of under 20 to a 30- to 45-year-old demographic. Riley : When I first came on board as CEO in February 2018, I wanted to get us out in front of a lot of consumers. and Singapore.

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Retalon

SEPTEMBER 22, 2021

Instead of only shipping to customers’ homes, retailers let online customers shop from their local and online store’s inventory and pick up their orders from their closest brick-and-mortar location the same day. A retail fulfillment process that is known as BOPIS — Buy Online, Pickup In-Store. What is BOPIS?

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Retail TouchPoints

JULY 28, 2020

In fact, recent research from McKinsey finds consumers indicating they will adopt long-term behavioral changes beyond COVID-19. Consumers have had their options severely limited — and the idea of returning to typical social behavior like retail shopping is now fraught with risk. However, now all eyes are on the front of the house.

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Cross Cap

FEBRUARY 1, 2018

A guest post by our friends from Pivotal Payments. According to a 2017 survey from BigCommerce, 51% think shopping online is best, while 49% prefer shopping in-store. Instead, concentrating efforts on creating a memorable in-store experience will foster consumer loyalty and keep shoppers coming back.

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