Retail TouchPoints

SEPTEMBER 28, 2020

Fortunately, not long into the crisis, search behemoth Google paid attention to these companies’ needs, announcing in April that merchants would be able to list products on its Google Shopping platform for free. Your business should certainly be looking to harness Google Shopping to its advantage. Adding Products to Google Shopping.

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Retail TouchPoints

MARCH 17, 2022

During the pandemic, the relationship between homeowners and their homes fundamentally changed, as lockdowns, social distancing guidance and quarantine protocols left many consumers with an abundance of time to stare at their own four walls. 134% more likely to anticipate making a garden or outdoor purchase.

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Retail Focus

OCTOBER 17, 2023

Regular readers of Retail Focus will remember a recent article that focused on surfaces in retail and how shops and other venues can utilise these as part of their marketing strategy to help drive more sales. Through the use of window, wall, floor and outdoor branding, you can communicate with customers without even saying a word.

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RETAIL MANAGEMENT SOFTWARE

MARCH 26, 2024

Showcase items that are in high demand during springtime, such as gardening supplies, outdoor furniture, spring fashion trends, seasonal foods, and wellness products. Offer Spring-Themed Promotions: Entice customers with special promotions and discounts tailored to the spring season.

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Retail TouchPoints

NOVEMBER 9, 2021

As product scarcity issues continue to dominate this holiday shopping season, consumers are increasingly turning to resale to get the goods — and platform operators are taking notice. The auction-based website is now available to consumers in Arizona.

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A1 Retail

JULY 19, 2021

Premium digital out of home (DOOH) media owner Ocean Outdoor will carry highlights of the Tokyo 2020 Olympics across its UK portfolio as part of its official partnership with Team GB. The activation will promote the Toyota Yaris Hybrid. Across the rest of the UK, Ocean will air Olympics highlights in partnership with Eurosport.

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Retail TouchPoints

DECEMBER 8, 2020

Advanced capabilities like buy online pick up in-store (BOPIS), ecommerce, apps that help navigate stores and outdoor pop-up shops that used to get pushed back for budgetary reasons suddenly became imperatives for stores to stay afloat. Not only did consumers change where they shop, but also what they shop for.

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Retail Focus

JUNE 28, 2023

Be it wall spaces in large high street shops and boutique stores, or simple countertops in smaller, even pop-up, locations, surfaces are a blank canvas for retailers to utilise in the most effective manner possible. Lowe said as sales and promotions come and go, so must your graphics.

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Retail TouchPoints

NOVEMBER 30, 2022

million shoppers went shopping for great deals, compared to 179 million in 2021 and 30 million more than the projected turnout of 166.3 Black Friday was a very big day and this continues to be an incredibly important bellwether, reflecting both the consumer psyche as well as the strength of our economy.”. billion and $960.4

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Mass Relators

APRIL 24, 2024

The Acosta Group study reflects grocery shopper behaviors and perceptions, and outlines strategies to convert a percentage of consumers that are currently purchasing HBC and GM in other channels to shop for these items at grocery. Every month, 114 million households purchase food and beverages at grocery stores, according to NIQ.

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Retail TouchPoints

MAY 8, 2023

In yet another sign that the COVID-generated ecommerce surge has subsided, the Salesforce Shopping Index reported flat ecommerce sales in the U.S. In general the [consumer’s] expectation is that you’re up to snuff security-wise, and the value that’s being provided is so high that it creates a virtuous cycle.

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Inside Retail

JANUARY 7, 2024

There’s a new mall in Singapore with an open-air shopping concept, pet-friendly features and an extensive list of F&B establishments for the discerning customer. Meet One Holland Village Mall. Opened on December 1, 2023, it is the newest addition to the trendy hub of Holland Village.

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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. Adoption of the omnichannel distribution system and cross-channel marketing. Personalization in the data mining age.

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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. Collect and Leverage First-Party Data . Invest in Your People .

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Retail TouchPoints

FEBRUARY 14, 2023

The Retail TouchPoints editors shared their takes on some of the most noteworthy and interesting ads from retail, CPG and technology advertisers: Temu Appeals to Billionaire Wannabes Perhaps the most notable new name that popped up in between plays was Temu , with its double-featured “Shop like a Billionaire” spot. The new U.S.

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Retail TouchPoints

NOVEMBER 29, 2021

Being relevant to Gen Z consumers starts with providing spaces and places for them to connect with existing friends and family as well as meet new people. While Nike builds community using an app, other brands like Outdoor Voices promote connection through ongoing local event series. Here are the top five takeaways: 1.

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Inside Retail

SEPTEMBER 20, 2021

The pair previously operated a Tatts and Giftware shop in Torquay and prior to that, they were the youngest Victorian owners of an authorised newsagency in Lower Templestowe, Victoria which they operated for five years when they started their family. Constant reinvention . Vaccinations give hope.

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Retail TouchPoints

MAY 31, 2022

Source: Coresight Research “Building Blocks of the Metaverse: 5G” Both at a consumer and an enterprise level, 5G is still in its infancy, but it’s expected to grow quickly and become the dominant mobile access technology by 2027 reaching 90% penetration in North America within that time, according to Ericsson.

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Retail TouchPoints

JULY 11, 2023

As the retail industry introduces modern shopping experiences underpinned with new technologies like AI, retailers can take a page from the NFL’s playbook and adapt those learnings to their unique environments. Data analytics is a powerful tool retailers can use to deliver better shopping experiences.

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A1 Retail

JUNE 23, 2023

percent, whilst AOV declined by 9 percent, attributed to discount-driven behaviour, with retailers relying heavily on promotions during the holiday period. Sports and outdoors: saw a 10 percent increase in AOV, whilst revenue was down 13 percent. Sports and outdoors: saw a 10 percent increase in AOV, whilst revenue was down 13 percent.

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Retail TouchPoints

FEBRUARY 22, 2021

Instead, a series of recent diversifications, including the launch of a direct-to-consumer site in 2017, meant the brand was poised to roll with the pandemic punches. These gave Kerrits the advanced analytics and segmentation tools she needed to react to the volatile market forces and shifting consumer sentiments that shaped the year.

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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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Independent Retailer

MARCH 31, 2022

As consumers once again begin emerging from a pretty locked down and socially distanced winter season, they are going to be super eager to get out of the house and not only enjoy the warmer weather, but also to mingle with friends and do some in-person shopping. Open-Air Markets Meet Safety Precautions. Make This Your 2022 Goal.

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Wiser

OCTOBER 2, 2020

Listen in to hear from Tom Vieira, Wiser’s Director of Product, In-Store, and Casey Berns, Associate Director Shopper Insights and Category Advisory Services at The Clorox Company, as they cover six store conditions consumer brands need to monitor to win at the register. We have a recording of the webinar below.

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Wiser

NOVEMBER 20, 2017

The next big wave to change Black Friday was the lengthening of the promotional calendar—making Black Friday into “Black November.” As competition grew fierce and perceived discounts got deeper than ever, REI stood out from the promotional crowd and decided to close its doors for the day to promote outdoor exploration.

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Inside Retail

MARCH 10, 2022

It has been observed around the world since, promoting various issues that women face. These women have unapologetically taken a seat at the table and are creating new systems in fashion by providing unique solutions for businesses and consumers. Her expertise lends itself to grasping the nuances of shopping online.

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Inside Retail

OCTOBER 11, 2021

Besides working on continually improving our LifeWear offering, we have also introduced new special collaborations with Japanese womenswear brand Mame Kurogouchi, outdoors-inspired streetwear brand White Mountaineering and international artist Jeff Koons for the first time.

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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. In-store screens can be used to engage with shoppers and show promotions or product information, which all serve as part of the customer journey.

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Indigo 9 Digital

FEBRUARY 9, 2023

Its oat milk landed in coffee shops in the United States in 2016 and by 2018 its was so popular there were shortages of it across the United States. By 2019 Oatly was available in 7,000 stores and coffee shops across the United States including places like Whole Foods and Target. By all accounts Oatly is an overnight success.

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Independent Retailer

NOVEMBER 2, 2021

About 43 percent of customers online begin shopping by going directly to the search bar to find their items instead of browsing by category. Meet Consumers Where They Want to Shop. “I Engaging Customers with Experiential Retail. Prepare for typos and misspelling. Keep user experience, for both desktop and mobile, in mind.

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Small Biz Trends

JULY 8, 2021

If you own a retail store or are considering shop ideas for a new one, take a look at the stats below. Online shopping enables you to place an order from the comfort of your home. But people still love visiting a store, experiencing products, and shopping in-store. Shopping Statistics. Retail Statistics: The Big Picture.

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Storis

FEBRUARY 12, 2019

Today, consumers use their smartphones to research products, compare prices, buy products online, and pay for in-store purchases. The convenience of mobile devices has changed shopping behaviors and elevated expectations. Retailers can access the entire STORIS solution as well as create, edit, and complete shopping carts.

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A1 Retail

JULY 27, 2021

Online share of sales remain robust at 13.4%, suggesting a new normal for grocery shopping has been established. The slight uptick in sales is attributed to the rising demand for fresh foods as Brits had more opportunities to socialise with friends and family and to enjoy outdoor eating and drinking. Total Till sales reached -1.3%

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Mass Relators

JULY 14, 2022

We applaud Amazon for their efforts in promoting small businesses and look forward to working with them more in the future.”. shopping trends around Amazon’s Prime Day event include: Worldwide Prime Day Trends. Some of the best-selling categories worldwide this Prime Day were Amazon Devices, Consumer Electronics, and Home.

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VMS

SEPTEMBER 3, 2021

Its primary use case of delivering SKU-level pricing and promotional information accurately and automatically has always been appealing, but the costs of early-generation ESL were high, especially when you added the expense of required hard-wired power and data infrastructure. But why stop there?

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Storis

FEBRUARY 6, 2019

Personalization is a critical component to optimizing a customer’s shopping experience. Today, consumers want to shop whenever and wherever they choose and enjoy the benefits of both digital and physical retail environments. They seek out relevant product promotions and offers.

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Retail Focus

AUGUST 16, 2023

With the industry facing increased pressure from consumers to become more sustainable, we take a look at some of the planet friendly steps retailers can take without having to break the bank. Importantly for retailers, consumer values are evolving,” Shortland said. There is no escaping the subject of sustainability.

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