Retail TouchPoints

NOVEMBER 7, 2022

As consumers work to check off their holiday shopping lists, many will be flocking to physical stores. Department stores, specialty retailers and luxury brands alike will display their holiday spirit using best-in-class design and storytelling strategies to draw these shoppers in.

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Inside Retail

MAY 26, 2025

(Since tariffs are paid at the source and not upon receipt of the goods by the retailer, there are a few boats not making scheduled trips.) As for the extra cost of the tariffs itself, retailers were passing some on to the consumer, absorbing some, and trying to get the manufacturers to shoulder some. per cent year-over-year.

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Retail TouchPoints

MAY 17, 2022

There was a time, not too long ago, when it took a lot of convincing to get consumers to consider secondhand. Now, both consumers and the retailers that serve them are quite willingly jumping on the resale bandwagon, driving an already hot sector toward even further growth. Retailers and Brands Take the Baton.

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Retail TouchPoints

MAY 28, 2020

Robling is offering COVID-19 store reopening analytics for both essential and specialty retailers. The tools are designed to help retailers navigate operations during the pandemic with the environment’s special considerations in mind. Specialty retailers can use the dashboard to keep an eye on operations and inventory.

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Retail TouchPoints

AUGUST 23, 2022

In its 32 locations across 12 states, outdoor specialty retailer Sun & Ski Sports can easily share customer-facing content that’s specific to the season and its stores’ individual regions, via a partnership with Carousel Digital Signage. Approximately 95% of Sun & Ski Sports’ content runs on consumer-facing displays. “A

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Retail TouchPoints

NOVEMBER 21, 2023

The winter holiday season is a critical time for retail. November and December holiday sales average around 19% of total retail sales, per the NRF , and this share can be even higher for some department stores and specialty retailers. Emarketer anticipates that holiday retail sales will grow 4.5% billion online!

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Retail TouchPoints

MAY 16, 2022

As its name implies, Direct to Consumer (DTC) retail seeks to appeal directly to consumers with a brand they will recognize and seek out. But as this part of the industry grows more crowded, DTC retailers are finding it tougher to make their mark. The mindset of today’s consumer is ‘I can get this stuff anywhere.’

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Retail TouchPoints

FEBRUARY 2, 2023

ThredUP is teaming up with TikToker Nava Rose to launch the Dump Fast Fashion Shop, an online secondhand storefront to help consumers thrift for Valentine’s Day and beyond. The company also continues to grow its resale-as-a-service offering, with specialty retailer Francesca’s tapping ThredUP to power its new resale offering.

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Retail TouchPoints

FEBRUARY 3, 2023

“In recent years, what constitutes a great retail experience has changed dramatically,” said Ron Edwards, COO of Cole Haan in a statement. Our investment in Aptos ONE reflects our commitment to keeping pace with consumers’ evolving expectations. Cole Haan operates 90+ retail stores in the U.S.

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Retail TouchPoints

OCTOBER 20, 2021

Now, most retail stores and restaurants are open again — but are they thinking about the long-term impact these changes will have on their brand, or are they still in survival mode? The past 18 months have seen a lapse in consumer confidence. This is in large part due to a rapidly compressed innovation cycle.

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Retail TouchPoints

OCTOBER 5, 2023

Today, thanks to the creativity of chains like Target, Costco, Publix, Whole Foods, Wegmans, Trader Joe’s and Walmart, consumers no longer see private-label products as inferior copycats. While it is good news that consumers are engaging with store brands, they might be buying them because they have to, not because they want to.

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Retail TouchPoints

MAY 23, 2023

Our founders are not consumers in context of the ‘consumerist culture,’” Gopinath explained. The company’s goal isn’t to get consumers to buy the same products over again, but to sell those products to more consumers while also providing shoppers with things that work in other parts of their lives.

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Retail TouchPoints

JULY 30, 2020

Only consumers only had 17% of their shopping done by early July, and 54% said they held off on spending because they didn’t know what they needed. The most notable shift between the 2019 back-to-school season and today is the strong consumer preference for technology over traditional items like apparel and even school supplies.

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Inside Retail

MARCH 19, 2025

Thats really what we are, Grace told Inside Retail. The brand creates innovative products that help consumers care for their skin and save water, carbon and waste in the process. The solution that will have the most impact in the world is the one that the most people will adopt, and convenience rules adoption, Smith told Inside Retail.

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Inside Retail

OCTOBER 13, 2024

With the need for inventory to sell to retailers, it can be tough accessing that capital. To navigate this, we’ve focused on cultivating small yet impactful retail partnerships, including professional salons and specialty retailers, to ensure sustainable growth.

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Retail TouchPoints

JULY 16, 2020

Not all apparel retailers will be affected equally, however. According to the survey, 35% of consumers will be most comfortable shopping at department stores following the pandemic, whereas only 16%. of consumers say they will feel most comfortable shopping at standalone specialty retail stores.

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Retail TouchPoints

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

However, Boisson is differentiating itself by helping drive and fulfill consumer demand with a robust omnichannel strategy that creates a flywheel effect not just for the business, but for NA collectively. a more suburban area where consumers live and shop. “We The store is at the Shops at Merrick Park in Coral Gables, Fla.,

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Inside Retail

JANUARY 2, 2025

But as compelling as Zero Cos new creatives are to families trying to balance it all, it’s the convenience of the ForeverFill system that is ultimately attractive to consumers. ForeverFill opens up new convenient avenues for Zero Co, in particular, retail.

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Retail TouchPoints

MARCH 20, 2024

Embrace the ‘Ceremony’ of the In-Store Experience During COVID-19 shutdowns, consumers quickly got used to browsing and buying online. Now that consumers have come back into the stores, everybody really wants an experience,” Plenert said. You have to have areas in the store that cater to these new product categories,” said Plenert.

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Inside Retail

JANUARY 2, 2023

When it comes to consolidation and specialisation, we expect to see more big retailers launch or acquire specialty marketplaces to capture the growing long tail of e-commerce. This has already started unfolding in the Australian market, which has historically been much more supportive of specialty retailers.

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Medallion Retail

APRIL 5, 2025

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Inside Retail

JUNE 27, 2024

Digital commerce has become increasingly complex, with endlessly diverse customer journeys and pressure on brands to meet rising consumer expectations. Retailers are grappling with ever-multiplying channels, and managing disparate touchpoints while trying to create a seamless, excellent omnichannel experience.

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Inside Retail

JUNE 22, 2023

Amazon.com isn’t the only US retailer accused of using deceptive tactics to sell memberships to shoppers. From big-box chains Walmart and Best Buy to specialty retailers like Savage X Fenty and Adore Me, retailers’ subscription programs are facing growing scrutiny. The retailer reached a $2.35

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Retail TouchPoints

MARCH 4, 2021

Retail TouchPoints (RTP): I understand that although the Harmony783 company is nearly two years old, selling to consumers only started recently. Consumers today are much more aware of the things that are important to them, and sustainability is important to people. How have sales been going?

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Inside Retail

MAY 13, 2024

But while Barbeques Galore is the largest specialty retailer, it faces competition from hardware, department stores and appliance retailers. “We’re We don’t have a direct-to-consumer presence in New Zealand,” McDonald said. This is where the new B2B e-commerce site comes in.

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Retail TouchPoints

NOVEMBER 1, 2022

For brands it’s a unique opportunity to tap into the fan fever surrounding one of the world’s largest sporting events while consumers also are in a festive mood. PacSun ’s new seasonal campaign is all about the metaverse, highlighting the youth retailer’s presence in consumers’ virtual and physical lives.

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Retail Dive

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

Consumers can access same-day delivery on the specialty retailer’s products across the Uber Eats, Postmates and Uber apps.

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Inside Retail

AUGUST 10, 2023

US specialty retailer Pacsun has expanded its partnership with Australian online fast fashion boutique Princess Polly stocking a dedicated fall capsule collection in 100 US stores. The fall collection features boyish shapes, silhouettes and oversized designs.

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Inside Retail

FEBRUARY 2, 2023

So far, TheRY has spread mostly through word-of-mouth, but now the co-founders are now looking to leverage medical endorsements and increase their distribution through specialty retailers to raise awareness and reach new customers. “We’re

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Inside Retail

JUNE 16, 2021

Despite hitting the market just six months ago, it’s already stocked in major retailers, including Myer, Surfstitch, The Iconic and Revolve, as well as dozens of specialty retailers across Australia and New Zealand. And it’s set to launch on Showpo and North Beach, online retailers in Australia and New Zealand, in July.

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Retail TouchPoints

MAY 21, 2024

The retail landscape is transforming, driven by rapid technological advancements and changing consumer behaviors. Against this backdrop, network analytics emerges as a pivotal tool for retailers. Selecting the right tools : The market offers a variety of network analytics tools, each with its strengths and specialties.

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Retail TouchPoints

FEBRUARY 5, 2021

He is a well-respected thought leader with more than 32 years of experience in the retail and consumer products industries. His leadership experience includes specialty retail management at the store and district levels, plus executive-level experience at multiple consulting firms and retail technology companies.

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Retail TouchPoints

MARCH 2, 2022

Retailers large and small have transformed their businesses with the marketplace business model and technology. Walmart, Target, Home Depot and most big box retailers run their own successful marketplaces. However, the ecommerce operator must still source products, negotiate contracts, merchandise, price and support products.

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Inside Retail

JULY 9, 2024

Having recently opened a flagship store in Hong Kong’s Lee Garden, the Italian gourmet chocolate and gelato manufacturer Venchi is plotting its larger expansion in Asia Pacific with a meticulous localisation strategy as consumer spending continues to rebound. billion this year and is expected to reach US$24.48

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Inside Retail

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

US-based beauty device company Canopy recently announced the launch of its dermatologist-recommended showerhead in US Sephora stores, marking the brand’s latest retail expansion since it first launched a direct-to-consumer site in October 2020. Over the past four years, Canopy has steadily expanded its retail partners.

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Retail TouchPoints

APRIL 2, 2021

In a reversal of the traditional paradigm, today’s consumer expects brand loyalty to be reciprocal. This new dynamic requires a reimaging of the standard customer relationship management (CRM) software that retailers have typically used to offer customers a basic level of personalization.

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Small Biz Trends

JULY 8, 2021

According to a report , small specialty retail stores have a market size of $33.4bn in the US. Want to know more about small specialty retail store businesses in the country? Organizing a retail event in a physical store can be a good way to pull consumers. The answer is a big resounding YES.

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