VMS

AUGUST 31, 2021

Breakout Session: The Retail Rumba: Solutions for Specialty Retailers. Ready to take two steps forward—and maybe a step or two to the side—as a specialty retailer working closely with your customers? Register today for IRDC 2021 in Denver, Sept.

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Retail TouchPoints

JULY 18, 2023

The mergers and acquisitions market remains strong for direct-to-consumer firms that operate across a spectrum of channels, but investors are now going back to the fundamentals and targeting companies with evidence of economic success.

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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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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

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

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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Retail TouchPoints

APRIL 17, 2023

As prices rise with inflation and consumers become more selective about where they shop, grocers have much to learn from specialty brands’ experiential retail success. The grocery industry has been lucky not to have the pendulum swing from the COVID closures of specialty retail.

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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 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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Inside Retail

AUGUST 10, 2023

While there is still a lingering Covid shadow on some shopping strips, including those in capital city central business districts (CBDs), other factors are impacting the viability of suburban retail precincts. The slump in consumer spending as inflationary cost-of-living pressures bite into household budgets is an immediate challenge.

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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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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

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 Times

JUNE 22, 2021

M·A·C Cosmetics, in partnership with Hudson, welcomes domestic and international travelers to an innovative specialty retail concept in Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC) –Concourse A.

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Inside Retail

FEBRUARY 27, 2023

For retailers closely watching consumer confidence levels and spending trends, getting an accurate reading about what lies ahead can be challenging. Still, many consumers are undoubtedly feeling the impact of interest rates and the rising cost of living. This has become more crucial as the economic cycle continues to shift.

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Inside Retail

MARCH 26, 2024

Australian specialty retailer 99 Bikes has announced its B Corp certification as the business continues to backpedal from its $12.4 The retailer also expects to benefit from the trend of electric bikes, and it has two national expos this year to showcase the company’s fleet to consumers. million loss in FY23 after a $23.7

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Inside Retail

FEBRUARY 5, 2023

Gremos – who founded and was previously the CEO of the Decorug retail group – told Inside Retail that Homemakercentral enables traditional stores to compete against pure-play e-commerce vendors , while also providing consumers with a one-stop-shop to browse, compare and shop. For us the equation is very simple,” he said. “To

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Inside Retail

NOVEMBER 22, 2021

On-premise channels have been particularly hard hit, while despite operational pressures the off-premise has ultimately benefited from consumer stay-at-home orders. Retailers and venues have had to reconsider and adapt their business models. And in brands delivering direct to consumer (D2C). E-commerce channels expand.

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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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Mass Relators

AUGUST 16, 2021

Elliott Rodgers, chief information officer at Ulta Beauty, tells this week’s Video Forum about the various ways the specialty retailer is bringing technology to bear to help realize its strategic objectives.

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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 TouchPoints

FEBRUARY 18, 2021

Retailers such as Best Buy and Apple were two of the first to implement the model at scale, showing the value for businesses outside of luxury and specialty retail. consumer health concerns still loom, according to survey data from Shopkick. Even with vaccinations beginning to roll out across the U.S.,

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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

JUNE 1, 2022

So, how can traditional retailers take advantage of the opportunities online, stay relevant to their customers, and embrace an omnichannel sales approach? If you’re looking at venturing into the direct-to-consumer world of digital sales, here are five common challenges to consider, to help you be strategic about your move online.

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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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Retail TouchPoints

FEBRUARY 9, 2023

But that same wave of electronic innovation that gave rise to Batteries Plus also put a drain on the retailer’s business as ecommerce began to take hold. Over the last decade or so, Batteries Plus has struggled to find its place in the world of digital retail, even as consumers have become ever more reliant on battery-powered devices.

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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

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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Rain Pros

MARCH 17, 2023

Targeted Solutions One strategy for overcoming the challenge of supporting the unique needs of specialty retailers is a more focused product. Industry Focused POS Systems Rain Retail has known for a long time that many specialty retailers are better served by a targeted POS solution.

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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 Gazette

DECEMBER 6, 2023

There’s a real need for retailers to invest today and innovate wherever possible to differentiate in a crowded and hugely competitive market.” Deann Evans, managing director EMEA for Shopify, says: “The reality is that retailers big and small can’t afford to sit on the sidelines. Complacency will kill your business.

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Rangeme

APRIL 27, 2022

Kelp is starting to gain recognition among consumers and there are three reasons: It’s a carbon-neutral—possibly carbon-negative (emitting less than zero carbon dioxide, meaning it actually removes CO2) though that’s not confirmed—crop that draws carbon dioxide out of the air. “A In the U.S., 67% of U.S.

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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

JUNE 21, 2022

At the same time, more consumers are looking for brands they love to speak out on on social and political issues, opening the door for retail businesses to join the conversation around mental health and suicide. And mental health is often a major factor in the 9 deaths every day by suicide, of which 7 are men.

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RETAIL MANAGEMENT SOFTWARE

MARCH 2, 2020

According to the latest reports from NRF 2020 Report and Survey, Consumers are most likely to spend an average of $30.19 on family members other than their spouses compared to $29.87 in the previous year; $14.69 on their close friends, up from $9.78; $14.45 on their children’s classmates and teachers, up from $8.63; $12.96

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RETAIL MANAGEMENT SOFTWARE

MARCH 2, 2020

According to the latest reports from NRF 2020 Report and Survey, Consumers are most likely to spend an average of $30.19 on family members other than their spouses compared to $29.87 in the previous year; $14.69 on their close friends, up from $9.78; $14.45 on their children’s classmates and teachers, up from $8.63; $12.96

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Mass Relators

SEPTEMBER 20, 2022

grocer in terms of gaining customers as consumer prices rise, according to a special edition of the Retailer Preference Index (RPI) from dunnhumby, a provider of customer data and analysis. Market Basket topped all 69 retailers in the Inflation RPI rankings, ahead of household discounter names like Aldi, Dollar General and Walmart.

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