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How Social Commerce, Same-Day Delivery and Live Chat are Driving Sephora’s Omnichannel Evolution

Retail TouchPoints

The LVMH -owned retailer did have to play a bit of catch up, though, when it came to omnichannel fulfillment , fast-tracking the roll out of services like BOPIS and launching new innovations such as virtual beauty consultations. RTP: What other ways have you seen customer expectations shift after the last year?

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Opinion: The clock is TikToking for supply chains

Inside Retail

This year, over 102 million people will buy via social platforms in the US alone and by 2025, global sales via social commerce will exceed US$1.2 Among consumers – and not just Millennials – social commerce is gaining significant traction, growing three times as fast as overall e-commerce.

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Top 10 Retail Trends to Watch in 2024

RETAIL MANAGEMENT SOFTWARE

In 2024, retailers are expected to prioritize eco-friendly initiatives, from sustainable sourcing and packaging to energy-efficient operations. Personalization Powered by AI: Artificial intelligence (AI) is revolutionizing the way retailers understand and cater to individual customer needs.

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How Flip is Flipping the Script on Influencer Marketing by Making Actual Customers its Stars

Retail TouchPoints

After years of degrading consumer trust in platforms, brands and the influencers they hire, Agha’s premise is that his TikTok-esque social commerce platform — which features product reviews only from real, authenticated shoppers — will power the next wave of ecommerce discovery and online community.

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How Streamlining Digital Checkout Boosted Polywood Conversions Nearly 50%

Retail TouchPoints

What it didn’t have at that point was a streamlined, intuitive online checkout process — and that quickly became a major hindrance to the company’s DTC expansion plans. “We It was an involved, intense process. Once there’s a certain percentage of fraudulent orders, financial companies [can stop servicing you].”

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#RSP22: Everything You Need to Know About Holiday 2022

Retail TouchPoints

The Mastercard SpendingPulse measures in-store and online retail sales across all forms of payment, providing a wealth of insights to help merchants refine and optimize their holiday strategies. Customer service, digital experience, personalization and other factors drive that emotional loyalty.”.

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Digital Is Turning Retail Into An On-Demand Model

Retail TouchPoints

To attract a new generation of shoppers, retailers are looking to redefine go-to-market strategies and reimagine the customer experience inside their physical store locations. To accomplish this, operational models need to be adapted quickly.