Retail TouchPoints

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

Rent the Runway has lowered its revenue expectations for 2023, now saying it plans to at least match 2022 revenues of $296.4 We believe that a key part of achieving our profitability milestone is prioritizing the medium- and long-term health of the business over short-term revenue gains and lower margin customers.”

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Inside Retail

APRIL 29, 2023

As Australians adopt the latest digital payment methods, the future of frictionless, automated transactions will offer a completely new customer experience. Ultimately, the risk for businesses lies in missing out on the significant efficiency and customer experience benefits that digital businesses will offer,” concludes Yee.

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I Vend

MARCH 17, 2023

Ask any retailer and they’ll tell you that an enhanced customer experience is at the top of their ‘must do’ list. Improving customer experience is the key to winning new customers, keeping existing ones happy and bumping up revenue and profit. iVend helps retailers analyse data for an enhanced customer experience.

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Retail TouchPoints

MAY 3, 2024

This support comes in the form of financial wellness planning and guidance resources, annual memberships to a meditation tool, and training on wellness, mindfulness and inclusion. The Ulta Beauty Charitable Foundation also has an Associate Relief Fund to ensure associates have access to financial support in times of need.

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Retail TouchPoints

JULY 20, 2020

In a planned leadership transition, Michael Witynski has been named CEO of Dollar Tree. In December, Witynski was promoted from President and COO to a newly created position of Enterprise President. Gary Philbin, the company’s CEO since September 2017, is retiring but will serve as a member of the board through September 23, 2020.

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Wiser

AUGUST 21, 2023

No matter how revolutionary your product or service may be, it’s the promotion strategy that can make or break its journey in the market. This is where strategic planning, product positioning, and creative marketing come into play. The product promotion process can seem daunting, of course.

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Retail TouchPoints

MARCH 5, 2024

[Update from 3/6/2024] Over the next decade, Target plans to build more than 300 new stores and upgrade the vast majority of its brick-and-mortar fleet, with projects ranging from full remodels to adding Ulta Beauty locations, upgrading fixtures and supporting same-day services.

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Retail TouchPoints

MARCH 31, 2023

And this is just the first of in a series of shopping events Wish has planned for 2023. Retail TouchPoints: What’s your plan to bring Wish back to the forefront, especially with so many new competitors in the space now? Joe Yan: Our strategic focus right now is to to keep improving the customer experience. Yan: Exactly.

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I Vend

DECEMBER 13, 2022

Promotions are an essential part of any retailer’s marketing toolkit, and never more so than during the holiday season. They increase sales, build loyalty, and delight customers. iVend for Digital Passes iVend helps retailers get the most from holiday promotions. Increase customer satisfaction by up to 20%.

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Hyken

DECEMBER 3, 2021

He shares the four key areas that lead to elevated customer experiences while growing rapidly. This is often a tough act to balance: rapidly scaling up business while still providing personalized customer service. Happy Enabled Employees = Happy Customers. Voice of Customer.

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Retail TouchPoints

JULY 8, 2021

The companies will jointly invest in new customer experiences, events, marketing and on-premise advertising at Westfield shopping centers across the country, with plans to take the partnership global in the coming months. Unibail-Rodamco-Westfield (URW), owner of Westfield shopping centers in the U.S.,

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Retail TouchPoints

OCTOBER 14, 2021

“Massimo’s global leadership skills, digital expertise and significant experience building brands through understanding consumer behavior will be a great enabler in strengthening our ability to innovate and enhance our position as one of the world’s preeminent athletic performance brands.”.

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Hyken

OCTOBER 27, 2023

She writes about how flexible workspaces revolutionize work, enhancing customer experiences through cost savings, increased productivity, and a dynamic, collaborative environment. This week, we feature an article by Srushti Shah, Head of Product Marketing for Middleware.

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Retail TouchPoints

NOVEMBER 30, 2022

LaFleur campaign imagery, artwork and messaging from clients that can draw in potential customers as they pass on the street; Interior design that relies on rich colors and natural textures that allow products to shine ; A high-touch retail environment that encourages guests to experience the brand; and.

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Retail TouchPoints

APRIL 3, 2024

Instead, your scheduled content will appear automatically, allowing you to focus on serving your customers and furthering other strategies for boosting sales. You can start by defining your content’s primary goals, which might include promoting specific products, informing customers about events or incentivizing activity on social media.

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I Vend

JULY 8, 2022

Customer experience in retail is at the heart of what keeps customers coming back.Forbes reports on a study in which 90% of consumers said they are more likely to return to a retail store if they have had a positive experience. Retailers need engaging customer experiences to win back this jaded audience.

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Retalon

MAY 10, 2024

If you have ever planned a family budget, you will easily understand Open to Buy (OTB). There are two types of families in household budget planning: those who operate on a tight budget, where planning is essential, and those for whom purchasing what they like at the moment is a priority, with budgeting taking a back seat.

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Hyken

FEBRUARY 18, 2022

He shares how to improve the SaaS customer experience to encourage customer loyalty. So, while creating a product, focus on customer success to ensure customer satisfaction and reduce churn. So, offering a pleasant customer experience is critical to the success of your organization. .

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Retail Smart Guys

DECEMBER 6, 2023

In the ever-evolving world of retail, one thing remains constant – the power of promotions to captivate shoppers and boost sales. Whether it’s the allure of clearance sales, the excitement of flash sales, or the intrigue of buy-one-get-one deals, retail promotions are an essential tool in any retailer’s arsenal.

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Mass Relators

JUNE 12, 2023

Michael Wier has been promoted to vice president of store brands at CVS Health. I invite all of you who are passionate about making new products, improving customer experiences, driving efficiency, and sustainably growing brands to connect with me on ways to partner. WOONSOCKET, R.I. Before that he worked for Mars & Co.,

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RETAIL MANAGEMENT SOFTWARE

JANUARY 7, 2022

Retail Businesses and brands will have to work hard to meet ever-evolving customer experience requirements in order to succeed and stay relevant. Did you know that returning customers spend 67 percent more than first-time customers? This can be your employee spotlights, retail events footage, customer encounters, etc.

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Retail TouchPoints

MAY 2, 2024

Additionally, you need not just the mechanisms and data tracking to show a clear monetization benefit to the business, but also [the means to gather] the data that allows you to track customer behavior and their stickiness with the loyalty program. The third element is the capabilities beneath the program itself.

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Retail TouchPoints

OCTOBER 13, 2022

Some of the new capabilities include: Shelf Sweep Detection , which aims to monitor shelf activity for large-scale removals of items so associates can take pre-emptive measures to mitigate theft, alert associates when stock is low and track the movement of high-value items taken from shelves; Vehicle Alert , which was created to monitor parking lots (..)

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Retail TouchPoints

NOVEMBER 17, 2023

“Our broad, strategic partnership should do just that, from changing the ease with which customers can buy vehicles online, to making it simple to use Alexa in Hyundai vehicles for entertainment, shopping, smart home adjustments and calendar checks, to enabling Hyundai to transform their customer experiences and business operations by moving to AWS.”

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Retail TouchPoints

JUNE 3, 2020

During Linstone’s tenure at Lamps Plus, he has guided the evolution of the company’s operational and financial sectors, including information technology, planning, distribution and corporate governance.

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Inside Retail

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

It’s no secret that consumer-facing retail has had a tough year trying to stay price-competitive for customers. Like many retailers, we have had to contend with inflationary pressures and greater promotional cadence, which has had an impact on profits,” said King.

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Mass Relators

JUNE 20, 2022

Matthew Simonsen has been promoted to senior vice president of real estate and development. Simonsen joined Dollar General in 2013, and has held roles in store operations, procurement, pricing, business analytics and merchandising planning. Jackie Li has been promoted to senior vice president of private brands and global sourcing.

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Retail TouchPoints

APRIL 5, 2024

LEGO House, in the company’s headquarters city of Billund, Denmark, already carries the KultureCity Sensory Inclusive certification, and the company plans to expand it to stores in more countries later in 2024. The retailer announced it would use its Inclusive Spaces Framework in all newly opened and renovated stores in February 2024.

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Retail TouchPoints

OCTOBER 25, 2023

Check out the Retail Strategy & Planning Series on-demand. Offering excellent customer service is a business basic at any time of the year, but it’s particularly vital during the holiday season. Even simple requests for feedback get you top-of-mind with that customer.”

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Inside Retail

AUGUST 27, 2023

As Aussie shoppers’ expectations grow, your BFCM (Black Friday Cyber Monday) planning needs to start earlier every year. But if you’re in the habit of just doing a big promotion and blasting it at your customers and followers, you’re in for a rude shock this year. During Black Friday, customers are bombarded with choices.

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Inside Retail

MARCH 3, 2024

With tightening budgets looming, best-practice retailers will plan to make every dollar count and double down on generating growth from their existing shopper base through increased retention and loyalty. The term ‘customer loyalty’ is commonly confused with ‘loyalty programs’. The 2024 Australian Retail Outlook is out now.

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I Vend

MAY 11, 2022

When it comes to a retail strategy to boost business, promotions are a sure-fire winner. Promotions offer customers extra value – essentially either in the form of a lower price, or by getting more goods for the same price. . iVend POS iVend’s Retailer POS includes a sophisticated promotions engine.

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Retail TouchPoints

NOVEMBER 2, 2022

Even music choices are intentionally planned to give off a specific vibe. Customers should see, feel, touch and hear a unique experience every time they walk into your retail space so that your products and brand stand out. It can influence a customer’s emotional state and mood, thereby influencing buying habits.

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Retail TouchPoints

APRIL 24, 2024

The retailer plans to use learnings from this store, located in the Willowbrook Mall in Wayne, N.J., We’re thrilled to unveil a format that encourages discovery, delivers elevated brand storytelling and promotes greater connectivity within the sneaker community.”

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Inside Retail

JULY 12, 2023

The brand also revealed its plans to open additional stores in major cities in Australia over the next two years while also focusing on enhancing its online presence. To celebrate the launch of the Canberra store, Godiva has planned an array of events throughout the year, including seasonal product launches and exclusive promotions.

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Retail TouchPoints

OCTOBER 6, 2022

The Retail TouchPoints 2022 Retail Strategy & Planning (#RSP22) webinar series, now available on-demand, offered a wealth of tips and best practices across critical areas including pricing, location-based technology, inventory management and marketplaces. How Farfetch Boosted Customer Satisfaction 25% with Customer-Centric AI.

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Retail TouchPoints

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

The retailer, known for its ultra-low prices and treasure hunt customer experience, plans to file a lawsuit on Nov. 16, 2023 in the U.S.

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