Retail TouchPoints

DECEMBER 16, 2020

The National Retail Federation (NRF) is advocating for retail workers to be included among the early recipient groups for the COVID-19 vaccine. Amazon has made a similar request, though the company specifically focused on its own frontline workers at its warehouses, data centers and Whole Foods locations, according to The Wall Street Journal. Both organizations submitted letters to the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices at the CDC.

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Mike Anthony

DECEMBER 16, 2020

Many retailers gather data about the people who shop in their stores. A lot of data. Whether it is transaction data from the point of sales (POS data) or data scraped from loyalty card members. And online retailers are collecting even more data, covering every step shoppers make through their sites. There is no doubt that it is potentially valuable.

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Retail TouchPoints

DECEMBER 16, 2020

With the ongoing retail apocalypse, we all knew this day was coming and it has happened much earlier than expected due to the pandemic. As more retail chains file for bankruptcy and close more stores amidst the ongoing pandemic, Amazon is looking for opportunities among the ruins. . Amazon recently announced that it is in talks with mall operators such as Simon Property Group to convert the vacant store space left by the closure of big department stores into warehouses and fulfillment centers.

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Mike Anthony

DECEMBER 16, 2020

Many retailers gather data about the people who shop in their stores. A lot of data. Whether it is transaction data from the point of sales (POS data) or data scraped from loyalty card members. And online retailers are collecting even more data, covering every step shoppers make through their sites. There is no doubt that it is potentially valuable.

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Retail TouchPoints

DECEMBER 16, 2020

The COVID pandemic caused significant disruption to 80% of supply chains around the world, with the result that nearly half ( 47% ) of supply chain operations will be overhauled, according to data from Kearney and the World Economic Forum. But as dramatic as these figures are, they still understate the size and scope of supply chain challenges. “Almost 100% of supply chains will have to deal with the disruptions and pandemics that are coming down the pike,” said Suketu Gandhi, Partner and Global

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Retail Adventures

DECEMBER 16, 2020

You may have heard us talk about Impact 8 , the customer connection program we share in just about every one of our presentations because it works. During the COVID-19 pandemic it’s a great way to stay in touch with customers who may be hesitant to visit your store. A typical day of email for us is 700 messages; 80 percent is junk that gets deleted immediately and 20 percent actual mail.

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Retail Eye

DECEMBER 16, 2020

We have worked with our global partners at the Ebeltoft Group to bring you some of the best in festive retail both past and present from around the world. Click any thumbnail to get started! 2021 is just around the corner. Are your stores operating with cutting-edge innovations in mind? Keep an eye out for […].

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Shopper Motion

DECEMBER 16, 2020

It is undeniable that the job of a Category Manager is essential for the correct functioning of a grocery store. Our goal in this post is to support Category Management with fresh ideas and trends so that they have all the information needed when designing strategies for 2021 with the ultimate target of increasing their sales. Category Managers design product placement so that everything seems appealing during our visit to the store, but their duties do not end up here.

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Retail Eye

DECEMBER 16, 2020

We have worked with our global partners at the Ebeltoft Group to bring you some of the best in festive retail both past and present from around the world. Click any thumbnail to get started! 2021 is just around the corner. Are your stores operating with cutting-edge innovations in mind? Keep an eye out for […].

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Retail Technology Review

DECEMBER 16, 2020

Global eCommerce platform, Kooomo, has announced further updates to its platform, including improved accuracy of stock, increased garment context through updated size charts, greater flexibility when managing cookies and a progress bar which indicates how close a consumer is to qualifying for free shipping.

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Retail Eye

DECEMBER 16, 2020

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Retail Technology Review

DECEMBER 16, 2020

The pandemic has been a catalyst for change, way beyond our expectations. Ecommerce has been propelled to new heights, with online order volumes swamping conventional fulfilment centres. Now, as a second wave sweeps the country, are businesses ready for the predicted mega-peaks of a Covid Christmas? By Jo Bradley, Business Development Manager for packaging solutions at Quadient.

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Retail TouchPoints

DECEMBER 16, 2020

Walgreens Boots Alliance and Verizon have entered a multi-year strategic partnership with Verizon deploying its Network as a Service (NaaS) solution at more than 9,000 Walgreens and Duane Reade locations across the U.S. This initiative will help Walgreens take advantage of 5G technology to improve the in-store experience. The NaaS configuration is designed to utilize Verizon’s latest connectivity, network and security technologies and combine them into a single solution that can enable digital t

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Retail Technology Review

DECEMBER 16, 2020

More than half (57%) of UK online shoppers worry that the rise in online shopping is a threat for the environment, a new report has found.

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Understanding the intricate world of Point-of-Sale (POS) technology is a common challenge for tech buyers. When it comes to defining the functions of Point-of-Sale systems, the communications have yet to be standardized–—until now. Forrester’s new report, Demystifying The Technical Functions of POS Solutions, breaks through the noise and provides business leaders with the information and tools they need to evaluate the features of POS systems.

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Retail Technology Review

DECEMBER 16, 2020

Black Friday loyalty programme shoppers in 2020 spent significantly more than in previous years on items to show their love and appreciation for friends, family and themselves.

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