Tue.Oct 13, 2020

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The Secret of Progressive Web Apps: Boosting Google Rankings Via Better Customer Experiences

Retail TouchPoints

At its heart, a progressive web app (PWA) is a website that functions like a native app on a shoppers’ device. Although simple in concept, PWAs have the potential to massively improve a retailer’s operations, from shortening website load times to boosting natural Google search ranking, according to the Progressi v e Web Apps: The Best Kept Tech ‘Secret’ In Retail session at the 2020 Retail Innovation Conference.

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Going Paper(less) Presentation for PMPA Webinar

Global Shop

Recently, Global Shop Solutions was invited to deliver a four-part presentation in the Precision Machined Products Association’s Technical Tuesday webinars on the new manufacturing environment and opportunities to be touchless. The first installment of the series “Going Paper(less)” was hosted by our Senior ERP Consultant Brady Stevens.

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RIC20 Startup Innovation Labs Showcase 20 Tech Innovators

Retail TouchPoints

With a focus on emerging technologies and innovative startups, the 2020 Retail Innovation Conference is featuring three Startup Innovation Lab sessions that will introduce attendees to a total of 20 tech innovators. Startup Innovation Lab #1: 10-11 am ET, Oct. 13. Moderated by Orlando Ribas Fernandes of XnFinity-XNFY Lab , the first group of startups presenting include: Omnichannel Fulfillment: onfleet – a last-mile delivery platform; Touchless Retail: SuperSmart – a validation and loss-preventi

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What Are Trade Promotions and How Can You Make Yours a Success?

Wiser

Marketing to retail partners, wholesalers, and distributors is just as much part of the puzzle for brands as marketing directly to consumers. Every retailer has multiple brands that are vying for shelf space and promotional efforts. It’s critical that you promote your brand to retailers so they choose to favor you over the crowd. Trade promotions are one of the best ways to do that.

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Get MACH Ready: Preparing Your Business for Digital Transformation

Adopting MACH technology means more than implementing new platforms. This type of digital change affects your organization at every level and requires a thoughtful approach to navigate challenges that crop up. The Get MACH Ready report, co-authored by MACH Alliance member Scott Canney in collaboration with Orium, commercetools, and Contentstack, will provide you with strategies to prepare your organization for a digital transformation.

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You’ll Like Us When We’re Green: How Retailers Demonstrate Sustainability Through Track and Trace

Retail TouchPoints

Today’s consumer is more educated than ever — and although they’re savvy about comparing prices and hunting down the best deal, that’s not the only reason they’re “window shopping.”. Whether they’re buying in-store or through an ecommerce platform, consumers will take the time to find brands that align with their personal values. Recent research from Accenture found that 62% of buyers want to purchase from brands that take a clear stance on pressing issues.

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With COVID Demanding Speed, Walgreens Boosts Airborne Drone Deliveries 5X

Retail TouchPoints

Walgreens really exemplifies the RIC20 theme of “The Big Acceleration.” “With COVID, projects that would have taken months were suddenly being developed in weeks,” said Andrea Farris, VP of Development and Head of Solution Planning at Walgreens. He and Lindsay Mikos, Director of Omnichannel for the retailer, presented How Walgreens is Redefining Convenience With an Omnichannel Platform on Oct. 13 at 3 pm (ET).

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