Retail TouchPoints

NOVEMBER 12, 2020

Aetrex Worldwide has launched Albert 2, the next generation of the company’s 3D foot scanning technology. The omnichannel device is designed to be a fully integrated foot scanning system that can help shoppers find correctly fitting footwear and orthotics and provide an enhanced customer experience at retail. Customers step into the Albert 2, which can scan both feet in 20 seconds or less, to capture static and dynamic pressure as well as 3D measurements of the foot.

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Intelligence Node

NOVEMBER 6, 2020

With the onset of the pandemic and the subsequent 360-degree shift in consumer buying behavior and priorities, there have been some immediately tangible effects on the food and grocery market which has been highest in importance, testing all their existing retail management systems and abilities to keep up with demand. Factors such as quality, price, […].

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Wiser

NOVEMBER 10, 2020

One of the clearest signs that a brand is growing is when it can release new products, new variations on the old favorites, and entirely new product lines from the brand. Being in a position to release new products is great, but as your assortment grows, so too does the complexity of your inventory management processes. Keeping track of product performance, profitability, sales volume, and other key metrics become vastly more difficult.

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Graff Retail

NOVEMBER 30, 2020

We’ve transitioned from fall to winter, which means Christmas is really close behind. This year the holidays are going to feel different with some of us in restricted access situations. So, what does this mean for retail and how can sales be driven with these obstacles? In my previous vlogs, I’ve focused on things retailers […].

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Small Biz Trends

NOVEMBER 25, 2020

Black Friday shopping is likely to look a bit different this year. But there are still plenty of deals to be had. And many of them may appeal to business shoppers. Whether you’re looking for new computers, furniture, or clothing, many retailers are offering their best deals of the year. You can pick up items in stores in many cases or shop online.

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Shopper Intelligence

NOVEMBER 23, 2020

If you’re a Category Manager are you the next CEO or stuck for life? “Let’s be realistic, if you stay in Category then the best you can hope for is heading up the Category Team. After that if you want to go up, you’ll have to get out.”. You might not have been told this as I once was, but you may already have the impression. As you move up the career ladder, you may start getting the advice to move out of Category, get more ‘breadth’.

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Intelligence Node

NOVEMBER 2, 2020

Counterfeit products, representing nearly 3.5% of world trade today, are flooding the market and COVID-19 has exacerbated this problem for brands, manufacturers, and consumers. Counterfeit products accelerate price erosion and damage brand image, making it difficult to secure good margins and risking further deterioration of consumer trust. With the alarming growth of this counterfeit threat, […].

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Dezeen

NOVEMBER 24, 2020

Japanese studio Lighting Planners Associates lit a white tree-like canopy for the interior refurbishment of the historic Nihombashi Mitsukoshi Main Store in Tokyo. The retail brand traces its history back to 1673 and a kimono fabric seller named Echigoya, while the department store was established in 1904. Japanese architect Kengo Kuma was brought on board to redesign the first floor in 2018, alongside Lighting Planners Associates.

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Miller Zell

NOVEMBER 20, 2020

Just as the COVID-19 pandemic gripped the globe in late March of 2020, a client asked Miller Zell to procure, kit pack and distribute hardware for a merchandising display in more than 1,700 stores. The project involved 121,765 pieces of hardware shipped from Asia in 35 different containers. The due date? July 3.

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RepslyBlog

NOVEMBER 11, 2020

Most consumer goods companies understand the importance of an effective sales territory management plan - it can prevent territory overlap between field reps, which causes confusion and wastes time. By clearly defining territories, you can create a strategy that ensures field reps will not compete against one another for the same customers or visit a customer twice.

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Speaker: David Azoulay, Marc Stracuzza, Román Tejada, and Guest Speaker Sucharita Kodali

Imagine a retail landscape where every interaction is personalized, every decision informed, and every opportunity maximized 🤔✨ Join us for an exploratory journey into the heart of AI-driven retail innovation. We’ll unveil the transformative potential of AI and data analytics in shaping the future of omnichannel personalization and e-commerce.

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I Vend

NOVEMBER 4, 2020

This is an important advisory for customers using the iOS version of iVend Mobile POS. We are pleased to announce that iVend Mobile POS Version 5.3 is now compatible with iOS 14. You can now upgrade your iOS devices to the versions mentioned below and update your iVend Mobile POS app from the App Store. Choose the Right mPOS System for Your Business.

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Retail TouchPoints

NOVEMBER 27, 2020

There is no doubt that retailers have faced many struggles as a result of the pandemic. Brick-and-mortar stores were forced to shutter around the country, forcing retailers to amplify their ecommerce efforts, with varying levels of success. Many struggled to adapt, resulting in a record number of bankruptcies, and in some cases complete closures, including industry stalwarts like Neiman Marcus, Lord & Taylor and J.Crew.

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Fashion Retail

NOVEMBER 2, 2020

Digital era, the long tail, streetwear, social media, pure players, business platforms, influencers, liquid design… these are some of the ingredients for cooking this article… Global volatility, from geopolitics to social instability, is the new normal. Companies in all industries need to adapt the way they manage their businesses in an ever changing landscape.

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Small Biz Trends

NOVEMBER 16, 2020

The COVID-19 pandemic continues to cause pains for the nation’s brick-and-mortar locations. While some areas of the country are seeing a glimmer of hope, others are still struggling through the recovery. A new study from Zenreach , a retail marketing technology company, found that foot traffic to the nation’s retail and other locations has remained steady throughout most of the pandemic, although at roughly half of the pre-pandemic levels.

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Speaker: Jay Black, Senior Account Executive

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Retail Pro

NOVEMBER 25, 2020

Mobile POS systems can give sales-floor associates and customers flexibility, boost productivity and improve customer satisfaction. Mobility with Retail Pro Prism supports creative ways to sell and promotes faster queuing. Both are likely to appeal to the ways today’s customers … Continue reading → The post Using Retail Pro Prism POS on mobile for your 2020 curbside & COVID-careful holiday shopping setup first appeared on Retail Pro Blog.

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Dezeen

NOVEMBER 20, 2020

Hazard lines and metal shelving are some of the industrial finishes that Torafu Architects has included in bag brand Freitag 's store in Kyoto – which even includes its own workshop. Freitag 's Kyoto store, which is shortlisted in the small retail interior category of the 2020 Dezeen Awards , occupies what was formerly two separate retail units in the city's Nakagyo-ku district.

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Cyber Till

NOVEMBER 10, 2020

5 mins read Deciding to migrate to a new pos software for your store is never a decision to be made lightly. Here is some advice to consider.

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Retail TouchPoints

NOVEMBER 3, 2020

Inspire Brands will purchase Dunkin’ Brands , parent company of Dunkin’ and Baskin-Robbins , in a transaction valued at approximately $11.3 billion. Dunkin’ will join a restaurant portfolio of more than 11,000 locations, across brands including Arby’s, Buffalo Wild Wings, SONIC Drive-In and Jimmy John’s. The deal will nearly triple Inspire’s footprint, with the addition of more than 12,500 Dunkin’ and almost 8,000.

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Fashion Retail

NOVEMBER 22, 2020

I enjoy analyzing patterns of motivation, connecting the dots that will impact on new trends. Where are we coming from? Having the ability to track and analyse will prevent the next black swan effect. Last December, Streetwear was declared dead by Virgil Abloh but it’s not. These are some of the factors that shaped this … More Who said Streetwear is dead.

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Frank Mayer

NOVEMBER 11, 2020

Recently, New Jersey’s Governor Phil Murphy signed a COVID-19-related executive order requiring specific health and safety standards that would protect New Jersey workers at their places of employment. Amongst many directives listed under the order, one regulation outlines employers must conduct daily health checks like temperature screenings, self-assessment surveys, or questionnaires.

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IntelligenceNode

NOVEMBER 6, 2020

With the onset of the pandemic and the subsequent 360-degree shift in consumer buying behavior and priorities, there have been some immediately tangible effects on the food and grocery market which has been highest in importance, testing all their existing retail management systems and abilities to keep up with demand. Factors such as quality, price, […].

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Dezeen

NOVEMBER 19, 2020

Seating that resembles bars of soap and pipe-like clothing rails appear inside this Issey Miyake store in Osaka 's Minamisemba neighbourhood, which was designed by Shingo Noma. The store, monikered Issey Miyake Semba , is shortlisted in the large retail interior category of the 2020 Dezeen Awards. Japanese designer Shingo Noma created the interiors to reference Osaka's long history of maritime trade – the city's port has been in operation since before the year 300 AD.

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Shopperations

NOVEMBER 11, 2020

Regardless if the COVID pandemic meant you couldn't keep your product on the shelves or you quickly had to readjust your projections, shopper marketing programs overwhelmingly were paused or cancelled in the last 6 months. For many shopper marketers this means they are in the unfamiliar position of being underspent on their marketing budgets.

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Retail TouchPoints

NOVEMBER 18, 2020

South American food retailer Grupo Éxito has renewed its DemandTec Price Optimization subscription. The solution helps Grupo Éxito identify shopper behavior trends in order to generate the right price recommendations and improve its assortment by defining product roles by zone and division. “Our multi-year relationship with DemandTec exemplifies how science-based optimization enables us to deliver prices that are more relevant for customers,” said Jorge Vallejot, Technology Director at Grupo Éxi

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Medallion Retail

NOVEMBER 30, 2020

To say that 2020 was a year of endless challenges and accelerated changes would be an understatement. However, in the face of such tumult, one core truth has remained consistent: that those retailers best able to identify and meet the. The post Insights 2020: Our 3 Most Popular Blogs appeared first on Medallion Retail.

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Frank Mayer

NOVEMBER 20, 2020

This year’s pandemic has altered everything from the way we work to the way we shop. Because of this, the retail industry has had to adapt to ensure customers not only feel comfortable entering a store, but that retailers can also execute protocols like social distancing while continuing to make sales. With COVID-19 heavily impacting retail and the way consumers shop, we break down how retail displays are playing a crucial role during the pandemic as well as how this period will influence displ

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Speaker: Robyn O’Brien - Founder of Sirona Ventures, Adjunct Professor at Rice University’s Business School, Supply Chain Optimization and Logistics Expert

Today’s supply chain leaders are required to stay strong in the face of disruption and not only accept it, but embrace it – after all, progress is made outside of your comfort zone. While it’s easier said than done, conquering the fear of instability in your supply chain is within your reach. Thanks to the advancement of technology and AI, we now have more tools and resources at our disposal than ever before to conquer, not crumble, in the face of uncertainty.

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Cyber Till

NOVEMBER 26, 2020

3 mins read Consumer behaviour is changing as the impact of climate change and consumerism rise up the agenda. If retail is to remain relevant to consumers that expect the brands they shop with to help them do good, devoting budget to such initiatives is imperative. We partnered with Retail Gazette to survey retail technology leaders about their sustainable priorities over the next 12-months and produced a report which details investment in schemes such as product buy back, second hand selling,

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Dezeen

NOVEMBER 30, 2020

Paritzki & Liani Architects has created a minimal interior for a boutique on the Italian island of Ischia, filled with references to local architecture and volcanic geology. Located off the coast of Naples, Ischia sits over an ancient volcanic crater, which gives it an abundant landscape of verdant greenery, thermal spas and natural springs. The shop references the island of Ischia in terms of both architecture and geology.

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CJ Retail Solutions

NOVEMBER 25, 2020

The retail auditing process explained. What is a retail audit? A retail audit is an objective evaluation of many aspects of a brand’s or retailer’s outlets, from merchandising to POS and general customer experience. The aim of retail auditing is to garner a wealth of insights on areas including brand impact and customer behaviour in store. It is only through this process that brands and retailers can ascertain where they stand in relation to the competition, and what they need to tweak in order

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Retail TouchPoints

NOVEMBER 13, 2020

Fueled by consumers’ desire for safer, socially-distant-friendly entertainment during the pandemic, the increased interest in outdoor recreation has driven growth for outdoor gear and apparel retailer Backcountry.com. To support its operations and manage continued growth across its ecommerce platforms, Backcountry has partnered with software developer 3Pillar Global (3Pillar).

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