Retail Bound

APRIL 13, 2024

From the manufacturers to the distributors, to your retail store – there are many factors and unexpected costs to consider during the shipping process that can be often overlooked. Traditional Inventory: Beyond the Basics Operational Dynamics: Retailers purchase products in bulk, store them, and then ship them out as orders come in.

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Star Miconics

APRIL 20, 2022

If you are a dispensary owner, you will undoubtedly consider starting a cannabis delivery service for your customers. Software that helps you create an online store, allows for online ordering, accounts for inventory management, and integrates with the proper point-of-sale (POS) hardware is a must-have to assist your delivery aims.

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Small Biz Trends

JUNE 29, 2023

The customer service representative emerges as a pivotal figure, often embodying the company’s image. This article details the specifics of crafting a precise and comprehensive customer service representative job description tailored for a small business environment. Processing payments and refunds.

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Retail TouchPoints

MAY 31, 2023

Adopting NewStore’s modular, mobile-first omnichannel cloud platform will allow Filson and Shinola store associates to provide more personalized service by consolidating customer, order and inventory data into one iOS app. Filson operates a total of 14 stores in the U.S., Shinola operates 21 stores across the U.S.,

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Retail TouchPoints

OCTOBER 7, 2021

The key expansions include Target adding Sezzle and Affirm to its payment options; Simon enabling Klarna for interested merchants at any of its shopping centers; and FreedomPay integrating Klarna into its platform to provide more brick-and-mortar retailers access to BNPL options.

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Retail TouchPoints

FEBRUARY 21, 2023

Imagine you pick up all the things you need for your farm, and then they tell you that they currently cannot process credit cards. 5G can also connect mobile point-of-sale (POS) terminals , self-service kiosks, scan-and-go checkouts and other forms of frictionless shopping with ease. Tractor Supply Co. ,

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Inside Retail

JULY 17, 2022

Decathlon’s Data Lab in Singapore is the latest facet of the brand’s pursuit of innovation and part of its efforts to develop new digital services and incubate data projects, in collaboration with partners such as Sport Singapore, research agencies, and schools.

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Retail TouchPoints

JULY 21, 2020

At the store level, the funds will go toward: Renovations to nearly one-third of its locations; Expansion of curbside pickup ; Piloting “micro fulfillment centers” within supercenters to speed up fulfillment of pickup and delivery orders ; and Deploying digitization, robotics and Internet of Things (IoT) technologies to make stores smarter.

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Retail TouchPoints

AUGUST 15, 2023

In 2017, Polywood had a great product sustainability story (its outdoor furniture is made from 100% recycled plastic and comes with a 20-year guarantee) and a solid launching pad for direct-to-consumer sales (a 27 -year history of selling through big box, home improvement and specialty patio stores). It was an involved, intense process.

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Retail TouchPoints

JULY 17, 2023

The statistics show that more and more retail businesses are implementing IoT solutions to explore new ways of connecting with customers, boost sales and streamline business operations. Example: Macy’s Macy’s stores brought their sales flow inventory to a new level with RFID tags. Predictive equipment maintenance.

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Retail TouchPoints

JULY 29, 2020

To accomplish this, operational models need to be adapted quickly. Predicting what’s to come isn’t easy, but having a robust network infrastructure in place would allow retailers to deploy new services rapidly when they’re ready to add them — regardless of where stores are located, or how long they’ve been established.

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Retail TouchPoints

JUNE 2, 2023

They are at the cusp of all things digital, which drives us on everything, from payment options to search — and ultimately, from a merchandising platform standpoint. Another key challenge for Hot Topic’s inventory management system is ensuring its BOPIS options run smoothly even as it fulfills orders across multiple channels.

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Retail TouchPoints

AUGUST 29, 2023

Students, faculty and staff scan a QR code to enter the store, pick their items and leave, with the payment deducted from their student meal plan or other stored payment methods. Using the Amazon “Just Walk Out” technology, Grubhub Campus has introduced cashierless checkout at convenience stores at Loyola University Maryland.

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Retail TouchPoints

MAY 23, 2022

The next step for the 112-year-old floral and gift brand is offering its partner florists updated features within its new MercuryOnline (MOL) platform, powered by Shopify , which FTD CTO Matt Powell describes as “ how digital commerce interfaces with store operations.”. Applying New-School Technology to Old-School Customer Service.

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Star Miconics

MARCH 1, 2023

Ascent Solutions creates true point-of-sale (POS) software built on the Salesforce platform, complemented by Star Micronics' WebPRNT technology and POS hardware. Ascent Solutions is an exciting enterprise resource planning (ERP) software offering features to help businesses manage their inventory and sales processes.

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Retail Assist

JUNE 22, 2023

Successfully managing a retail supply chain can be a daunting task, but with the right tools and software, it becomes a seamless process. Meet Merret Pro, the ultimate retail ERP software solution designed to revolutionise your operations. This minimises out-of-stock situations, leading to increased sales and customer satisfaction.

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A1 Retail

SEPTEMBER 1, 2022

The additional service will allow JD Group customers to make charitable donations to the JD Foundation, specifically the Together We Can project, as part of their payments journey through Pennies’ charity box. Pennies is a leading fintech charity, that offers a digital charity box option that can be integrated into the point of sale.

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Retail TouchPoints

AUGUST 11, 2020

As the pandemic has driven the adoption of e-Commerce to a level retailers didn’t expect to see for a year or more, many are speeding up the development of digital products and services that were further ahead on their technology roadmaps. QFC Pilots Apple Pay, Google Pay And Other Touchless Payments.

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Retail TouchPoints

MAY 30, 2023

As shoppers of home furnishings really value the in-store experience, it was important to develop a modern POS solution that provided benefits to Bouclair customers in-store but kept them engaged with the brand when shopping online,” said Nitin Mangtani, Founder and CEO of PredictSpring in a statement.

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Retail TouchPoints

FEBRUARY 5, 2021

The transaction cycle does not end after purchase, and successful retailers should ensure that their omnichannel systems and processes are able to seamlessly handle the recovery period that comes after the holidays. Creating a Frictionless Returns Process. Fostering Systems Integration and Visibility. Next Steps.

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Retail TouchPoints

OCTOBER 4, 2023

The cost-of-living crisis is undoubtedly driving buying decisions, so simplifying the consumer journey is essential for closing the sale. Combining password-less one-page checkouts with payment systems like PayPal Wallet or Apple Pay can make a significant difference in checkout conversion rates. after deploying both of these tactics.

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Storis

JANUARY 22, 2024

Retailers are also offering services within their spaces. Buy with Prime” enables Shopify merchants to use Amazon’s payment and fulfillment services. Retail and Technology Initiatives for 2024 The Momentum of Mobile POS Mobile Point of Sale is a top 3 technology initiative in STORIS’ 2024 survey.

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Retail TouchPoints

NOVEMBER 11, 2021

Brick-and-mortar locations are still essential parts of the shopper journey, but they need to be reconfigured to accommodate both shopper discovery and functions like flexible store-based fulfillment. 17 from 1:20 to 2:10 p.m. Striking while the Buy Now, Pay Later iron is hot. 17 from 12 to 12:30 p.m.

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Inside Retail

APRIL 10, 2022

Luxury streetwear label Off-White is the latest fashion brand to offer its customers payment with cryptocurrencies at its three flagship stores in Paris, Milan and London. Transactions are managed through a sophisticated digital payment system by Berlin-based technology company Lunu.

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Retail Minded

MARCH 10, 2022

Where once upon a time retail business models had the luxury of evolving over years and often even decades, retailers over the last two years were forced to rapidly pivot their operations, change business models and even switch to unfamiliar, new ways of working. And, make no mistake, physical retailers play a big part in this.

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Retail TouchPoints

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

The point-of-sale (POS) system has always been the one truly indispensable technology for any merchant, large or small. While businesses like salons likely already had scheduling systems integrated into their operations, others needed to deploy them quickly — and they found that the POS was a logical place to work from.

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Retail Minded

APRIL 3, 2022

A new study revealed: Social media marketing (32%), e-commerce software (31%), email marketing (29%), retail operations (26%) and online payments (24%) score highly. Investment behind the ‘buy button’ into retail operations (26%) and online payments (24%) also score highly on merchants’ wish lists.

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Wiser

DECEMBER 30, 2019

Brands and retailers who do it right are in a great position to make money: fast fulfillment, great service, and happy shoppers. Last-mile delivery is the final stage of the buying process when orders are delivered to customers. That means fulfillment done well is a cost-saving, money-making enterprise.

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I Vend

OCTOBER 16, 2023

Online shopping is intrinsically more personalized – a customer can be greeted by name, shown previous orders, receive suggestions for items they might like and have their payment details stored for seamless checkout. Rapid checkout in store – for many shoppers, the experience is all about efficiency.

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Retail TouchPoints

JUNE 29, 2020

Local Express is instrumental in not only creating the best face of Seafood City online, but also optimizing the back-end e-Commerce operations and synchronizing with our POS and other systems,” said Jonas C. The retailer has tapped Local Express , an e-Commerce platform for independent grocers, as its white-label technology provider.

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RETAIL MANAGEMENT SOFTWARE

OCTOBER 22, 2020

Meanwhile, the savviest retailers have also revamped their end-to-end eCommerce experience to include better data and visualization techniques by combining smart merchandise retail store management software tools with web friendly and augmented reality applications, as well as fast and flexible payment and fulfillment options.

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I Vend

OCTOBER 10, 2023

In-store engagement – providing associates with Mobile retail POS to provide customers with in-aisle, personalised service, recommendations and upselling, enhances their experience and your holiday season sales. Rapid checkout in store – for many shoppers, the experience is all about efficiency.

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RETAIL MANAGEMENT SOFTWARE

DECEMBER 24, 2021

Shoppers have readily adjusted to the “new normal,” whether it’s a higher reliance on e-commerce, a surge in-home delivery, rapid adoption of curbside pickup, an increase in contactless payment, or other modifications in their behavior. Emphasizing micro-fulfillment & smart delivery. New Look Stores.

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Retail TouchPoints

AUGUST 14, 2023

Seeking to move closer to the goal of cutting its waste footprint in half by 2030, Starbucks has added 12 locations to its 100% reusable operating model. Stores in Napa and Petaluma, Calif.

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365 Retail

NOVEMBER 17, 2021

In addition, mandatory shipping fees or expensive shipping costs and uncertainty about personal and payment security are the top reasons 67% of global shoppers will abandon a digital site. And that search and discovery process needs to exploit all the advantages of the store, bringing the fitting room home.

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Retail TouchPoints

AUGUST 14, 2020

The webinar wrapped up with predictions about the upcoming holiday season: 30% of retail holiday sales will come from a digital channel, compared to 14% the previous year. Stores will be critical again this year, but more as fulfillment centers providing curbside pickup, BOPIS or other contactless transactions.

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Retail TouchPoints

JULY 8, 2020

Appearing at Retail TouchPoints ’ Retail Innovation Conference in 2019 , CIO Todd Treonze said the company was implementing “buy anything, get it anywhere (BAGA)” fulfillment — a long-time aspiration for omnichannel retailers that has yet to be realized by most.

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