Retail TouchPoints

APRIL 24, 2023

Bed Bath & Beyond has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection and will implement an orderly wind-down of its businesses while “conducting a limited marketing process” to find one or more buyers for some or all of its assets. It remains to be seen if a court-approved sales process will enable better results for the retailer.

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Inside Retail

APRIL 29, 2023

The acceptance of cash has started to trend upwards again, but payment technology is helping businesses to deliver consistently better experiences, so what does the future hold? And how can businesses be ready for evolving payment technologies? Consumers, too, preferred to use contactless payments or to shop online.

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Cisco Retail

MARCH 15, 2022

The past months have shown an acceleration in managed services to support the shift from customers’ demand for IT services. Of the 302 channel partners surveyed by Canalys last month , 32 percent of respondents reported that managed services would represent more than 30% of their revenue in 2022. Phase 1: Implementation.

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Retail TouchPoints

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023

including Amazon , Target and Macy’s , have announced their plans for holiday hiring, but all told this season may see one of lowest levels of seasonal hiring since 2008 , according to report by Challenger, Gray & Christmas shared with Reuters. In select locations the company also is offering signing bonuses of $1,000 to $3,000.

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Retail TouchPoints

MARCH 8, 2023

Walmex , Walmart ’s Mexico and Central America business, is planning to spend nearly $1.5 The investment, which is up 27% from the amount spent in 2022, will primarily be used to remodel and maintain existing stores while opening new locations, along with improvements to supply chain and technology. billion in the region in 2023.

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Retail TouchPoints

JULY 23, 2020

For the time being, however, 96% of the retailer’s approximately 1,400 stores — operating under the Men’s Warehouse , Jos. Bank , Moores Clothing for Men and K&G brands — have returned to operation after closing due to the pandemic. Ulta currently operates 1,264 stores. Tailored Brands Appoints Chief Restructuring Officer.

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Retail TouchPoints

JULY 30, 2020

Responding to an escalating demand for contactless payment options, CVS Pharmacy will offer PayPal and Venmo QR code technology, enabling customers to check out touch-free in all 8,200 stand-alone CVS Pharmacy locations in the U.S. The program is scheduled to roll out nationwide in Q4.

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Retail TouchPoints

AUGUST 9, 2023

Financial services and POS solution Square has launched a new consumer-facing app that lets customers search, discover and book appointments with beauty and personal care professionals. Additionally, businesses can solicit private feedback through the app to better improve operations and customer service. for iOS devices.

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Frank Mayer

APRIL 21, 2022

Self-service kiosks continue to rise in popularity as a powerful tool benefitting businesses and their customer experience strategies. With this rise in interest comes more inquiries about everything from payment options and ADA compliance to software integration. Should I consider self-service for my business?

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Retail TouchPoints

NOVEMBER 3, 2021

Buzek forecasts very strong growth for these solutions during the next two years, with self-checkout rising 178% , contactless payment climbing 190% and payment via consumers’ mobile devices increasing 300%. We’re forecasting 700% growth over the next two years for these second locations with dedicated inventory.”.

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Retail TouchPoints

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

billion Kroger-Albertsons merger, first announced in October 2022 , had been planned with store divestitures in mind, but the specific number to be sold and their locations had not yet been determined. Kroger said the settlement and payment terms would not affect the merger. billion in cash.

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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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365 Retail

APRIL 29, 2024

Finding the perfect venue for your event can be a daunting task, but with the right approach, you can secure your ideal location without any unnecessary stress. Here are seven steps to help you navigate the venue sourcing process with ease: 1. Additionally, tap into your professional network for recommendations.

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Secure Retail

JUNE 28, 2023

Secure Retail is an established provider of secure and bespoke omnichannel payment solutions, delivering vendor-agnostic payment gateways, hardware, software solutions and associated managed services. The whole process of working with us in Europe is now faster, easier and more cost effective.

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Inside Retail

MARCH 5, 2024

Our buy-back service, where we buy back and resell preloved Ikea items, along with the as-is market and free spare parts offer, are just some of the ways we’re enabling customers to be part of the shift to a circular economy while also saving money. This Plan and Order Point will also have a Pick Up Point for customers onsite.

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Retail TouchPoints

AUGUST 18, 2020

Payless, which has dropped the “ShoeSource” from its name, plans to open 300 to 500 freestanding stores across North America over the next five years, beginning with the opening of a prototype store this fall in Miami. Among the retailer’s new brands is the Kendall + Kylie line designed by Kendall and Kylie Jenner.

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Retail TouchPoints

MAY 3, 2023

BGC places a priority on customer service, and we’re looking for ways to leverage technology to improve the experience for our customers,” said Shawn Sedate, CIO of BGC in a statement. Now that we’re live in our first store, we plan to start rolling out NCR’s solutions to our 206 locations.

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Retail TouchPoints

FEBRUARY 8, 2021

Located in Herald Square, the two-story, 9,000-square-foot store showcases the company’s new line of take-home COVID-19 test kits and proprietary vending machines. authorized rapid antigen and RT-PCR saliva tests — both available through contactless purchase and payment on a mobile device.

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Retail TouchPoints

SEPTEMBER 24, 2020

While Party City operated approximately 275 temporary Halloween locations last year, it plans only about 25 this year. In addition to online shopping, Party City offers contactless shopping experiences at its stores through curbside pickup, same-day delivery and contactless mobile payments.

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Retail Minded

MARCH 19, 2024

Opening a restaurant necessitates securing funding, a process that can overwhelm even the most ambitious restaurateurs. Between crafting an investor-worthy business plan, providing robust financial projections, and competing against other inspiring ventures, securing backing may seem an insurmountable challenge.

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Retail TouchPoints

OCTOBER 4, 2022

In addition to supporting customers who use Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) Electronic Benefits Transfer (EBT) payment options, the program also affords easier access to Amazon Layaway. The ecommerce giant noted that the program was introduced to help consumers as they weather rising costs on essentials. per month.

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Retail TouchPoints

APRIL 6, 2023

Rite Aid has partnered with Afterpay to offer buy now, pay later (BNPL) services for its customers at more than 2,000 locations. The pharmacy joins other recent Afterpay partners, including Boden , Fresh , Lulu and Georgia , Quince , Swarovski and Wolverine Worldwide in launching or expanding payment over time choices.

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Retail TouchPoints

MARCH 21, 2022

Imagine a retail location where customers using an AR-powered mirror can see how clothing looks on them without ever entering a changing room. Many of these experiences are already coming to life at big box retailers, which are offering services like checkout-free contactless payment options, AR immersive experiences and self-checkouts.

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Retail TouchPoints

SEPTEMBER 8, 2022

The partnership will launch at 15 Walmart Health locations in Florida and Georgia, with plans to expand to additional locations. The offerings from the Walmart-UnitedHealth Group partnership will grow to eventually serve more patients who receive care under commercial and Medicaid plans.

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Inside Retail

JULY 26, 2021

The secret lies in having a deep understanding of your customer journey, informed by a combination of real-time customer feedback and operational data. Operational data (such as CRM, clickstream, app usage, purchase data etc), can tell you who, what , when , where and how the experience took place.

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Retail TouchPoints

AUGUST 11, 2022

Not to mention consumers love them, with 80% saying they plan to purchase more gift cards in 2022. The goal of a gift card program may seem simple: to establish sales within your own brand’s retail locations and online store. Keeping Up with State Compliance.

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Retail TouchPoints

MARCH 18, 2024

The retailer also plans to open additional staffed POS lanes for shoppers who have more items, need help or who “just enjoy connecting with our team to help them get on their way sooner,” according to a company statement. The future likely holds a hybrid model where self-service POS coexists with traditional systems.

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Retail Minded

MARCH 29, 2024

For retailers looking to expand their operations, securing financing is a crucial step to fuel growth. Whether opening new locations, renovating existing stores, or investing in technology and inventory, retail expansion requires significant capital investment. However, you must first understand the available options.

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Retail TouchPoints

MARCH 21, 2023

store locations in Florida, Texas, Colorado and California. The retailer plans to expand the 7Charge network into Canada as well as other U.S. A companion 7Charge app will help drivers locate charging locations and enable seamless payments.

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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

MARCH 22, 2021

Autonomous convenience store retailer Wundermart is expanding its operations, with plans to open more than 10,000 checkout-free stores in a partnership with contactless checkout company AiFi. Currently, human intervention is only needed for checking and refilling shelves, and even that process is largely guided by the software. “We

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Retail TouchPoints

JANUARY 12, 2024

Amazon ’s cashierless Just Walk Out technology has been deployed in more than 120 third-party locations, including airports, stadiums, university campuses, convenience stores and theme parks. Non-staff members can use credit cards, mobile wallets, QR codes or the Amazon One palm payment system to enter and shop at the checkout-free stores.

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365 Retail

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

PoS systems are becoming essential for managing everyday commercial operations, from simple payment processing to inventory management and sales analytics in retail companies. Modern PoS systems often offer cloud-based or remote access features, allowing managers to monitor business operations from anywhere.

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Inside Retail

NOVEMBER 19, 2023

I am working on additional locations for next year with some leases already signed off on for an additional two locations with a total of 10 planned for roll out next year,” Lightfoot told Franchise Executives. “We He has a goal of more than 100 locations across Australia within five years. “I

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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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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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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. 26-30, you’re automatically registered to listen to the entire series.

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