Retail TouchPoints

MAY 17, 2024

As stores try to balance protecting profit margins while delivering a unified customer experience, the escalating cost of returns has reached a breaking point. Agile fulfillment. Only then will technology reimagine returns in the omnichannel era. According to the NRF, U.S. of retail sales, and, worryingly, 13.7%

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Retail TouchPoints

JANUARY 27, 2021

Zeroing in on Gen Z and millennial customers specifically, the MeUndies brand, products and content emphasize inclusivity, body positivity and transparency, according to Founder and CEO Jonathan Shokrian. “We How 2020 has shaped Shokrian as a business leader. Why the pandemic gave MeUndies a competitive advantage.

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Retail TouchPoints

JULY 29, 2021

In that time, Bojanowski has seen her fair share of shifts and transformations in the business, but even still 2020 stood out, as it did for many retail executives. RTP: Anything else on the omnichannel front that you have your eyes on now stores have reopened? I trust that I can have that omnichannel experience.

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Retail TouchPoints

NOVEMBER 23, 2020

Companies with strong online and omnichannel offerings were once again rewarded for their efforts, while those that have fallen behind in these areas continued to struggle — though their catch-up ecommerce efforts are starting to pay off. Long-Term Investments in Omnichannel and Supply Chains Pay Dividends at Big Box Retailers.

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Retail TouchPoints

SEPTEMBER 11, 2020

The retailer plans to shutter 400 to 450 stores worldwide in fiscal 2020, which ends in February 2021. 1, 2020, GameStop achieved net sales of $942 million , a 26.7% GameStop already has closed 388 locations this year; the retailer currently operates more than 5,100 stores around the world. For the three months ended Aug.

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ROI Revolution

MAY 20, 2021

In 2020, the pandemic significantly impacted the entire retail industry. Brick-and-mortar stores shut down, and customers flocked online to get the items they needed. For consumer packaged goods (CPG) brands, in particular, this change in the way consumers shop necessitated a different approach: omnichannel.

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Retail TouchPoints

NOVEMBER 18, 2021

Consumer expectations of retailers have been transformed by their experiences buying from Amazon and other innovative retailers that are able to provide fast, efficient omnichannel experiences. Recent data shows that people plan to buy more gifts and spend more money than they did in 2020. Embrace the Need for Speed .

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Omnisend

DECEMBER 15, 2020

However, providing exceptional customer service isn’t about the number of channels but the quality of customer service across them —and omnichannel customer support can help do that. Learn how to make your touchpoints consistent, well-designed, and connected to provide a completely seamless experience. Learn more!

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Retail TouchPoints

OCTOBER 25, 2021

Research from Google indicates that this holiday season will be more omnichannel in nature than any before it, with 64% of consumers saying that they plan to shop both online and in-store. This follows on a huge bump in omnichannel fulfillment options spurred by the pandemic and ongoing product shortages.

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Kibo

OCTOBER 8, 2021

By now, most retailers understand that customer experience (CX) is a priority when it comes to ecommerce. Providing an excellent online shopping experience is even more important than the quality of the product or service, per nearly two thousand businesses in a recent SuperOffice survey. US consumers spent 32.4

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Retalon

APRIL 21, 2021

Omnichannel order fulfillment that drives customer experience (and boosts profits). Although the trend towards omnichannel fulfillment is not new, the pandemic changed many retailers’ business models almost overnight, and these changes are not going away. What is omnichannel order fulfillment in retail?

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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

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

Grocery conglomerate Ahold Delhaize acquired FreshDirect in November 2020. is the true omnichannel experience — a combination of online and in-store — where we have leading brands and market share, strong store density and online presence, and a deep heritage of customer loyalty and relationships.

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GetElastic

JANUARY 13, 2019

The success of industry disruptors such as Airbnb, Amazon and Tesla can be attributed to many factors, but these companies all have one thing in common — a focus on creating an exceptional customer experience, rather than just selling a product. As a result, customer expectations as a whole are evolving.

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lateshipment

OCTOBER 16, 2020

With the Coronavirus pandemic still looming large, Holiday Season 2020 will be similar to the months of March through October than when compared to last year’s holiday season. With this data in hand, retailers can take action to meet their customers’ expectations. Holiday season 2020 from a consumer standpoint.

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Groove

DECEMBER 14, 2020

eCommerce Fraud in 2020. Creating Safe In-Store Shopping Experiences. Safety has become the new customer experience in stores as merchants have stepped up their social distancing game with signage, one-way aisles, exit-only and entrance-only doors. Share authentic customer reviews. Fell short on fulfillment?

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Retail TouchPoints

JULY 25, 2022

BOPIS, boasts a number of very strong positives for both retailers and their customers. Retailers save on shipping costs while leveraging their in-store inventories to fulfill customer orders, while shoppers get the products they want without having to wait for a delivery. Click-and-collect, a.k.a.

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Retail TouchPoints

FEBRUARY 2, 2023

Following a 2020 consultation period and pilot with solution provider SML in its El Salvador store, the retailer rolled out SML’s Inspire RFID tags and Clarity enterprise software chainwide. The solution also supports omnichannel offerings such as BOPIS by transforming how Siman tracks inventory across the chain.

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Retail TouchPoints

OCTOBER 27, 2021

Top-line findings from a recent Sensormatic survey reveal that while in-store shopping is expected to rise through the holiday season, what consumers are looking for while they’re there is for retailers to provide insight into product availability and alternative fulfillment offerings.

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iVend

SEPTEMBER 23, 2020

September 23, 2020 – CitiXsys, developer of the enterprise retail management solution, iVend Retail , is being recognised for supporting the global retail community with a 2020 Tech Cares Award from TrustRadius. Our SaaS solutions empower retailers to provide exceptional customer experiences throughout the entire shopper journey.

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Retail TouchPoints

MARCH 24, 2021

With returns of online purchases rising 148% in 2020 based on year-over-year comparisons, according to the National Retail Federation , retailers are seeking to improve the shopper’s experience while also streamlining the many elements involved in processing returns.

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Retail TouchPoints

SEPTEMBER 11, 2020

With this in mind, there are some key considerations to keep in mind as you begin initiating your Peak 2020 plan. Invaluable Customer Service. It’s critical that you have a scalable customer service operation in place that can effectively manage the spike in customer inquiries that is sure to come. The Brand Matters.

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Retail TouchPoints

OCTOBER 24, 2023

Here’s where to start: Creating Solutions for Permanent Changes in Customer Expectations As stay-at-home orders drove both retailers and CPG companies to accelerate their adoption of omnichannel strategies, their supply chain processes got significantly more complex.

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Retail TouchPoints

AUGUST 17, 2023

The retailer began offering same-day delivery in partnership with DoorDash in December 2020. More than 10,000 products from Petco are now available for delivery nationwide via the DoorDash Marketplace, including food, treats, toys, beds, bowls and other supplies.

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Retail TouchPoints

FEBRUARY 12, 2021

2020 put a new spin on the old adage, “You don’t know what you have until it’s gone.” For that reason, a seamless, streamlined customer experience will be front and center. In 2020, Euromonitor found that 73% of professionals believe sustainability efforts are critical to success.

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Retail TouchPoints

MAY 18, 2023

A well-crafted data strategy is the elixir to growth, especially for fast-growing brands with a strong omnichannel strategy,” Lisbona said in an interview with Retail TouchPoints. Ulta launched Touchland in 1,300 stores in January 2020 — and its products sold out within two weeks.

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Retail TouchPoints

SEPTEMBER 28, 2020

Seasonal hiring provides a window into retailers’ priorities, and 2020 demonstrates both the COVID-19-powered growth in ecommerce and the need to operate stores and supply chains safely. Ecommerce execution will lean more heavily on store-based fulfillment. Fulfillment Crunch Will Affect Delivery Cutoff Dates.

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Retail TouchPoints

OCTOBER 1, 2022

Now consumers expect omnichannel shopping options for cannabis just like they do for everything else. Sales rose from $13 billion in 2019 to $20 billion in 2020, and cannabis retailers’ status as essential businesses let them introduce new methods of selling to their customers.

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Retail TouchPoints

OCTOBER 12, 2021

Our team members are a key part of the experience, so we hire enthusiasts and seek to be seen as a friendly, clever ally. While the JOANN customer experience is extremely human-centric, the retailer doesn’t shy away from using technology. Customers have to wait in line, so it can be a difficult experience.

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Retail TouchPoints

NOVEMBER 9, 2021

As we continue our transformation to be a digitally led omnichannel retailer, a critical component of our growth includes investing in our talent and enhancing all aspects of their Macy’s Inc. Since the middle of 2020, several of the country’s largest retailers have taken steps to raise associates’ pay.

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Retail TouchPoints

OCTOBER 13, 2020

He and Lindsay Mikos, Director of Omnichannel for the retailer, presented How Walgreens is Redefining Convenience With an Omnichannel Platform on Oct. Now these deliveries are more important than ever before, and we saw Wing deliveries increasing 5X in April over the levels in February 2020,” said Farris. 13 at 3 pm (ET).

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Retail TouchPoints

NOVEMBER 17, 2021

Consumers Want Retailers to Catch Up With Their Omnichannel Shopping Behaviors. Omnichannel is so important for us right now as the retail industry, and all industries for that matter, are hit with supply chain issues,” said Aaron Veit, Director of Digital Product Management at Crate & Barrel.

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Retail TouchPoints

SEPTEMBER 29, 2020

In anticipation of customer demand for more and faster delivery options during the holidays, Bed Bath & Beyond has launched multiple options for same-day home delivery. Bed Bath & Beyond also has established a partnership with Instacart , allowing shoppers of both banners to use the websites and mobile apps of either delivery service.

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Retail TouchPoints

DECEMBER 2, 2020

. — FILA needed to quickly move its website experience from a relatively static brand catalog to an appealing, efficient direct-to-consumer sales portal. Prior to the 2020 upgrades, visitors to the FILA site would find a “customer experience that was sorely lacking,” Trenson noted. “I sneaker collaboration.

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Retail TouchPoints

APRIL 13, 2021

The 15 sessions, now available on demand, encompass critical areas of the retail enterprise, including: customer loyalty strategies; visual tech developments such as AR and 3D modeling; fulfillment and delivery management; the power of social networks; fast-growing Buy Now, Pay Later services; and the all-important customer experience.

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Retail TouchPoints

SEPTEMBER 29, 2020

Retailers seeking guidance as they look ahead to an uncertain Q4 will find plenty of solid, practical advice in the 2020 Retail Strategy and Planning series of webinars, now available on-demand. Prime Day and the Last Mile Will Shape Holiday 2020. and eBay offer opportunities for branded storefronts and content.

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iVend

SEPTEMBER 23, 2020

September 23, 2020 – CitiXsys, developer of the enterprise retail management solution, iVend Retail, is being recognised for supporting the global retail community with a 2020 Tech Cares Award from TrustRadius. Our SaaS solutions empower retailers to provide exceptional customer experiences throughout the entire shopper journey.

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