Retail TouchPoints

APRIL 25, 2024

Mall operator Simon revealed big plans to expand its Woodbury Common Premium Outlet center in Fall 2023, including the addition of 155,000 square feet of retail stores and restaurants, a 200 -key luxury hotel, a second parking facility and upgraded amenities. powered AI technology to assist shoppers during the 2023 holiday season.

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Retail TouchPoints

MAY 12, 2023

Nearly 25% of construction workers are older than 55 — a growing trend that may see an industry short of over 340,000 workers by 2024. Field service companies shouldn’t discount technology to help address staffing shortages. Predictive analytics, the Internet of Things (IoT) and AI run new technologies like management software.

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Groove

DECEMBER 7, 2023

What Do I Need To Know About Etail West 2024? If you’re a retailer, technology partner, or systems implementer looking for a place to showcase your products and network, then mark your calendars! Etail West 2024 is the go-to event for staying on top of the constantly changing eCommerce world. Are you in the eCommerce industry?

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Retail TouchPoints

JANUARY 3, 2024

This shift, akin to an “Amazon Prime moment” for returns, focuses on aligning the returns process with customer convenience. Simplifying steps for customers, such as eliminating the need for printing labels or packaging, can make a significant difference. At the heart of this strategy is the analysis of customer return patterns.

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Retail TouchPoints

MARCH 6, 2023

Walmart Health plans to open 28 new locations in 2024, bringing the total number of sites to more than 75 and expanding its footprint into two new states — Missouri and Arizona. We’ve also integrated modern equipment and technology to enable our providers and patients alike to experience best-in-class healthcare technology.

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Retail TouchPoints

APRIL 12, 2023

In fact, results from Retail TouchPoints’ latest Store Design & Experience Survey revealed that 58% of respondents plan to remodel and/or renovate a minimum of 11% of their store footprint through 2024. Leap is helping these brands rise to the occasion by leveraging its strategic relationships with operators.

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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. The POS Becomes a Customer Engagement Hub Retailers are taking advantage of the fact that everyone (except browsers and shoplifters) must interact with a POS system at some point during their shopper journey.

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RETAIL MANAGEMENT SOFTWARE

JANUARY 16, 2024

As we step into 2024, the retail sector is undergoing significant transformations in technology, supply chain dynamics, and consumer behavior. In 2024, we can see the following trends are poised to reshape the retail landscape, providing insights to keep your business ahead of the curve.

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365 Retail

DECEMBER 15, 2023

Businesses are currently making plans to do better for their customers next year – with Forrester predicting that CX ratings will start to improve in 2024 for the first time in several years. Customer Experience expert and Goodays’ Strategist Raakesh Parmar shares his top three predictions.

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Algopix

OCTOBER 27, 2023

The eCommerce landscape has been evolving at a rapid pace over the past few years, driven by advances in technology, changing consumer behaviors, and the global impact of events. Augmented Reality (AR) Shopping Experiences In 2024, Augmented Reality (AR) is set to revolutionize the way consumers shop online.

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Retail TouchPoints

JANUARY 11, 2024

13 to 16, 2024. Spotlights on Supply Chain, Sustainability and RMNs New at the 2024 event is the retailer-only Supply Chain 360 Summit being held on Sunday, Jan. The Startup Hub also will feature new solutions from young companies offering examples of a wide range of retail technologies.

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Retail TouchPoints

MARCH 15, 2024

Ulta Beauty , which posted strong financial results for 2023, will move into Mexico next year as part of a joint venture with global brands operator Axo. 3, 2024, was 9.8% 1, 2024 , including enhanced benefits for its 42.2 The retailer’s $11.2 billion in net sales for FY 2023, which ended Feb. million members.

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Retail TouchPoints

MARCH 25, 2024

trillion in 2024 to $1.57 Therefore, success in the ecommerce industry in 2024 and beyond requires more than great products and marketing. Today’s retailers need to focus just as much on the logistics side of their business operations to streamline processes, maintain profitability and provide the best possible customer experience.

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Retail TouchPoints

MARCH 20, 2024

Lore himself even added $100 million to the funding pot to support Wonder’s top three priorities: Physical expansion: The company plans to reach 35 physical locations by the end of 2024 and 90 by the end of 2025. At the top of the list are two new food hall storefronts in Teterboro and Ledgewood, N.J.,

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Retail TouchPoints

JANUARY 12, 2024

Sam’s Club is piloting technology designed to address one of the retailer’s biggest customer pain points: waiting in line at the store exit for an associate to check their receipts against the items in their cart. Additionally, AI operating in the background is designed to continually speed up the process.

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Pivotree Blog

MAY 2, 2024

Join Pivotree at AutoCare Connect Week and B2B Online 2024 in Chicago to learn AI-assisted ways to transform data into revenue, productivity gains, and competitive advantage TORONTO, May 2, 2024 – Pivotree Inc. said Derek Corrick, General Manager at Pivotree.

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365 Retail

MARCH 27, 2024

And with nearly 90% of UK adult consumers owning a smartphone , it goes without saying that any business that prioritises their mobile shopping experience will maintain significant benefit over competitors who don’t. Consumer Expectations are Leading the Charge Customer expectations from the online shopping experience are higher than ever.

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Retail TouchPoints

MAY 7, 2024

Instacart has entered a strategic partnership with Uber Technologies to bring restaurant deliveries to its shoppers. The experience will be featured in a new “Restaurants” tab within the Instacart app, and members of the Instacart+ loyalty program will get free delivery on grocery orders and restaurant orders over $35.

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365 Retail

APRIL 4, 2024

Pricer, the leading in-store automation and communication solutions, will showcase new connected stores solutions at the Retail Technology Show , taking place at London’s Olympia on 24 & 25 April, 2024. Our customers need scalable and reliable tools to build their business for the future.

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Retail TouchPoints

APRIL 15, 2024

Untuckit has been on a multifaceted growth path in 2024. The apparel retailer is expanding its brick-and-mortar footprint with plans to open at least 14 new stores in 2024, bringing its store count to nearly 100. It’s a strategy we strongly believe in because customers love experiencing our products in person.

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Retail TouchPoints

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

After years of decline, ContextLogic has sold its discount shopping app Wish for approximately $173 million in cash to Qoo10 , an ecommerce platform that operates localized online marketplaces throughout Asia. Qoo10 is headquartered in Singapore and operates marketplaces in Singapore, Indonesia, Malaysia, mainland China and Hong Kong.

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Fabric

MARCH 28, 2023

Furthermore, losing control of the customer experience can attract bad actor sellers and expose businesses to financial, legal, and operational risks. Its marketplace now generates 1 in 4 sales by third-party sellers, and its GMV is expected to represent 20% of total Best Buy Canada sales by 2024.

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365 Retail

JANUARY 4, 2024

These strategies aren’t just buzzwords; they’re practical, actionable approaches that can make a real difference in your retail operations. Whether you’re a small boutique or a large chain, these insights will help you stay competitive and connect better with your customers.

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Retail TouchPoints

JANUARY 9, 2024

Pacsun will deploy the iD Cloud Store solution from Nedap as it seeks to improve inventory accuracy and gain RFID-powered operational insights to inform replenishment decisions. The chainwide rollout is expected to be completed in Q1 2024.

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Retail TouchPoints

APRIL 5, 2024

LEGO House, in the company’s headquarters city of Billund, Denmark, already carries the KultureCity Sensory Inclusive certification, and the company plans to expand it to stores in more countries later in 2024. The retailer announced it would use its Inclusive Spaces Framework in all newly opened and renovated stores in February 2024.

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Retail TouchPoints

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

These days, however, consumers are the ones driving product placement, and owning the digital shelf has everything to do with the technology behind the scenes. Last September, Instacart added conversational search to its platform, and Walmart launched a similar capability in January 2024 at CES.

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Retail TouchPoints

MARCH 3, 2022

Target will expand the model beyond Minneapolis with five more facilities operating across Dallas; Houston; Austin, Texas; Atlanta; and Philadelphia to open by spring 2022, and another five planned to open later this year.

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Fabric

JANUARY 16, 2024

NEW YORK – NRF 2024 – Jan. 16, 2024 – fabric , the creators of the next-generation commerce platform, today announced the availability of fabric Order Management System (OMS). Today’s retail landscape demands a delicate balance between innovation in customer engagement and operational efficiency.

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Pivotree Blog

JANUARY 31, 2024

With 40,000 attendees, 6,200 brands, and more than 1,000 other exhibitors, NRF 2024 – Retail’s Big Show took the industry by storm, and the dust has all but settled. Customers will expect a cohesive journey across various touchpoints. Customers will immerse themselves in interactive and immersive brand experiences.

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Retail TouchPoints

MAY 8, 2024

Artificial intelligence has revolutionized the way businesses and individuals operate by using data to power tools that can analyze, respond, predict and create in a manner similar to the human brain. Virtual try-on technologies that allow consumers to see themselves wearing an item before making a purchase are interesting but complicated.

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Retail TouchPoints

JANUARY 11, 2024

2023 was a period of experimentation for retailers, and many thoroughly assessed where this new technology could have the biggest impact. Retailers must move quickly to deploy transformative technologies or risk putting relevancy and their brand experience at risk. Support and scale customer service.

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Retail TouchPoints

JUNE 4, 2021

Voice recognition technology has moved beyond the realm of checking the weather and playing music. Pandemic-fueled digital commerce is rapidly increasing the use of voice recognition technology. Consumer preference for contactless retail experiences is expected to remain the norm post-pandemic. This year, there will be 4.2

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Retail TouchPoints

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

Improving search functionality and response speed can be among the most powerful “behind the scenes” actions a retailer can take — particularly if they’re essentially a pureplay operation. It’s all part of a digital transformation designed to “bring convenience to the end consumer by operating as a one-stop shop” for vision care, he noted.

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Retail TouchPoints

JANUARY 18, 2024

The rumor that every NRF speaker was contractually obligated to mention artificial intelligence (AI) at least once per presentation is definitely untrue, but you’d be forgiven for thinking that was the case because AI worked its way into almost every conversation and presentation at the 2024 NRF Big Show.

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365 Retail

JANUARY 27, 2024

LG Electronics (LG) is set to unveil its innovative cloud solution platform, LG Business Cloud, at Integrated Systems Europe (ISE) 2024. The convenient, new platform allows business customers to browse and subscribe to LG digital signage cloud solutions and manage them all remotely.

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365 Retail

MAY 14, 2024

Amex’s research surveyed 500 senior decision makers across UK retail and hospitality businesses of all sizes, with at least one physical store, exploring their current challenges, investment priorities, and customer attraction strategies. Looking at large retailers* specifically, over half (53%) plan to open a new premises this year.

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Groove

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

It was a period of rapid industrialization, fueled by advancements in technology and automation. Concerns and Benefits of Automation As with any significant technological advancement, the introduction of automation brought about concerns and fears. AI and machine learning are poised to revolutionize the eCommerce industry further.

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