Retail TouchPoints

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

Amazon has incorporated RFID capabilities into its Just Walk Out cashierless technology to handle the sale of apparel and fan gear at two Seattle sports venues. RFID tags placed on jerseys, hats and other items allow customers to carry out (and even wear out) their purchases without standing in line to check out.

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Retail TouchPoints

FEBRUARY 21, 2022

With the start of another year in the new normal, retailers are still questioning how to best engage with consumers in the post-pandemic world. In the past two years, consumers’ expectations and preferences have vastly changed. If one thing has become clear during the last two years, it’s that consumers value options for convenience.

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Retail TouchPoints

JANUARY 26, 2021

In 2020, more than any year since the advent of online and mobile commerce, consumers lost a sense of control. Culled from this agile, iterative survey data, here are six things we learned consumers want from retailers heading into 2021: 1. One in four consumers are shopping more with small brands. on average.

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Retail TouchPoints

AUGUST 2, 2023

Three companies in the space — intimates brand ThirdLove , Shopify aggregator Win Brands Group and apparel brand U.S. Those team members are a critical piece of the equation: “Having the size of the team and the expertise required to run a true omnichannel business is the biggest challenge,” said Widrick. “We

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Retail TouchPoints

JULY 29, 2020

While the name Burton is almost synonymous with the snowboards the company began making in 1977, Burton has diversified over the years into new categories — including surfboards, apparel, goggles/optics and other sports gear — as well as expanding beyond manufacturing into direct-to-consumer (DTC) retail, both physical and digital.

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Fabric

MARCH 14, 2023

Welcome to Part 2 of The Modern Retailer’s Guide To Dropshipping Fashion and Apparel. In this second installment, we will dive deeper into the world of dropshipping, and explore some of the best tips and strategies for successfully dropshipping fashion and apparel products.

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Retail TouchPoints

DECEMBER 14, 2023

ICSC’s data has always shown that consumers prefer shopping in-store over other channels,” said Tom McGee, President and CEO of ICSC in a statement. Apparel , department stores , home goods and emerging DTC brands stand to benefit most from opening new stores. drop in sales on average.

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Retail TouchPoints

OCTOBER 4, 2023

In response to evolving consumer behavior, many retailers are pivoting from malls and large-format stores in city centers to neighborhood locations that aim to serve the work-from-home population. Not surprisingly, many have found the data points to residential enclaves in and around cities where consumers live.

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Retail TouchPoints

MARCH 14, 2024

Meeting Luxury Consumers Where They Are (Image courtesy Whitman Family Development) The COVID-19 pandemic brought about many changes in the U.S., Meeting Luxury Consumers Where They Are (Image courtesy Whitman Family Development) The COVID-19 pandemic brought about many changes in the U.S.,

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Retail TouchPoints

FEBRUARY 24, 2023

Spurred by the global pandemic, a rise in social activism and the surge of wellness movements, consumer sentiment has shifted significantly over the past few years. Nearly all (93%) consumers surveyed in PwC’s most recent Holiday Outlook shared that trust is a top influencer in their buying decisions. Pre-pandemic, that number was 70%.

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Retail TouchPoints

SEPTEMBER 15, 2023

The global lifestyle apparel and accessories brand has opened its first new store since 2019 at the Cumberland Mall in Atlanta and has exceeded soft opening projections by 67.9%. This is a “key component” of the brand’s omnichannel growth strategy as it remains laser-focused on being a digital-first direct-to-consumer brand.

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Retail TouchPoints

JANUARY 27, 2021

When describing the essence of modern direct-to-consumer (DTC) brands, words like “digitally native,” “quirky,” “edgy” and “creative” are often used. First, consumers working from home have been prioritizing comfort and casualwear,” Shokrian added. Why the pandemic gave MeUndies a competitive advantage.

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ROI Revolution

MARCH 15, 2021

With the rapid shifts that took place last year, 2021 will be about finding ways to reach wary consumers and filling your marketing toolbox with innovative strategies to stand out. Every industry has undoubtedly been impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic – but the apparel and retail industry has felt some of the biggest shockwaves.

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Retail TouchPoints

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

The company has successfully helped retailers like American Eagle Outfitters leverage RFID and computer vision-based inventory tracking technology to create a holistic, near-real-time view of inventory across stores to empower both associates and consumers. The pandemic accelerated new consumer behaviors, such as BOPIS.

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Retail TouchPoints

MAY 17, 2022

Casual lifestyle brand Tom Tailor has launched a new mobile shopping experience through the NewStore omnichannel cloud platform’s Consumer App. Currently available in Germany, where Tom Tailor is headquartered, the app will eventually be expanded into additional markets.

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Retail TouchPoints

MAY 20, 2022

The company’s wholesale business is still thriving, but now it’s only part of an omnichannel strategy that includes ecommerce , social commerce and marketplaces. But Ken Natori wasn’t a fashion executive, and that made him the perfect fit to lead the transformation of this designer label into an omnichannel brand. “My

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Retail TouchPoints

OCTOBER 9, 2023

The word omnichannel has been around for decades, but not until very recently has the industry realized the role of distributed order management in their aggregate financial equation. When we talk about omnichannel order fulfillment , there can be a mistake in thinking it’s just about online. They want to know.

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Retail TouchPoints

MAY 17, 2024

However, with consumer sentiment low and economic concerns still front of mind, this approach could backfire. With the constant pressure on revenue and profitability, retailers need to rethink their returns strategies to protect their margins while providing a frictionless experience for consumers. Immersive experiences.

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Retail TouchPoints

MARCH 26, 2021

In this role, O’Hare will develop and execute global marketing strategies to reach and engage existing and upcoming generations of Tommy Hilfiger consumers. She will be a driving force in bringing our new brand vision to life through world-class creative, digital and omnichannel marketing strategies.

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Retail TouchPoints

AUGUST 17, 2022

While many brands and retailers are focusing on engaging Gen Z, Gen Alpha is slowly creeping into the picture. Gen Alpha — consumers born after 2010 — have grown up immersed in technology. That’s why retailers like Kids Foot Locker are embracing the convergence of community and technology to effectively reach Gen Alpha consumers.

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Retail TouchPoints

AUGUST 31, 2020

The results also reflect the trends that will gain momentum as the pandemic continues: continued growth of online and omnichannel services, a growing appetite for alternative entertainment and new innovations in customer service. “I Retailers riding current consumer trends can make the most of the moment by investing in omnichannel services.

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Retail TouchPoints

DECEMBER 15, 2022

Serrano’s retail career has included work on product, marketing, consumer store and digital experiences and supply chain, providing her with a strong background in omnichannel. She knows how to drive brand growth in global markets, how to connect with the consumer and what it takes to win across the marketplace.

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Retail TouchPoints

NOVEMBER 22, 2021

The apparel retailer also has created a new Chief Strategy, Innovation and Development Officer role and begun a search for someone to fill the position. Foot Locker has promoted its current EVP and CEO-North America, Franklin Bracken, to be the retailer’s first-ever COO. The eventual hire will report to Foot Locker Chairman and CEO Richard A.

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Retail TouchPoints

AUGUST 24, 2023

Shein and Forever 21 are joining forces in a deal that will allow Forever 21 to sell its youth-focused apparel to Shein’s 150 million online users.

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Retail TouchPoints

MAY 9, 2022

The acquisition aims to extend ESW’s market strength across apparel, beauty, personal care and luxury brands to include entertainment, gaming and electronics. Scalefast Co-founders Nicolas Stehle and Frédéric Bocquet, the company’s CEO and CTO respectively, will join ESW’s senior leadership team.

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Retail TouchPoints

AUGUST 19, 2022

Offerings include apparel, jerseys, headwear and hardgoods from brands including Fanatics, Nike , Adidas , Mitchell & Ness , New Era , Pro Standard and WEAR by Erin Andrews. Customers will be able to shop these goods through footlocker.com, kidsfootlocker.com and champssports.com.

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Retail TouchPoints

MARCH 10, 2021

Retailers with a strong omnichannel presence, like Target , are well-positioned for success in the coming year as traffic returns, but even mall-based companies in weaker positions, like Gap , show signs that they can leverage an online pivot to fuel a turnaround effort. Omnichannel and Store-Based Fulfillment Are Bigger Than Ever.

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Retail TouchPoints

MAY 16, 2024

The pop-up is scheduled to close this summer, in time for the flagship’s official opening. Located on Broadway, GU’s 10,225-square-foot SoHo flagship will span two floors, offering apparel, shoes, bags and accessories for men and women. The online store will make the same product lineup available to consumers nationwide.

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Retail TouchPoints

APRIL 17, 2023

Wedding Wingman was piloted in select markets in September 2022 in response to customer feedback and insights indicating that nearly half of all grooms find the wedding planning process too difficult or time-consuming. ” The tool could help Men’s Wearhouse compete with David’s Bridal ’s own planning platform, Pearl by David’s. .

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Retail TouchPoints

AUGUST 23, 2023

But while they still can add elements of creativity and context to visual displays, they are no longer the hero of the brick-and-mortar experience — largely because they do not fully or accurately reflect the needs of today’s in-store consumers. The digital mannequin is setting out to achieve the same for apparel retail in the coming years.”

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Retail TouchPoints

SEPTEMBER 29, 2022

The marketplace, powered by Mirakl , is key piece of Macy’s turnaround strategy aimed at transforming the department store into a digitally led, omnichannel retailer. The platform, which is integrated into the existing Macy’s website and app, brings an expanded assortment of 400 new brands across 20 product categories at launch.

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Retail TouchPoints

OCTOBER 13, 2021

in the next five years and also has its sights set on international expansion, with plans to launch omnichannel operations in key markets in Western Europe and Asia Pacific next year as well as an innovation center in Taiwan. The company plans to add more than 100 additional stores in the U.S.

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Retail TouchPoints

JULY 17, 2023

The power of omnichannel retailing is well documented: even primarily DTC companies are realizing that they can benefit from flagship stores to enable brand discovery and build loyalty among customers in high-profile cities. Unlike some DTC-turned-omnichannel companies, Collars & Co. How much are they spending?

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Retail TouchPoints

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

However, that doesn’t mean consumers don’t want to go to malls. In fact, more than 40% of adults reported visiting a mall within a two -week period in August, up from 35% at the beginning of June and 30% in the beginning of April, according to Coresight Research’s ongoing survey of 1,600 consumers.

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Retail TouchPoints

MAY 1, 2023

Investment Darlings: Sustainability, AI and Personalization While the industry is rife with new brands designed to challenge the marketplace and offer consumers more pointed solutions, investors are considering the ripple effects of external forces, like inflation, that will undoubtedly impact the long-term ROI of their investments.

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ESW

JUNE 23, 2023

And as the number of ecommerce consumers continues to grow, new markets and segments are emerging along with it. Ecommerce sales are also rapidly growing across verticals like beauty , apparel , grocery and electronics. Ecommerce sales are also rapidly growing across verticals like beauty , apparel , grocery and electronics.

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RTP blog

AUGUST 16, 2017

A recent consumer survey from JDA revealed that consumers don’t expect special or unique experiences when shopping in stores. Yet recently many retailers have been more focused on the need to create unique experiences to draw consumers to the brand and generate more foot traffic in stores.

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