Retail TouchPoints

AUGUST 3, 2021

It has been a year since the pandemic rocked a fashion industry that was already feeling the pressure of trying to keep pace with consumer shifts toward digital, ethical sourcing and eco-friendly products. 2021 will continue to be an uncertain year, with business growth slow to pick up for the industry. Fashion Resale.

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RTP blog

JULY 17, 2017

By Peter Zaballos, SPS Commerce The Digital Consumer Age Of Retail The retail industry has entered a new era – the Digital Consumer Age of Retail. Consumers’ proficient use of digital channels has revolutionized the retail industry and technology has changed the way people shop today.

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UpSellIt

JULY 13, 2023

In today’s competitive landscape, embracing an omnichannel retail strategy has become essential for businesses to thrive. By seamlessly integrating multiple channels, retailers can provide a cohesive and personalized shopping experience for their customers. What is Omnichannel Retailing? What is Omnichannel Retailing?

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Retail TouchPoints

NOVEMBER 17, 2021

It’s the question every retailer wants the answer to: what do consumers (and more specifically, those likely to buy their products) really want? The day kicked off with a keynote presentation by Jeff Orschell, EY Americas Practice Leader: “Bottom line for retailers is that change is still happening, consumer behavior is still changing.

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Retail TouchPoints

DECEMBER 13, 2021

Carrie Tharp, VP, Retail & Consumer, Google Cloud. Cloud computing can be a bit of a nebulous concept, but the real-world functionality it’s delivering to businesses of all sizes and industries is very clear. I think people are getting tired of using the word omni — it’s really “channel-less.”

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Retail TouchPoints

MAY 10, 2022

of the Retail Innovation Conference started as a collaborative, intimate event for New York City-area retail executives, but it has expanded and evolved to meet the needs of the diversified and rapidly changing retail industry. Version 1.0 4,000 attendees from all corners of retail will be at the show May 10-12. “We

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Retail TouchPoints

AUGUST 20, 2021

But industry experts believe that the real power of these media networks lies within the four walls of the store. Brown noted that although many retailers have done well with online during this period, consumers are expressing a desire to go back to stores and are seeking greater integration between these experiences.

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Retail TouchPoints

SEPTEMBER 22, 2023

While consumers still make plenty of online purchases, analysts expect ecommerce sales to grow more moderately in the near term compared to the past few years. Meanwhile, consumers return to brick-and-mortar stores and seek omnichannel experiences. 59% of consumers expect BOPIS as a shopping option.

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Retail TouchPoints

AUGUST 28, 2020

Consumers are recognizing that major companies can play a large role in shaping tomorrow — both in terms of their influence on society at large and the post-COVID-19 shopper experience, according to the Visions Into The Future report by CallisonRTKL. It’s not evenly distributed throughout the entire retail industry.

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Omnisend

SEPTEMBER 8, 2021

While many preached omnichannel in retail and ecommerce, few walked the walk. Changes across the past two years have rocked retail, ecommerce, and digital marketing industries. How brands and retailers can provide a truly omnichannel customer experience. Omnichannel Retailing: Risks, Rewards, and Mistakes.

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Retail TouchPoints

MARCH 14, 2024

These retailers harness the power of consumer data to create detailed buyer personas, identifying the preferences, behaviors and demographics of target audiences. This knowledge will not only facilitate more effective advertising but will also enable personalized messaging that resonates with individual consumers.

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Retail TouchPoints

MARCH 5, 2021

The beverage alcohol company, which has operated as a traditional distributor-based wholesale business for decades, is currently in the process of building out standalone websites for its key brands as it moves toward becoming a customer-centric omnichannel operation. Moving from Traditional DTC to a Digital-First Approach.

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RTP blog

JANUARY 9, 2019

The term “omnichannel” gets thrown around a lot — some might say too much — by retailers and industry observers. However, the word still conveys an important truth: retailers must take every action possible to maximize customer engagement opportunities across both traditional and emerging channels.

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Retail TouchPoints

AUGUST 30, 2021

The catalog showroom approach was based on the idea that it reduced the risk of merchandise theft (known in the industry as shrinkage), while also enabling customers to shop without the inconvenience of carrying purchases throughout the store while you were still browsing. Omnichannel approaches like Target’s are not insular.

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Retail TouchPoints

JANUARY 14, 2022

The early-season surge can be attributed to shoppers’ awareness of potential shipping delays , which also made omnichannel fulfillment a winning solution during that final rush: stores with curbside or in-store pickup options captured 62% of global sales during the Dec. 18 and Dec. 18-31 window. “In

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Retail TouchPoints

SEPTEMBER 20, 2022

There’s been a great deal of hand-wringing around the advertising industry lately as brands deal with rising marketing costs. Direct-to-consumer brands in particular have been hit hard, with many reporting huge increases in marketing spend in Q1. . Investing in New Channels. Marketing budgets are 9.5%

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Dynamic Action

DECEMBER 15, 2023

Summary In the evolving retail landscape, developing a strategic omnichannel approach is crucial to remain competitive. 81% of consumers expect brand consistency across channels, underscoring the pivotal role of omnichannel experiences in retail.

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Retail TouchPoints

FEBRUARY 5, 2021

Post-holiday season for retailers is a period of recovery centered around understanding what happened during the holiday and how to move forward with the transaction cycle, while also preparing for ongoing omnichannel business. Post-Holiday Omnichannel Success. Post-Holiday Challenges.

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Retail TouchPoints

JULY 28, 2023

Accenture surveyed more than 10,000 consumers in 16 countries and found that although we’re living in a time of “lasting uncertainty,” the “ resilient consumer ” is uncovering new ways to protect and control what is most important to them. As a result, consumer behaviors are becoming more complex.

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Retail TouchPoints

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

And it makes sense, as retail media networks are fundamentally built to enhance the consumer experience, provide deeper insights and consequently drive improved sales. When looking ahead, retail marketing will center around the omnichannel shopping experience — an omnichannel experience that DCO is tailor-made to support.

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Retail TouchPoints

FEBRUARY 7, 2023

Macroeconomic forces — from inflation to corporate layoffs and the unknown impacts of a recession — are creating uncertainty throughout the retail industry. Of note, consumers (especially Gen Z and young millennials ) are “more knowledgeable and choosy” and are clamoring for unique products and experiences.

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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

JANUARY 29, 2024

While more than half ( 54% ) of retailers responding to the 2023 Omnichannel and Fulfillment Benchmark Report said active physical stores are the final locations for inventory prior to delivery, retailers are increasingly using third-party services to handle the actual mechanics of picking, packing and delivering items to consumers.

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Wiser

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

In a recent panel discussion hosted by Wiser Solutions, senior leaders at brand manufacturers and retailers shed light on the delicate interplay between direct-to-consumer (D2C) channels and traditional retail partnerships.

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Retail TouchPoints

JANUARY 4, 2022

2021 was a critical year for the direct-to-consumer (DTC) space. With consumers’ rapid shift to ecommerce channels, DTC players had to navigate surges in demand and effectively compete against a broader landscape that included their startup peers but also omnichannel behemoths.

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GetElastic

AUGUST 10, 2021

An omnichannel approach enables businesses to deliver consistent, frictionless, and more convenient user experiences by interconnecting every customer touchpoint. Many businesses have taken the first step and adopted a multi-channel approach to engage with customers across a myriad of channels such as web or mobile.

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iVend

JANUARY 17, 2023

But we’re also seeing exciting technology trends * in the retail industry. iVend Retail Management Suite iVend are leaders in innovation in the retail industry. Five key technology trends in the retail industry for 2023. This level of innovation in the retail industry makes it a very exciting sector place to be in 2023.

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RTP blog

APRIL 27, 2018

By Stephen Wakeling , Phobio The ubiquity of Amazon and recent announcement of the Toys ‘R’ Us closure offers a sobering glimpse of how the retail industry is radically shifting and transforming. The Omnichannel Shift Online retailers are changing how traditional brick-and-mortar retailers are going to market.

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ROI Revolution

MAY 20, 2021

In 2020, the pandemic significantly impacted the entire retail industry. For consumer packaged goods (CPG) brands, in particular, this change in the way consumers shop necessitated a different approach: omnichannel. Director, GM of Omnichannel at BigCommerce. So what exactly is an omnichannel strategy?

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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

NOVEMBER 3, 2023

The specific challenge for women’s apparel and home goods brand Anthropologie was attracting new, younger consumers without alienating women who had grown up, and grown older, with Anthropologie’s vibe and product offerings over the past three decades. Digital is not a channel, platform or technology — it’s a business driver,” said Preis.

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365 Retail

APRIL 2, 2024

In the rapidly evolving digital landscape, where e-commerce has solidified its position as the cornerstone of retail, the necessity for continuous customer support across a plethora of channels has emerged as a fundamental standard.

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RTP blog

OCTOBER 7, 2019

We see smart retailers playing to their strengths and investing in creating the sorts of omnichannel shopper experiences that pure play e-Commerce giants can’t. Consumers are already spending unprecedented amounts of time on mobile shopping apps. In fact, consumers are spending 45% more time on apps than they did in 2017.[2]

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Retail TouchPoints

MARCH 13, 2024

Despite Tightening Wallets, Select Brands Flourish As spend growth softened in the second half of 2023 across discretionary categories and companies geared toward more price-conscious consumers flourished, opportunities presented themselves for brands that kept an open mind. However, not all customers behave the same.

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Retail TouchPoints

DECEMBER 4, 2020

But even if consumers are doing a lot less shopping in stores, retailers with large footprints are finding that their physical locations still have important roles to play during this online-focused holiday season. Offering the best of both channels will be essential for success during the remainder of the holiday season and beyond.

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Steve Dennis

JANUARY 14, 2020

Nearly twenty year later, multichannel has morphed into “omnichannel” ( thanks Terry ) which, in turn, has spawned a cottage industry of related jargon: “cross-channel integration”, “seamless shopping”, “unified commerce” and so on. Customers don’t care about channels. The omnichannel migration dilemma.

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Retail TouchPoints

JUNE 14, 2021

This year’s theme, “Empowering Seamless Consumer Experiences,” spotlights the ongoing need for retailers and brands to activate consumer engagement across all channels. Day two will feature a keynote by Geronimo Chala, Chief Client Officer at Rebag. Vitamin Shoppe; Bite; and Be Rooted.

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