Retail TouchPoints

APRIL 30, 2024

The retail technology revolution has brought forth many new innovations such as palm scanning and AI chatbots over the last few years, all of which have sought to meet the same goal: improving the customer experience. consumers ages 15-69 anticipate going to a show in 2024, a jump from the 36% who attended one in 2023.

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Retail TouchPoints

DECEMBER 13, 2023

A well-designed store can create a memorable brand experience that strengthens customer loyalty. This is crucial considering a recent Publicis Sapient report on customer loyalty , based on a survey of over 8,000 consumers across six countries, revealed that 52% of global consumers report having slight to no brand loyalty overall.

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Retail TouchPoints

APRIL 11, 2024

But while AI is already delivering big changes to retailers’ bottom lines, it hasn’t yet truly transformed the way consumers shop. Retailers come to us to brainstorm and create AI-enabled products and services that won’t just deliver new revenue and reduce costs, but instead will fully transform the customer experience.

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Retail TouchPoints

DECEMBER 13, 2023

After years of lockdowns and digital-driven behaviors, consumers’ actions have shown how crucial the store experience is to how they shop and interact with brands. Retail TouchPoints asked experts across the store design, experience and technology realms to share the trends they believe will drive brick-and-mortar innovation.

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Retail TouchPoints

MARCH 18, 2024

Despite some consumer and retailer complaints about self-checkout , the technology is well entrenched in retail store operations. Near-term advancements will address current limitations, enhancing customer experience and retailer security.”

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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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iVend

JANUARY 13, 2022

iVend Retail Management Suite iVend’s retail technology helps retailers in returns management. Returns Management: Returns drives sales and satisfaction Returns management is an integral part of the overall customer experience and your returns policy is therefore an important element.

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Retail TouchPoints

JULY 12, 2023

Retailers cited rising costs, declining consumer spending and supply chain volatility as their top concerns. The survey also found that less than 13% of retail organizations are investing in technology to tackle these challenges, instead remaining focused on short-term fixes like increasing prices and running marketing campaigns.

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iVend

JANUARY 17, 2023

But we’re also seeing exciting technology trends * in the retail industry. There has never been so much tech in retail, with retail technology solutions having the power to help attract and retain customers, for sustained growth and profit. See how we’re implementing digital technology in retail stores.

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Retail TouchPoints

JULY 17, 2023

Connecting the world of physical objects into a smart network, IoT technology brings new business opportunities for retailers and provides data-driven insights for decision-makers. Example: Walmart Walmart is applying IoT technologies for effective store equipment management. Exceptional customer experience.

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Retail TouchPoints

FEBRUARY 9, 2022

retailers will be able to accept contactless customer payments on their Apple iPhones via its new Tap to Pay functionality. Consumers will be able to use their credit and debit cards, Apple Pay or other digital wallets to purchase items, with no additional POS hardware or payment terminal required to complete transactions.

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iVend

JULY 8, 2022

Customer experience in retail is at the heart of what keeps customers coming back.Forbes reports on a study in which 90% of consumers said they are more likely to return to a retail store if they have had a positive experience. Retailers need engaging customer experiences to win back this jaded audience.

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Retail TouchPoints

AUGUST 14, 2020

Understanding consumer behaviors will be key to building (or rebuilding) a successful retail business in a post-pandemic world. Data will fuel the shift to digital, according to expert contributors to the recent Retail TouchPoints (RTP) webinar, Analyzing The Shift To Digital From 7,000 Marketers And 1B Consumers Worldwide.

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Retail TouchPoints

MARCH 2, 2021

Before any of us confronted the new reality of a global pandemic, retailers were already interested in the potential benefits of frictionless technology. From contactless payment to fully automated checkout, innovations showed promise for streamlining and improving the customer experience. Improving Customer Experience.

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iVend

DECEMBER 11, 2023

For the world of retail technology, 2024 looks set to be an exciting year. As consumer demands continue to evolve, and competition is hotter than ever, retailers are embracing innovative solutions to stay ahead. All retail processes iVend helps retailers to stay ahead of retail technology trends.

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iVend

OCTOBER 16, 2022

iVend Smart Retail Technology iVend’s retail technology helps to engage smart shoppers. All of which presents an opportunity to retailers, to engage consumers more effectively than ever before – but they need smart retail technology to help them meet the needs of these new super-savvy shoppers.

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Retail TouchPoints

JUNE 28, 2023

As a result, store design teams are thinking more critically, and intentionally, about their new physical experiences — especially if technology plays a supporting role. Do retailers have interest in technologies that garner a lot of attention and PR?

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Retail TouchPoints

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

The customer is then charged on an ongoing basis unless they explicitly cancel the service in question. Legacy FTC rules require sellers to disclose sale terms before consumers subscribe and to provide cancellation information. This proposal reflects the growing consumer demand for an easier subscription cancellation process.

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Retail TouchPoints

APRIL 25, 2024

Headlines like “ Self-Checkout is a Failed Experiment ” and “ Why Retailers are Losing Faith in Self-Checkout ” have been plentiful these past few months, along with story after story of big-name retailers like Target , Walmart , Dollar General and Costco “ditching” the tech. But biometrics are just like any technology.

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Retail TouchPoints

APRIL 20, 2022

Together, Temeka and CS Hudson provide end-to-end support as Cookies and Dr. Greenthumb’s strive to reach their growth goals and immerse consumers in their brand stories. Greenthumb’s are putting immersive, tech-driven experiences into action. Everything from the millwork to the fixtures and technology drive a brand story.

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365 Retail

JANUARY 4, 2023

As consumers tighten their belts and the fight for customer mindshare and employee loyalty plays out, retailers must ensure they enhance customer services on the shop floor – whilst ensuring that their employees feel both engaged and empowered in their roles. Addressing two sides of the coin.

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RTP blog

JANUARY 26, 2018

By Luis Artiz, Epson America Most retailers understand that their success depends heavily on their ability to provide a positive customer experience (CX). By taking a closer look at the loyalty program lessons learned by Starbucks and Woolworths, retailers can learn a few lessons about winning repeat customers in today’s environment.

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Retail TouchPoints

APRIL 16, 2024

supermarket with cashier-free checkout technology powered by computer vision. ALDIgo, using technology from Grabango , tracks which items shoppers put in their carts; customers can then pay with a credit or debit card or the Grabango app at cashierless pay stations or they can use traditional manned lanes.

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Retail TouchPoints

FEBRUARY 21, 2023

5G can also connect mobile point-of-sale (POS) terminals , self-service kiosks, scan-and-go checkouts and other forms of frictionless shopping with ease. Omnichannel solutions that leverage intelligent displays, QR codes and consumer profiles can provide extreme personalization. Tractor Supply Co. The retail industry is dynamic.

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Retail TouchPoints

JUNE 23, 2023

Never has the role of a retail store infrastructure in delivering the customer experiences of tomorrow been so important. Many retailers are considering edge technology as the best approach to modernize their store infrastructure. Take cloud point-of-sale (POS), for example. I’ll help you decide.

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Retail TouchPoints

MARCH 31, 2023

Reputational Damage What often takes them over the top and forces them to look at it anew is that they know the traditional customer journey, from their app to the bank’s app and back again, is fraught with complexity and poor customer experience. Many customers bail at this point. It’s reckoned that nearly 4.5

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Retail TouchPoints

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

Before, consumers had to engage with customer service reps in physical brick-and-mortar stores. Yes, ecommerce is crucial for sales revenue. Fraudsters use the same advanced technologies — but with malicious intent. That could break the relationship, and you would lose the lifetime sales value.

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365 Retail

AUGUST 4, 2022

Staying on trend with hot new technologies can help your business stay current and boost your consumer engagement and sales. Technology is constantly evolving to improve business processes, create consumer solutions, and provide adaptable and convenient service. Tap -to-Mobile Contactless Card Machines.

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365 Retail

OCTOBER 5, 2021

We needed a solution that allowed us to centralise our task management and communications across our entire store estate, to ensure the customer experience and ‘look and feel’ of our stores was both consistent and streamlined. We have better visibility of what’s going on at the point of sale, and communication is much more fluid.

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Retail TouchPoints

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

Retailers will leverage this moment to focus on operational efficiencies and consumer connection. AI Investment Generative AI and AI will help drive efficiencies for mission-driven consumers and overworked employees. Shopping should be rewardingly seamless for everyone involved.

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Retail TouchPoints

JUNE 15, 2022

And because food shopping decisions align directly with consumers’ needs and preferences, food retailers have a unique opportunity to differentiate through the physical experience they offer. For example, La Grande Epicerie in France was spotlighted as the “crème de la crème” of the French gourmet retail experience.

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Korona

JUNE 8, 2022

So keeping up with the latest retail technology is paramount to delivering an impeccable customer experience, managing a large inventory, and optimizing your ordering and pricing. In fact, when it comes to customer service, Nextiva found that 89% of consumers have switched to a competitor after a bad customer experience.

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Retail TouchPoints

JULY 12, 2023

She and Robert Price, EVP of Global Sales and GM of Omnichannel Retail for Felbro, gave a joint presentation about how the companies collaborated to bring a new store concept to market — from render to reality. How do we give consumers a reason to get off their sofa, come to the store and have a physical experience?”

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Retail TouchPoints

FEBRUARY 22, 2021

As one article puts it, “Customers don’t expect a virtual experience to be like an in-person one — nor do they want it to be” (and vice versa). Instead, focus on offering complementary but discrete shopping experiences that reinforce the brand and make the best use of technology in both mediums. .

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Retail TouchPoints

JULY 17, 2023

as part of our digital strategy to revolutionize the passenger experience,” said Lee Adams, Global Digital Smart Store Head at Dufry in a statement. already works with more than 500 brands globally, making it easy for retailers to deploy these virtual try-on solutions across their points of sale, pending brand approval.

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Retail TouchPoints

JUNE 25, 2021

This has expedited the growing appetite for retailers to be technology-enabled organizations. Advancements in consumer technology have also played a role in retailers looking to make the technology of tomorrow happen today. Redefining the Customer Experience.

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Retail TouchPoints

OCTOBER 10, 2023

Despite global economic concerns, consumer spending has remained robust throughout 2023, and retailers are looking forward to a blockbuster Q4 full of holiday spending. eMarketer expects retail mobile commerce sales to account for 43.4% of total retail ecommerce sales in 2023. billion, up from $415.93 billion in 2022.

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