RTP blog

FEBRUARY 27, 2019

The 2019 Retail Innovation Conference , set to take place a little more than two months from now on May 6-8 in NYC, will give retail executives the chance to gain key insights from today’s leading industry innovators, to help them meet and exceed their own business goals. What will you remember best from RIC 2019?

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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. Debbie Hauss, Editor-in-Chief: The most significant and poignant stat for me was the increase and total percentage of retailers that are depending on customer analytics to achieve their omnichannel goals.

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RTP blog

NOVEMBER 20, 2019

The move will be a first for a major retail event, with the goal of pushing back against the underrepresentation of women in leadership and executive roles within the industry and beyond: The Conference Board recently reported that the number of female CEOs in the S&P 500 dropped by 20% in 2018, from a high of 27 the previous year to just 22.

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RTP blog

SEPTEMBER 11, 2019

16 at 12 noon Eastern — the first of a weeklong 13-session marathon featuring industry experts from Accenture and Retail Systems Research, exclusive survey data and retailer case studies including Bonobos, Grove Collaborative, Keurig and CVS. The Retail TouchPoints Retail Strategy and Planning webinar series kicks off on Monday, Sept.

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RTP blog

NOVEMBER 7, 2018

In this week’s Editor Q&A, the RTP team shares top takeaways, impressions and reactions from the 2018 Store Operations Survey. Debbie Hauss, Editor-in-Chief: One of the most important focuses for retailers determined to survive into the future with their stores is workforce management and motivation. The combined 81%.

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RTP blog

MARCH 15, 2017

Debbie Hauss, Editor in Chief: Apparently Millennials fear credit and debt. Adam Blair, Executive Editor: Artificial intelligence is the latest buzzword in retail, but in this case there’s data behind the hype. But as the retail industry evolves, so do consumer behaviors and needs.

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RTP blog

OCTOBER 17, 2018

Earlier this month, Retail TouchPoints unveiled its fifth annual E-Commerce Technology Preview , which includes insights from industry experts at 12 solution providers. editors identify what caught their interest throughout the 2019 E-Commerce Technology Preview. In this Q&A, the RTP.

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RTP blog

MAY 17, 2017

During the conference, 24 leading industry executives received Retail Innovator Awards for their efforts to embrace positive disruption. Adam Blair, Executive Editor: My biggest takeaway from this year’s RIC came before the event actually started, during the Store Tours at the Westfield World Trade Center Oculus.

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RTP blog

JANUARY 10, 2018

The RTP editors share their advice and tips on how to get the most value from time spent at the NRF Big Show. Debbie Hauss, Editor-in-Chief: The NRF Big Show is bigger every year and just as challenging to navigate. 2) Are you looking to be inspired by your industry colleagues? If so, make your first stop the Innovation Lab.

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Wiser

APRIL 18, 2024

Editor’s Note: Contributing author is Andrey Pankeev, Key Accounts Manager at Wiser Solutions. The post Harmonizing Digital and Traditional Channels: Navigating Brand Management Challenges in the CPG Industry appeared first on Wiser Retail Strategies.

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Retail TouchPoints

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023

With our Editor’s Perspectives column, you’ll get insights and opinions from the Retail TouchPoints editorial team as they dig into the latest trends in retail, marketing and tech. Indeed, retail is one of the least consolidated industries in the U.S. Even in the marketplace segment, Amazon isn’t a monopoly.

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Retail TouchPoints

DECEMBER 14, 2020

The launch of design: retail, powered by Retail TouchPoints marks the media group’s official extension into design-oriented coverage and reaffirms RTP’s continued focus on creating valuable content across channels, for executives striving to keep pace with new trends and challenges in the retail industry.

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Smile.io

AUGUST 25, 2023

Loyalty programs are one of the best ways to build your brand community—the ultimate retention tool for businesses in any industry. Program highlight: incentivized user-generated content In an industry as visual as the arts and crafts industry, social proof is an invaluable asset.

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RTP blog

OCTOBER 26, 2017

By Klaudia Tirico, Features Editor With so many retailers struggling these days, I can’t help but notice that the beauty industry continues to thrive. It’s clearly a great time to be in the beauty industry. billion, according to the market research company NPD Group.

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Retail TouchPoints

DECEMBER 14, 2022

“These brands and businesses, thoughtfully integrated and amplified on what we believe will be the world’s most innovative and dynamic global design platform, will begin to fundamentally change the landscape of the interior design industry.”.

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Smile.io

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

From new wellness brands and fitness trends (hello cold plunge and backyard saunas) to the latest supplements, the health and wellness industry has grown exponentially in the last few years. billion in 2023.  The nutrition and supplements industry has become a very competitive place, both in retail and online.

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Smile.io

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

From celebrity merchandise to second-hand streetwear, to new and emerging clothing brands, the apparel and fashion industry is a trillion-dollar business. It’s estimated that the global apparel industry “is expected to exceed $1.7 Unlike many other industries, apparel is highly visual. trillion to be exact.

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Ecommerce Platforms

FEBRUARY 2, 2023

Is Medusa a viable option when pitted head-to-head with this well-established industry giant? The WYSIWYG editor is easy to learn, but you might have to purchase a more feature-rich premium theme for full drag-and-drop functionality and more advanced customization. Moreover, it doesn’t come with a simple theme editor or a theme market.

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TalkingRetail

MAY 3, 2024

That, in a nutshell, was the verdict of industry experts and independent retailers at the news that MPs had voted overwhelmingly in favour of the Tobacco & Vapes Bill (read the Big story). Despite the rebellion of 57… This story continues at Adapt and survive | Editor’s comment Or just read more coverage at Talking Retail

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RTP blog

FEBRUARY 7, 2018

Debbie Hauss, Editor-in-Chief: Super Bowl ads, at approximately $5 million for 30 seconds , are apparently most affordable for brands , and insurance and automobile companies vs. more traditional retailers. out of my head. The commercial used humor to make a strong yet subtle point: Alexa is already part of people’s everyday lives.

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Smile.io

OCTOBER 18, 2023

Virtually every brand in every industry has some form of offer to turn your one-time purchases into a monthly subscription.  Blog Jonathan Roque A referral program in the subscription industry is a perfect opportunity to get your community and existing customers to refer their community while being rewarded.

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Groove

APRIL 16, 2024

Thanks to drag-and-drop functionality, customizable dashboards, and visual editors, Shopware lets you manage products, orders, customers, and marketing campaigns with ease. And once your store is live, our industry-leading eCommerce marketing solutions can help you attract as many new customers as possible.

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Retail TouchPoints

SEPTEMBER 22, 2023

With our Editors Perspectives column, you’ll get insights and opinions from the Retail TouchPoints editorial team as they dig into the latest trends in retail, marketing and tech. Putting Retail in the Spotlight The retail industry in particular has a unique opportunity to lead in the charge toward workforce wellbeing.

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365 Retail

APRIL 10, 2024

This year’s summit promises an extensive exploration of pivotal topics, from market trends and the impact of new software platforms to the greening of the industry and the burgeoning field of retail media. The introduction of platforms like Samsung VXT marks a seismic shift, challenging traditional roles within the value chain.

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TalkingRetail

JANUARY 19, 2024

Amid all the challenges detailed by our industry experts, the one that really stands out for me is around tobacco and vaping. Long a… This story continues at Staying on the ball | Editor’s comment Or just read more coverage at Talking Retail

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Retail TouchPoints

APRIL 23, 2021

Retail TouchPoints and design:retail have selected the next class of the 40 Under 40 — the top 40 professionals in the retail industry under the age of 40 who are paving the way for the next era of retail. Brendan Blume, VP, Store Development , Green Thumb Industries. Lauren Bayton , Director , Creative Presentation, Ralph Lauren.

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RTP blog

MAY 22, 2019

As these retail industry titans spend millions of dollars figuring out how to gain additional share of wallet through their own technology advantages, how should the rest of retail go about delivering on this transformation — especially given the high costs often involved? This week, the RTP. This week, the RTP.

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Kissmetrics

NOVEMBER 11, 2020

An editorial style guide is a set of guidelines for the writers and editors on your team. Your editorial style guide should be in-depth, but if it’s too long it can be difficult for your writers and editors to use effectively. This information is useful for your writers and editors. What is an Editorial Style Guide?

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Retail TouchPoints

JANUARY 23, 2024

And after three years of pandemic aftershocks, industry experts confirmed what everyone in attendance felt (especially in their aching feet): the Big Show is officially back. It was the growth of what we first called multi-channel, which then became omnichannel, and then we saw the growth of the brands born on the internet.”

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RTP blog

AUGUST 7, 2019

The RTP editors share their thoughts on the effects of private equity ownership on retail jobs and discuss whether there are alternate sources of capital that retailers could tap going forward. Adam Blair, Editor: Has private equity really cost 1.3 Adam Blair, Editor: Has private equity really cost 1.3

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RTP blog

JULY 31, 2019

Amazon’s grocery ambitions have been a major talking point within the industry since the e-Commerce giant acquired Whole Foods two years ago. Adam Blair, Editor: I read with interest the New York Times report on Amazon’s original plans for grocery retail, developed prior to its industry-shaking acquisition of Whole Foods in July 2017.

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RTP blog

OCTOBER 10, 2018

Given Amazon’s power as an industry trendsetter, the RTP team discusses what other retailers can and should do to deal with the tightening of the labor market, as well as the potential advantages for retailers in needing to compete for workers. federal minimum wage, signaling to the rest of retail that it’s time to pony up.

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TalkingRetail

JANUARY 22, 2024

Sponsored by: , The first discussion in our podcast series was chaired by Independent Retail News editor David Shrimpton and the panel of respected industry professionals includes: One Stop’s Head… This story continues at Talking Retail Podcast | The future of vaping Or just read more coverage at Talking Retail

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Retail TouchPoints

JANUARY 27, 2021

Retail TouchPoints and design:retail are in search of the top young professionals in the retail industry for the next class of the 40 Under 40 — the top 40 up-and-coming industry leaders under the age of 40. If you have any staff members, peers, clients, colleagues or industry friends you think would fit the bill, please nominate them.

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RTP blog

OCTOBER 3, 2018

Industry experts believe retailers will need to deepen their understanding and develop their capabilities in six key areas within e-Commerce: AI/Machine Learning , Personalization and Customer Engagement , Next-Generation Technologies , Global Commerce , Omnichannel and the Last Mile. Uncertainty can be worse than disappointment.

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RTP blog

OCTOBER 2, 2019

Adam Blair, Editor: With the caveat that one (or even two) retail bankruptcies don’t necessarily signal the end of a powerful retail trend, it does seem that “Fast Fashion” is slowing down. In the wake of the Forever 21 bankruptcy, the RTP. This may not be an altogether bad thing, at least as far as the environment is concerned.

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RTP blog

JULY 17, 2019

While it remains up for debate whether the analysis of Nordstrom is as grave as it sounds, it once again brings up a serious point: department stores are struggling to keep up with the rest of the industry, and they will require major changes going forward if they want to be top-of-mind for future shoppers.

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