RTP blog

JANUARY 10, 2018

The National Retail Federation (NRF) Big Show is less than a week away, and as usual the conference will draw in the biggest names from retail and technology to showcase top trends. The RTP editors share their advice and tips on how to get the most value from time spent at the NRF Big Show.

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RTP blog

JUNE 20, 2018

Amazon Go has been hyped for more than a year as the potential vanguard of cashier-less retailing, but it appears another tech giant is testing out the technology. Microsoft is working on cashier-less technology of its own. Debbie Hauss, Editor-in-Chief: It had to happen. more cameras and scanners).

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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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Groove

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

The needs of eCommerce keep evolving because the trends of eCommerce constantly change. Success in eCommerce is about more than staying on top of trends and technology that rapidly increasing. User experience and ease of use: The design editor with Klaviyo is easy to use with a minimal learning curve.

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Groove

DECEMBER 18, 2019

Headless eCommerce allows marketers to have more content without dealing with the technology side of things. Think of how easy a WYSIWYG website editor is - that’s essentially how easy a headless eCommerce product page could be! Benefits of Headless Commerce.

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Groove

DECEMBER 17, 2019

Headless eCommerce allows marketers to have more content without dealing with the technology side of things. Think of how easy a WYSIWYG website editor is - that’s essentially how easy a headless eCommerce product page could be! Benefits of Headless Commerce.

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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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Retail TouchPoints

JULY 20, 2022

To effectively respond to these challenges, retailers must bolster their processes and technology stacks to ensure shoppers have access to the products they want, when they want them. This, in turn, is driving warehouse and supply chain managers to seek out technologies that minimize costs and human touch points, while speeding up processes.”

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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 summit will also showcase best practices across various sectors, offering insights into effective digital signage strategies.

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Retail TouchPoints

SEPTEMBER 1, 2023

Our regular Editor’s Perspectives column offer insights and opinions from the Retail TouchPoints editorial team as they dig into the latest trends in retail, marketing and tech. As a proud classic movie buff, I thought I’d do a little reflecting on shopping scenes from memorable films made about 40 years apart.

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RTP blog

MAY 22, 2019

and Alibaba in China), and has further been prompted by Walmart’s continued investments in AI, robotics and VR, among other technologies. In the latest example, this week Lowe’s brought talent and technology under its own wing to mesh with existing operations, acquiring a retail analytics platform (and team members) from Boomerang Commerce.

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Dynamic Action

MAY 18, 2023

There’s huge pressure on retail product and merchandising teams to ‘get the trends right,’ often with few resources supporting that outcome. There’s huge pressure on retail product and merchandising teams to ‘get the trends right,’ often with few resources supporting that outcome. So, What is a Trend?

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Retail TouchPoints

SEPTEMBER 1, 2023

Our regular Editor’s Perspectives column offer insights and opinions from the Retail TouchPoints editorial team as they dig into the latest trends in retail, marketing and tech. As a proud classic movie buff, I thought I’d do a little reflecting on shopping scenes from memorable films made about 40 years apart.

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Retail TouchPoints

NOVEMBER 3, 2021

TikTok is undoubtedly at the forefront of technological innovation and more advanced, engaging content. This makes it the perfect tool for retailers that want to seem accessible for the younger audience and early adopters, or want to show they are up to date with the latest trends and new tech. Influencer Marketing.

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RTP blog

JANUARY 31, 2018

The National Retail Federation (NRF) Big Show 2018 showcased the trends and technologies to watch going into the new year, and AI was a major part of the conversation. The RTP editors share what it will take to unlock AI’s potential, as well as what could stand in the way of the technology’s growth. EBay , Cosabella.

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RTP blog

SEPTEMBER 13, 2017

With Amazon , Walmart and now The Home Depot dabbling in voice-activated shopping, it’s apparent that leading retailers are taking the technology very seriously. The RTP team discusses the future of voice shopping and how retailers can best leverage the technology going ahead. And given customer adoption, they should be.

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RTP blog

JANUARY 23, 2019

Debbie Hauss, Editor-in-Chief: I’m expecting to see some real movement with practical applications for AI, VR, AR and Mixed Reality this year in the retail industry. The retailers and solution providers that will succeed in 2019 will balance a focus on the technology with the human element.

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RTP blog

JULY 12, 2017

, NewStore Founder and CEO Stephan Schambach shares how the proliferation of mobile is changing retail as we know it — and how retailers must build a road map for mobile success via technology, data, loyalty programs and the brand itself. It’s hard to argue with the chapter’s thesis: “Store associates are mobile transformation’s front line.”

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Groove

OCTOBER 10, 2023

The Content Editor in Surfer SEO is an AI-driven tool that guides users in creating SEO-friendly content. The Content Editor's recommendations are based on a deep analysis of what's working for the top-ranking pages in the search results, leveling the playing field for all users. This helps users craft content that Google will love.

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Groove

OCTOBER 10, 2023

The Content Editor in Surfer SEO is an AI-driven tool that guides users in creating SEO-friendly content. The Content Editor's recommendations are based on a deep analysis of what's working for the top-ranking pages in the search results, leveling the playing field for all users. This helps users craft content that Google will love.

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Retail TouchPoints

JANUARY 24, 2023

The event also gives us business editors the chance to suss out the major trends that retail decision-makers will be grappling with in 2023. Workforce Management Retailers are seeing ROI from investments in associate technology, such as the apps for Lowe’s associates powered by Zebra: “Everything we do is to unlock productivity.

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RTP blog

AUGUST 21, 2019

Employee Benefit Trends Study , and other findings fill in the grim picture: 58% of retail workers live paycheck to paycheck; 50% reported having a savings cushion of three months; and 58% of retail workers expect to postpone retirement due to their financial situation (compared to 52%. of all Americans surveyed).

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365 Retail

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

Paul Smith – with the help of eCommerce specialist agency Limesharp – implemented Storyblok’s headless CMS technology within its eight-month deadline, and achieved an increased page speed of approximately 50%, along with higher conversion and revenue rates. It was an easy decision to make.”

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Retail TouchPoints

JANUARY 27, 2021

During the recent holiday season, most countries have experienced a second wave of the pandemic, and it was crunch time for retailers that aimed to win back profits lost and capitalize on the largest trends that defined 2020: Challenge 1: Slow Economic Growth. Solution: Adopt New Technologies.

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Retail TouchPoints

APRIL 5, 2023

Yalof shared more insight into how Tanger Outlets has evolved and how it is using data and technology to support its focus on experience. RTP: And how are you using data and technology to drive traffic and engagement? Former Senior Editor Dorothy Crouch conducted this interview.

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Wiser

APRIL 20, 2021

Technology intelligence. Currently, many businesses are investing heavily in setting up or evolving their business intelligence processes with the aim of determining market trends, tracking their competitors, keeping abreast of technological advancements, and improving their products and/or services. Competitive intelligence.

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RTP blog

JANUARY 5, 2018

By Klaudia Tirico, Features Editor One of my New Year’s resolutions for 2018 — albeit easy to accomplish — is to listen to more podcasts. The two experts sit down to discuss key trends and the latest news in e-Commerce and digital shopper marketing. The guys do a great job identifying and discussing new tech and trends around.

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Optimizely

MAY 15, 2018

But, with more than 130 sessions and more than 600 technology vendors, it can be difficult to pick out what you should see, what topics and trends will be most valuable to your ecommerce brand, and where you should focus. Don Davis, Editor at Large, Internet Retailer. Wednesday: June 06. 10:30 AM – 11:00 AM.

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RTP blog

AUGUST 2, 2018

By Adam Blair, Executive Editor Artificial intelligence (AI) is threatening/promising to remake the world’s workforce, and the retail industry will not be spared. Ford, author of a book of the same name, provided data that revealed how much the world of work has already changed due to changes in information technology.

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Retail TouchPoints

JULY 23, 2021

Nicole Silberstein, Ecommerce Editor. Bryan Wassel, News Editor. Not only will viewers become more familiar with the technology, they will see that something as big and important as the Olympics can be streamed. Adam Blair, Editor. How Much will Spectator-Free Stadiums Stifle Retail Sales?

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365 Retail

SEPTEMBER 29, 2022

ClearPay’s Richard Bayer, EVP, Country Manager and Head of Sales , while on a panel at the Ecommerce Expo, co-located with Technology for Marketing, said “GenZ and millennials make over 90% of their purchases using a debit card. Richard Bayer said, “The metaverse is increasingly becoming popular and they expect brands to join the trend.

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Kissmetrics

NOVEMBER 3, 2021

Data labeling is used in various industries, including healthcare, finance, research, automotive, and technology. With the growth of artificial intelligence (AI) technology, data labeling has also become integral to marketing. With this data in hand, you can make price decisions based on data-backed industry trends.

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GetElastic

MARCH 20, 2019

Stephens and his futuristic lens will highlight the future of shopping in terms of virtual technology, 3D printing and the Internet of Things (IoT). Mark Brohan, B2BecNews Research Director covering B2B ecommerce trends will lead a session on how to merge CRM and personalization to boost B2B ecommerce sales.

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Optimizely

AUGUST 15, 2018

As the Editor in Chief for Shopify Plus , Aaron has deep insights into the rapidly changing world of ecommerce — especially how new brands are building audiences of loyal and engaged customers. When it comes to ecommerce technology, what do you think are some of the biggest challenges facing B2C marketers?

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RTP blog

DECEMBER 19, 2017

By Debbie Hauss, Editor-In-Chief I’ve been covering the retail industry for a long time. In a 2008 article focused on 5 New Promotional Trends , we talked about the growing use of in-store digital signage and mobile; social media in marketing communications; and creative pricing strategies. 


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Korona

FEBRUARY 27, 2023

For small business owners and entrepreneurs, looking at small business blogs can help you stay up to date on trends, while also learning about strategies and tools within your industry. The SBA blog offers all kinds of tips to small business owners, from cyber security and payment compliance to tax advice and general business trends.

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Retail TouchPoints

FEBRUARY 14, 2022

Next-generation technology like crypto and NFTs have both become hot topics in the “retail zeitgeist,” but it was fascinating to see how companies simplified these concepts and presented them to the masses. Tactical takeaway: If you sell a complex solution or technology, simplifying what it is and how it works is key. Bryan Wassel.

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