RTP blog

MARCH 27, 2019

Adam Blair, Editor: It’s a bit of a mystery to me why retailers want to brand themselves as tech companies, at a time when Silicon Valley’s mystique is wearing thin. I get that merchants want to let customers, competitors and investors know that they are forward-thinking and agile — not stuck in the past like Sears or Toys ‘R’ Us was.

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RTP blog

OCTOBER 24, 2018

Debbie Hauss, Editor-in-Chief: Because Sears was such a retail icon for the past 130+ years, it’s painful to watch its demise. Adam Blair, Executive Editor: By necessity, retail is totally present-focused. It definitely was, in some ways, the Amazon of its heyday. Who knew the “Wish Book” played a part in changing the world?

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RTP blog

MAY 16, 2018

Debbie Hauss, Editor-in-Chief : I applaud Best Buy for its turnaround efforts and hyper-focus on the demands of today’s shoppers. Marie Griffin, Managing Editor: As the demise of Sports Authority and Toys ‘R’ Us shows, it’s not easy to survive as a big-box specialty retailer in the age of Amazon.

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RTP blog

OCTOBER 25, 2017

Debbie Hauss, Editor-in-Chief: This test disaster will definitely be a setback for these voice-activated devices. Adam Blair, Executive Editor: While the Google Mini Home fiasco is disturbing, I believe this is the kind of technical glitch that will be fixed in later iterations of the technology.

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RTP blog

NOVEMBER 29, 2017

Debbie Hauss, Editor-in-Chief: I think the Harris poll is on target and should be considered seriously by retailers and brands. For Adam Blair, Executive Editor: The holidays used to fill me with dread around gift-giving (they still do, occasionally). For those born without the gifting “gene,” we need all the help we can get.

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RTP blog

SEPTEMBER 27, 2017

The editors share opinions on factors that could impact the segment’s success, including pricing, customer churn levels and sustainability. Debbie Hauss, Editor-in-Chief: A $5 billion industry in 2017 , up from an estimated $400 million in 2016, with more than 100 players , the meal kit delivery segment is hot right now.

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RTP blog

AUGUST 15, 2018

Debbie Hauss, Editor-in-Chief: I have UNTUCKit on my mind, since I just saw the store in the Prudential Center mall in Boston while attending eTail East. Adam Blair, Executive Editor: Warby Parker has enjoyed notable success going from online to brick-and-mortar; the retailer plans to operate 90 stores by the end of 2018.

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RTP blog

MAY 24, 2017

Debbie Hauss, Editor-in-Chief: Right now I think the technology retailers need to pay the most attention to is Artificial Intelligence (AI). Adam Blair, Executive Editor: By nature I’m somewhat suspicious about the potential of new gizmos to truly improve the shopping experience.

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RTP blog

MAY 31, 2017

Debbie Hauss, Editor-in-Chief: It’s difficult for us, as retail editors who write about retail technology every day, to believe that a longtime retail CEO would miss the mark on new technology to that degree. To me it sounds a bit like an over-reaching excuse for failure.

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RTP blog

JUNE 7, 2017

Additionally, the editors discuss what the development indicates about more consumer-oriented applications for VR in retail. Adam Blair, Executive Editor: Being the furthest thing from an early adopter of new technologies, my first-hand experience with VR has been quite limited. It’s innovative!

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RetailWire

OCTOBER 9, 2020

“The stampede mentality of the past, with doorbusters sales and Black Friday deals every weekend, is being replaced by earlier, season-long discounts,” said James Zahn, senior editor of the Toy Insider. We’re in a health crisis, so retailers are having to rethink how they get products into families’ hands.”.

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RTP blog

NOVEMBER 7, 2017

By Adam Blair, Executive Editor “Did you find everything you’re looking for?” Generally I say “yes” without much thought, or I toy with the idea of saying something snarky like “I was looking for inner peace, but I settled for a box of doughnuts.”

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RTP blog

JULY 25, 2017

By Klaudia Tirico, Features Editor What do Zara, Target, H&M and Toys “R” Us have in common? Zara released a genderless collection just last year, while Toys “R” Us and Target have made strides to ditch boys’ and girls’ categories , signs and displays in stores.

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Retail TouchPoints

DECEMBER 17, 2020

This year’s judges were Jessie Dowd, former Editor in Chief of design:retail and now Senior Editor of Retail TouchPoints ; Anne Kong, Associate Professor, program coordinator for visual presentation and exhibition design at the Fashion Institute of Technology ; and Judy Bell, Founder of Energetic Retail.

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Smile.io

AUGUST 25, 2023

Best loyalty programs in the Toys & Games industry Mastermind Toys’ Perks Program Mastermind Toys offers personalized birthday rewards for its program members. This is why Mastermind Toys’ Perks program is one of the best customer loyalty programs we’ve seen in the toy industry.

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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. FutureCommerce Stars on iTunes : 5 Podcast episode length: 30 to 60+ minutes Key topic: Technology If you’re eager to learn about the latest toys and technologies in retail, this podcast is for you.

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RTP blog

MAY 2, 2018

By Klaudia Tirico, Features Editor Every year, Retail TouchPoints kicks off its annual Retail Innovation Conference by hosting a Store Tours event that gives attendees a first-hand look behind the scenes at leading retail brands. For example, there is a section of best sellers based on the location of the store — in this case, New York City.

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Smile.io

APRIL 27, 2023

Simply, LEGO is a huge brand with a global reach, unlike any other toy for boys and girls and most recently for adults. LEGO is a toy brand at the end of the day and ensures each step in the rewards program is fun and on brand. From LEGOLAND to The Lego Movie to the pain you feel when you step on a small piece, LEGOs are everywhere.

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Smile.io

AUGUST 8, 2023

Toilet paper, toys, grooming products, clothes for every occasion, food and beverage items—you name it. Editor’s Note: This post was originally published on December 5, 2014 and was updated for accuracy and comprehensiveness on August 8, 2023. Recharge analyzed 15,000 ecommerce merchants with 8.5

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ChannelAdvisor

MARCH 15, 2017

You may find that your Acme products have the brand listed in three different ways: ”Acme Co.”, ”Acme Inc”, or ”Acme Toys”. The Business Rule Editor does have a tool to help with this. The pencil icon located in the top right corner of the Editor window will reformat the rule.

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Smile.io

JULY 7, 2023

Lovevery answers questions for every stage of a child’s life through its blog Lovevery , a brand of toys and subscription boxes, is a perfect example of creating value-add marketing content that’s valuable for everyone. By using value-add marketing , you can create value for both your community and your not-yet customers.

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RTP blog

AUGUST 1, 2018

It’s clear that the demise of Toys ‘R’ Us has impacted Mattel enough to make such drastic changes in a single quarter, and raises the possibility that the toy manufacturer relied too heavily on the retailer for its success. Should Mattel have done more to partner with other retailers in advance of the Toys ‘R’ Us liquidation?

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ChannelAdvisor

MARCH 15, 2017

You may find that your Acme products have the brand listed in three different ways: ”Acme Co.”, ”Acme Inc”, or ”Acme Toys”. The Business Rule Editor does have a tool to help with this. The pencil icon located in the top right corner of the Editor window will reformat the rule.

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retailnext

FEBRUARY 14, 2020

Grills trend in the summer, jackets in autumn, and toys in winter. About the writer : Annabelle Carter Short is an experienced writer, editor, proofreader, blogger, teacher and photographer. Yearly and monthly trends are factors every retail owner and manager must consider. Try to Understand Your Market.

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Ecommerce Platforms

FEBRUARY 1, 2021

It's a minimalistic theme with lots of white space, along with a fully responsive design and full integration with WooCommerce and the Gutenberg block editor. Having said that, you could technically utilize the theme for other similar industries like modern watches or even toys and gadgets. Price: $59. Features: 3.

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Ecommerce Platforms

MAY 20, 2020

Are you toying with the idea of selling your first products online? Hosting and security are included, and you can work with a tried-and-tested drag-and-drop editor to customize your store. Or are you considering migrating your digital shop to a better eCommerce platform? If either scenario rings true, you're in the right place.

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Ecommerce Platforms

MAY 27, 2021

The Shopify editor gives you a frontend visual view of the website. Although it doesn't have a true drag-and-drop builder, the editor features some draggable modules on the lefthand side, where you insert content blocks and move them up and down to reorder them on the homepage and other pages.

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Ecommerce Platforms

MAY 21, 2020

Children, for instance, might like your toys, but their parents or guardians are the decision-makers. You can then use a photo editor to perfect your image. In short, it clarifies who you’ll target in your campaigns. Keep in mind that your end-users might not be the buyers or decision-makers. Determine Your Shipping Costs.

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RTP blog

NOVEMBER 1, 2017

The retailer discontinued the guide in 2011, but is reviving it and featuring merchandise such as holiday décor, toys, games, appliances and apparel. Debbie Hauss, Editor-in-Chief: I do have that negative gut reaction when I receive a five-pound catalog in the mail: Why are they wasting so much money — and paper — sending these out?

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RTP blog

JULY 26, 2017

Debbie Hauss, Editor-in-Chief: I just think this was not the right direction for Target, although certainly worth testing. For example, 5,000 points earned shoppers a free toy, free book or a free bottle of laundry detergent. Maybe the loyalty benefits just weren’t compelling enough. Since a typical U.S.

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Ecommerce Platforms

JULY 22, 2019

From fashion to electronics, to toys and beauty…and everything else in between, you're bound to find something that appeals to your audience. An inbuilt image editor — With just a click of the mouse, you can easily remove any watermarks printed on AliExpress product images. Toys and Hobbies. Watches and Jewelry.

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Inflow Insights

NOVEMBER 18, 2019

Custom Code vs. Test Design Editors. After trying to set up a few tests via any test design editor, you may find that the test treatments do not render or behave as you expected across all browser/device combinations. text-only changes) that can be done through a test design editor alone.

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Payoneer

NOVEMBER 1, 2017

Editor’s note: This is a guest post from John Edmonds. Some everyday products, like battery toys, are on air/ocean carrier lists of hazardous products. Marketing Specialist at Freightos. As you grow your business, there’ll probably come a point when you’ll want to tap into the international economy. Carrier restrictions.

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Ecommerce Platforms

APRIL 30, 2020

Editor's note: This post was originally published on October 24, 2013 and has completely revamped and updated for accuracy and comprehensiveness. For example, a blog, business or non-profit might sell: Physical products like jewellery, clothing, toys, or electronics. Digital goods like music, software, templates, eBooks and more.

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Creating a Website Today

FEBRUARY 12, 2019

In addition to a large number of themes to choose from, it has a storefront editor that makes customizing a website with personal details easy. Toy and Bone are the two selections available. It also has a built-in desktop and mobile previews so you know what your customers see when they look at your site.

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Ecommerce Platforms

DECEMBER 22, 2022

Sell items people want: look into trending topics and interests, but avoid fads with short lifespans; things that people want for extended periods include children’s toys, wellness and luxury items, and various types of electronics (think toys for adults and kids, or things that people don’t necessarily need, but make life more fun/interesting).

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Talkoot

JANUARY 24, 2023

But if you’re in the business of creating valuable ecommerce content for successful brands, these kinds of tools can seem more like a novel toy–they’re fun to play around with, but the novelty soon wears off when you realize they can’t generate accurate, useful content at scale.

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