Retail TouchPoints

JULY 21, 2021

For many, every day has become a holiday as new packages arrive from their favorite online retailers. One surprising aspect of this shift is how retailers have adapted their businesses in response. In the face of this product scarcity, the retailers that could fulfill consumer needs quickly were immediately rewarded.

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Steve Dennis

JANUARY 29, 2022

Predicting the future in the dynamic world of retail—particularly in the throes of a lingering pandemic—may be a fool’s errand. Nevertheless, I am at it again, having also just taken stock of how I did with my list of Retail Predictions from 2021. We also discussed these on the latest episode of the Remarkable Retail podcast.

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Steve Dennis

NOVEMBER 2, 2021

When our desired customers had to drive around to a bunch of stores–or rely on our advertising or recommendations from a rather small group of personal connections–to figure out what products were available and might suit them best, scarcity of choice and information allowed the power to reside largely in retailers’ hands.

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Retail TouchPoints

MAY 11, 2023

Resale is one of the hottest sectors of retail right now, but despite rampant consumer demand and brand uptake, resale platform operators are struggling to make ends meet. However, this positive momentum has not been enough to satisfy Wall Street (a common challenge for companies in the retail and tech sectors). as of May 9, 2023.

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Retail TouchPoints

OCTOBER 6, 2021

All eyes and ears have been on American Dream since the project’s initial proposal in 2003. How will it influence the future of retail? To celebrate this pivotal moment, members of the Retail TouchPoints team ventured to American Dream to see what all the hype was about…and if it was warranted.

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Retail TouchPoints

JULY 7, 2022

Buy some MetaQuest or other immersive headsets and give them a budget to buy apps and attend meta-events. Start a team Even if it’s just one person dedicated to staying on top of the metaverse, let them keep you abreast of the evolution in this space, especially what other brands are doing, even if they’re not in your category.

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365 Retail

JANUARY 4, 2022

Historic retailer Selfridges has been bought in a roughly £4 billion deal by a partnership of Thai and Austrian billionaires. The business can trace its roots back to 1908, when it was founded by Harry Gordon Selfridge, and has been owned by the Westons since 2003. The retailer’s ‘Christmas of Dreams’ display for 2021 (Aaron Chown/PA).

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Retail TouchPoints

MAY 4, 2021

Powell and CEO Charlie Cole, both of whom started at the company in early 2020, are part of a “new team charged with giving the brand its groove back, and that requires tech investment,” Powell said in an interview with Retail TouchPoints. It could be something as simple as a button that doesn’t render properly on a mobile device.

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Steve Dennis

MARCH 6, 2020

The plans are heavy on “optimizing” and more than a bit aspirational (improving its loyalty program, focusing on private brands, expanding off-the-mall formats) when it comes to restoring top line growth to the iconic retailer that has hemorrhaged market share and lost roughly three quarters of its market value during the past 5 years.

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Steve Dennis

DECEMBER 22, 2018

In the weird irony that is often part of retail (and life in general), Sears Holdings recently announced its first quarter of comparable sales growth in many years—and I believe only its second or third since I left the retailer in 2003! Last week also brought two other pieces of Sears news. Dead brand walking.

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OrderDynamics

JULY 11, 2017

Staring Down Retail Armageddon With Unified Commerce. Forbes magazine recently published an article charting the number of retail store closures in the January to March period for 2017. They counted 3,591 store closures from major brands and retailers. It is a time of change in our retail industry. How to Win in Retail?

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ChannelAdvisor

MARCH 27, 2020

In addition to urging people to stay in their homes other than to buy essential food or medicines and exercise once a day, the government announced all “non-essential” shops are to close for at least three weeks — potentially longer — while they analyse impact. It’s a challenging time for retailers across the globe.

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Ecommerce Platforms

AUGUST 10, 2022

Founded in 2003, Squarespace describes itself as the leader in website design. Founded in 2003, Bluehost is usually better known for its website hosting packages. For instance, restaurants, online retail, and art – to name a few! There’s a lot to zone in on, so let’s start. Squarespace vs Bluehost: What Squarespace Does.

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365 Retail

JULY 12, 2022

Since its introduction in 2003, Tesla has made quite a name for itself in the Electric Vehicle industry. That is more than any other EV manufacturer in the world. . However, like every other model explained here, this one comes with a curveball too. appeared first on 365 RETAIL | Retail Technology News.

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Steve Dennis

JANUARY 26, 2019

Just about every year for the past 25 or so, I make the trek to New York to rub shoulders (quite literally) with nearly 40,000 of my closest friends (not literally) during the National Retail Federation’s “Big Show.” A version of this story appeared at Forbes, where I am a retail contributor.

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BigCommerce

SEPTEMBER 5, 2018

These days, over a hundred million of us brave the Black Friday retail scene in person. So what does this mean for ecommerce retailers? Just consider a few mind-numbing Black Friday statistics: Almost one-quarter of all Black Friday retail shoppers are willing to camp out in anticipation of Black Friday. It’s a coma-inducer.

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Steve Dennis

AUGUST 25, 2018

As some readers may know, I began my retail career at Sears. Of course, another reason is that — through sheer luck — I managed to get out before Eddie Lampert decided that combining a mediocre retailer with a terrible one might be a good idea. A version of this story appeared at Forbes, where I am a retail contributor.

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Kissmetrics

MARCH 17, 2021

Of 18 to 21-year-olds who weren’t in high school in 2018, 57 percent were in college, compared to 52 percent of Millennials in 2003, and 43 percent of Gen Xers in 1987. But they check lots of other channels, too. Some advertisers get it exactly right, but unsurprisingly, lots of others don’t. Good: Just Eat. Good: ASOS.

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Steve Dennis

MAY 19, 2019

What is it like to work at a brand that, since the turn of this century, doesn’t seem to have learned much of anything about what it takes to stay remarkable and relevant in today’s retail environment? Of course, I don’t have to wonder all that much since I worked at Sears from 1991 to 2003. Human-centered.

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Algopix

JUNE 23, 2021

Located in Morrisville, North Carolina, ChannelAdvisor is a cloud-based, multichannel inventory management software service, aiming to help retailers and brands connect with customers, optimize operations and grow sales channels. Created in 2003, Sellware makes its case for simplifying multichannel marketing. www.channeladvisor.com.

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Korona

APRIL 2, 2022

With intense competition and consumer demands, the barriers to entry in a retail market are very high. Retailers must think outside the box to make waves in the market to set themselves apart from the competition. You might also want to read: How to Price a Product: Strategies and Methods For Retail. Table of Contents.

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Kissmetrics

SEPTEMBER 12, 2020

For example, these sites typically have a lot of features that other types of website builders have, such as the ability to blog. Some website builders are much easier than others. Some website builders are more compatible with other platforms and are easier to integrate. Some teams may also respond much quicker than others.

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BigCommerce

JUNE 20, 2017

We know this because we not only have an online store, but retail stores as well. With our strong presence on social media platforms, and a thriving retail business, we found it necessary to head online so our UDT girls all over the U.S. Our art is what makes the difference, and I wouldn’t have it any other way.

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BigCommerce

MARCH 13, 2018

2003: 95 million cell phone users worldwide made a purchase via their mobile device.?. We also know that as more people grow accustomed to using it, they will expect to find it on all online retailers as an option. The answer is a simple one — we would absolutely recommend Apply Pay to other online stores.

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365 Retail

NOVEMBER 24, 2023

Today in London, HMV ‘s largest entertainment retail store opens its doors at the brand’s new flagship location, 363 Oxford Street. This opening marks HMV’s return to its first site, where it originally began its journey in 1921, embedding itself once again in the heart of London’s retail scene.

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Steve Dennis

JULY 28, 2017

On the other hand, for Sears, it smacks of desperation. Way back in 2003 I was Sears’ VP of Strategy and my team was exploring options for our major private brands. Whirlpool or GE) or one of the now leading appliance retailers. A version of this story recently appeared at Forbes, where I am a retail contributor.

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Sailthru

NOVEMBER 1, 2018

When they delete the brand’s emails regularly, that makes the ISP think you don’t want to hear from that retailer, automatically directing their messages in your junk folder. Bush in 2003, the CAN-SPAM Act is a set of regulations for commercial email senders. Other Deliverability Terms. Signed into law by President George W.

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BigCommerce

OCTOBER 26, 2017

2003 – Taobao founded. According to Pitney Bowes , globally, 45% of shoppers make most or all their domestic purchases through a marketplace, compared to 24% through a retail site. The splits were similar for international purchases: 46% via marketplaces, and 22% via retail websites. 1999 – Alibaba founded.

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Steve Dennis

JULY 5, 2017

Having spent my first 12 years in retail as an executive at Sears, I’ve followed the company’s trials and tribulations with more than a passing interest. When I left Sears in 2003 (a year before Sears and K-mart merged), I had already concluded that the once iconic brand was on a slow slide to oblivion.

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iQmetrix

SEPTEMBER 1, 2017

There has been a lot of buzz recently about radio-frequency identification (RFID) technologies and their potential to drastically change the retail industry. These technologies give retailers the ability to track items through every point of the supply chain—from the warehouse right to the store shelves. RFID’s slow start.

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Omnisend

JANUARY 14, 2021

So keep on reading and learn about how you can avoid spam filters and other trouble with email deliverability. The CAN-SPAM Act 2003. In other words, you will have to pay $11,000 per each email address on your mailing list. It became law in the US on January 1, 2004. Don’t buy email lists.

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Ecommerce Platforms

MAY 6, 2022

WordPress.org has been one of the most famous CMS platforms since its launch in 2003. However, costs may arise if you're looking to: Install other plugins to complement WooCommerce's functionality Purchase premium WooCommerce/WordPress themes Engage the help of WooCommerce developers to maintain or improve your site. Go to the top.

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BigCommerce

JULY 2, 2018

My dad, with his dad – my grandpa – invented a limited-flight golf ball – the BirdieBall – in 2003. Helping other scientists. It gives me great joy to help others. We do have a retail store in Independence, Virginia and welcome visitors from all over the world. An award winning family idea. Want more insights like this?

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Korona

JULY 25, 2022

The marijuana retail business is no exception. SMS Marketing Content Strategy For Marijuana Retail Businesses. Unfortunately, you can’t “buy lists” or reach out to potential clients in a cold-call style of outreach to bring people into your cannabis retail shop. Utilize Your Dispensary POS Data. CAN-SPAM Act.

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Ecommerce Platforms

JUNE 9, 2021

Picking between hosting companies should be one of the first things you do as a retailer, right up there with choosing your platform or deciding on your store's name. Pricing – you get what you pay for, but in comparison, it's much higher than other providers. You share servers with other websites which keeps the cost down.

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Demac Media

JUNE 26, 2017

We still recommend that retailers achieve compliance. Being compliant will mean that you are following email and other digital marketing best practices – saving your business time and money, and winning the hearts of consumers online! Examples of CEM usage by retailers can be: An email to promote a sale on your products.

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Ecommerce Platforms

JULY 23, 2018

As a matter of fact, 80% of retail business owners agree that email marketing is their principal customer retention driver. Can you think of any other function that would seamlessly fit into this chain? So far, the solution has been serving businesses since 2003. Plus , on the other hand, costs $49 per month billed annually.

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