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#TBT: Service Merchandise Was the OG Multi-Channel Shopping Experience

Retail TouchPoints

The catalog showroom approach was based on the idea that it reduced the risk of merchandise theft (known in the industry as shrinkage), while also enabling customers to shop without the inconvenience of carrying purchases throughout the store while you were still browsing.

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Under Armour Names Marriott Exec as Chief Customer Officer

Retail TouchPoints

Under Armour has named long-time Marriott executive Jim Dausch as its new Chief Customer Officer (CCO), effective July 24, 2023. Miles, who also will report directly to Linnartz, joined Under Armour in 2021. Browne, who began at Under Armour in 2016, will step down from the COO role this autumn to pursue other opportunities.

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How Retailers Can Use AI to Improve Customer Experience and Build Trust

Retail TouchPoints

With the sector continuing to experience accelerated growth, major retailers are looking for ways to maintain and build trust while dramatically improving customer experience and orchestrating cohesive customer journeys. AI-driven solutions offer businesses a powerful way to personalize customer experiences.

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Alibaba Leverages the Metaverse to Offer ‘Multi-Dimensional Interactions’ to Luxury Customers

Retail TouchPoints

As the luxury platform celebrates its fifth anniversary, Alibaba has introduced a host of new ways for customers to engage with luxury brands on Tmall, including AR and XR (extended reality) experiences, exclusive products that can only be accessed through a digital “Meta Pass” and a host of virtual avatars, mascots and events.

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Gap, Reliance Retail Partner to Sell Brand in India

Retail TouchPoints

as its official retailer across all channels in India. The long-term franchise agreement will allow Reliance to introduce Gap’s latest offerings through a mix of exclusive brand stores, multi-brand store expressions and digital commerce platforms. has named Reliance Retail Ltd. Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed. “We

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Best Live Chat Apps for Shopify (June 2021)

Ecommerce Platforms

Today, we’re going to be looking at one of the most popular functions for customer experience: live chat. More than 41% of customers now expect to see live chat on a website. With the right live chat solution, you can communicate with your customers while they’re interacting with your business through Shopify. Best for ?.

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Best Ecommerce Platform Australia (Nov 2021): Top Picks

Ecommerce Platforms

Entrepreneurs have endless opportunities to convert customers with the right selection of products, and services. Your ecommerce platform will give you the power to build the ultimate environment for sales, complete with your own branding, product pages, conversion tools, and even a custom checkout page. Themes and customization.