Retail TouchPoints

OCTOBER 4, 2021

digital sales to grow 10% , while shifting shopper habits will create a variety of new opportunities for omnichannel retailers. The holiday 2020 surge in ecommerce caused digital headaches as shoppers contended with slow or unresponsive web sites, and retailers can’t afford a repeat in 2021. Salesforce expects U.S.

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Retail TouchPoints

APRIL 23, 2021

The 2021 class of impressive leaders is comprised of founders, CEOs, creative directors, design managers, marketing executives, ecommerce gurus, VPs and many more changemakers rewriting the rules of retail in unique and exciting ways. Robert Timothy Blair , Manager Retail Operations: Customer Experience , White House BLACK MARKET.

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Retail TouchPoints

JULY 8, 2022

Launched by Don Kotula in 1981 as a mail-order business that offered a patented log splitter design, Northern Tool & Equipment moved into brick-and-mortar retail later that year, expanded online in the 2000s and is now a leading omnichannel retailer for tradespeople, DIY enthusiasts and hobbyists. Engagement Across All Channels.

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Retail TouchPoints

MAY 17, 2022

The acquisition of Anomalie aligns with David’s Bridal’s recent steps toward building out its omnichannel strategy and securing its role as a one-stop-shop for special occasion attire. In 2021, the retailer partnered with The Black Tux , the online men’s formalwear brand, to expand its offerings in the special occasion apparel space.

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Retail TouchPoints

MARCH 28, 2022

As MINISO sets its sights on omnichannel growth, the company is leaning into other key differentiators: a strong supply chain, original designs, and licensing partnerships with some of the world’s most renowned brands, including Disney, Universal and the NBA. Liu: 2021 was marked by the accelerated development of ecommerce.

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lateshipment

NOVEMBER 11, 2021

Halloween is done and we’re onto the next big stop — Thanksgiving and BFCM 2021 (Black Friday and Cyber Monday). All this excitement stems from the sole fact that shoppers in US households are expected to spend close to $25 billion for BFCM in 2021. But first, let us look at the role of customer support for Holiday season success. .

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lateshipment

APRIL 2, 2021

Let’s not waste any more time and dive right into the eCommerce trends for 2021 and how they can help you improve your online business in terms of sales, CX, and customer loyalty – to thrive in 2021! . Hybrid (omnichannel) marketing is the future now. eCommerce is growing (higher, further, faster).

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Retail TouchPoints

NOVEMBER 3, 2021

Ralph Lauren also opened its second Emblematic concept store, which emphasizes omnichannel operations, in Shanghai during Q2. An emphasis on retail operations also would build on the subscription rental service the brand launched earlier in 2021.

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Retail TouchPoints

FEBRUARY 5, 2021

Post-holiday season for retailers is a period of recovery centered around understanding what happened during the holiday and how to move forward with the transaction cycle, while also preparing for ongoing omnichannel business. Post-Holiday Omnichannel Success. Post-Holiday Challenges. Fostering Systems Integration and Visibility.

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Retail TouchPoints

APRIL 12, 2021

Bed Bath & Beyond has launched the “Home, Happier” omnichannel brand campaign, designed to inspire shoppers to celebrate the role the home plays in their lives. The new uniform is designed for comfort and to reflect Bed Bath & Beyond’s commitment to making customers feel welcome and enable them to easily find assistance. “To

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Retail TouchPoints

APRIL 13, 2022

Ask Chris Abbruzzese, VP of Trade Marketing for Bollé Brands , how the company increased year-over-year sales by 456% from January 2020 to January 2021, and the answer will be a somewhat unlikely one: augmented reality (AR). The first campaign, launched in summer 2021 for the Bollé Chronoshield eyewear, generated nearly 2.5

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Retail TouchPoints

MARCH 1, 2021

It’s all part of Sephora’s larger omnichannel strategy, which also includes the debut this week of a buy online, pick up in-store (BOPIS) offering that will be available at all freestanding stores by April 2021.

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Omniconvert

FEBRUARY 4, 2021

The post Omnichannel eCommerce Is Key In 2021 appeared first on Omniconvert Ecommerce Growth Blog. This also applied to your consumers as well. They regularly hop between multiple channels, and the statistics say 86% of shoppers normally hop between two channels while […].

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Omnisend

SEPTEMBER 8, 2021

While many preached omnichannel in retail and ecommerce, few walked the walk. In this article from our 2021 interview series, I got to exchange with someone who has seen so many changes over his extensive career—and knows how brands should be dealing with them. Omnichannel Retailing: Risks, Rewards, and Mistakes.

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Retail TouchPoints

AUGUST 15, 2022

New research from PwC has found that three in 10 customers are more likely to try a new brand — and that number is even higher among younger consumers. But winning (and keeping) customers’ loyalty is no longer confined to programs and points. Despite their investments, there are a few gaps and opportunities for improvement.

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Retail TouchPoints

SEPTEMBER 10, 2021

Madison Reed responded by building out its omnichannel experiences: in the last 18 months , the retailer has launched virtual hair coloring parties, added video consultations and introduced video screens at its Color Bars. Digital technology still plays a role for customers who visit one of Madison Reed’s Color Bars in person.

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Retail TouchPoints

JANUARY 27, 2021

Founded in 2011, MeUndies initially stood out with its bold, colorful and pop culture-infused prints as it acquired a loyal customer base through social media. We’re confident that we’ll continue to grow our business and customer audience while finding new ways to excite, delight and reward our loyal members.”

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Retail TouchPoints

FEBRUARY 22, 2022

Following better-than-expected Q4 and full-year 2021 results, the Macy’s, Inc. Activist investor Jana Partners took a stake in Macy’s in October 2021 and pushed the company to separate its ecommerce business from its brick-and-mortar operations. Instead, the Board said it will double down on its P o laris transformation strategy. “We

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Retail TouchPoints

JANUARY 12, 2021

Chapter One of the 2021 National Retail Federation Big Show may be online instead of in-person, but that isn’t stopping the NRF from putting together an all-star lineup. The two will discuss meeting today’s shopper where they’re at, potential business disruptions in the near term and how 2021 is likely to unfold at stores across the nation.

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Kibo

JUNE 10, 2021

Omnichannel commerce is a strategy that connects every sales channel that consumers use to interact with a retail brand. An omnichannel strategy seeks to deliver a cohesive message across all channels. Plus it also allows customers to learn more about a product or company. Unified Commerce’s 7X Impact on Revenue.

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Retail TouchPoints

JANUARY 11, 2021

Even with new vaccines potentially coming on the market in the months ahead, it’s likely the trends we’ve seen in 2020 will continue into 2021. Real-time data is the key for 2021. Businesses that can identify customers’ needs and preferences and meet them in the moment will pull ahead of the pack. CPG will thrive with D2C.

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GetElastic

AUGUST 18, 2021

B2B eCommerce has rapidly been changing over the past few years, and 2021 is no exception. Below are some of the major Market-Driven B2B eCommerce trends of 2021, as well as some key calls to action for B2Bs to optimize their eCommerce strategy. Fears of mobile underperformance and establishment of a new medium.

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Retail TouchPoints

JUNE 28, 2023

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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Retail TouchPoints

JANUARY 29, 2021

Walmart is expanding and revamping its media business, with a new name and a greater emphasis on in-store omnichannel experiences. Walmart has entered a partnership with The Trade Desk to launch a demand-side platform for suppliers and their media and ad agencies in time for the 2021 holiday season.

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Retail TouchPoints

NOVEMBER 18, 2021

This includes the creation of the Chief Pharmacy Officer role overseeing the retailer’s omnichannel pharmacy strategy. In August 2021 it launched anytime, anywhere virtual healthcare visits through Aetna Virtual Primary Care. CVS has been working to offer both online and in-store consultations, particularly since the pandemic began.

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Retail TouchPoints

JANUARY 4, 2022

2021 was a critical year for the direct-to-consumer (DTC) space. With consumers’ rapid shift to ecommerce channels, DTC players had to navigate surges in demand and effectively compete against a broader landscape that included their startup peers but also omnichannel behemoths. Jackson: The metaverse is the wild west, to be sure.

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Retail TouchPoints

SEPTEMBER 7, 2023

Books-A-Million will leverage its 231 stores to offer same- and next-day delivery using the white label Walmart GoLocal service, which Walmart introduced in August 2021. As retail and consumer preferences continue to evolve, we’re thrilled to be bringing our customers this added convenience and serve them in new ways.”

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Retail TouchPoints

DECEMBER 7, 2020

As a result, Men’s Wearhouse already has plans to expand the tech-driven concept to more locations through 2021. The store is laid out in distinct sections for custom, rental and retail sales, and includes new fixture systems and co-creation tables for customers to work with expert stylists.

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ROI Revolution

SEPTEMBER 7, 2021

Published June 29, 2021 | Updated September 7, 2021. The 2021 holiday shopping season will be no exception, with consumers’ shopping habits and spending behaviors transformed by the events of the past several months. Bookmark and keep coming back so you’ll always be up-to-date with the 2021 holiday shopping landscape.

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Retail TouchPoints

DECEMBER 18, 2020

Specialty retailer rue21 plans to open 15 stores in 2021, following the recent openings of three new brick-and-mortar stores. The new capital structure will allow rue21 to accelerate strategic growth initiatives, including omnichannel enhancements to create more engaging customer experiences, according to a release from the retailer.

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Retail TouchPoints

MAY 21, 2021

Retail results for Q1 2021 have been promising so far, showing that the economy may finally be emerging from a long, slow year. Large retailers like Target and Walmart continued to thrive in Q1 2021 on the back of their large store footprints and strong omnichannel presence. ’ ” said Anderson.

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ROI Revolution

NOVEMBER 2, 2021

Published June 29, 2021 | Updated November 2, 2021. The 2021 holiday shopping season will be no exception, with consumers’ shopping habits and spending behaviors transformed by the events of the past several months. Bookmark and keep coming back so you’ll always be up-to-date with the 2021 holiday shopping landscape.

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Ecommerce Platforms

AUGUST 10, 2021

The free virtual conference will be held from September 14 to 15, 2021, and will offer participants proven expert tips and tactics, strategies, and actionable real-world success stories. What will Participants of 2021 Make it Big Virtual Conference Learn? How to Attract, Convert and Retain Your Customers. The LineUp.

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ROI Revolution

MAY 20, 2021

Published May 20, 2021. Brick-and-mortar stores shut down, and customers flocked online to get the items they needed. For consumer packaged goods (CPG) brands, in particular, this change in the way consumers shop necessitated a different approach: omnichannel. Director, GM of Omnichannel at BigCommerce. Claim your copy!

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Forrester eCommerce

JANUARY 21, 2021

On one hand, customers and governments recognized partners as an essential service and central to their ability to rapidly respond to a worsening pandemic early in the year. Last year ended up being a tale of two cities for the channel. With catlike reflexes, the IT channel emptied the laptop supply chain and became […].

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Retail TouchPoints

MAY 31, 2022

She will leverage her experience to help advance the omnichannel fashion retailer’s plans for growth and developing a best-in-class customer experience. Intermix is owned by private equity firm Altamont Capital Partners, which acquired the retailer from Gap in 2021.

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Retail TouchPoints

DECEMBER 31, 2020

There is much for retail organizations to do to make themselves resilient to the incoming challenges, but enhancing omnichannel capabilities and building powerful ecommerce experiences will be crucial. These are our predictions for retail in 2021. Omnichannel Approaches are the Way Forward. New Technologies Will Drive Success.

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