Retail TouchPoints

JANUARY 9, 2024

The chainwide rollout is expected to be completed in Q1 2024. The youth-oriented retailer chose the Nedap solution for its ability to help improve inventory accuracy and enhance omnichannel fulfillment capabilities, including increased usage of buy online, pick up in-store (BOPIS) functionality.

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Practical eCommerce

MARCH 25, 2024

This week's rundown includes new tools for livestream commerce, cross-border transactions, logistics, omnichannel sales, customer experience, fraud prevention, and more. The post New Ecommerce Tools: March 25, 2024 appeared first on Practical Ecommerce.

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Retail TouchPoints

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

One aspect of this expanded growth story is Brooklinen’s growing store count: the company has nine to date, with plans to “thoughtfully grow” its fleet by the end of 2024. Amazon net revenue has grown 29% year-over-year, and the company has used the marketplace as a key customer acquisition channel.

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Retail TouchPoints

MARCH 6, 2023

Walmart Health plans to open 28 new locations in 2024, bringing the total number of sites to more than 75 and expanding its footprint into two new states — Missouri and Arizona. With 90% of the U.S. With these new locations, we will bring to life some of the feedback we’ve heard from listening to our patients,” Carmouche added.

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Forrester eCommerce

MARCH 26, 2024

Our Digital Customer Interaction Solutions Landscape, Q1 2024 report is now live, and a Forrester Wave™ evaluation will be publishing in June. Guess what? I’m kicking off research on a new technology market!

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Retail TouchPoints

MARCH 6, 2024

Additionally, the eyewear retailer increased average revenue per customer 9.3% in 2023, to $287 , and boosted its number of active customers 2.5% , to 2.33 In February 2024, the retailer also expanded its relationship with MetLife subsidiary Versant Health , a leading administrator of managed vision care.

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Retail TouchPoints

APRIL 24, 2024

Foot Locker has unveiled its new store format, which includes a communal sneaker try-on area to facilitate “sneaker culture” conversations and technology that provides store associates with omnichannel inventory availability data. The retailer plans to use learnings from this store, located in the Willowbrook Mall in Wayne, N.J.,

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Retail TouchPoints

APRIL 20, 2022

Luxury home brand Brooklinen is planning to triple its brick-and-mortar retail presence, first with the addition of four stores in new markets in 2022 and plans to reach 25 to 30 locations by the end of 2024. Further expansion will be guided by utilizing customer data and feedback to address specific local needs to inform future openings.

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Retail TouchPoints

JANUARY 2, 2024

To drive customer retention and loyalty, most brands and retailers continue to rely on purchase discounts ( 77% ) and loyalty program points ( 61% ), according to Retail TouchPoints research. The hope is that you are driving traffic, driving attachment and other purchases that then drive up the lifetime value of that customer.”

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Retail TouchPoints

MAY 3, 2024

By introducing Caper Carts and FoodStorm, we’re allowing customers to access what they love most about shopping online and bringing those elements into our stores. The solution will be rolled out in all Save Mart and Lucky stores, allowing customers to order items via Caper Carts and receive notifications when their orders are ready.

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RETAIL MANAGEMENT SOFTWARE

JANUARY 16, 2024

As we step into 2024, the retail sector is undergoing significant transformations in technology, supply chain dynamics, and consumer behavior. In 2024, we can see the following trends are poised to reshape the retail landscape, providing insights to keep your business ahead of the curve.

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Retail TouchPoints

MARCH 1, 2024

We are also excited to partner even more with our vendors this year as it relates to their branded in-store merchandise experiences,” Barry added, identifying Tesla, Lovesac and Starlink as examples of planned vendor partnerships. Best Buy closed 24 stores in FY 2024 and plans to close 10 to 15 in FY 2025.

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Retail TouchPoints

MARCH 25, 2024

As Lowe’s continues its omnichannel journey, expanding same-day delivery options helps us meet our customers where they are,” said Neelima Sharma, SVP, Digital Commerce and Technology at Lowe’s in a statement. Lowe’s launched a new loyalty program for DIYers, MyLowe’s Rewards , in January 2024.

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Retail TouchPoints

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

Consumers can use ChatGPT to describe their specific home design needs and receive customized recommendations, for example, “Show me a cozy living room layout for a small apartment with the use of sustainable materials.” only, but Ikea plans to expand to more markets where ChatGPT is available during 2024.

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Retail TouchPoints

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

The service already is live for most customers of these banners; Food Lion will pilot with DoorDash in February and expects to launch in its markets in March. “As As leading omnichannel grocery retailers in their markets, Ahold Delhaize’s U.S. As leading omnichannel grocery retailers in their markets, Ahold Delhaize’s U.S.

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Retail TouchPoints

NOVEMBER 17, 2023

No, they won’t arrive on your doorstep in a giant box cushioned by packing peanuts, but Amazon customers in the U.S. Hyundai is a very innovative company that shares Amazon’s passion to make customers’ lives better and easier every day,” said Andy Jassy, CEO of Amazon in a statement.

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Pivotree Blog

MAY 2, 2024

Join Pivotree at AutoCare Connect Week and B2B Online 2024 in Chicago to learn AI-assisted ways to transform data into revenue, productivity gains, and competitive advantage TORONTO, May 2, 2024 – Pivotree Inc. said Derek Corrick, General Manager at Pivotree.

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Dynamic Action

DECEMBER 15, 2023

Summary In the evolving retail landscape, developing a strategic omnichannel approach is crucial to remain competitive. 81% of consumers expect brand consistency across channels, underscoring the pivotal role of omnichannel experiences in retail.

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Retail TouchPoints

JANUARY 23, 2024

The positive vibe of the show was largely driven by retail executives’ obvious eagerness to explore which new technologies would help them maximize customer retention and business growth in 2024. And he believes we’ll see a similar focus in 2024. Levi Strauss & Co. Michelle Gass, President of Levi Strauss & Co.,

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Smile.io

MAY 15, 2024

. - There are many scaling strategies for commerce brands—laying the foundation for growth, enhancing operational efficiency, expanding market reach, focusing on customer loyalty, and adding programs like Smile.io to retain customers. In 2024, global retail ecommerce sales are expected to reach $6.3 has to offer.

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Retail TouchPoints

AUGUST 30, 2023

In today’s challenging business landscape, where profit margins are shrinking, supply chains are slow and uncertain, labor shortages are prevalent and inflation is a concern, it is crucial for retailers and brands to differentiate between understanding customer habits and fostering customer loyalty in order to succeed.

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Pivotree Blog

JANUARY 31, 2024

With 40,000 attendees, 6,200 brands, and more than 1,000 other exhibitors, NRF 2024 – Retail’s Big Show took the industry by storm, and the dust has all but settled. Omnichannel retail was a key theme, with discussions on how retailers can bridge the gap between online and offline channels to enhance customer satisfaction and drive sales.

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Retail TouchPoints

MAY 10, 2023

Tempur Sealy International will acquire Mattress Firm Group in a $4 billion cash and stock transaction, creating a company with a global footprint of approximately 3,000 stores, 30 ecommerce platforms, 71 manufacturing facilities and four R&D facilities, serving customers in more than 100 countries. billion in cash and $1.3

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Retail TouchPoints

MARCH 8, 2023

Initiatives on this front including boosting omnichannel capabilities and implementing projects that will improve efficiency, sustainability and accessibility at these locations. Another 12% will be put toward supply chain improvements designed to boost both capacity and the customer experience.

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Retail TouchPoints

JANUARY 11, 2024

As the use cases for this technology have become more clear, in 2024 we’ll see generative AI step into the arena as retailers move from experimentation to production, unlocking both efficiency and revenue opportunities — securely and at scale. Support and scale customer service. Streamline product catalog management.

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Fabric

DECEMBER 15, 2023

Welcome to our recap of fabric’s recent LinkedIn Live event, where Jon Reily, Bounteous’ SVP of Commerce & Loyalty, joined Lori Howitt, fabric’s Senior Solutions Consultant, to discuss how retailers can meet the needs of customers in this age of instant gratification. 5 Key Takeaways 1.

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Retail TouchPoints

AUGUST 17, 2022

By the end of 2024, there will be more than two billion people worldwide classified as Generation Alpha, and they’re already acquiring more spending power: nearly 90% of U.S. families say their children under 12 influence family purchasing decisions, according to the National Retail Federation.

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Omnisend

DECEMBER 14, 2023

This is different from omnichannel selling, which deals with a specific type of multichannel selling strategy that provides a seamless customer experience across channels. Physical stores If you’re selling physical products, then having a physical store can help you attract local customers.

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Retail TouchPoints

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

billion in 2024. However, Boisson is differentiating itself by helping drive and fulfill consumer demand with a robust omnichannel strategy that creates a flywheel effect not just for the business, but for NA collectively. We’re the ones getting paid media in front of customers to introduce them to the category,” said Bodkins. “We’ve

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Retail TouchPoints

APRIL 12, 2023

In fact, results from Retail TouchPoints’ latest Store Design & Experience Survey revealed that 58% of respondents plan to remodel and/or renovate a minimum of 11% of their store footprint through 2024. It’s ultimately about capturing your customer and giving them something that they want, when they want it.”

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Pivotree Blog

JANUARY 11, 2024

Experts in digital commerce, supply chain and data management demonstrate their award-winning technologies, paving the way for retail success in 2024 TORONTO–(BUSINESS WIRE)– Pivotree Inc. Pivotree SKU Build has been created to deliver fully enriched and curated SKUs.

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Retail TouchPoints

JANUARY 22, 2024

has promoted Amy Sullivan to CEO, effective February 4, 2024. Home decor and furniture retailer Kirkland’s, Inc. , She has been with the company for more than a decade, most recently acting as President and COO. “We have a fantastic team in place and great momentum coming off the 2023 holiday season. .”

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Retail TouchPoints

NOVEMBER 3, 2023

The company expects to further grow global comps and revenue in fiscal 2024 to the tune of 10% to 12% , and 5% to 7%, respectively. in fiscal 2024, with an ultimate long-term goal of 20,000 U.S. North America and U.S. comparable store sales were also up 9% year-over-year and international sales increased 5%. million in the U.S.,

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Retail TouchPoints

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

Circuit City also will support the partnerships with its customer service, private label products and white-glove consumer electronics experience. The integrations are slated to begin online and in select locations this year, with a more expansive rollout planned for 2024.

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Retail TouchPoints

JANUARY 31, 2024

We’ve all heard that today’s empowered consumer demands seamless and consistent experiences, but new research from CI&T indicates that these expectations are higher than ever. The 2024 Connected Retail Report includes a survey of 1,012 U.S. Will 2024 be the Year of the Mobile App?

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Retail TouchPoints

DECEMBER 18, 2023

American Freight plans to pilot the new format in additional stores in Q1 2024 before rolling it out nationwide starting in Q3.

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