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. Leap is helping these brands rise to the occasion by leveraging its strategic relationships with operators.

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Retail TouchPoints

JANUARY 3, 2024

Long viewed as a necessary evil, the retail returns process is emerging as an unexpected avenue for growth and customer engagement. The Cost of Maintaining the Returns Status Quo The existing fragmented and outdated returns process carries significant costs for retailers, both in financial terms and in customer satisfaction.

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Retail TouchPoints

OCTOBER 24, 2023

Amazon unveiled a swath of the innovations and enhancements to its fulfillment and delivery operations at the annual Delivering the Future event earlier this month, including plans to expand drone delivery services both in the U.S. The new drone boasts custom-designed propellers that reduce perceived noise by almost half.

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Retail TouchPoints

JANUARY 9, 2024

Pacsun will deploy the iD Cloud Store solution from Nedap as it seeks to improve inventory accuracy and gain RFID-powered operational insights to inform replenishment decisions. The chainwide rollout is expected to be completed in Q1 2024.

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Algopix

OCTOBER 27, 2023

As we approach 2024, it’s essential for both established and aspiring eCommerce sellers to stay ahead of the curve by anticipating and preparing for the upcoming trends that will shape the industry. Augmented Reality (AR) Shopping Experiences In 2024, Augmented Reality (AR) is set to revolutionize the way consumers shop online.

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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 26, 2024

Academy Sports + Outdoors will open up to 17 new stores during its 2024 fiscal year, which began Feb. The retailer currently operates 283 stores across 18 states. The first two stores are in the Raleigh suburb of Knightdale, N.C., which opened on March 22, and the Indianapolis-area Greenwood, Ind., slated to open April 12.

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Retail TouchPoints

MARCH 7, 2024

million in cash for the Zulily website and domain names, trademarks, tradenames, customer database, social media accounts and software, and said in a statement that it expects the Zulily site to be “fully functional” by the end of Q2 2024. Beyond paid $4.5 Now Beyond, Inc.

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Retail TouchPoints

JUNE 28, 2023

Customers who want to use the Zipline service in Salt Lake County must first sign up with Zipline to confirm their delivery address is eligible. Once confirmed, Zipline delivery will then be available for those customers when they order from GNC.com.

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Retail TouchPoints

JANUARY 17, 2024

Smaller than traditional Ikea brick-and-mortar locations, these stores offer design consultations and serve as customer pickup points. The new Ikea stores will be located in Austin, Texas (scheduled for summer 2024), the Atlanta metro area, and two locations in greater Los Angeles. Katy, Texas; and other locations to be named later.

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Retail TouchPoints

MARCH 27, 2024

The apparel retailer currently operates 84 stores across the country. They perform exceedingly well and customers love them, which is why expanding our retail footprint is such a huge growth initiative for us as a brand.”

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Retail TouchPoints

MARCH 28, 2024

The deal, which is expected to close by the end of the retailer’s fiscal 2024 in late January 2025, is subject to customer closing conditions and will be funded through a combination of cash and debt. The Home Depot is acquiring building products distributor SRS Distribution for $18.25

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Algopix

FEBRUARY 18, 2024

In this comprehensive guide, we’ll delve into the role of an LLC for Amazon sellers, its significance, benefits, and the intricacies of setting up an LLC for Amazon FBA (Fulfillment by Amazon) in 2024. A Limited Liability Company (LLC) is a business entity that offers a blend of liability protection and operational flexibility.

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Retail TouchPoints

DECEMBER 15, 2023

More practices will open through 2024, and all locations will be powered by Chewy’s custom-built open platform, which has helped the brand create a robust, customer-focused experience across all channels. Strategically, venturing into medtail isn’t a stretch for the Chewy business.

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Retail TouchPoints

MAY 10, 2024

The sites are equipped with designated collection boxes for customers to drop off used Crocs, in any condition, to receive a one-time 10% discount on Crocs products. Customers also can receive a no-cost mail-back kit for used shoes by visiting the Old Crocs, New Life page on the Crocs site.

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Retail TouchPoints

MARCH 3, 2022

Target has big plans for 2022, with the retailer announcing plans to invest up to $5 billion this year to open new stores, enhance its digital, fulfillment and supply chain capabilities, and expand its shop-in-shop concept with Ulta Beauty.

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Retail TouchPoints

MARCH 14, 2024

The Home Depot plans to open four new distribution centers designed specifically for the needs of its professional customers in the first half of 2024. Our distribution network is one piece of the comprehensive pro ecosystem we’re building to better meet the needs of this important customer.”

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Retail TouchPoints

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

Called Ankaa Gl o bal Logistics , the new 3PL company will be operated as a wholly owned subsidiary of Southern Glazer’s. with a new location in Florida set to open 2024. Services include: Inventory storage solutions for both raw materials (i.e. glass, cardboard, etc.), Ankaa currently has facilities in Shepherdsville, Ky.

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Retail TouchPoints

OCTOBER 3, 2023

is betting big on going small, with plans to open up to 30 new small-format locations across the country in 2024. The planned expansion is in addition to the nearly 15 small-format stores that the retailer already operates. beginning in 2024.” Macy’s Inc. in a statement. “Our in a statement.

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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. FoodStorm , Instacart’s order management system, is designed to help streamline food service, perimeter offerings and catering operations.

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Retail TouchPoints

JANUARY 9, 2024

For 15 years he worked as a business and trade consultant for PwC , helping multinational corporations navigate the intricacies of customs, international trade and the global supply chain. How did you see that conversation shift in 2023, and where do you think it’s headed in 2024? and how can they prepare themselves?

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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. According to Retail Systems Research 51% of retailers are looking for real time views and insights into their operation.

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Retail TouchPoints

JULY 5, 2022

billion net loss, which was partially driven by $6 billion in added costs — including the cost of operating its massive fulfillment network. We have worked to protect and enhance the customer experience despite a sharp increase in costs, particularly over the past three quarters,” said Olsavsky. “We’ve year-over-year.

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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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365 Retail

MAY 9, 2024

DELIVER Europe, the premier matchmaking event for retail and commerce professionals, is back in Amsterdam on 5 and 6 June 2024. Jesper Toubøl, Vice President Operations at LEGO, will focus his keynote presentation on the all-important need of boosting efficiency and sustainability through digitalisation and automation.

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Retail TouchPoints

MARCH 5, 2024

The Target Circle 360 program’s annual $99 fee will be only $49 (for the first year) for customers who sign up from April 7, when the program kicks off, through May 18, 2024. Amazon pioneered the paid loyalty program with Amazon Prime, which has been in operation for nearly 20 years and has more than 200 million members worldwide.

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Retail TouchPoints

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

Amazon operates the granddaddy of paid loyalty programs, Amazon Prime, which has been in operation for nearly 20 years and has more than 200 million members worldwide. CVS Pharmacy rebranded the paid portion of its loyalty program as ExtraCare Plus in January 2024, revealing that the paid program had 6.5

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Smile.io

MAY 15, 2024

Scaling a commerce business is increasing revenue without a significant increase in operating costs. 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

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Retail TouchPoints

MARCH 5, 2024

[Update from 3/6/2024] Over the next decade, Target plans to build more than 300 new stores and upgrade the vast majority of its brick-and-mortar fleet, with projects ranging from full remodels to adding Ulta Beauty locations, upgrading fixtures and supporting same-day services.

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Omnisend

JANUARY 9, 2024

That’s why we created this article, to help you learn how to start a t-shirt business in 2024. This makes them appealing to a wide range of customers. It fosters brand awareness and customer engagement. They simplify inventory management and enable entrepreneurs to fulfill orders seamlessly.

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Retail TouchPoints

JULY 21, 2020

At the store level, the funds will go toward: Renovations to nearly one-third of its locations; Expansion of curbside pickup ; Piloting “micro fulfillment centers” within supercenters to speed up fulfillment of pickup and delivery orders ; and Deploying digitization, robotics and Internet of Things (IoT) technologies to make stores smarter.

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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 brands are focused on providing fast and convenient grocery delivery for customers,” said JJ Fleeman, CEO of Ahold Delhaize USA in a statement. “As

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Retail TouchPoints

AUGUST 3, 2023

AEO) Chief Operations Officer Michael Rempell has announced he will step down from his role, effective early in the company’s fiscal 2024 in May. 6, 2023. The company also said that it anticipates operating income to exceed previous guidance of $25 million to $35 million due to a pickup in demand that began in June.

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Retalon

MAY 17, 2024

Supply chain demand forecasting is the process of predicting future customer demand for products within a supply chain. Effective forecasting in supply chain management is crucial due to its extensive impact on a company’s operational efficiency, cost management, and customer satisfaction.

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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

MARCH 14, 2024

Inspired by the Lincoln Road shopping district in nearby Miami Beach, Bal Harbour Shops and the Whitman family — who still own and operate the enterprise — have continuously flown in the face of convention — and found enormous success as a result. Then, ideally, one day those customers will say, ‘I’d love to go to Bal Harbour Shops.

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Retail TouchPoints

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

In November 2023 Best Buy added DoorDash as an on-demand delivery partner, and in January 2024 DoorDash partnered with five recreation and wellness retailers including The Vitamin Shoppe, JD Sports and Finish Line.

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