Retail TouchPoints

JANUARY 8, 2024

Ever since a bold, mob-style group ransacked a California Nordstrom , we’ve seen increasing news of retail theft and loss. We’ve also witnessed an increase in retail earnings reports that cite shrink and organized retail crime (ORC) as the cause for reduced profitability compared to previous quarters. Similarly, 57.8%

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Retail TouchPoints

MAY 22, 2024

Image courtesy MKM “As a business, MKM is very traditional; people like to go into their branch, have a cup of tea, have a bacon roll, have a bit of banter,” said Craig McLaren, Head of Digital at MKM Building Supplies in an interview with Retail TouchPoints. “We’re Here’s how they did it.

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Smile.io

MAY 15, 2024

💡 Key takeaways: - Growing a commerce business involves increasing revenue with increased overhead investments. Scaling a commerce business is increasing revenue without a significant increase in operating costs.   - High-volume commerce brands can use Smile Plus to unlock the best of what Smile.io has to offer.

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365 Retail

DECEMBER 12, 2023

Luxury handbag restoration and preowned designer resale retailer, The Handbag Clinic has secured a significant capital injection to accelerate its growth in the UK and internationally, and drive the technological development of its ecommerce platform. million (FY23) and a firmly on-track forecast target of c£3million (FY24).

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Retail TouchPoints

DECEMBER 11, 2023

In early October, Indonesia dealt TikTok a blow when it banned ecommerce on social media. Now, just two months later, TikTok has entered a strategic partnership with Indonesian ecommerce firm PT GoTo Gojek Tokopedia (GoTo) that gives TikTok a controlling stake in one of the biggest shopping platforms int the country, Tokopedia.

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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

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

JANUARY 11, 2023

Microsoft is gearing up to take a bigger piece of the growing retail media pie with the debut of a suite of new capabilities through its PromoteIQ marketing platform, which the company acquired in 2019. Retail media spend is projected to reach more than $61 billion in the U.S.

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Retail TouchPoints

JANUARY 20, 2023

Those sponsored positions are what are now known as retail media, which has become the third-largest U.S. Even more impressive, eMarketer expects it to nearly double, from $31 billion in 2021 to more than $61 billion by the end of 2024, when it will account for almost 20% of digital advertising spend. consumers spent $1.7

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Mi9

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

FORT LAUDERDALE, FLORIDA, January 31 , 2024 – Elevate Software (“Elevate”) announced today that it has closed the acquisition of Mi9 Retail (“Mi9”). Mi9 is a leading provider of software solutions spanning merchandising, store operations, customer engagement, e-commerce, and business analytics for the Retail industry.

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Retail TouchPoints

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

billion in 2024. Bodkins will dig deeper into this vision during the Retail Innovation Conference & Expo , taking place June 4-6, 2024, in Chicago. Right now, we limit that last mile component to our own ecommerce orders, but one of the things we are going to be working on is servicing the brands that we carry,” he added.

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Retail TouchPoints

APRIL 12, 2021

The low-code application development wave is absorbing more retailers — and rightfully so. Retailers face an ever-escalating need for customized and differentiated applications that can push innovation and keep customers engaged. The Low-Code Shortcut for Retailers. Low-code is here, but it’s still only getting started.

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Retail TouchPoints

APRIL 26, 2024

Known widely as one of the first subscription boxes to make a splash in the retail market, BarkBox has become just one piece of a much larger organization. Bark stands for creating magical experiences and exceptional products and services for dogs and their people,” McDonnell said in an interview with Retail TouchPoints.

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Mi9

NOVEMBER 22, 2023

FORT LAUDERDALE, FLORIDA, November 22 , 2023 – Mi9 Retail, a leading provider of end-to-end retail software solutions, is pleased to announce that the latest release of their flagship merchandise management platform, Mi9 Merchant, supports out-of-the-box product inventory and price feed to Google Shopping Local Feeds Partnership.

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Retail TouchPoints

MAY 17, 2024

The Editors’ Perspectives column offers insights and opinions from the Retail TouchPoints editorial team as they dig into the latest trends in retail, marketing and tech. This month Retail TouchPoints has been exploring the state of autonomous checkout experiences in our series From Self-Checkout to Just Walk Out.

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365 Retail

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

Castore’s retail concept stores will feature their latest men’s and women’s collections, including the Zone, Flow, and Apex lines. The central office is set to span five floors, incorporating an innovative in-house store concept that serves a dual purpose for retail and visual merchandising.

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365 Retail

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

Chris Griffin, Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Secret Sales, said: “As we enter 2024, it’s critical for us to move quickly to keep pace with the strong appetite we’re seeing for off-price from our retailer and brand partners so we can help them expand into new European territories.

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Fabric Blog

APRIL 17, 2024

fabric’s Order Fulfillment Logic automates distributed order management for omnichannel retailers Our next-generation real-time order fulfillment logic is now generally available in fabric OMS. What does that mean for retailers? Let’s take a closer, more technical look at how retailers can benefit from the key components of fabric OFL.

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Fabric

OCTOBER 12, 2023

Sneak peaks and previews into some of the most electrifying trends in tech is one of the perks of having a finger on the pulse of e-commerce. From the rapid proliferation of mobile shopping to new omnichannel retail models , the buzz surrounding the future of commerce has never been more exciting. How did we get here?

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Wiser

MARCH 28, 2024

In an illuminating revelation from Deloitte’s 2024 consumer products industry outlook , half of the consumer product companies surveyed express a pivot away from relying on price increases as a growth strategy, signaling a paradigm shift in how businesses approach market expansion and consumer engagement.

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Fabric Blog

MAY 7, 2024

That’s why I believe the order is the “ heartbeat ” of the entire commerce experience. Anyone who has worked in retail understands the order. What do retailers need? Oftentimes, it’s the ERP or sometimes rudimentary functionality within the commerce platform. Let’s dive in! OMS vs. DOM?

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ESW

AUGUST 10, 2020

eCommerce fraud is part and parcel of selling online, but you don’t have to be a victim. By understanding the size of the threat you face, what to look for, and how to protect your brand going forward, you can make sure your eCommerce journey gets off to the best and most secure start possible.

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Kibo

JULY 12, 2022

Retailers switch eCommerce platforms for a wide range of reasons, shifting to new technology for more scalability, security, flexibility, and (of course) new functionality. About 18% of retailers surveyed by Digital Commerce 360 said they wanted to switch eCommerce Platforms in 2021.

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Retail TouchPoints

APRIL 23, 2024

Ecommerce continues to climb to new heights in the U.S., But America looks set for an ecommerce war. advertising campaigns, signaling that this trans-Pacific ecommerce battle is only just beginning. Amazon is facing competition to remain the number one ecommerce player. Shein also is investing large sums in U.S.

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Retail TouchPoints

MARCH 25, 2024

The ecommerce industry has experienced rapid growth in recent years, with global sales reaching an estimated $5.8 The same study suggests this trend is only expected to continue: by 2027, the global retail ecommerce market is projected to grow by 39% and surpass the $8 trillion mark. trillion in 2024 to $1.57

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Fabric

MARCH 28, 2023

For example, building a third-party (3P) marketplace that allows third-party sellers to sell an “ endless aisle ” of products is commonly viewed as a profitable way for online retailers to “capture the long tail”. But what’s even more troubling are the calls for retailers to push through conservatism because “more sellers equals more GMV”.

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365 Retail

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

In 2024, Mollie UK is poised to replicate its continental success by launching fully integrated business financing services and a broader suite of payment solutions. Mollie’s research at the time of its UK launch highlighted a compelling trend: 90% of UK ecommerce retailers prioritize international expansion.

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Fabric

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

In this webinar, Mike Micucci, CEO at fabric, joined Kimberley Zatlyn, VP of Product Marketing at fabric, to introduce fabric OMS , a powerful order management system (OMS) that enables retailers to streamline real-time inventory and order fulfillment. Today, commerce has evolved beyond simple online selling.

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Omnisend

APRIL 27, 2021

Fashion ecommerce is an ever-expanding industry that is not only susceptible to change, but embraces it proudly. In fact, marketers can learn a lot from the revolutionary fashion ecommerce trends driving a booming $2.5 If you want to get on top of the footwear ecommerce world, you need to know the top trends. trillion industry.

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ESW

MAY 17, 2023

The rise of ecommerce has revolutionised the way people shop, from consumers to business buyers. The landscape is quickly changing to make B2B ecommerce buying the norm. In short, B2B purchasing requires more intricate systems and ecommerce platform features.

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Pivotree Blog

SEPTEMBER 22, 2022

1 – Composable Commerce Saas platforms offer flexibility, transparency between platforms, and full integration if implemented with the right applications, tools, and partner. With eCommerce expected to reach $6.3 Omni-channel is here to stay and essential to eCommerce and peak season. Why Pivotree.

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Pivotree Blog

MARCH 6, 2024

Implementation of Syndigo PIM has enriched TruckPro’s digital shift TORONTO, March 6, 2024 – Pivotree Inc. With approximately 10% of active distributors currently offering their customers access to repair services and parts through eCommerce channels TruckPro stands out in their commitment to pioneering digital experience in their industry.

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Fabric

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

We’re turning speed into a competitive advantage for large omnichannel retailers. For retail businesses, the ability to operate fast and at scale is critical. Additionally, two major issues that often plague retailers are overselling and underselling. That’s why inventory updates need to happen in real-time.

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Fabric

JANUARY 16, 2024

NEW YORK – NRF 2024 – Jan. 16, 2024 – fabric , the creators of the next-generation commerce platform, today announced the availability of fabric Order Management System (OMS). Native to the fabric commerce platform, fabric OMS unlocks commerce services like dropship, to streamline real-time inventory and order management.

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Fabric

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

Modern e-commerce is continually changing, spurred, in part, by shifting consumer trends. Before the ubiquity of mobile devices like smartphones and tablets, the success of e-commerce hinged on consumers’ access to personal computers. of retail e-commerce sales in the U.S. What is Headless Commerce?

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Fabric

APRIL 20, 2023

According to Statista, the value of the US home decor market will reach $202 billion by 2024. For retailers, this presents a unique opportunity to tap into a growing market and offer consumers a wide variety of options to spruce up their living spaces. The question is, why hasn’t every home-focused retailer built this kind of catalog?

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Fabric

DECEMBER 22, 2023

Modern commerce services can enrich the customer experience and get you on the nice list! According to the National Retail Federation , consumers utilized both online and in-store channels over the five-day holiday weekend from Thanksgiving Day through Cyber Monday, with 121.4 million people visiting physical retail locations and 134.2

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