Retail TouchPoints

NOVEMBER 2, 2021

It doesn’t just refer to experiences like bungee jumping or white water rafting, but rather, encompasses the consumer desire for a valuable end-to-end brand experience. Research finds that customer experience is the number one factor driving ecommerce brand loyalty , even more so than price and product selection.

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Retail TouchPoints

NOVEMBER 9, 2022

Global downloads of mobile shopping apps were up 16% year-over-year in the first half of 2022 while the number of sessions was up 29% , according to data from the It’s Not Luck, It’s Skill: Make Every Marketing Dollar Count This Holiday Season report by data.ai. in an interview with Retail TouchPoints.

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Optimizely

MAY 30, 2017

Web push is still a relatively new channel, and unfortunately most marketers today are giving it a bad rap. When customers are looking at specific products but may need more information. When customers are at checkout and want information on the status of their order.

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Sailthru

JANUARY 13, 2020

Every marketer has done painstaking research to understand where mobile makes an appearance along the customer journey. They understand that customers always have their phones, and always expect a personalized, relevant interaction on mobile. Mobile is different. Mobile apps are integral to that experience.

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Retail TouchPoints

JANUARY 18, 2024

Mobile apps have become a critical customer engagement channel for retailers as they try to create and capture more value for, and from, their customers. And the majority of retailers (74%) agree that investing in mobile apps is key to driving profitability.

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Retail TouchPoints

JULY 20, 2022

While consumer expectations have continuously shaped retailers’ strategies, tech choices and best practices, COVID-19 accelerated this rate of change. Where does that leave retailers today, especially as they develop their holiday plans and finalize their budgets for 2023? The result? Loyalty programs.

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Retail TouchPoints

NOVEMBER 1, 2022

As consumers increasingly adopt hybrid and omnichannel experiences, retailers must adapt to meet changing consumer expectations. Consumers expect brands to provide seamless access to products and services via mobile apps. Location-Powered Experiences Drive Results.

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Retail TouchPoints

MARCH 25, 2024

Are you ready to explore the evolved customer journey? The Retail TouchPoints team is reporting on all the news breaking before, during and after the Retail Innovation Conference & Expo , taking place June 4-6, 2024, at McCormick Place in Chicago.

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Kibo

OCTOBER 27, 2022

During the recent pandemic, the retail landscape has witnessed a significant paradigm shift in consumer behavior like decreased foot traffic in stores, increased eCommerce purchases, etc. This prompted many retailers to utilize the inventory available in the stores and across the fulfillment centers making it available across the network.

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Retail TouchPoints

DECEMBER 27, 2022

Retail companies looking to digitally transform don’t need to fix what isn’t broken. Instead, these brands need to meet customers where they already are and adhere to their communication preferences — which currently, perhaps surprisingly, points to voice. Programmable Voice for Greater Customer Experience (CX).

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365 Retail

JUNE 8, 2023

Our Content Supply Chain solution support brands in delivering powerful experiences that translate to business value.” The post Adobe and Stellantis Expand Relationship to Reimagine Automotive Customer Experiences appeared first on 365 RETAIL | The Latest Retail News.

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Retail TouchPoints

DECEMBER 20, 2023

The Retail Remix podcast was developed to feature the founders, executives and practitioners shaping retail’s future. The top five episodes of 2023 reaffirm some of the most trending topics we covered on Retail TouchPoints over the past year, illustrating how rapidly the industry (and the customer experience) have evolved.

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Retail TouchPoints

MARCH 21, 2022

What does having a network that can offer high speed and low latency really mean for retailers, and how can they take advantage of it? Imagine a retail location where customers using an AR-powered mirror can see how clothing looks on them without ever entering a changing room. Improved Customer Experience.

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Retail TouchPoints

MAY 2, 2024

An Accenture survey of 16,000 customers in 13 countries across Asia, Europe, Latin America and North America reported that over half of all consumers have adopted digital payment methods such as digital wallets, many of which displace banks’ brands from the customer experience. Consumers value the convenience these offer.

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365 Retail

JUNE 28, 2022

Consumer touchpoints are growing exponentially, making media activation more complicated as shoppers flutter across thousands of channels and apps, making the possible combinations infinite. It means simplifying the customer experience, telling brand stories effectively and evaluating performance more accurately.

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Retail TouchPoints

MAY 8, 2023

“If you were drawing a trends graph, it would show a massive spike in everything digital and online during COVID that plummeted post-pandemic and then renormalized,” said Michael Affronti, the recently appointed GM of Commerce Cloud at Salesforce in an interview with Retail TouchPoints. What are you doing to nurture them?

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Retail TouchPoints

JANUARY 31, 2024

As a result, brands and retailers have had to up their game for their omnichannel strategies to ensure they have the new features and functionality that consumers require to find the best products at the best price. The 2024 Connected Retail Report includes a survey of 1,012 U.S.

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Retail TouchPoints

JUNE 11, 2021

Now more than ever, retailers are looking for solutions to create more seamless in-person and digital customer experiences. Many stores, including retail giants Walmart, Target, Best Buy, DICK’S Sporting Goods and Urban Outfitters, introduced or expanded game-changing buy online, pick up in-store (BOPIS) capabilities in 2020.

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Retail TouchPoints

JANUARY 23, 2023

While companies currently interact with customers via multiple channels — mobile devices, desktop computers, email, social media and chatbots — leveraging the metaverse helps companies create immersive and interactive retail experiences for customers. Create superior customer experiences.

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365 Retail

NOVEMBER 28, 2022

The retail environment has witnessed many changes during the past couple of years. During and following the pandemic, retail formats have changed on several levels. On the one hand, operational changes and on the other hand, changes linked to the user experience. Ghalia BOUSTANI, PhD.

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Retail TouchPoints

OCTOBER 25, 2023

This is Part 1 of The Holiday Readiness Series , which will feature tactical tips and takeaways from experts that retailers can still apply to rev up their sales results. Check out the Retail Strategy & Planning Series on-demand. Unfortunately, the nature of holiday shopping also makes customer service issues more problematic.

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Retail TouchPoints

MAY 14, 2024

the way it has in Asia, a number of brands are adding some spice to their content marketing mix with the integration of live shopping experiences. “To Qurate Retail’s New App and FAST Channel Qurate Retail’s Sune shopping app. While livestreaming has yet to take off in the U.S. But Qurate isn’t giving up on TV.

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Algopix

JULY 1, 2023

With the rise of e-commerce and the availability of multiple online platforms and marketplaces, it can be challenging for businesses to effectively manage their listings and reach their target audience across different channels. This is where multi-channel listing solutions come into play. What are Multi-Channel Listing Solutions?

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UpSellIt

JULY 13, 2023

In today’s competitive landscape, embracing an omnichannel retail strategy has become essential for businesses to thrive. By seamlessly integrating multiple channels, retailers can provide a cohesive and personalized shopping experience for their customers. What is Omnichannel Retailing?

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Retail TouchPoints

MAY 8, 2024

A lot of the same rules apply for user interface (UI) as they do for in-store commerce,” explained Pitié in an interview with Retail TouchPoints. RTP: A lot of consumers are venturing to brand sites via paid channels now. RTP: What about owned channels? of visits versus 17% in last year’s results. Why the shift?

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Retail TouchPoints

JULY 24, 2023

With so many unique approaches to connectivity, retailers often struggle with effectively reaching their customers. In fact, 71% of shoppers told McKinsey that they expect personalization from their favorite retailers , and 76% of shoppers are frustrated when retailers don’t offer personalization.

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Retail TouchPoints

JANUARY 27, 2021

The past six months have been tough, even punishing, for many retailers, but there was good news this past holiday season. And in the ecommerce world, that can only mean one thing: online retail giants such as Amazon continue to dominate the market. The influence of consumer confidence on retail sales cannot be overstated.

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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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Retail TouchPoints

OCTOBER 27, 2021

Even marketing teams that can map the entire customer journey have trouble identifying the exact moment or event that compelled a prospect to become a customer. This blind spot has always foiled retail marketers, but the issue has become more urgent as CMOs demand greater attribution and measurement for every ad dollar spent.

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Kissmetrics

MARCH 22, 2018

Stitch Labs is a purpose-built inventory management software to help brands improve customer experience and scale efficiency. When we talk about the future of retail, industry news is abuzz with the idea of brands creating experiences for their customers. Using Data To Improve Customer Experience.

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GetElastic

SEPTEMBER 16, 2021

Why a Hybrid Customer Experience is Essential for Today’s Consumer. As it turns out, based on a 2019 study , many customers actually prefer a hybrid experience over one that is entirely online or in-person. What exactly is a hybrid customer experience? There are 2.14 billion digital shoppers today.

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GetElastic

SEPTEMBER 16, 2021

Why a Hybrid Customer Experience is Essential for Today’s Consumer. As it turns out, based on a 2019 study , many customers actually prefer a hybrid experience over one that is entirely online or in-person. What exactly is a hybrid customer experience? There are 2.14 billion digital shoppers today.

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RTP blog

MARCH 2, 2018

By Paul Millette, Carousel Industries For arguably anyone in retail, the conversation of “delivering the ultimate customer experience” is as prolific as discussions about inventory management, supply chain operations and P&L statements. 1 driver in bolstering the customer experience.

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Retail TouchPoints

AUGUST 25, 2023

Every few decades, retail brands discover a new way to connect with consumers. Mobile-targeted direct-to-consumer brands (D2C) brands reigned from 2010 to 2021, ushering in new ways to get in touch with their customers directly. The pandemic changed the retail space drastically and people weren’t shopping in stores for a while.

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Retail TouchPoints

JUNE 22, 2022

Shopify has launched a number of new integrations aimed at helping retailers meet shoppers wherever they are — across social media, stores and in-person events. The partnership is designed to help retailers meet shoppers on Twitter at the right moment along their journey, whether it’s for discovery, inspiration or consideration.

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Retail TouchPoints

NOVEMBER 22, 2022

rise in consumer prices, it doesn’t mean they’re willing to give up a premium customer experience. Although product and pricing remain key to acquiring customers in the retail space, it’s the top-notch, memorable experience a brand delivers that makes them stay. While shoppers might be strapped for cash given a 9.1%

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Retail TouchPoints

JUNE 27, 2023

“The debate is over — retail media is now almost universally recognized as one of the most effective methods of commerce marketing,” declared The Mars Agency in its third annual Retail Media Report Card. If retail media is indeed past the initial phase of proving its worth, then the logical next question is: Where does it go from here?

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