Retail TouchPoints

OCTOBER 24, 2023

It doesn’t look like a commercial or an ad, he just looks like a guy with a TikTok channel creating content. With the pace at which technologies and consumer preferences are evolving, most executives seem to now take the attitude that failure has become not something to avoid, but rather a necessary piece of any strategic evolution.

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Retail TouchPoints

AUGUST 23, 2023

That is why global innovation agency Outform is reimagining the store mannequin by combining 3D-like hologram tech, dynamic content and real-time data into one robust experience. “In The vinyl player isn’t extinct, but the rapid growth of technology and smartphones have made streaming services ubiquitous and a more convenient option.

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Retail TouchPoints

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

As the world moves away from third-party identifiers, retailers are using their own channels to unlock the potential of their valuable shopper audiences — so much so that retail media is now the fourth-largest advertising medium, according to data from WARC. But the advertising industry moves fast.

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Retail TouchPoints

MAY 2, 2024

The businesses that stay agile and data-driven are set to benefit the most. As the industry evolves, it will be crucial for stakeholders to remain adaptable, leveraging data and partnerships to meet the changing needs of consumers in a digital-first economy.

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Retail TouchPoints

JULY 21, 2022

Data privacy has come into sharper focus over the past year thanks to new state legislation and federal privacy laws like the American Data Privacy and Protection Act (ADPPA). In fact, by the end of 2024, 75% of the world’s population will have personal data protected under modern privacy regulations , according to Gartner.

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Retail TouchPoints

SEPTEMBER 28, 2021

Some say that in the new era of retail, data is gold. For others, data is oil. Whatever valuable commodity data represents, it’s key for retailers in their quest to drive innovation and differentiation in vital areas including marketing, customer experience and product development. These are rules to live by.

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Retail TouchPoints

JANUARY 24, 2024

As 2024 unfolds, the B2B ecommerce sector is undergoing significant transformation driven by technological advancements and shifting buyer behaviors. Here we’ll take a look at these trending technologies and how they will shape B2B businesses’ ability to deliver a frictionless experience with their digitally native buyers.

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Retail TouchPoints

JULY 13, 2023

includes cloud technology solutions with rich mobile functionality for omnichannel, POS, merchandising, ERP, warehouse management, analytics and loss prevention. The Retail Management Suite from Jesta I.S. We were impressed by Jesta’s ability to complete a significant ERP implementation within our tight timeline.”

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365 Retail

APRIL 20, 2024

Join them at the Retail Technology Show at London’s Olympia on April 24 & 25, 2024, where they will demonstrate pioneering solutions designed to transform customer engagement. This approach not only enhances customer data collection but also enriches the shopping experience with personalised interactions.

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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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Retail TouchPoints

MARCH 9, 2022

A recent study found that 83% of retailers say they cannot leverage customer data to its full potential. This is problematic because customer data should guide a majority of business decisions including marketing, inventory management, merchandising and more. So how do retailers regain the power of their data?

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Retail TouchPoints

OCTOBER 10, 2023

At the same time, retailers are acutely aware that ecommerce sales are continuing to grow as a percentage of overall holiday spending and, within that percentage, mobile sales in particular are skyrocketing. eMarketer expects retail mobile commerce sales to account for 43.4% In 2024, mobile commerce sales are expected to hit $534.18

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iVend

OCTOBER 16, 2022

iVend Smart Retail Technology iVend’s retail technology helps to engage smart shoppers. They use multiple retail channels interchangeably without so much as a pause for breath, and they are not backward in coming forward when it comes to demanding what they want from a brand and its values.

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Retail TouchPoints

FEBRUARY 17, 2021

In order to do this, retailers need to leverage valuable consumer data to create a more targeted marketing strategy. With innovative technology and data solutions, retail stores can deliver highly targeted offers to engage customers. Invest in Technology Solutions. Mo Chaar is the Chief Commercial Officer at Givex.

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Groove

APRIL 16, 2024

A few of these key features include things like a drag-and-drop online store builder, automated inventory management tools, multi-channel selling, and an advanced suite of marketing and SEO tools. This allows eCommerce store owners to unify customer data, insights, and interactions across sales, marketing, and customer service channels.

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Optimizely

APRIL 19, 2018

You already know that voice is a growing trend in technology, but do you know exactly how big it really is? With 75% of households expected to have a voice-enabled device by 2020 , voice is far more than a trend: it’s the fastest growing technology since the iPhone. Is it on your website or mobile app? In their home?

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Retail TouchPoints

AUGUST 20, 2020

That weapon is an immensely valuable yet often underappreciated asset: data capital, specifically around consumer insights and demand forecasting. With incremental investment, they can ingest, enrich and harvest valuable customer and product insights to improve operational capabilities and monetize data with trade and advertising partners.

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Retail TouchPoints

DECEMBER 15, 2022

The convenience retailer and pizza chain’s partnership with Salesforce helped it consolidate fragmented technologies and automate its personalization strategy, allowing Casey’s to send 200 million personalized communications every month with messaging tailored to each customer’s purchasing history. 6 billion engagements captured.

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Retail TouchPoints

JUNE 13, 2023

When Houle started with Aldo Group as Senior Director of Digital Technology, “We were primarily focused on digitalizing our retail experience across all channels,” he said in an interview with Retail TouchPoints. With the exponential growth in data generation and availability, the task of harnessing it effectively is paramount.

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RTP blog

JUNE 6, 2018

But it’s time we all stopped thinking of mobile as a set of apps that support a mobile strategy, and instead focused on adopting an Enterprise Mobile Lifestyle Strategy. What do we mean by a Mobile Lifestyle Strategy? The nature of the customer’s mobile lifestyle is premised upon a mobile-first approach.

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Retail TouchPoints

AUGUST 25, 2023

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. This has challenged the D2C model, since obtaining data and insights for in-store purchases is next to impossible.

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Retail TouchPoints

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

As marketers, we’re already sold on the performance advantages of RMNs: enormous sets of first-party consumer data, precise attribution and analysis, a future beyond third-party cookies. Siloing these objectives into separate media channels with competing budgets leaves value on the table and hurts overall results.

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Retail TouchPoints

APRIL 25, 2024

When shopping for technology, we know that many consumers like to do their own research and turn to Best Buy and CNET to help them explore, discover and get inspired by new and exciting technology,” said Jennie Weber, Chief Marketing Officer at Best Buy in a statement.

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Retail TouchPoints

MAY 8, 2024

In addition to the entertainment aspects of TikTok’s short-form videos, the platform has become an important commerce channel. TikTok’s suit claims that the “qualified divestiture” option offered to the platform’s owner ByteDance “is simply not possible: not commercially, not technologically, not legally.

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Retail TouchPoints

MARCH 30, 2023

The improvements will not be limited to technology. The retailer also will invest in greater data capture and personalization at scale for both its loyalty program and digital marketing outreach. These updates will be particularly focused on mobile, which has become a major channel for the retailer. “In

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Retail TouchPoints

DECEMBER 5, 2023

Hy-Vee is prioritizing this growth area through a strategic partnership with Samsung that allows the supermarket chain to bring dynamic ads and content into stores, as well as through a robust network of Samsung Connected TVs and Direct Out-of-Home (OOH) advertising channels. “Hy-Vee,

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Retail TouchPoints

MAY 8, 2023

And with retargeting on social channels more difficult due to privacy changes from Apple and Google, marketers are turning to Demand-Side Platforms (DSPs) in order to run retargeting campaigns, using their own first-party data. In 2023, the trend is for vertical videos on Instagram Reels, TikTok, and YouTube Shorts.

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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. For the uninitiated, it’s helpful to explore the three different marketing channels and to outline the pros and cons that each can provide. .

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UpSellIt

JULY 13, 2023

By seamlessly integrating multiple channels, retailers can provide a cohesive and personalized shopping experience for their customers. An omnichannel retail strategy connects numerous channels and touchpoints to provide customers with a seamless shopping experience. What is Omnichannel Retailing?

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Retail TouchPoints

JUNE 11, 2021

Retailers must look for the right technology that will streamline their operations and improve the customer experience, which can ultimately increase brand loyalty and revenue. Providing Various Payments Technologies. Tying Channels Together. Creating a combination physical-digital shopping experience requires data.

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Optimizely

AUGUST 16, 2018

Marketers already know data is key to success in B2C and ecommerce. But knowing it’s important and actually being able to utilize data are very different things. Unfortunately, complete and accurate customer data has been shockingly difficult to get your hands on in B2C marketing. Own your customer data.

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Retail TouchPoints

OCTOBER 25, 2023

Looking for even more data and insights to power your approach ? Technology may be able to alleviate the problems of multi-tasking associates, but only if retailers invest more in employee-facing solutions. That’s why retailers focusing on EX are building mobile apps.

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Kissmetrics

MARCH 12, 2018

Mobile devices have transformed how we consume content, making it essential that businesses that want to reach their target audience optimize their websites to respond to this trend. What that also means is that marketing methods have to change to account for the shift to mobile use. adult on a mobile device has more than doubled.

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ESW

APRIL 5, 2023

While every brand with a DTC channel dreams of a sudden surge in website traffic, too much of a good thing can do irreparable damage to even the most established online retailer. Preparing a DTC channel for peak season is a must for growing revenue and preserving brand reputation. Proper preparation reduces headaches and boosts sales.

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Retail TouchPoints

JULY 20, 2022

The report also identified four broad areas that would benefit the most from focused retailer investment: • The mobile experience; • Search as a branded discovery vehicle; • Social proof for products; and. Technology moves at lightning speed and customers get more and more sophisticated and demanding. Loyalty programs.

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Retail TouchPoints

APRIL 26, 2023

Home and living ecommerce company Home24 is improving product search on its website and mobile app through a partnership with Constructor that will enable more feature-rich, intuitive and personalized experiences for shoppers.

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Retail TouchPoints

NOVEMBER 18, 2021

17, provided plenty of answers in the form of tips, technology use cases, real-world success stories and a raft of innovative ideas. Employ new extended reality (XR) and the latest visual technologies to bring products to life online. Employ new extended reality (XR) and the latest visual technologies to bring products to life online.

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