Retail TouchPoints

DECEMBER 13, 2021

Cloud computing can be a bit of a nebulous concept, but the real-world functionality it’s delivering to businesses of all sizes and industries is very clear. But now, at Google Cloud , she sees the opportunity to help usher in a new era of digital transformation for the retail industry as a whole. COVID has certainly changed the game.

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Retail TouchPoints

SEPTEMBER 22, 2023

Meanwhile, consumers return to brick-and-mortar stores and seek omnichannel experiences. Retailers increasingly strike balances between direct-to-consumer ecommerce and omnichannel strategies to keep products in stores and in front of consumers. A strong direct-to-consumer channel creates a fast feedback loop for emerging brands.

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Retail TouchPoints

AUGUST 20, 2021

But industry experts believe that the real power of these media networks lies within the four walls of the store. These Retail Media Networks have largely focused on the web and apps, but we see an enormous opportunity to leverage the ‘Store as Media’ channel, driving advertising and precision marketing to keep shoppers engaged.”

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Retail TouchPoints

SEPTEMBER 20, 2022

There’s been a great deal of hand-wringing around the advertising industry lately as brands deal with rising marketing costs. Meanwhile, some DTC brands have hit the saturation point on digital channels like social media and display, further driving up CPA. Investing in New Channels. Marketing budgets are 9.5%

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Retail TouchPoints

MARCH 14, 2024

The four key strengths that retailers need to build or to nurture are: data depth; data quality; a simple process for media buyers; and a technology stack that enables data management, audience building, tracking, measurement and billing. Kroger’s data arm is known for its detailed customer insights and omnichannel sales reporting.”

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Retail TouchPoints

JANUARY 14, 2022

The early-season surge can be attributed to shoppers’ awareness of potential shipping delays , which also made omnichannel fulfillment a winning solution during that final rush: stores with curbside or in-store pickup options captured 62% of global sales during the Dec. 18 and Dec. 18-31 window. “In

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Retail TouchPoints

MAY 17, 2024

Here are a few ways innovative technologies can help in the quest to reduce retail returns. Virtual fitting technologies help consumers make the right selection the first time. Virtual fitting technologies help consumers make the right selection the first time. Only then will technology reimagine returns in the omnichannel era.

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Retail TouchPoints

FEBRUARY 5, 2021

Post-holiday season for retailers is a period of recovery centered around understanding what happened during the holiday and how to move forward with the transaction cycle, while also preparing for ongoing omnichannel business. Post-Holiday Omnichannel Success. Post-Holiday Challenges.

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Omnisend

SEPTEMBER 8, 2021

While many preached omnichannel in retail and ecommerce, few walked the walk. Changes across the past two years have rocked retail, ecommerce, and digital marketing industries. How brands and retailers can provide a truly omnichannel customer experience. Omnichannel Retailing: Risks, Rewards, and Mistakes.

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RTP blog

APRIL 27, 2018

By Stephen Wakeling , Phobio The ubiquity of Amazon and recent announcement of the Toys ‘R’ Us closure offers a sobering glimpse of how the retail industry is radically shifting and transforming. The Omnichannel Shift Online retailers are changing how traditional brick-and-mortar retailers are going to market.

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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. This, in turn, leads to higher customer satisfaction and loyalty.

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RTP blog

JULY 17, 2017

By Peter Zaballos, SPS Commerce The Digital Consumer Age Of Retail The retail industry has entered a new era – the Digital Consumer Age of Retail. Consumers’ proficient use of digital channels has revolutionized the retail industry and technology has changed the way people shop today.

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Retail TouchPoints

NOVEMBER 3, 2023

Digital is not a channel, platform or technology — it’s a business driver,” said Preis. Digital Through and Through Now, even though brick-and-mortar retail has regained some of its luster post-pandemic, Anthropologie is still very much a digital-first organization.

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Retail TouchPoints

JANUARY 11, 2024

Generative AI has put the retail industry at yet another inflection point. 2023 was a period of experimentation for retailers, and many thoroughly assessed where this new technology could have the biggest impact. But for many retailers the question remains, “Where can this new technology best help my organization now?”

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Retail TouchPoints

JULY 1, 2021

As the department store sector aims to reinvent itself for retail’s digital age, iconic retailer Neiman Marcus Group (NMG) is investing rapidly in technologies that will elevate its integrated luxury retail strategy across all channels. So how does NMG see these digital investments leveling up its omnichannel game?

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GetElastic

AUGUST 10, 2021

An omnichannel approach enables businesses to deliver consistent, frictionless, and more convenient user experiences by interconnecting every customer touchpoint. Many businesses have taken the first step and adopted a multi-channel approach to engage with customers across a myriad of channels such as web or mobile.

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Retail TouchPoints

JANUARY 23, 2024

And after three years of pandemic aftershocks, industry experts confirmed what everyone in attendance felt (especially in their aching feet): the Big Show is officially back. It was the growth of what we first called multi-channel, which then became omnichannel, and then we saw the growth of the brands born on the internet.”

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Retail TouchPoints

FEBRUARY 7, 2023

Macroeconomic forces — from inflation to corporate layoffs and the unknown impacts of a recession — are creating uncertainty throughout the retail industry. These consumers are using digital channels and experiences to discover and engage with once out-of-reach luxury brands.

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Wiser

APRIL 16, 2024

Category management in retail has evolved significantly over the past two decades, reflecting broader changes in technology, consumer behavior, and market dynamics. Category management strategies are increasingly integrated with online platforms, providing a seamless omnichannel shopping experience for consumers.

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Groove

MAY 7, 2024

Podcast : Download | Subscribe : Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts | Spotify Meeting Tom McManus of KegWorks.com In this engaging podcast episode, Tom McManus, CEO of KegWorks, shares the journey of his business from a specialized eCommerce store to a prominent leader in architectural metalwork for the hospitality industry.

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365 Retail

APRIL 2, 2024

In the rapidly evolving digital landscape, where e-commerce has solidified its position as the cornerstone of retail, the necessity for continuous customer support across a plethora of channels has emerged as a fundamental standard.

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ROI Revolution

MAY 20, 2021

In 2020, the pandemic significantly impacted the entire retail industry. For consumer packaged goods (CPG) brands, in particular, this change in the way consumers shop necessitated a different approach: omnichannel. Director, GM of Omnichannel at BigCommerce. So what exactly is an omnichannel strategy? Claim your copy!

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Wiser

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

In a recent panel discussion hosted by Wiser Solutions, senior leaders at brand manufacturers and retailers shed light on the delicate interplay between direct-to-consumer (D2C) channels and traditional retail partnerships.

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Retail TouchPoints

JUNE 13, 2023

Customer-focused digital transformation is important for any retail business, but the pandemic-induced volatility and fast pace of change in the industry means that such transformations need to occur in all areas of the enterprise, from product design to planning and supply chain.

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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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Kibo

JULY 22, 2020

Omnichannel Personalization is the practice of creating customer experiences that are informed by real-time data from all channels, and extending them across every touchpoint, to build consistent relationships with the customer everywhere they interact with the brand. Omnichannel Customer Experience.

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365 Retail

NOVEMBER 28, 2022

Within the context of Omni channels, retail formats have also undergone significant development and have become more responsive to the retail environment and customers. In addition to perfecting each brand touchpoint’s management, it is the liaisons that matter the most in an omnichannel context.

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Retail TouchPoints

JULY 19, 2022

What emerged was a focus on companies’ wealth of first-party data, which is collected directly from their consumers, allowing advertisers to target audiences across numerous channels via retail media networks. But implementing one is easier said than done and requires specific capabilities, technology and talent. Identify talent gaps.

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Fabric

DECEMBER 15, 2023

In this blog post, we’ve compiled a list of key takeaways from this insightful discussion, focusing on how retailers can navigate the instant gratification economy, deliver true omnichannel experiences, and leverage innovative solutions like real-time inventory, order management and fulfillment, and dropshipping. 5 Key Takeaways 1.

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Retail TouchPoints

OCTOBER 17, 2023

Phone-based customer service, or voice, is well established as the most commonly used and the most tightly managed customer service channel. Phone — the Most Expensive CX Channel Retailers want their customers to be happy, but the cost of interacting with them live is usually inefficient and expensive.

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365 Retail

DECEMBER 7, 2021

But looking beyond the seasonal rush, retailers are finding themselves shorthanded during a period of significant, and ongoing, industry change as they adapt to changing consumer preferences, the transition to digital business processes and reinvent their physical spaces to respond to a pandemic impacted landscape.

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365 Retail

FEBRUARY 7, 2023

Steven Bartlett, Dragon’s Den investor and founder of Social Chain, is confirmed to headline at the Retail Technology Show , retail’s golden ticket event, taking place on 26 & 27 April 2023 at London’s Olympia, as it launches its trailblazing conference programme. Come visit 365 Retail at the Retail Technology Show on stand 5B11.

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Retail TouchPoints

DECEMBER 13, 2023

Brands and retailers realize there is no one-size-fits-all strategy for stores — and design teams are rising to the challenge by thinking more creatively and thoughtfully about how they can innovate through new formats, technologies and collaboration methods. Technology is going to be central [to the store experience] — it has to be.

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365 Retail

APRIL 10, 2024

The Retail Technology Show (RTS) has announced a series of special events, new for 2024. With a focus on design, technology and experiential activations, the RTS London Store Tours, sponsored by Newstore , will be expertly curated and hosted by retail influencer, Ian Scott. This will also take place the day before RTS on 23 April.

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Retail TouchPoints

JUNE 8, 2023

After more than a year of hype (followed by hype fatigue), experts and practitioners are split on whether the metaverse and Web3 will have a meaningful impact on the retail industry. It’s designed to dig into the new channels and technologies driving the future of connected commerce.

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Retail TouchPoints

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

The luxury fashion house is partnering with EON , a company specializing in Digital ID technology, to embed a custom-produced song by Archive, a London-based trip-hop group, into items from the collection. Balenciaga is venturing into wearable tech with a new merchandise series that gives consumers exclusive access to media.

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Retail TouchPoints

JULY 27, 2022

The demand for grocery omnichannel ecommerce has been fueled by the pandemic, specifically consumers’ desire for convenience. To keep up with this demand and consumer expectations, grocers will have to invest in the right forward-looking technology to evolve omnichannel offerings to meet customer needs.

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