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Walgreens Exec: Operational Excellence Makes 1-Hour Delivery Promise a Reality

Retail TouchPoints

Any retailer that’s attempted to provide pickup and delivery services knows how fraught (not to mention expensive) they can be. But it’s how those stores operate that allows them to effectively serve as fulfillment hubs. “We Fast, efficient store fulfillment also made advances in Walgreens’ delivery services possible. “We

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Top 10 Contactless Trends to Watch in 2022

Retail TouchPoints

The desire is still there to do touchless, but for different reasons than COVID safety,” he said during a presentation at the 2021 retailX conference in Chicago. Retailers had wanted to do this before as a way to save on labor costs.”. Retail ‘winners’ were already doing this at much higher levels than others, even before COVID,” said Buzek.

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How #RICE22 is Reimagining the Expo Experience With Unique Show Floor Activations

Retail TouchPoints

That’s why the Retail Innovation Conference & Expo is collaborating closely with key partners to ensure attendees have an entertaining and valuable experience when they had to McCormick Place May 10-12. One of Cookies’ top execs will share even more details into its store strategy and brand vision during the Design:Retail Conference.

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Best Appointment Scheduling Apps for Small Business

Ecommerce Platforms

The best appointment booking apps for small business eliminate inconvenient scheduling processes (like through email or just writing down your schedule), getting rid of double bookings and back-and-forth messages. Payment processing through Square, Stripe, PayPal, and more. In short, these apps streamline everything.

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Turn Innovation into Action: Top 10 Takeaways You’ll Get From #RIC21

Retail TouchPoints

The agenda for the virtual 2021 Retail Innovation Conference , taking place Nov. Whether BNPL turns out to be a short-term blip or a lasting change in shopper payment options, retailers should develop strategies to make the most of its current popularity. Curious about how consumer attitudes and behaviors are evolving? It’s free!

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In Bankruptcy, Brooks Brothers Explores Sale, Closes 50+ Stores

Retail TouchPoints

Appearing at Retail TouchPoints ’ Retail Innovation Conference in 2019 , CIO Todd Treonze said the company was implementing “buy anything, get it anywhere (BAGA)” fulfillment — a long-time aspiration for omnichannel retailers that has yet to be realized by most.

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Best Free Appointment Scheduling Apps to Save on Client Bookings

Ecommerce Platforms

Users receive an online calendar for clients to book times, and much of the booking system is automated, with reminder emails, time blocking, and payment options. We also like it for integrating with any other website builder or ecommerce platform, particularly for small service businesses like fitness studios, doctors, gyms, and salons.

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