Retail TouchPoints

MAY 31, 2022

With so much activity online at the height of the pandemic — during which many people gladly took to shopping online for convenience and peace of mind — retailers have a windfall of customer data that can be leveraged to deliver better and more engaging shopping experiences. Mobile search optimization. The Gen Z Factor.

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Retail TouchPoints

AUGUST 14, 2020

Understanding consumer behaviors will be key to building (or rebuilding) a successful retail business in a post-pandemic world. However, retail marketers often lack the data they need to develop and execute more empathetic messaging. This data deficit makes it difficult for marketing to keep pace with a rapidly changing environment.

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Retail TouchPoints

AUGUST 1, 2023

External economic factors, such as fluctuating interest rates, an unpredictable housing market and persistent inflation have prompted consumers to rethink their spending habits. Faced with shifting economic and consumer dynamics, retail leaders strive to unlock strategies that turn losses into profits. In 2019, it declined to 6.7%

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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. But while blending of in-store and online provides consumers with significantly more flexible shopping, it also creates operational challenges. Providing Various Payments Technologies.

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Retail TouchPoints

AUGUST 25, 2023

Every few decades, retail brands discover a new way to connect with consumers. The early 2000s saw the beginning of an online media push that brought standardized content from one brand to many consumers. This has challenged the D2C model, since obtaining data and insights for in-store purchases is next to impossible.

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Forrester eCommerce

AUGUST 17, 2017

Thanks to the rise of empowered consumers, products and experiences that once seemed improbable, such as (literally) instant delivery, are now integral to our lives.

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BigCommerce

SEPTEMBER 14, 2018

Thinking of dipping your toes into the direct to consumer waters? In fact, according to IAB’s popular new study, The Rise of the 21st Century Brand Economy, the future of retail growth comes from direct consumer relationships. Today we’ll explore five essential elements your brand needs to know for going direct to consumer.

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Retail TouchPoints

OCTOBER 25, 2023

Offering excellent customer service is a business basic at any time of the year, but it’s particularly vital during the holiday season. Unfortunately, the nature of holiday shopping also makes customer service issues more problematic. That’s why retailers focusing on EX are building mobile apps.

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UpSellIt

MARCH 13, 2024

Understanding Seasonal Trends Ecommerce operates within the broader context of seasonal cycles, with certain times of the year experiencing heightened consumer spending and engagement. While historical data provides valuable insights, brands must also stay ahead of the curve by predicting upcoming seasonal trends.

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Retail TouchPoints

MAY 3, 2023

The essence and approach of this model and technology can be extrapolated and applied to different industries and technologies. In this case, we used ID-POS data, which bypasses all the challenges of third-party data as an abundant and rich first-party data source. trillion in value.

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Algopix

NOVEMBER 12, 2023

With the rapid evolution of technology and changing consumer behaviors, businesses are constantly seeking innovative strategies to gain a competitive edge. We will explore how this technology has revolutionized the way businesses interact with their customers and manage their operations.

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GetElastic

SEPTEMBER 30, 2021

Editor's Note: This post was originally published April 4th, 2018 and has been updated to reflect the current state of GDPR and other data privacy regulations impacting eCommerce in 2021. Almost every online activity generates data that can be collected, stored, and shared. Consumers “own” their information.

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Retail TouchPoints

JANUARY 27, 2021

According to Bazaarvoice, 81% of consumers planned to purchase holiday gifts this year, with 61% stating they would spend the same as last year. Challenge 2: Consumer Confidence — Slow to Recover. Challenge 2: Consumer Confidence — Slow to Recover. The influence of consumer confidence on retail sales cannot be overstated.

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Retail TouchPoints

JUNE 22, 2020

With the California attorney general on track to enforce the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) in July 2020, retailers will continue to face challenges in meeting CCPA compliance. According to the recent PwC Consumer Intelligence Series survey of more than 5,000 consumers, 83% want more control over their data.

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UpSellIt

JULY 13, 2023

It seeks to bridge the gap between online and offline purchasing by establishing a cohesive experience between physical stores, websites, mobile apps, social media platforms and more. This concept provides a consistent brand experience across different channels, allowing customers to interact with your brand in the most convenient way.

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Retail TouchPoints

FEBRUARY 23, 2022

In the pandemic’s wake, many retailers set up flexible fulfillment services in order to meet new safety guidelines and consumer requirements. Technology, operations, fixtures, displays and the overall flow of the store will “have to be thought of together and at the same time.

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RETAIL MANAGEMENT SOFTWARE

JANUARY 16, 2024

As we step into 2024, the retail sector is undergoing significant transformations in technology, supply chain dynamics, and consumer behavior. Immersive Shopping Experiences: In 2024, retailers are focusing on creating immersive and interactive shopping experiences for customers.

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Retail TouchPoints

JULY 24, 2023

consumers have at least one email account, with the average addresses per person totaling 2.5. Yet despite the proliferation of this channel, the average consumer receives an average of 121 emails with at least 56.6% In fact, in 2022, 55% of businesses texted their customers , according to Simple Texting.

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Retail TouchPoints

MARCH 9, 2023

My daughter lives in technology. Hawkins’ job is to actually deliver on all those buzzy retail aspirations — omnichannel, seamless, frictionless — and fast, because if there’s one thing the mobile-first Gen Z shopper is not known for, it’s patience. So for us it’s really about getting the right products to her at the right time.”

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Algopix

OCTOBER 27, 2023

The eCommerce landscape has been evolving at a rapid pace over the past few years, driven by advances in technology, changing consumer behaviors, and the global impact of events. Augmented Reality (AR) Shopping Experiences In 2024, Augmented Reality (AR) is set to revolutionize the way consumers shop online.

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Retail TouchPoints

APRIL 13, 2021

The 2021 Connected Consumer Series reflected the challenges retail (and society as a whole) have faced during the past year, but also the growing sense of optimism that is taking hold this year. The pandemic is finally ending, but the new/remade world will require a refined approach to the customer experience.

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Forrester eCommerce

AUGUST 23, 2018

In these posts he focuses on how technology is fundamentally changing the way we interact with the world around us and how that change is grounded in evolution. In the past few months, my colleague James McQuivey has written several blogs about the exciting times we live in. His research shows that our uniquely evolved […].

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iVend

OCTOBER 16, 2023

As discretionary spend decreases in inverse proportion to cost of living increases, and consumers think more carefully about where they spend, retailers have to get really smart about strategies to win and retain their share of the market. iVend helps retailers iVend helps retailers to capture and analyse customer data.

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RTP blog

NOVEMBER 19, 2018

Retailers are continuing to push the limits when it comes to technology, but they must also elevate the moments that matter the most in a shopper’s journey. This could be building location-based services into a mobile app to quickly locate products in-store, or by enabling chat functions seamlessly into the online experience.

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SellBrite

MAY 13, 2019

And providing a better standard of customer experience will never not be a challenge to online sellers. With mobile sales estimated to reach $3.56 Customers have begun to express concerns about the link between ecommerce and packaging waste , for example. Battling the stigma of the data collector is key for any ecommerce seller.

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365 Retail

APRIL 25, 2022

After 1095 days, the world of retail finally reunites at London’s Olympia tomorrow for the Retail Technology Show (26-27 April). To join thousands of senior retail professionals, 200+ technology vendors, 90+ retail luminary speakers and unlimited face-to-face networking opportunities, free registrations are still being taken: [link].

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Retail TouchPoints

JULY 29, 2020

While the name Burton is almost synonymous with the snowboards the company began making in 1977, Burton has diversified over the years into new categories — including surfboards, apparel, goggles/optics and other sports gear — as well as expanding beyond manufacturing into direct-to-consumer (DTC) retail, both physical and digital.

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RTP blog

APRIL 7, 2019

By Rob Maille, CommerceCX As retailers look to improve the shopping experience for customers, a top priority is removing friction while delivering on quality. In the past, many brands thought this meant going mobile, but mobile doesn’t always level up the shopping experience. These sentiments aren’t surprising.

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Retail TouchPoints

SEPTEMBER 28, 2021

But new laws, regulations and tech policies are forcing businesses to completely rethink how they collect and use data. Additionally, consumers have become more aware of companies’ data collection practices and have actively responded to personalization practices they perceive as shady, intrusive or both. said Kibel.

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Kissmetrics

APRIL 20, 2021

Here’s how the process works: Customers place the order: Shoppers purchase goods online through the retailer’s mobile app or website. On the checkout landing page, customers can choose the date, time, and pickup location. consumers have leveraged BOPUS to make purchases. consumers have leveraged BOPUS to make purchases.

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Retail TouchPoints

JANUARY 26, 2022

Given the ongoing shift in consumer shopping preferences, many of these new businesses will be digital-first companies. But over the years, fraud has become a more organized effort, with large groups acquiring payment credentials and customer data and targeting physical goods sold online to make real money.

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RETAIL MANAGEMENT SOFTWARE

APRIL 24, 2023

In today’s fast-paced retail landscape, customer loyalty has become a critical factor in business success. With increased competition and changing consumer behaviors, retailers must stay ahead of the curve by implementing effective customer loyalty programs.

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Retail TouchPoints

DECEMBER 30, 2021

In 2020, consumers spent approximately $630 billion on online shopping, and merchants lost $12 billion to fraud. Federal data indicates that impostor scams and ecommerce fraud topped the list. Consumers in every age bracket are in fraudsters’ sights. The youngest group of consumers is Generation Z.

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Retail TouchPoints

MARCH 8, 2021

Here we share some of their predictions — along with some of Validity’s data-driven insights — to help you prepare for this year. 2020 saw a huge upswing in email and online fraud affecting retailers, including spoofing of retailers’ websites, consumer account takeovers and fraudulent delivery of messages.

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Retail TouchPoints

APRIL 4, 2024

“Retail media did in five years what took Google 14 years, but at 14 years in — when Google reached this level of investment — the Google platform was really good,” said Jeffrey Bustos, VP of Measurement Addressability Data at the Interactive Advertising Bureau (IAB) in an interview with Retail TouchPoints.

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Retail TouchPoints

AUGUST 15, 2022

New research from PwC has found that three in 10 customers are more likely to try a new brand — and that number is even higher among younger consumers. But winning (and keeping) customers’ loyalty is no longer confined to programs and points. Collect and Leverage First-Party Data . Stand Out Beyond Free Shipping .

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Optimizely

MAY 15, 2018

But, with more than 130 sessions and more than 600 technology vendors, it can be difficult to pick out what you should see, what topics and trends will be most valuable to your ecommerce brand, and where you should focus. Vish Ganapathy, Managing Director and Global Retail Technology Lead, Accenture. Your customers are on Amazon.

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