Retail TouchPoints

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

With this evolution into digital sales and the increased use of data mining, retailers are facing unprecedented challenges in digital security. Cyberattacks and network outages can disrupt operations and erode customer loyalty. Conducting a third-party audit of cybersecurity protocols.

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Retail TouchPoints

MARCH 8, 2021

As technology and digital continues to infiltrate consumers’ lives, the need for human interaction and emotional connection is more important than ever. If you’re not careful, technology can disrupt the customer journey in a negative way. RTP: How has the pandemic impacted consumer behavior and the need for human connection the most?

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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

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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retailnext

SEPTEMBER 24, 2019

Retailers depend directly on consumers for their business growth, which has placed shopper experience and customer satisfaction at the top of the priority list, making customer and market research very important. Streamline your cash flow and other retail operations. Recognizing potential threats.

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Retail TouchPoints

JANUARY 30, 2024

Generative AI (Gen AI) has brought about a seismic shift that’s reshaping customer interactions and business operations. Gen AI, with its vast potential for enhancing efficiency and personalizing customer experiences, also comes with ethical considerations.

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GetElastic

SEPTEMBER 30, 2021

These “rules” provide a legal line that companies transacting with customers online can use to operate, but is just meeting those government mandated requirements enough? Just because companies are doing more to protect data, STATISTS recently did a study that exponential increase in data breaches since 2005.

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Retail TouchPoints

MAY 31, 2022

This goes for the lessons learned by retail brands as they operated through one crisis-induced challenge after the next, navigating the ups and downs of the pandemic as best they could, while meeting unprecedented customer demand. This is the expectation consumers have about their online experiences versus the ones they have in store.

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Retail TouchPoints

JANUARY 24, 2023

Economic headwinds are likely to blow harder when consumers’ savings from the pandemic dwindle, which a Charles Schwab analyst believes could happen by Q3. Retailers definitely see the advantages of operating their own media networks, leveraging their rich first-party customer data and multiple touch points.

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Retail TouchPoints

FEBRUARY 15, 2023

Google Cloud and Accenture are expanding their strategic partnership with a series of new initiatives to help retailers modernize their businesses and transform store operations. Current customer Albertsons Cos.

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ESW

SEPTEMBER 3, 2018

eCommerce companies in developed markets need to recognize that such markets present tremendous opportunities for them to reach new customers. This series will dive into all of these considerations for brands currently operating internationally as well as those looking to do so in the near future.

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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.

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Retail TouchPoints

JUNE 9, 2023

By necessity, retailers are most concerned with the present day: they have to make sales and engage customers in the moment, no matter what channel they’re operating in. There’s the AI-powered Customer Data Platform provider Pairzon , AI imaging provider Claid.ai ; and AI-powered inventory optimization from syrup.

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Retail TouchPoints

SEPTEMBER 14, 2022

NewStore customer data found that 50% of credit card transactions across all live stores are occurring via Tap to Pay on iPhone. The biggest benefit of Tap to Pay on iPhone for us comes down to the impact it has on checkout speed,” said Brian McAllister, Director of Global Operations, Consumer Direct at Burton in a statement.

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Retail TouchPoints

NOVEMBER 14, 2022

Retailers today are faced with mounting pressure to maximize their bottom lines while maintaining cost expectations for consumers. But amid volatile market changes, ever-evolving customer expectations and increased competition online, this is increasingly challenging to realize. Customer support. Operations.

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RTP blog

MARCH 19, 2018

Well, you don’t need to care, but Charles Darwin would argue you should: “It’s not the strongest of the species that survive, nor the most intelligent, it’s the one that most adapts to change.” Technology is changing the way we live, the way consumers shop and the way retailers need to operate.

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Retail TouchPoints

JANUARY 16, 2024

Leaning into Social Engagement (Even When it’s a ‘Horror Show’) Perhaps most important for creating a Gen Z strategy, these people also are “massive content creators and consumers” and they tend to trust people who are personalities on social platforms over more traditional authority figures like political leaders, Pearson noted.

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Retail TouchPoints

AUGUST 12, 2022

Cannabis dispensary operator Planet 13 has adopted IDScan.net identification scanners for increased compliance and security. These are synced with the software provider’s AI-powered VeriScan Online Enterprise technology to accurately and quickly authenticate government-issued documents while also gathering important consumer data.

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Retail TouchPoints

APRIL 1, 2024

Gone are the days of merely transactional interactions — customers now crave meaningful connections and personalized conversations, and providing these will set your brand apart. This focus on CX isn’t just a passing trend but rather a fundamental shift in consumer behavior.

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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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Retail TouchPoints

SEPTEMBER 14, 2022

The pandemic not only dramatically altered the way consumers shop, it altered the way retailers operate. Now, inflation is adding yet another wrinkle both in terms of costs to the consumer as well as suppliers. What is First-Party Data and How Do I Get It?

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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. Nicholas believes that to make store fulfillment a truly profitable initiative, retailers need to find new ways for their tech, operations and design teams to collaborate.

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Retail TouchPoints

JULY 28, 2022

Online shopping has come a long way in providing consumers with a vision of how products might look on them. In a 2019 (read, pre-pandemic) NielsenIQ global survey , 51% of consumers expressed willingness to use AR/VR to assess products. How Can Businesses Bring Virtual Try-Ons to Their Customers? What to Look Out For.

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ESW

JULY 6, 2023

So now is the time for brands to evaluate and optimise operations to ensure a strong finish to the year. But as retailers and brands with DTC ecommerce channels know, meeting online customer expectations in an Amazon-dominated environment is challenging to say the least. Customisation Amazon makes excellent use of customer data.

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ESW

SEPTEMBER 3, 2018

eCommerce companies in developed markets need to recognize that such markets present tremendous opportunities for them to reach new customers. This series will dive into all of these considerations for brands currently operating internationally as well as those looking to do so in the near future.

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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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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. Sustainable and Ethical Practices: As environmental awareness continues to grow, consumers are placing increased importance on sustainability and ethical practices.

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Retail TouchPoints

MAY 25, 2022

This is before they even address the issue of managing customer data. Customers are also becoming more wary of the way retailers are storing their data. Businesses need to be transparent about their data protection approach and adapt existing procedures in line with digital innovation and regulatory expectation.

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Retail TouchPoints

JANUARY 4, 2023

While consumers enjoy the benefits of shopping online, they often find the experience uninspiring and lacking a certain je ne sais quoi that accompanies shopping at their favorite stores in person. Ecommerce sites can now highlight products in new and interactive ways that make the discovery process more fun for consumers.

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Retail TouchPoints

JULY 14, 2023

It’s still early days, but AI advancements have the potential to fundamentally change ecommerce operations by drastically improving order fulfillment practices and bridging the ever-significant personalization gap forming between the online and offline realms. This allows businesses to respond quickly and effectively to the customer.

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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. It revolves around providing timely information to both the business and its customers, enabling swift and informed decision-making.

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Retalon

APRIL 26, 2024

A Milestone in Customer Data Security [TORONTO, March 24, 2024] — Retalon, an award-winning provider of predictive analytics and AI solutions for the retail industry, is proud to announce that it has successfully achieved SOC 2 Type II compliance. For more information, visit www.retalon.com

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Retail TouchPoints

JUNE 16, 2022

Earlier in June 2022, the retailer adopted the Adobe Experience Platform to enhance the abilities of its customer data platform (CDP) for creating personalized campaigns. The new software allows Home Depot to minimize the chances of customers receiving offers for unrelated goods in the days following a transaction.

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Retail TouchPoints

MAY 3, 2023

Businesses that strive to connect with customers share similar pain points. In the case of Lawson, operating a chain of franchise convenience stores with more than 15,000 retail stores in Japan, the company was facing increased complexities in its modernization. As we all know, in marketing, the main goal is to know the customer. “By

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Retail TouchPoints

OCTOBER 18, 2023

Here are five ways data analytics can assist in the fight against returns fraud: Pattern recognition and anomaly detection: Data analytics can analyze vast amounts of transaction, inventory and customer data to establish normal shopping patterns and behaviors.

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Retail TouchPoints

JULY 10, 2023

These first movers near universally are noting the gigantic opportunity to transform their business, from operations to customer relations and retention. SKUs are the lifeblood of any retail operation, helping keep track of the thousands — even hundreds of thousands — of items in inventory. And there’s plenty of money at stake.

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Retail TouchPoints

APRIL 20, 2022

Together, Temeka and CS Hudson provide end-to-end support as Cookies and Dr. Greenthumb’s strive to reach their growth goals and immerse consumers in their brand stories. Our budtenders meet and walk with customers, populating their order on a tablet before heading to the cash desk for checkout.” Photo credit: Cookies.

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