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Pandemic Shifts Shine a Light on Importance of Modern Point of Sale

RetailMinded

Did you know that point of sale systems date back to 1879 when the first one was invented by American shopkeeper James Ritty. The post Pandemic Shifts Shine a Light on Importance of Modern Point of Sale appeared first on Retail Minded. Since then, POS systems have taken a dramatic shift in their capabilities.

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NOT Your Dad’s Supply Chain: 4 Trends Every Retail Exec Should Know for 2024

Retail TouchPoints

It has gone through a rapid period of change from the primary way we shopped, to its death being prematurely called ‘ the showroom problem ,’ to continuing to be a critical piece of consumer brand strategy. When we talk about omnichannel order fulfillment , there can be a mistake in thinking it’s just about online.

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Webinar Recap: Taking The Pulse Of Marketers And Consumers To Navigate The Shift To Digital

Retail TouchPoints

Understanding consumer behaviors will be key to building (or rebuilding) a successful retail business in a post-pandemic world. Data will fuel the shift to digital, according to expert contributors to the recent Retail TouchPoints (RTP) webinar, Analyzing The Shift To Digital From 7,000 Marketers And 1B Consumers Worldwide.

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Every Retail Worker is Now a Supply Chain Worker

Retail TouchPoints

Traditional retailers across the country have been playing catch-up for decades, trying to meet the changing needs of the consumer. Shoppers increasingly want the convenience of online shopping and anywhere fulfillment. As consumers, we are accustomed to instant results. Embrace “Sign-up Culture” to Find the Right Fit.

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How to Take Your Brand Direct to Consumer

BigCommerce

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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How POS Powers Modern Commerce Through Endless Aisle and Split Fulfillment

Kibo

Today’s modern consumer expects the in-store experience to provide the same convenience and flexibility of the online shopping experience. Nowadays, retailers miss out on an estimated $1 trillion in in-store sales because they don’t have the products customers are interested in. Deliver Orders Faster. Cater to On-The-Go Customers.

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TikTok Shop Officially Debuts in the U.S.

Retail TouchPoints

Photo courtesy of TikTok Shop While the ecommerce functionality has been available to at least some users since late last year, today marks the service’s debut to the wider TikTok community, and to say that both consumers and brands have been eagerly anticipating this development might be an understatement.