Retail TouchPoints

OCTOBER 4, 2023

Whether it was inspiration from this “summer of sport” or keeping up with the ever-changing weather, the increasing unpredictability of consumers’ shopping habits was on display this summer. The cost-of-living crisis is undoubtedly driving buying decisions, so simplifying the consumer journey is essential for closing the sale.

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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

JANUARY 23, 2024

The positive vibe of the show was largely driven by retail executives’ obvious eagerness to explore which new technologies would help them maximize customer retention and business growth in 2024. Is the digitization of in-store experiences driving a context collapse for consumers? The top five themes include: 1. Is it the real deal?

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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. Retailers relied heavily on historical sales data, consumer surveys, and rudimentary analytics to make decisions about which products to stock and how to organize them.

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Retail TouchPoints

JUNE 7, 2023

Today, it is possible to stimulate all consumer senses online. Sensory Enabling Technologies (SETs) enable consumers to feel textures, smell and even perceive the taste of a product. Key takeaways: SETs enable brands to craft exemplary customer experiences online by appealing to consumers’ multisensory perception.

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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 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. The initial crucial step involves examining current trends and formulating adaptive strategies. Here are the top innovative retail trends to watch in 2024.

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Retail TouchPoints

JUNE 1, 2022

There are 10 Trends unfolding before us right now, very much worth watching. Just Walk Out” technology, first introduced by Amazon Go in 2018, is now being delivered by a variety of tech companies (Zippin, Trigo, Grabango) at retailers as diverse as Tesco, Aldi, Giant Eagle and more. Shoppers are returning to stores, again.

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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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365 Retail

JUNE 20, 2022

Fulfilment – both in terms of delivery and returns – top shoppers’ considerations when buying online, the latest research from Retail Technology Show , the flagship event for retail, reveals. Fulfilment is the next battleground,” Matt Bradley continued. “The

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Retail TouchPoints

FEBRUARY 12, 2021

With COVID-19 case counts declining and vaccination efforts underway, eager consumers and retailers are both looking hopefully toward a future return to normal. The pandemic has forever altered consumer behavior, and this year in particular consumers find themselves in a kind of limbo — hope is on the horizon, but “normal” isn’t here yet.

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Retail TouchPoints

OCTOBER 27, 2021

But supply chain pressures and ongoing uncertainty surrounding the pandemic means that consumers are focusing less on how immersive and entertaining in-store shopping experiences are and more on how safe and efficient they are. Despite these reservations, 47% of consumers plan to shop in-store this holiday season, an 8% increase from 2020.

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GetElastic

APRIL 11, 2023

The world of commerce is evolving rapidly, and brands need to keep up with the latest technologies and trends to stay ahead of the game. One of the most powerful recent commerce technologies is headless commerce. To ensure your brand reaches its peak potential in 2023, be aware of these nine crucial headless commerce trends: 1.

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Retail TouchPoints

MAY 25, 2023

The rapid advancement of technology and social media has created a new generation of well-informed, empowered and discerning consumers. From the insights and experience of more than 1,800 consumer goods leaders, here are several strategies and approaches that businesses can adopt.

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RETAIL MANAGEMENT SOFTWARE

DECEMBER 24, 2021

The Retail market landscape has seen significant changes in retail trends and shifts in consumer behavior since the coronavirus breakout, but the industry now appears more optimistic about the growth prospects. Here Are The Ten Emerging Retail Trends We Predict For 2022. New Look Stores.

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Retail TouchPoints

OCTOBER 15, 2021

Brands and retailers are feeling mounting pressure — from consumers, shareholders and even their boards — to be more inclusive. But it’s still true that only a small fraction of the fashion retail market has put tactical plans into place to support this significant consumer base. But it’s not just about listening; it’s about action.

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Retail TouchPoints

JANUARY 26, 2023

Predicting where the next phase of consumer buying behavior is headed has proven notoriously tricky. The ever-shifting landscape of retail makes any type of prediction questionable, but there are a few hidden trends that are shaping the future of how we buy. It turns out that bigger isn’t always better.

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Retail TouchPoints

AUGUST 19, 2022

Faced with an endless number of brands, product options and channels to shop through, consumers are looking for the perfect combination of “value” and “values.” But consumers aren’t just buying items online and having them shipped to the house. RTP: The recession isn’t impacting retail budgets for technology, which is great.

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Retail TouchPoints

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

However, Boisson is differentiating itself by helping drive and fulfill consumer demand with a robust omnichannel strategy that creates a flywheel effect not just for the business, but for NA collectively. a more suburban area where consumers live and shop. “We The format also supports more fulfillment-driven experiences.

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Wiser

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

Leaders from top-performing brands shared their experiences and strategies covering a range of topics—from the impacts of the pandemic to the innovative use of technology and data in crafting successful sales strategies. A core theme discussed was the accelerated adoption of technology in the face of adversity.

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Retail TouchPoints

FEBRUARY 1, 2021

Commerce trends that were on the horizon were suddenly adopted at a brisk pace, including online food ordering, curbside pickup and BOPIS (buy online, pick up in-store). More than one-third of consumers now shop online each week, up from 28% pre-pandemic. These are four with staying power: 1. Contactless customer experience.

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lateshipment

APRIL 28, 2024

Changing consumer expectations and behaviors – Understanding and adapting to changing consumer expectations and behaviors is essential for businesses seeking to deliver exceptional customer experiences. TLDR: The future of CX with hyper-personalization is promising, thanks to continuous advancements in technology.

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Retail TouchPoints

JANUARY 9, 2024

Yikun Shao : There were a lot of reactive steps taken during the pandemic — from the rapid adoption of technology and ecommerce to diversifying supply chains — and I think companies are now realizing the benefits of those actions. Shao: One major trend will be supply chain pressures shifting from the supply side to the demand side.

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Retail TouchPoints

MARCH 6, 2024

In an effort to reduce sizing-related return rates, some fashion brands are working with Fit:Match.ai, a ‘digital twin’ matching platform that uses AR body-scanning technology designed to help shoppers select their size more accurately. This is just one example of how companies are utilizing technology innovations to prevent returns up front.

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Retail TouchPoints

SEPTEMBER 1, 2022

Nostalgia is en vogue across TV, movies, music and fashion, reviving old trends and creating new ones. But in the midst of today’s current supply chain issues, inflation and fluctuating consumer demand, many retailers are finding themselves in the opposite scenario, with an excess of stock.

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Retail TouchPoints

MAY 1, 2024

The slate of Bettergoods items falls within three pillars: Culinary experiences spotlighting innovative recipes, elevated ingredients and trend-forward offerings such as Hot Honey Seasoning for under $3 ; Plant-based products carrying distinctive green branding, such as Oatmilk Non-Dairy Frozen Desserts for $3.44

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Retail TouchPoints

OCTOBER 6, 2023

With the bustling holiday shopping season nearing, many brands have spent the last several months assessing their operational strengths and weaknesses, particularly in logistics and fulfillment. They can start by looking at last-season’s return data to help identify this season’s trends. That’s a win-win for brands and shoppers alike.

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Retail TouchPoints

JULY 17, 2020

The impact of digital technology on the retail industry has been nothing short of profound. In recent years, bricks have morphed into clicks and taps as consumers have embraced the convenience of online shopping. Amid all the turmoil, one thing is clear: COVID-19 is simply a catalyst for adopting digital retailing technology.

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Ecommerce Platforms

JANUARY 4, 2019

Prepare for the exciting future of ecommerce by implementing the emerging trends of 2019. Expect more brands to follow suit as personalization technology becomes easier to integrate into ecommerce sites. B2B companies are leveraging upcoming ecommerce trends, too. Online reviews and influencer trends aren’t enough.

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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 24, 2023

Pandemic-driven buying trends led to an explosion of new challenges, from a surge in online returns to the rise of curbside pickup to supply chain delays. However, discretionary spending is expected to drop as the federal student loan pause ends in the fall, leaving consumers with less buying power and putting pressure on revenues.

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ChannelAdvisor

DECEMBER 22, 2021

This time of year brands and retailers are in the midst of the holiday rush as consumers hurry to buy gifts for family and friends. We know that the pandemic impacted retail sales and the consumer journey over the past couple of years. . Trends for 2022. The consumer is looking at every possible option on every site.

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Retail TouchPoints

DECEMBER 3, 2021

Technological innovations have optimized and enhanced almost all areas of the retail organization, from marketing to fulfillment, but the process of bringing products to market has been markedly slower to advance. And yet the process that brands use for bringing products to market to serve that consumer hadn’t evolved at all.

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ChannelAdvisor

SEPTEMBER 23, 2021

Today we’re going to look at the two programs that give you access to those lucrative Prime shelves: Fulfillment by Amazon (FBA) and Seller Fulfilled Prime (SFP). Fulfillment. The most striking difference between FBA and SFP is the way your items are fulfilled. With SFP, fulfillment is in your hands.

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ChannelAdvisor

DECEMBER 22, 2021

This time of year brands and retailers are in the midst of the holiday rush as consumers hurry to buy gifts for family and friends. We know that the pandemic impacted retail sales and the consumer journey over the past couple of years. . Trends for 2022. The consumer is looking at every possible option on every site.

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Kibo

MARCH 17, 2023

90% of consumers view 2-3 day shipping as a baseline expectation. In response, leading companies are replacing their traditional fulfillment methods with flexible fulfillment strategies. The Role of Fulfillment in the Shopper Journey Historically, fulfillment was simply thought of as a means to deliver products to the customer.

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Retail TouchPoints

JANUARY 22, 2021

Self-quarantine further added complications to the mix, as consumers and businesses alike were forced to change the way they bought and sold these items, respectively. While delivery delays were experienced at the beginning of self-quarantine, many changes in consumer behavior may prove transitory. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

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