Retail TouchPoints

NOVEMBER 3, 2021

Buzek, who has studied and quantified retail technology for decades, shared the top 10 contactless trends to watch for in the coming months and years. A key reason for this trend is that retailers are having difficulty managing all the data involved in current shopper journeys with their current technology architectures.

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Retail TouchPoints

APRIL 17, 2024

This trend isn’t surprising considering how much time we spend online searching for friends, amassing followers and counting likes. Rather than chasing the obvious trends everyone else is pursuing, we dig deep into the human psyche to uncover the unmet consumer needs yet to be served by brands. So why does this matter in retail?

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Retail TouchPoints

AUGUST 17, 2023

The latest Consumer Price Index (CPI) data highlights a significant deceleration in inflation, now standing at half of last year’s peak. This moderating trend in inflation is an encouraging development, but it is not without its caveats, particularly within the dynamic and complex terrain of the retail and consumer goods industries.

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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

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

JUNE 1, 2022

There are 10 Trends unfolding before us right now, very much worth watching. Consumers are learning that the prices retailers charge for items purchased online are actually higher, and delivery to home can come at a cost of $15 to $20 all in. The fact is, when it comes to what’s ahead for retail, no one really knows. BOPIS is growing.

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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 TouchPoints

JULY 2, 2020

For consumers, that’s a lot of power. Retailers that can provide a satisfying shopping experience have a strong advantage, but consumers are a demanding bunch. Similarly, the likes of Walmart and Target provide flexible fulfillment options like “buy online, pick up in-store” (BOPIS) paired with convenient curbside pickup.

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Groove

APRIL 1, 2022

Introduction Because you’re reading this eBook, you’re likely an eCommerce retailer selling consumer packaged goods online, or you own a brick-and-mortar store and want to transition to eCommerce. What are Consumer Packaged Goods? First, let’s define what you’re trying to sell — consumer packaged goods. increased $63 billion.

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Retail TouchPoints

AUGUST 19, 2021

Back-to-school surveys across the retail sector point to a strong season, spurred by pent-up consumer demand. But what is the expected continuation of these trends, especially as the Delta variant continues to spread across the U.S.? The top four trends, uncovered by our experts, are: 1. ADDITIONAL LISTENING: 2.

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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

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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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

NOVEMBER 4, 2021

Despite having just officially begun, this holiday shopping season already is marked by supply chain disruption, persistent inflation and mixed consumer confidence. And just like last year, it looks like consumers will respond by turning to ecommerce.

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Forrester eCommerce

OCTOBER 10, 2023

Retailers' solution to increased shrink may already be a tool in their arsenal. Learn from Emily Pfeiffer on OMS tech solutions for retail theft.

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Retail TouchPoints

JANUARY 23, 2024

It’s still too early in the year to answer this critical question, but there were some clear, overarching themes that emerged from Big Show sessions, booth campaigns and conversations, indicating that retailers may be investing in the innovation they need to win consumers’ hearts, minds and wallets. The top five themes include: 1.

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Retail TouchPoints

NOVEMBER 10, 2020

Amid the turmoil, there are several key CX trends that stand out, and a retailer’s ability to respond and adapt to them may mean the difference between thriving in a post-coronavirus world or becoming another corporate casualty of the pandemic. Some retailers are proactively cancelling backorders due to the uncertainty of fulfillment.

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Forrester eCommerce

OCTOBER 27, 2021

In 2022, consumers will continue testing new ways to fulfill their needs with an eye towards long-tail pandemic disruption. In the process, their new behaviors will create new economies.

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RetailMinded

NOVEMBER 18, 2020

Trends that were in their infancy and forecast to, in some cases, materialise over the course of the decade have been accelerated beyond all recognition. The question for all merchants now is: will these trends have long-term staying power? Shopping habits changed so rapidly in 2020 that thousands of businesses were caught unaware.

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Retail TouchPoints

OCTOBER 4, 2023

In response to evolving consumer behavior, many retailers are pivoting from malls and large-format stores in city centers to neighborhood locations that aim to serve the work-from-home population. Not surprisingly, many have found the data points to residential enclaves in and around cities where consumers live.

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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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Wiser

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

The emergence of eCommerce has transformed traditional shopping habits, with a growing number of parents and students turning to online platforms to fulfill their annual back-to-school shopping needs. The convenience, variety, and value offered by online platforms presents a compelling proposition for consumers.

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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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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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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

AUGUST 3, 2020

In 2018, Ernst & Young (EY) launched an ambitious project called FutureConsumer.Now , to model scenarios that would challenge present thinking about future consumers. Orschell discussed the differences and overlaps among these consumer segments as well as other recent research. The affordability-first group is not brand-loyal.

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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. IBM’s Institute of Business Value (IBV) has just completed significant research into the priorities and decisions for supply chain operations and sustainability in partnership with The Consumer Goods Forum.

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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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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. In this post, we’ll discuss nine headless commerce trends that you need to know to stay ahead of the competition and take commerce to the next level.

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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

DECEMBER 2, 2022

In fact, a big part of their job these days is staying on top of what’s trending online. Leveraging social media to ensure the store’s product offerings stay in sync with consumer demand. “The container is just like roll-on deodorant and inside is sour liquid candy — it’s that kind of sticky, disgusting thing kids go crazy for.”.

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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

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

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

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

During the holiday season, the brand remains true to this core strategy, but the team also listens and engages with consumers to get valuable insights that lead to timely content around holiday gifting moments — moments that are incredibly lucrative for the brand. “I

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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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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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