RTP blog

NOVEMBER 20, 2019

The move will be a first for a major retail event, with the goal of pushing back against the underrepresentation of women in leadership and executive roles within the industry and beyond: The Conference Board recently reported that the number of female CEOs in the S&P 500 dropped by 20% in 2018, from a high of 27 the previous year to just 22.

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RTP blog

SEPTEMBER 11, 2019

16 at 12 noon Eastern — the first of a weeklong 13-session marathon featuring industry experts from Accenture and Retail Systems Research, exclusive survey data and retailer case studies including Bonobos, Grove Collaborative, Keurig and CVS. The Retail TouchPoints Retail Strategy and Planning webinar series kicks off on Monday, Sept.

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RTP blog

NOVEMBER 7, 2018

In this week’s Editor Q&A, the RTP team shares top takeaways, impressions and reactions from the 2018 Store Operations Survey. Debbie Hauss, Editor-in-Chief: One of the most important focuses for retailers determined to survive into the future with their stores is workforce management and motivation.

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RTP blog

OCTOBER 17, 2018

Earlier this month, Retail TouchPoints unveiled its fifth annual E-Commerce Technology Preview , which includes insights from industry experts at 12 solution providers. editors identify what caught their interest throughout the 2019 E-Commerce Technology Preview. In this Q&A, the RTP.

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RTP blog

APRIL 24, 2019

and Ashley Furniture have gone out of their way to reveal or promote new sustainability initiatives, designed to promote more environmentally conscious decision-making among consumers and retailers alike. Glenn Taylor, Senior Editor: Moves like Target’s Everspring household essential brand launch are smart for retailers, plain and simple.

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Wiser

APRIL 18, 2024

In the dynamic world of Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG), brand management is a critical function that navigates complex landscapes to connect products with consumers. Editor’s Note: Contributing author is Andrey Pankeev, Key Accounts Manager at Wiser Solutions.

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RTP blog

MAY 17, 2017

During the conference, 24 leading industry executives received Retail Innovator Awards for their efforts to embrace positive disruption. Adam Blair, Executive Editor: My biggest takeaway from this year’s RIC came before the event actually started, during the Store Tours at the Westfield World Trade Center Oculus.

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Retail TouchPoints

NOVEMBER 3, 2021

Then, go into TikTok’s video editor and press the plus icon at the bottom of the screen to scroll through what songs are trending. Dozens of furniture retailers are on TikTok, but the latest trend is that influencers are talking about brands, and consumers are tagging them, without brands even being on the platform or having an account.

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Retail TouchPoints

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023

With our Editor’s Perspectives column, you’ll get insights and opinions from the Retail TouchPoints editorial team as they dig into the latest trends in retail, marketing and tech. Indeed, retail is one of the least consolidated industries in the U.S. Amazon: Not a Monopoly but Acting Monopolistic?

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RTP blog

FEBRUARY 28, 2018

Debbie Hauss, Editor-in-Chief: Just like standalone brick-and-mortar stores, malls need to pivot and become more experiential and local. Marie Griffin, Managing Editor: Today, shopping is an always-on activity that can be done while dinner is cooking, while watching TV or while rushing to or from work. Beyond that, this A.T.

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CPC Strategy

MARCH 7, 2024

Amazon Amazon Trends & Industry Predictions for Sellers [2024] By Tinuiti Team Mar 07 2024 2023 was yet another huge year for Amazon and the retail media sector as a whole, bringing with it new ad placements, partnerships and measurement capabilities, relaunched platforms, a major IPO and more.

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RTP blog

OCTOBER 26, 2017

By Klaudia Tirico, Features Editor With so many retailers struggling these days, I can’t help but notice that the beauty industry continues to thrive. It’s clearly a great time to be in the beauty industry. For one, they invest heavily in content that connects with consumers.

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Retail TouchPoints

JANUARY 23, 2024

And after three years of pandemic aftershocks, industry experts confirmed what everyone in attendance felt (especially in their aching feet): the Big Show is officially back. Is the digitization of in-store experiences driving a context collapse for consumers? The top five themes include: 1. who will be taking on the CEO title on Jan.

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RTP blog

JUNE 28, 2017

But what about consumers? Debbie Hauss, Editor-in-Chief: There are so many emotional responses to the idea that human interaction could be eliminated from the physical shopping experience. Definitely food for thought… Adam Blair, Executive Editor: I’m really of two minds about this.

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Smile.io

AUGUST 25, 2023

Loyalty programs are one of the best ways to build your brand community—the ultimate retention tool for businesses in any industry. Program highlight: incentivized user-generated content In an industry as visual as the arts and crafts industry, social proof is an invaluable asset.

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Smile.io

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

From new wellness brands and fitness trends (hello cold plunge and backyard saunas) to the latest supplements, the health and wellness industry has grown exponentially in the last few years. billion in 2023.  The nutrition and supplements industry has become a very competitive place, both in retail and online.

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Smile.io

OCTOBER 18, 2023

Subscription-based products have grown in recent years, truly becoming (DTC) direct to consumers. Virtually every brand in every industry has some form of offer to turn your one-time purchases into a monthly subscription.  Any product you use on a daily basis can be delivered straight to your doorstep on a recurring basis.

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Retail TouchPoints

NOVEMBER 22, 2023

Getty Images’ VisualGPS consumer survey finds that 79% of Americans are excited about the potential of using AI to increase productivity, and a study by SAP Emarsys confirms that so far, 77% of consumers enjoy the personalized shopping recommendations that this new technology enables.

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BigCommerce

SEPTEMBER 12, 2017

” Hubspot defines it as: “the ability to deliver a seamless and consistent experience across channels, while factoring in the different devices that consumers are using to interact with your business.”. We’ve also been referencing the importance of listing your product wherever consumers are already spending their time.

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Smile.io

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

From celebrity merchandise to second-hand streetwear, to new and emerging clothing brands, the apparel and fashion industry is a trillion-dollar business. It’s estimated that the global apparel industry “is expected to exceed $1.7 Unlike many other industries, apparel is highly visual. trillion to be exact.

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RTP blog

AUGUST 22, 2018

Retail and health care are two industries that continue to intertwine, but is that a good thing for the industry and the consumer? Debbie Hauss, Editor-in-Chief: As long as these major mergers keep competition alive, they will benefit consumers as well as the partner companies.

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RTP blog

JULY 31, 2019

Amazon’s grocery ambitions have been a major talking point within the industry since the e-Commerce giant acquired Whole Foods two years ago. Although Amazon never officially confirmed these plans, a recent New York Times report provided insight into the experience these stores would potentially deliver to the consumer.

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RTP blog

AUGUST 1, 2018

And should direct-to-consumer (DTC) sales serve as a larger component of the company’s offerings? The editors share steps Mattel and other brands should take to keep damage to a minimum if a major retail partner is performing poorly. It also may become even more relevant as AI/chatbots begin to recommend products to consumers.

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RTP blog

JULY 17, 2019

Last week, UBS analysts described Nordstrom as a “no-growth retailer,” one that hasn’t been able to fight off pricing perception and a cultural shift in consumer spending. The RTP editors share their opinions on the future of department stores and what they will look like over the next decade.

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RTP blog

OCTOBER 2, 2019

Adam Blair, Editor: With the caveat that one (or even two) retail bankruptcies don’t necessarily signal the end of a powerful retail trend, it does seem that “Fast Fashion” is slowing down. To me that signals a major shift in consumer sentiment, one that may continue to slow fast fashion’s roll.

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Retail TouchPoints

JANUARY 24, 2023

The event also gives us business editors the chance to suss out the major trends that retail decision-makers will be grappling with in 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. The NRF Big Show , held in NYC Jan.

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RTP blog

MAY 22, 2019

As these retail industry titans spend millions of dollars figuring out how to gain additional share of wallet through their own technology advantages, how should the rest of retail go about delivering on this transformation — especially given the high costs often involved? This week, the RTP. This week, the RTP.

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Retail TouchPoints

SEPTEMBER 22, 2023

With our Editors Perspectives column, you’ll get insights and opinions from the Retail TouchPoints editorial team as they dig into the latest trends in retail, marketing and tech. Putting Retail in the Spotlight The retail industry in particular has a unique opportunity to lead in the charge toward workforce wellbeing.

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RTP blog

AUGUST 29, 2018

The RTP team discusses whether the Q2 results show that the industry is in the clear from last year’s struggles, or if the quarter is just an example of the biggest performing the best. Adam Blair, Executive Editor: Unfortunately, one good quarter does not necessarily signal that it’s time to start singing “Happy Days Are Here Again.”

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RTP blog

OCTOBER 24, 2018

The filing represents perhaps retail’s most dramatic “riches to rags” story, and is an unfortunate indicator that even the biggest industry leaders can be toppled if they don’t have a forward-looking strategy. The RTP team shares what the industry should take away from the demise of Sears, and how struggling retailers can avoid the same fate.

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RTP blog

APRIL 4, 2018

The RTP editorial team has handicapped the technologies and companies being featured at the RevTech event, with each editor selecting their standouts. Debbie Hauss, Editor-in-Chief: I am definitely fascinated by what Bottlefly is offering: “a patented method for tracking consumer preferences in sensory-based products.”

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RTP blog

APRIL 5, 2017

Amazon is taking yet another great leap (and causing great trepidation) within the retail industry, by inviting some of the world’s biggest CPG brands to its headquarters in May. The retailer is attempting to convince these brands to abandon their traditional channel partners and sell direct to consumers on Amazon instead.

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RTP blog

OCTOBER 3, 2018

Industry experts believe retailers will need to deepen their understanding and develop their capabilities in six key areas within e-Commerce: AI/Machine Learning , Personalization and Customer Engagement , Next-Generation Technologies , Global Commerce , Omnichannel and the Last Mile. Uncertainty can be worse than disappointment.

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RTP blog

SEPTEMBER 13, 2017

Debbie Hauss, Editor-in-Chief: Even some of the slowest technology adopters I know are starting to use voice for activities like engaging with Google Maps. Then I can see consumers starting to use voice to search restaurants, brands and products while walking around an unfamiliar city or town. Your move, Ulta.

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RTP blog

SEPTEMBER 20, 2017

Debbie Hauss, Editor-in-Chief: I think it is a serious threat to mom-and-pops, as well as extremely distasteful and cruel. Glenn Taylor, Senior Editor: From an innovation standpoint, I can see why they’ve taken this direction. I’d like to think other consumers would feel the same way.

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Retail TouchPoints

FEBRUARY 9, 2021

Nicole Silberstein, Ecommerce Editor: DoorDash’s Sesame Street-themed ode to local business struck just the right note — charming and warm, it highlighted the breadth of DoorDash’s services while subtly appealing to values-based consumers. Doubling down on the values appeal by donating $1 from every order placed on Feb.

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RTP blog

NOVEMBER 6, 2019

The RTP editors discuss diagnoses Under Armour’s missteps over the past few years and shares opinions what the company must do to engineer a turnaround. Granted I’m not much of an athleticwear consumer (just call me Picked Last In Gym Class), but UA doesn’t transmit a clear, compelling message to me.

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