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. Ten to 20 years ago, category management was primarily focused on optimizing the assortment, shelf placement, and stock levels of products within physical stores.

Technology 78

Technology Management Presentation Supplies 78

Retail TouchPoints

MARCH 3, 2023

Consumers now look for personalization throughout their interactions with a retailer at multiple touch points. Combining data-informed experiences with customer support can open avenues for retailers to offer unmatched personalization to their consumers. Personalization is now a hygiene and customers have come to expect it regardless.

Consumer 283

Consumer Customer Loyalty Customer Experience Recommendation 283

Retail TouchPoints

FEBRUARY 11, 2021

The online retailer has expanded its partnership with First Insight , using the solution provider’s consumer-driven Experience Management (XM) platform to make faster, better merchandising decisions, with the goal of driving sales and margin gains for products. The solution also includes a proprietary value-tracking capability.

Management 162

Management Consumer Specialty Retailers Outdoor 162

Retail TouchPoints

MARCH 14, 2024

Meeting Luxury Consumers Where They Are (Image courtesy Whitman Family Development) The COVID-19 pandemic brought about many changes in the U.S., Meeting Luxury Consumers Where They Are (Image courtesy Whitman Family Development) The COVID-19 pandemic brought about many changes in the U.S.,

Travel 299

Travel Consumer Shipping Drop Ship 299

Retail TouchPoints

SEPTEMBER 9, 2022

The apparel industry’s enormous global environmental impact has made it a primary focus of sustainability efforts, and consumers — or at least a significant portion of them — want to do their part. and globally, we need a message that will resonate with more consumers, not just young urbanites.

Apparel 336

Apparel Consumer Fashion Information 336

Retail TouchPoints

JULY 28, 2023

Accenture surveyed more than 10,000 consumers in 16 countries and found that although we’re living in a time of “lasting uncertainty,” the “ resilient consumer ” is uncovering new ways to protect and control what is most important to them. As a result, consumer behaviors are becoming more complex.

Consumer 246

Consumer Leisure Multi-channel Retail 246

Retail TouchPoints

APRIL 6, 2022

Channel management platform Productsup has raised more than $70 million in Series B funding to advance its product development and M&A activity as it continues to expand globally. We’re in a new era of commerce where outdated approaches are no longer effective.

Omnichannel 287

Omnichannel Management Channel Consumer 287

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.

Consumer 246

Consumer Payment Services Food and Beverages Supplies 246

Retail TouchPoints

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

With more than 20 years of experience in the consumer products industry and “a proven record of operating excellence, financial discipline and building high-performance teams,” Glendinning will officially join the Express leadership team and board of directors on Sept. Baxter will be on hand to ensure a smooth leadership transition.

Consumer 255

Consumer Apparel Fashion Omnichannel 255

FastSpring

MARCH 8, 2024

SocialBee , a social media management platform and SaaS based in Romania, first started using FastSpring in 2018. Our continued focus on developing and improving a great product , especially features and tools for subscription management to support SaaS businesses. Set up a demo or try it out for yourself.

Subscription 133

Subscription Merchant Services Management Payments 133

Retail TouchPoints

DECEMBER 20, 2021

Consumer habits changed drastically last year as people went online to shop. According to McKinsey , 75% of consumers tried a new shopping behavior due to economic pressure, store closings and changing priorities, and the data we are seeing internally shows 50% of shoppers now intend to shop both in-store and online.

Consumer 363

Consumer Retail Travel Omnichannel 363

Retail TouchPoints

OCTOBER 12, 2023

We want to help you on your path to greater health, and there are a lot of ways that we support that,” said Adam Volin, General Manager of CarePass at CVS Health in an interview with Retail TouchPoints. “ We quite literally put our money where our mouth is, and it really reinforces what we stand for.

Beauty and Health 288

Beauty and Health Consumer Shipping Costs Travel 288

Wiser

AUGUST 30, 2023

Understanding and managing your brand equity is a powerful strategy for businesses in today’s competitive market landscape. Brand equity refers to the value of your brand in the minds of your consumers, and it’s a key asset that can drive your business’s growth and profitability.

Management 147

Management Social Media Customer Loyalty Reference 147

Retail TouchPoints

DECEMBER 30, 2022

However, merchants eventually got rid of such legacy data stores and selected PCI DSS technical controls to bolster security in locations where payment card data was now sorted and managed. If a criminal wants to skim data from a consumer’s web browser they merely have to get the consumer’s browser to load and execute their own JavaScript.

Merchant Services 330

Merchant Services Payment Services Payments Consumer 330

Retail TouchPoints

SEPTEMBER 19, 2022

Purple Innovation has confirmed that investment firm Coliseum Capital Management made an unsolicited, non-binding proposal to acquire all outstanding capital stock of the digitally native mattress company for $4.35 per share on Sept. The news of the acquisition bid sent shares of Purple soaring to approximately $3.85 when markets opened Sept.

Management 274

Management Supplies Technology Online Retail 274

Salsify

MARCH 28, 2024

Product experience management (PXM) has evolved dramatically over the past decade to meet the demands of the growing, ever-changing digital shelf, and the consumers found here. To no surprise, the next generation of PXM will evolve further still to better meet these demands.

Management 88

Management Consumer eCommerce 88

Forrester eCommerce

MARCH 17, 2022

A fragmented regulatory environment and the rapid transition to digital commerce have spurred several enterprise fraud management (EFM) trends in Asia Pacific (APAC). Flourishing digital commerce significantly changes consumer behavior, and companies are focusing their marketing spending on online campaigns and promotions.

Management 195

Management Consumer Marketing 195

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.

Consumer 264

Consumer Food and Beverages Retail Apparel 264

Kissmetrics

AUGUST 30, 2021

If you are still focused on millennials, it’s time to start paying attention to a new generation of consumers. Hire Social Media Managers or Social Media Firms that Employ Gen Z’ers. Gen Z consumers are savvy buyers and can spot inauthentic advertising. Gen Z’ers already impact a large portion of consumer spending.

Consumer 351

Consumer PayPal Social Media Article 351

Retail TouchPoints

NOVEMBER 15, 2022

And consumers, accustomed to going from discovery to purchase with just a few clicks on social media and retail sites, are primed to do the same with streaming ads. Today CMOs are navigating shorter purchase cycles by marrying elements of branding and direct-to-consumer marketing so they can better customize the customer journey.

Consumer 278

Consumer Shopping Carts Social Media Clothing 278

Retail TouchPoints

OCTOBER 14, 2021

Under Armour has named Massimo Baratto to the newly created role of EVP, Chief Consumer Officer, to oversee all aspects of Under Armour’s consumer strategy across global marketing, ecommerce and retail. Kara Trent, a seven-year Under Armour veteran, will replace Baratto the SVP/General Manager of EMEA.

Consumer 271

Consumer Customer Experience Management Customer 271

Retail TouchPoints

MARCH 30, 2023

The Private Label Manufacturers Association reported that sales of private label consumer packaged goods soared 11% last year to nearly $230 billion. Sales of store brand products often rise during periods of economic hardship, and it’s clear that double-digit inflation has spurred consumers to turn to cheaper alternatives to save money.

Consumer 256

Consumer Food and Beverages Retail Supplies 256

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.

Consumer Goods 246

Consumer Goods Operations Consumer Supplies 246

Retail TouchPoints

JUNE 9, 2022

The majority of consumer goods and retail (CGR) companies have accelerated their digital journeys over the last two years to better serve the growing number of online shoppers. In the end, consumer goods and retail companies are shining examples of why CX and EX are inextricably linked. And it doesn’t stop there. Leading with APIs.

Consumer Goods 272

Consumer Goods Consumer Retail B2C 272

RTP blog

MAY 26, 2017

If you’re like most retailers, the answer is a resounding “yes.” These questions have become so prevalent in retail organizations that headlines now pose them not only to retailers under fire, but also to consumers, who today — as never before — question whether retailers can be trusted with their personal information.

Management 150

Management Consumer Document Retail 150

Kissmetrics

APRIL 23, 2021

There are a lot of misconceptions about online reputation management. In this guide, I’ll explain the role of online reputation management in today’s digital age, explain why it matters, and outline 10 tips for improving and protecting your brand’s online image. Why Does Reputation Management Matter?

Definition 362

Definition Management Social Media SEO 362

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.

Merchant Services 195

Merchant Services Consumer Shipping Costs Drop Ship 195

Retail TouchPoints

JANUARY 26, 2021

In 2020, more than any year since the advent of online and mobile commerce, consumers lost a sense of control. Culled from this agile, iterative survey data, here are six things we learned consumers want from retailers heading into 2021: 1. One in four consumers are shopping more with small brands. on average.

Consumer 312

Consumer Shipping Costs Shipping Small Business Retail 312

Retail TouchPoints

JANUARY 28, 2022

The robots will be able to capture data as they move through their respective store and deliver actionable reports to club managers. By adding Inventory Scan to our current fleet of robotic scrubbers, we obtain critical inventory data that previously was time-consuming to obtain.

Management 264

Management Technology Information Consumer 264

Retail TouchPoints

NOVEMBER 17, 2021

It’s the question every retailer wants the answer to: what do consumers (and more specifically, those likely to buy their products) really want? The day kicked off with a keynote presentation by Jeff Orschell, EY Americas Practice Leader: “Bottom line for retailers is that change is still happening, consumer behavior is still changing.

Consumer 325

Consumer Omnichannel Leisure Supplies 325

Retail TouchPoints

SEPTEMBER 28, 2021

Global direct-to-consumer brands (DTC) reaped exponential rewards, especially from Millennial and Gen Z shoppers. Even traditionally more high-touch categories such as luxury goods, fragrances and cosmetics did exceptionally well with cross-border consumers. It wasn’t just Netflix that benefited from discovery during the pandemic.

Consumer 286

Consumer Social Media Shipping Costs Shipping 286

Wiser

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

Understanding the difference between trade promotion and consumer promotion is crucial for any business seeking to maximize its market impact and sales potential. Consumer promotions, on the other hand, primarily target the end-user of a product or service—the customers. What is Consumer Promotion?

Consumer 146

Consumer Customer Loyalty Supplies Customer Retention 146

Retail TouchPoints

SEPTEMBER 17, 2022

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) is planning to start regulating buy now, pay later (BNPL) products. We are likely going to experience more consumers going to a place with this product that they haven’t before, and participating in a way they weren’t expecting [e.g. with late payments, fees, etc.].

Payments 262

Payments Consumer Payment Services PayPal 262

Retail TouchPoints

DECEMBER 13, 2021

With retailers already pushing out holiday sales to entice consumers to buy early and avoid delivery delays due to supply chain congestion, one tactic that they will lean on to entice customers is buy now, pay later (BNPL). BNPL Can Have an Effect on Consumers and Retailers.

Payment Services 264

Payment Services Consumer Retail Management 264

Forrester eCommerce

FEBRUARY 27, 2019

One of our 2019 B2C marketing predictions is that enterprise marketing technology will meld with customer experience (CX) investments to deliver the relevancy and consistency that consumers crave from brands. Real-time interaction management (RTIM) provides critical capabilities that enable marketers to realize their CX ambitions.

Management 348

Management B2C Customer Experience Technology 348

Retail TouchPoints

FEBRUARY 24, 2023

Spurred by the global pandemic, a rise in social activism and the surge of wellness movements, consumer sentiment has shifted significantly over the past few years. Nearly all (93%) consumers surveyed in PwC’s most recent Holiday Outlook shared that trust is a top influencer in their buying decisions. Pre-pandemic, that number was 70%.

Consumer 283

Consumer Social Media Recommendation Apparel 283