Retail TouchPoints

JANUARY 31, 2024

We’ve all heard that today’s empowered consumer demands seamless and consistent experiences, but new research from CI&T indicates that these expectations are higher than ever. consumers of all ages, races and genders, as well as an assessment of digital retail strategies across various product categories.

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Salsify

FEBRUARY 21, 2023

Much has been made about the omnichannel approach as a way to improve the shopper experience and streamline the purchase process. And new research backs up this common sense assertion with hard data.

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RIS News

DECEMBER 1, 2023

In a time where the sources of inventory supply seem to be growing, retailers face an increasingly complex challenge —delivering precise, real-time inventory data higher up the shopping funnel to meet the demands of today's omnichannel fulfillment la

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Retail TouchPoints

APRIL 20, 2023

omnichannel growth strategy over the next three years — the largest investment the retailer has made in nearly four decades of operating in the country. Ikea will invest more than $2.2 billion in its U.S. More than ever before, we want to increase the density of our presence in the U.S., The new facilities build on the other U.S.

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Retail TouchPoints

APRIL 6, 2022

As the number of available online selling channels increases, maintaining consistent product details across all consumer touch points has become an increasingly complex task for sellers. We’re in a new era of commerce where outdated approaches are no longer effective.

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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

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.

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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.

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Salsify

MAY 2, 2023

Technology has created a cultural shift in how consumers shop. Consumers increasingly expect retailers to be omnichannel so they can have a seamless shopping experience regardless of whether they’re in a store or online.

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Retail TouchPoints

MARCH 9, 2023

Hawkins’ job is to actually deliver on all those buzzy retail aspirations — omnichannel, seamless, frictionless — and fast, because if there’s one thing the mobile-first Gen Z shopper is not known for, it’s patience. Forever 21 is working hard to evolve its offerings in line with these new consumer demands.

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Retail TouchPoints

MARCH 30, 2023

trillion for the year, according to data released at the State of Retail & the Consumer virtual event. Retailers are prepared to serve consumers in the current economic environment by offering a range of products at affordable prices with great shopping experiences.” trillion and $5.23 trillion and $1.43

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Retail TouchPoints

DECEMBER 14, 2020

I would say by and large that consumer product manufacturers and retailers working in the private label space are finding ways to source products to fill the shelves,” said Melanie Nuce, SVP, Corporate Development at GS1 US during the webinar. “I Omnichannel Means One Channel, Not Two Connected Channels.

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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.

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Forrester eCommerce

DECEMBER 13, 2018

Watch the video below to learn how omnichannel and personalization tie together to generate a lasting impression for a consumer. Have questions on how you can better differentiate your brand through omnichannel and personalization? Schedule an inquiry to dive deeper.

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Retail TouchPoints

OCTOBER 5, 2021

With conversational commerce solutions, brands can unlock a seamless omnichannel experience, win lasting customer loyalty and drive revenue. Modern consumers live on their mobile devices. In fact, according to Facebook , 58% of consumers are more confident messaging a business than calling them.

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Retail TouchPoints

DECEMBER 14, 2020

However, consumers now have access to various communication methods. To provide an informative and empathetic experience, retailers must offer a truly omnichannel experience. Many companies are just now building their omnichannel strategies from scratch and taking a very holistic approach. Take a Down-to-Earth Approach.

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Salsify

DECEMBER 22, 2022

If brands and retailers want to keep up with consumers (and competitors), they have to crush their omnichannel retail experience.

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ESW

MARCH 5, 2024

In the last few years, omnichannel logistics and delivery have become more than a nice-to-have. Omnichannel logistics and delivery are a must-have. Brands and retailers that have not yet adopted omnichannel strategies may be missing out on opportunities to grow business – especially in global markets.

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Wiser

FEBRUARY 6, 2023

For most retailers, the ultimate goal is creating a seamless shopping experience for consumers. According to Commbox , 90 percent of consumers use multiple channels when making purchases. This means that any businesses that aren’t already creating an omnichannel experience are lagging behind. What does this mean today?

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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

MARCH 28, 2022

More specifically, MINISO has spent the last year-plus bolstering its brick-and-mortar footprint in North America to amplify its proprietary $10 N’ Under concept, which has become beloved among Gen Z consumers. We are thus able to eliminate intermediaries and transfer the benefits to consumers.

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Retail TouchPoints

MARCH 3, 2023

Changing consumer behavior also has led to the tech retailer to reduce its overall head count by approximately 25,000 people, or 20% of its workforce, over the past three years.

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Retail TouchPoints

JULY 29, 2020

While the name Burton is almost synonymous with the snowboards the company began making in 1977, Burton has diversified over the years into new categories — including surfboards, apparel, goggles/optics and other sports gear — as well as expanding beyond manufacturing into direct-to-consumer (DTC) retail, both physical and digital.

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RTP blog

JULY 17, 2017

By Peter Zaballos, SPS Commerce The Digital Consumer Age Of Retail The retail industry has entered a new era – the Digital Consumer Age of Retail. Consumers’ proficient use of digital channels has revolutionized the retail industry and technology has changed the way people shop today.

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RIS News

AUGUST 10, 2023

The new norm for the modern-day consumer includes access to multiple, convenient channels when interacting with a business. By combining your company’s touchpoints and contact channels to create an omnichannel customer experience, this will significantly enhance a consumer’s brand journey.

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Forrester eCommerce

JANUARY 22, 2019

Omnichannel investments, including in-store pickup and endless aisle, continue to be top strategic investment for digital business professionals at retail organizations.

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Retail TouchPoints

JANUARY 22, 2021

The average consumer has access to more choices and greater convenience than ever before, and truly standing out in the tech-heavy retail landscape will only become more challenging in the coming years. The overarching theme of the presentation was the need for retailers to keep up with shoppers’ demands.

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Retail TouchPoints

FEBRUARY 5, 2021

Post-holiday season for retailers is a period of recovery centered around understanding what happened during the holiday and how to move forward with the transaction cycle, while also preparing for ongoing omnichannel business. Post-Holiday Omnichannel Success. Post-Holiday Challenges. Gene Bornac is Chief Strategy Officer at enVista.

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Retail TouchPoints

JULY 3, 2023

As consumers, we’ve learned how to adjust to and enjoy new shopping formats. We’ve grown accustomed to these various retail touch points, and as a result, we’ve started to notice omnichannel inconsistencies that might never have occurred to us before — raising our own expectations of our favorite brands and retailers. Here’s how.

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Retail TouchPoints

AUGUST 2, 2023

“We acquire a majority interest in these Shopify direct businesses and then we plug them into our operating system and platform to continue to scale by really focusing on omnichannel growth and profitability,” explained Windrick. Whether you’re selling candles or blankets or rings, our bet is that 95% of that is actually the same.

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UpSellIt

JULY 13, 2023

In today’s competitive landscape, embracing an omnichannel retail strategy has become essential for businesses to thrive. Read on to explore the key elements of an omnichannel retail strategy and how it can benefit your business. What is Omnichannel Retailing? What is Omnichannel Retailing?

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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

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

Steve Jobs once famously said that his job was to figure out what consumers want before they know they want it. The exact definition of unified commerce, and in particular its relationship to the idea of “omnichannel,” varies depending on who you ask. And without a doubt, the primary driver of this shift is consumer expectations.

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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.

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Retail TouchPoints

JANUARY 27, 2021

When describing the essence of modern direct-to-consumer (DTC) brands, words like “digitally native,” “quirky,” “edgy” and “creative” are often used. First, consumers working from home have been prioritizing comfort and casualwear,” Shokrian added. Why the pandemic gave MeUndies a competitive advantage.

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Retail TouchPoints

MARCH 5, 2021

The beverage alcohol company, which has operated as a traditional distributor-based wholesale business for decades, is currently in the process of building out standalone websites for its key brands as it moves toward becoming a customer-centric omnichannel operation. Moving from Traditional DTC to a Digital-First Approach. “So

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