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Best Buy Shutters Up to 30 Larger Stores as it Shifts Omnichannel Operating Model

Retail TouchPoints

Best Buy is planning to evolve its operating model with a greater emphasis on smaller stores as the retailer plans to close 20 to 30 large-format stores, implement eight experiential store remodels and open approximately 10 additional outlet stores over the coming year.

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BJ’s Enhances Inventory Operations with Microservices-Based Solution

Retail TouchPoints

BJ’s joins our growing community of national retail and grocery chains, totaling over $100 billion in revenue and more than 30,000 locations throughout North America, in leveraging microservices to quickly stand up new capabilities that improve operations, delight customers and lower costs,” said Darpan Seth, CEO of Nextuple in a statement.

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Retailers: Extend Omnichannel Capabilities To The Customer, Not Just Operations

Forrester eCommerce

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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Shoppers and Operators want Malls to Change, Creating Opportunities for Emerging Brands

Retail TouchPoints

As a result of changing consumer behaviors and spending patterns, many retailers are focused on right-sizing their store footprints, especially in shopping malls. For their part, more mall operators are looking to diversify their tenant mix and incorporate additional brands that resonate with younger audiences.

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Omnichannel CX: The Critical Role of Real-time Inventory

Modern retail supply chains are already being pushed to their limits, and as more and more brands adopt a truly omnichannel approach, they’ll continue to operate at max capacity.

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3 Predictions for the Future of Omnichannel 

Retail TouchPoints

As consumers have turned to more sources to shop, retailers have diversified their commerce and marketing strategies. In fact, Retail TouchPoints has seen the number of channels used to conduct business grow year after year in its annual Omnichannel and Fulfillment Benchmark Survey.

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Omnichannel Logistics and Delivery: Good for Shoppers and Retailers Alike

ESW

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.