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Engaging Customers Beyond the Point of Sale with Mobile Marketing

Retail TouchPoints

It doesn’t just refer to experiences like bungee jumping or white water rafting, but rather, encompasses the consumer desire for a valuable end-to-end brand experience. Instead of waiting for the consumer to come across your advertisement on TV or a desktop computer, the key is to meet them where they are — wherever that may be.

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Kroger Doubles Ship Assortment Via 3rd-Party Marketplace

Retail TouchPoints

For Kroger , the expansion of its Ship e-Commerce assortment through a third-party marketplace is the latest example. Starting this fall, more than 50,000 additional items will be available to Ship customers across multiple categories including natural and organic, international food, specialty items, housewares and toys.

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Pandemic Shifts Shine a Light on Importance of Modern Point of Sale

RetailMinded

Did you know that point of sale systems date back to 1879 when the first one was invented by American shopkeeper James Ritty. With stores taking control of their inventory management, selling channels, distribution experiences and shipping, they also recognized that customers wanted to be in control, as well.

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Tips for shipping success during the 2021 holiday season

Omnisend

The 2021 holiday season is already different from holiday seasons of the past, starting with manufacturing and trickling down to shipping. A report conducted by ShipStation found that consumers are ready to shop more than they were the last holiday season , as effects from the pandemic linger. Automate your shipping workflow.

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The North Face Five-Year Global Expansion Plan Includes 300 New Stores

Retail TouchPoints

An easily movable point-of-sale area will allow stores to change their layouts in order to create a more experiential shopping journey, which will be supplemented with community, education and athletic events. Stores also will beef up BOPIS and ship-from-store options to support omnichannel consumer journeys. “As

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How to Take Your Brand Direct to Consumer

BigCommerce

Thinking of dipping your toes into the direct to consumer waters? In fact, according to IAB’s popular new study, The Rise of the 21st Century Brand Economy, the future of retail growth comes from direct consumer relationships. Today we’ll explore five essential elements your brand needs to know for going direct to consumer.

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The Ultimate Guide to AirPOS Point of Sale System (ePOS) – Complete Review

Ecommerce Platforms

What's more captivating, is that I don't have to pay anything for shipping. Well, AiPOS in partnership with StoreKit makes it possible via Divido, a global consumer financing solution. The order is immediately shipped to my address. The point of sale is robust and mighty. Not forgetting how cost-effective they're.