Retail TouchPoints

JANUARY 24, 2024

As 2024 unfolds, the B2B ecommerce sector is undergoing significant transformation driven by technological advancements and shifting buyer behaviors. Here we’ll take a look at these trending technologies and how they will shape B2B businesses’ ability to deliver a frictionless experience with their digitally native buyers.

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Retail TouchPoints

JUNE 9, 2023

From choosing more eco-friendly materials to incorporating energy-saving technologies, these companies have seen the importance of creating better environmental practices and have acted accordingly. Sustainability can be highly data-driven. There is also a significant intersection of sustainability with customer preference data.

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365 Retail

DECEMBER 12, 2023

Rhone: Leading the way with omnichannel retail Rhone , the premium performance lifestyle brand, decided to maximise the value of its omnichannel customer data to deliver personalised customer experiences. Earlier this year.

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365 Retail

JUNE 7, 2023

Amperity , the leading enterprise customer data platform (CDP) for consumer brands, has announced Forever 21 has selected Amperity to ‘maximise the value’ of its omnichannel customer data. With Amperity, Forever 21 will be able to provide more relevant, personalised customer experiences.

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Retail TouchPoints

FEBRUARY 22, 2023

Headless ecommerce and low-code application development are two increasingly advantageous technology frameworks — and they’re on a collision course for retailers. Back-end developers also benefit from dedicated tooling and don’t need to care about the aesthetics of interfaces that customers will never see.

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Kibo

APRIL 5, 2021

Order management’s role in delivering the type of leading customer experience (CX) that today’s shoppers expect is clear. Consequently, it presents a great opportunity for companies to assess their current order management software, and to determine if it has what it takes to attract and retain customers.

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Retail TouchPoints

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

Two types of technological change are causing the proverbial sleepless nights for business-to-consumer (B2C) marketers: updating data strategies to adapt to data deprecation, and introducing or enhancing their organization’s AI capabilities.

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Retail TouchPoints

NOVEMBER 14, 2022

With a better understanding of your customer demographics, you will be able to price your products more effectively, and respond to changing market conditions quickly so you can make data-driven decisions that will benefit your business in the long run. Customer support. Operations. Start Realizing the Benefits of AI.

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RTP blog

MARCH 2, 2018

By Paul Millette, Carousel Industries For arguably anyone in retail, the conversation of “delivering the ultimate customer experience” is as prolific as discussions about inventory management, supply chain operations and P&L statements. 1 driver in bolstering the customer experience.

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Fabric

MARCH 19, 2024

But truly differentiated shopping experiences require more than mere synchronization; strategies must align, and technologies must integrate seamlessly across the entire tech stack too. The C2 Accelerator also allows organizations to introduce new digital capabilities incrementally, irrespective of their existing technology stack.

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365 Retail

JANUARY 18, 2024

The world of customer data is rapidly changing, and companies are responding with diverse strategies to stay ahead in this dynamic environment. The data foundation is behind the wall, and all the marketing and analytics tools get power from the foundation. Customer data should always be two things: reliable and repeatable.

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Retail TouchPoints

MARCH 8, 2021

As technology and digital continues to infiltrate consumers’ lives, the need for human interaction and emotional connection is more important than ever. We sat down with design visionary Jean-Pierre Lacroix, President and Founder of Shikatani Lacroix Design , to discuss the emerging need for humanizing the digital experience.

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Retail TouchPoints

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023

Generative AI technology is progressing at breakneck speed and is predicted to change numerous aspects of our daily lives. Unlike other operational metrics, trust is intangible and gained over time but lost in an instant. Brands should operate AI systems with objectives that optimize long-term metrics by design.

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RTP blog

NOVEMBER 11, 2019

By Garry Church, Inmar Retailer buying decisions on technology are all too often influenced by the latest trends and reflect the “flavor of the month.” The customers who spend their hard-earned income with them should be a retailer’s North Star when assessing retail technology options. They “get it.”

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Retail TouchPoints

FEBRUARY 15, 2023

Google Cloud and Accenture are expanding their strategic partnership with a series of new initiatives to help retailers modernize their businesses and transform store operations. Current customer Albertsons Cos. Current customer Albertsons Cos.

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Retail TouchPoints

JANUARY 2, 2023

Data provides the prime fuel for running advanced technologies. When combined with analytics and automation, data can potentially drive true supply chain digitalization. The infusion of data and advanced insights into the operational processes of global supply chains is a great investment with significant value.

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RETAIL MANAGEMENT SOFTWARE

DECEMBER 12, 2022

In addition, investments in the right retail technology can improve the overall customer experience, even when there is a staff shortage. Mobile POS enables a convenient and seamless customer experience, giving store associates more tools to help shoppers at the moment, wherever they are. Instant Product Search.

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Retail TouchPoints

JUNE 9, 2023

By necessity, retailers are most concerned with the present day: they have to make sales and engage customers in the moment, no matter what channel they’re operating in. There’s the AI-powered Customer Data Platform provider Pairzon , AI imaging provider Claid.ai ; and AI-powered inventory optimization from syrup.

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Retail TouchPoints

AUGUST 13, 2021

The new operating model will help each organization focus on their biggest growth opportunities while still working together to provide a seamless customer experience across both channels. Going forward, the ecommerce business will become “The Bay,” while the banner’s 86 stores will continue operating as Hudson’s Bay.

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RetailMinded

FEBRUARY 8, 2023

Reinforcing this are technology leaders who aim to deliver profitable solutions for merchants looking to achieve clarity to their inventory, supply, logistics and consumers – ultimately creating more dynamic, more engaging and more profitable retail experiences. Director of Relationship Marketing Strategy, Merkle, a dentsu company.

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Retail TouchPoints

JUNE 16, 2022

The Home Depot will roll out more than 125,000 new hdPhones to associates in order to improve both the worker and customer experience at its stores. The devices, which are being introduced in collaboration with Zebra Technologies , HPE and Aruba , will enable faster communications among staff.

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Algopix

JULY 24, 2023

An OMS is a comprehensive software solution designed to streamline and optimize order processing, inventory control, and customer interactions, providing a seamless shopping experience for buyers and boosting operational efficiency for sellers. This seamless integration ensures a cohesive and efficient business operation.

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RTP blog

MARCH 5, 2018

The study also finds downtime severely impacts customer loyalty, employee productivity and overall business operations. Key to the technology backbone and backend ecosystem are routers and other networking equipment, not the most glamorous part of retail but indispensable nonetheless. Remote Management.

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Retail TouchPoints

JANUARY 24, 2023

Retailers definitely see the advantages of operating their own media networks, leveraging their rich first-party customer data and multiple touch points. But] siloed data is a huge issue to solve for here; 50% of our customers start their search online and then come into the stores.

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Retail TouchPoints

JUNE 11, 2021

Now more than ever, retailers are looking for solutions to create more seamless in-person and digital customer experiences. But while blending of in-store and online provides consumers with significantly more flexible shopping, it also creates operational challenges. Providing Various Payments Technologies.

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Retail TouchPoints

APRIL 20, 2022

But with quick converts, brands can buy out smaller, struggling dispensaries that are already fully compliant and operating, and do two-week conversions to reopen these stores. Everything from the millwork to the fixtures and technology drive a brand story. Photo credit: Cookies. Cutting-Edge In-Store Tech on Display at #RICE22.

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Retail TouchPoints

JULY 29, 2020

The company owns and operates 34 locations, both flagships or outlets, and the remainder are owned and operated by partners such as high-end resorts. Digital Transformation Required Building Trust In Burton’s Data. Larocque has spent more than 20 years with Burton, becoming SVP Operations in 2010.

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Algopix

NOVEMBER 12, 2023

With the rapid evolution of technology and changing consumer behaviors, businesses are constantly seeking innovative strategies to gain a competitive edge. In an era where time is of the essence, and consumer expectations are higher than ever, real-time alerts serve as a vital tool for enhancing customer experience and operational efficiency.

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Retail TouchPoints

JULY 5, 2022

Beyond that, 27% said ecommerce is hurting overall profitability, and 25% said their ecommerce operation was not profitable at all. And among those retailers that have both ecommerce and brick-and-mortar operations, nearly half (46%) said that the former is less profitable than the latter. UK, Germany and Australia.

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Retail TouchPoints

FEBRUARY 27, 2023

Retailers are planning a range of responses to their supply chain challenges, leading with increased investments in supply chain technology: 46% plan to boost investment in this area in 2023, up from 34% last year. The question to ask is, how do I use technology to increase efficiency and expand my reach to provide consumers with more choice?

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Retail TouchPoints

OCTOBER 25, 2023

. “The holiday season is a stressful season — it’s more, more, more — including customers shopping for more product categories simultaneously,” said Jackie Walker, Head of Retail Experience Strategy for North America at Publicis Sapient in an interview with Retail TouchPoints.

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Retail TouchPoints

MAY 31, 2022

This goes for the lessons learned by retail brands as they operated through one crisis-induced challenge after the next, navigating the ups and downs of the pandemic as best they could, while meeting unprecedented customer demand. Mobile search optimization. Mobile commerce is the future of ecommerce.

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Retail TouchPoints

SEPTEMBER 13, 2021

Many industry experts commented on the speed with which retailers — even those that had been slow to embrace online sales, such as grocers — pivoted their operations in the suddenly ecommerce-heavy environment of 2020. Key to success will be the ability to offer a unified, seamless flow, from online to brick-and-mortar and back again.

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Retail TouchPoints

JULY 13, 2023

Any business that handles customer funds, including fintechs and non-financial companies, is now required to play its part and make compliance a core driver of operational fitness. When it comes to sharing customer data, for example, banks are heavily regulated whereas non-bank digital wallet providers like Apple Pay are not.

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Korona

MARCH 30, 2023

For the past few decades, it’s seemed like every year brings more momentous and impactful technological changes than the next. Faster and more convenient web services, emerging AI tech, augmented reality, and in-depth data processing are just a few of the things that have combined to alter the retail landscape. Retailers must answer.

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Retail TouchPoints

MARCH 6, 2024

Puma has moved all of its ecommerce operations to Google Cloud in an effort to improve its online experience with enhanced personalization and more efficient data management processes.

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Retail TouchPoints

DECEMBER 23, 2022

Adapting to our current economic realities is no different — it will require a mix of creativity, technology and agility. These first-generation technologies are being outpaced with third-generation technologies built around AI. Prioritiz e profitability and customer experience to help retailers fight the impact of inflation.

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