Retail TouchPoints

DECEMBER 13, 2021

Cloud computing can be a bit of a nebulous concept, but the real-world functionality it’s delivering to businesses of all sizes and industries is very clear. But now, at Google Cloud , she sees the opportunity to help usher in a new era of digital transformation for the retail industry as a whole.

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Smile.io

AUGUST 25, 2023

Loyalty programs are one of the best ways to build your brand community—the ultimate retention tool for businesses in any industry. Program highlight: incentivized user-generated content In an industry as visual as the arts and crafts industry, social proof is an invaluable asset.

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RTP blog

AUGUST 16, 2017

The RTP team discusses what these contradicting strategies may mean for retailers, and how they can strategize effectively when faced with industry studies that could be counter-intuitive. Klaudia Tirico, Features Editor: This conversation boils down to knowing your customers and knowing them well.

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Retail TouchPoints

JANUARY 11, 2021

Real-time data is the key for 2021. With consumer shopping more disjointed than ever before, retailers can find a competitive advantage in a robust omnichannel experience informed by consumer behavior across channels. Businesses that can identify customers’ needs and preferences and meet them in the moment will pull ahead of the pack.

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365 Retail

DECEMBER 21, 2021

It’s no secret that the retail industry experienced incredible disruption over the past year. From the rise of online shopping and its impact on in-store sales to the increasing importance of technology and security, we spoke to a few retail experts about what those in the industry can expect to see next year and beyond. .

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Retail TouchPoints

JULY 14, 2023

The AI industry continues to evolve rapidly with the introduction of ChatGPT, Google Bard, Bing Chat and Jasper, to name a few. This applies across the customer shopping journey, from customized recommendations to predicting consumer behavior and product demand as well as creating more seamless omnichannel experiences.

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RETAIL MANAGEMENT SOFTWARE

MAY 24, 2022

Now, consolidating gains can help retailers focus on the customer experience to improve loyalty and potentially capture new markets. Here are the latest digital marketing trends in the retail industry to help retailers refine their strategy for 2022 and beyond to maximize growth. First-Party Data Marketing Is The New Norm.

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Retail TouchPoints

APRIL 20, 2022

billion worldwide in 2020, and thanks to a 27.25% compound annual growth rate, the budding industry (no pun intended) is expected to reach $54.41 Our marketing and social media presence will drive new customers to our store, but the experience in the physical store brings them back. ”. The legal cannabis market was valued at $12.81

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RetailWire

SEPTEMBER 22, 2023

Hy-Vee has unveiled its full-scale retail media network, Hy-Vee RedMedia, aiming to connect brands directly with its customer base across online and in-store platforms. This network, showcased at the Groceryshop 2023 conference, blends first-party customer data with insights from leading advertising firms for more targeted marketing.

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iVend

DECEMBER 8, 2019

The retail industry is rapidly shifting to a true omnichannel environment. Consumer demands for instant gratification are only increasing—customers want product and pricing information to be available across the web, on their mobile devices, and at the store. This means retail company and customer data stays safe.

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iVend

DECEMBER 8, 2019

The retail industry is rapidly shifting to a true omnichannel environment. Consumer demands for instant gratification are only increasing—customers want product and pricing information to be available across the web, on their mobile devices, and at the store. This means retail company and customer data stays safe.

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iVend

DECEMBER 8, 2019

The retail industry is rapidly shifting to a true omnichannel environment. Consumer demands for instant gratification are only increasing—customers want product and pricing information to be available across the web, on their mobile devices, and at the store. This means retail company and customer data stays safe.

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Retail TouchPoints

JUNE 23, 2022

However, with the prevailing winds of retail moving in the direction of “channel integration,” “omnichannel,” “frictionless experiences,” (insert your favorite buzzword here), the broad consensus among retail experts is that ecommerce spinoffs are a terrible idea. The push toward omnichannel retail isn’t going away either.

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RETAIL MANAGEMENT SOFTWARE

FEBRUARY 20, 2023

The retail industry is continuously evolving and adapting to new technologies and trends. One of the latest developments in this sector is the use of ChatGPT and other innovative technologies such as AI (artificial intelligence), AR (augmented reality), and VR (virtual reality) to create seamless omnichannel shopping experiences.

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Retail TouchPoints

JULY 5, 2022

But now, even as consumers return to stores, they have come to expect those omnichannel conveniences, meaning retail executives must find a way to make them financially viable. The retail industry has been built for the last 150 years around physical stores,” explained Anderson. “We’ve The Central Pillar of Profitability: CX.

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Omnisend

MARCH 29, 2021

If ever any industry fully embraced ecommerce, it’s fashion. According to Shopify’s Fashion Industry Report , the fashion industry will reach a whopping $713 billion by next year. That number is largely influenced by the industry’s domineering growth, as indicated by ecommerce fashion industry statistics from Statista.

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Retail TouchPoints

JULY 2, 2020

Exploiting customer data (offline and online), predictive models now make it possible to quickly detect the best suspects according to a marketing objective. Predictive marketing is revolutionary in that it statistically predicts the best suspect customers for a campaign. This is where predictive marketing comes into play.

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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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lateshipment

JANUARY 17, 2023

Omnichannel experience will be play a huge role in offering customer convenience. While the ‘buzzword’ omnichannel has been making waves for the past few years, it has still proven to be a relevant trend when it comes to customer experiences, solely due shoppers’ need for seamless shopping experiences.

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Retail TouchPoints

MAY 3, 2023

In short, how can businesses connect with their customers? I will share a customer case example that answers these questions. The essence and approach of this model and technology can be extrapolated and applied to different industries and technologies. As we all know, in marketing, the main goal is to know the customer. “By

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RETAIL MANAGEMENT SOFTWARE

JANUARY 16, 2024

In 2024, we can expect a surge in AI-powered personalization, where algorithms analyze customer data to provide tailored recommendations and personalized shopping experiences. Omnichannel Integration: The lines between physical and online retail continue to blur as omnichannel strategies take center stage.

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Retail TouchPoints

JUNE 11, 2021

Offering omnichannel shopping experiences requires real-time updates and a tech stack that works together in the background to power each leg of the buyer’s journey. Retailers must look for the right technology that will streamline their operations and improve the customer experience, which can ultimately increase brand loyalty and revenue.

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Retail TouchPoints

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

of total retail sales in Q1, ecommerce continues to have a big influence on the retail industry at large. As the divide between digital commerce and in-store shopping shrinks, the spotlight is now on the role omnichannel retail strategies play in both driving traffic to brand’s websites and foot traffic to physical stores.

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Retail TouchPoints

FEBRUARY 18, 2021

“There are some business types — for example large grocery or big box stores — where appointments may not be a requirement in the future,” said Cimarron Buser, President and CEO of the Appointment Scheduling & Booking Industry Association (ASBIA) in an interview with Retail TouchPoints.

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Retail TouchPoints

MAY 16, 2022

Loyalty Program Yields Rich Customer Data. “We We offer industry-leading same-day services that allow people to drive up and have their orders placed in their trunks within two minutes , in a contactless, safe manner, but only one-third of our ‘super’ customers have tried drive-up, so there’s lots of growth potential,” he noted.

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365 Retail

JANUARY 18, 2024

Jon Beill, Senior Director, Media & Insight Commercialisation, Asda, said: “This is an exciting time for Asda and the retail media industry, and we have decided to partner with SMG as we feel they can help propel Asda Media forward at a critical time for us. Image Credit: Asda With 19.7M

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lateshipment

APRIL 2, 2021

Now and then there come new trends that shape the industry for the future. However, you must keep in mind that entirely relying on these marketplaces can limit your brand’s growth (as you don’t own the customer data). Hybrid (omnichannel) marketing is the future now. eCommerce works exactly the same way. Conclusion.

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RETAIL MANAGEMENT SOFTWARE

APRIL 24, 2023

In this blog, we’ll explore the latest trends and challenges related to executing customer loyalty programs in the retail industry and provide insights on how retailers can manage them to drive business growth.

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Sailthru

APRIL 21, 2023

As the gaming industry exploded in the last decade, the retail industry was also being turned on its head. Shopping is now an omnichannel, 24-hour-a-day experience that spans mobile, SMS, in-app purchases, social media channels, and digital wallets. In 2021 the gamification market was estimated to be USD$12.35 billion by 2026.

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ESW

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023

To keep up with consumer demand, brands and retailers are facing pressure to implement omnichannel commerce strategies. Why focus on omnichannel? Because customers demand it. Eva Ponce , the director of the MIT Omnichannel Distribution Strategies Lab at the MIT Center for Transportation & Logistics.

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Retail TouchPoints

SEPTEMBER 28, 2020

Holiday hires will help retailers leverage their store-based omnichannel fulfillment capacity through buy online, pick up in-store (BOPIS), curbside pickup, home delivery and ship-from-store services. Ecommerce execution will lean more heavily on store-based fulfillment. For its part, 1-800-FLOWERS.COM Inc.

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Retail TouchPoints

FEBRUARY 28, 2023

Put simply, Marketing in the Moment is the next evolution in personalization and a way for retailers to connect with their customers using all the information available to them in the most effective way possible. Now that’s an opportunity that retailers can’t pass up, and it’s why Marketing in the Moment’s moment is now.

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365 Retail

NOVEMBER 17, 2023

Retail has always been a rapidly evolving industry, but the advent of digital technology has accelerated its transformation. The rise of e-commerce, the expectation for seamless omnichannel experiences, and the growing importance of data analytics have all posed new challenges.

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Retail TouchPoints

MAY 29, 2020

While no industry has been left unscathed by the COVID-19 pandemic, for retail the impact and measures to stop the spread of the virus has already sent shock waves across the globe. For omnichannel retailers, in-store sales can represent anything between 50% to 95% of their revenues — this is a scary and uncertain time.

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Retail TouchPoints

SEPTEMBER 28, 2021

I think the retail industry has been slower to come about, largely because they probably thought it didn’t apply to them as much, but that is definitely changing.” While GDPR serves as the overarching privacy law in Europe, applied to every industry and every part of the continent, the U.S. from region to region.

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Optimizely

MAY 15, 2018

It’s almost time for the Internet Retailer Conference & Exhibition , AKA IRCE — the massive ecommerce conference with the largest expo hall in the industry. That’s why we’ve picked out the IRCE sessions that are must-sees for any B2C marketer, whether you’re focused on merchandising, marketplaces, omnichannel, design, or search.

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Omnisend

JANUARY 8, 2024

Understanding how to get repeat customers can boost your revenue. You can find out who your returning customers are from several sources: Customer data from your CRM system Point of sale data Understanding the value of repeat customers Is learning how to get repeat customers worth it?

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