365 Retail

DECEMBER 12, 2023

The world of retail has undergone significant changes in recent years, and the impact is being felt across the industry. On top of that, customers are demanding greater privacy and control of their data. Let’s take a look at three leading retail brands getting it right. The old ways are changing. Earlier this year.

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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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Retail TouchPoints

AUGUST 30, 2023

In today’s challenging business landscape, where profit margins are shrinking, supply chains are slow and uncertain, labor shortages are prevalent and inflation is a concern, it is crucial for retailers and brands to differentiate between understanding customer habits and fostering customer loyalty in order to succeed.

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Retail TouchPoints

MARCH 5, 2024

These days, it seems like every major retailer has its own channel for serving ads, and advertisers are seizing this opportunity eagerly, to the tune of $114.4 It just takes understanding the building blocks of a retail media network (RMN) and what’s required to put them in place effectively. First-party customer data.

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Retail TouchPoints

FEBRUARY 9, 2023

it was a groundbreaking retail concept, in many ways heralding a new era of personal computing and electronics. But that same wave of electronic innovation that gave rise to Batteries Plus also put a drain on the retailer’s business as ecommerce began to take hold. When the first Batteries Plus opened in 1988 in Green Bay, Wis.

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Retail TouchPoints

AUGUST 1, 2023

How can retailers transform losses into profits? As a result, profitability is now a top priority for retail CEOs. Faced with shifting economic and consumer dynamics, retail leaders strive to unlock strategies that turn losses into profits. Despite the appeal and growth of ecommerce, retail profitability has been on a decline.

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Retail TouchPoints

DECEMBER 13, 2021

Carrie Tharp, VP, Retail & Consumer, Google Cloud. These retailers are using the Cloud to unlock digital potential across their business — both online and in stores — and Carrie Tharp, Google Cloud’s VP of Retail and Consumer, is helping them do it.

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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

NOVEMBER 18, 2021

Consumer expectations of retailers have been transformed by their experiences buying from Amazon and other innovative retailers that are able to provide fast, efficient omnichannel experiences. Nine out of ten US consumers say they will abandon a retailer’s website if it is too slow ( Retail Systems Research (RSR ).

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Retail TouchPoints

APRIL 20, 2022

To capitalize on this expected growth, cannabis retailers are focused on building trust and, most of all, standing out. Now the retailers, with 25 and six brick-and-mortar locations respectively, are bringing their brands to the next level through highly immersive store experiences and a concentrated focused on store growth. “Our

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Retail TouchPoints

MARCH 1, 2024

The retailer “will be removing physical media and updating our mobile, digital imaging, computing, tablets and smart home departments,” said Barry. “We The retailer added paid membership tiers to its program in May 2023 , and Barry reported that the two-tiered My Best Buy programs had 7 million members at the end of FY2024.

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Retail TouchPoints

JANUARY 24, 2024

Navigating digital transformation in 2024’s B2B ecommerce landscape hinges on a deeper comprehension of AI, omnichannel strategies and social commerce. B2B brands should invest in AI-driven CRM (customer relationship management) systems to analyze customer data, offering insights for personalized marketing and sales strategies.

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Retail TouchPoints

JANUARY 11, 2021

Without question, the COVID-19 pandemic proved to be quite a disruptor for retailers, as in-store sales dropped and other options, like ecommerce and buy online, pick up in-store (BOPIS) surged. With that in mind, here are three predictions for retailers in the coming year. Real-time data is the key for 2021.

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365 Retail

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023

Unilever-owned fine food and gourmet ingredient brand Oswald, has partnered with MoEngage , the leading insights-led customer engagement platform, to power personalised, omnichannel engagement at scale to drive customer interaction and performance.

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Retail TouchPoints

AUGUST 29, 2023

Creating a competitive advantage in personalization is based on a company’s ability to capture, analyze and use personalized customer data, as well as understand, customize and optimize the customer journey, all at scale. Unify customer data and insights: We know customer data is critical for personalization.

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Retail TouchPoints

OCTOBER 8, 2020

GameStop plans to expand its physical and digital video game offerings as well as enhance its retail technology infrastructure through the deal. As part of the agreement, GameStop will standardize its solutions on Dynamics 365, Microsoft’s portfolio of cloud-based business applications and customer data platform.

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Retail TouchPoints

JULY 5, 2022

Retailers’ attitudes about ecommerce have undergone a series of rapid evolutions over the last two years. We’re seeing a shift of focus in the retail environment,” explained Publicis Sapient Head of Retail Strategy for North America Hilding Anderson in an interview with Retail TouchPoints. “We UK, Germany and Australia.

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Retail TouchPoints

FEBRUARY 28, 2023

Whether they’re choosing lower-cost private-label items at the grocery store, cutting back on discretionary apparel purchases or spending less on electronics, persistent price increases are top-of-mind for shoppers across all retail sectors. Seizing the Moment That opportunity lies in the retail loyalty program.

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Retail TouchPoints

SEPTEMBER 20, 2022

This is best accomplished by investing heavily in first-party data. Brands need to assess what kinds of customer data they have access to, what kinds of data might be missing, and what needs to happen to unite data sources across the enterprise.

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RTP blog

AUGUST 16, 2017

Yet recently many retailers have been more focused on the need to create unique experiences to draw consumers to the brand and generate more foot traffic in stores. So, it comes down to the specific shopping situation, the retail brand and its competition. That makes sense to me.

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Retail TouchPoints

AUGUST 15, 2022

But winning (and keeping) customers’ loyalty is no longer confined to programs and points. It’s impossible to ignore the real economic concerns of consumers, but if loyalty is top-of-mind, brands and retailers need to expand their thinking and consider how they can build long-term appreciation and value for the customer.

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Retail TouchPoints

JUNE 9, 2022

Using a combination of online and offline data sourced from across its organization, The Home Depot will offer product suggestions designed to help customers complete projects on which they are embarking. The Home Depot has demonstrated its focus on the customer journey through recent executive level appointments.

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Omnisend

DECEMBER 15, 2020

However, providing exceptional customer service isn’t about the number of channels but the quality of customer service across them —and omnichannel customer support can help do that. What is Omnichannel Support? This way, your customers always get accurate answers. Benefits of Omnichannel Customer Support.

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RETAIL MANAGEMENT SOFTWARE

JANUARY 16, 2024

As we step into 2024, the retail sector is undergoing significant transformations in technology, supply chain dynamics, and consumer behavior. Navigating this shifting terrain requires a tailored approach rather than a universal solution for future-proofing retail businesses. Here are the top innovative retail trends to watch in 2024.

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Retail TouchPoints

JANUARY 4, 2023

Like the Macy’s Christmas window displays of the 1950s, retailers can find ways to pique the customer’s interest and add a little inspiration to the online purchasing process. While videos make for a more engaging customer experience, only 40% of product detail pages currently use video, according to the 2022 Omnichannel Retail Index.

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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 MANAGEMENT SOFTWARE

MARCH 26, 2024

As the winter chill fades away and nature begins to bloom, retailers are presented with a golden opportunity to revitalize their businesses and maximize revenue in the vibrant season of spring. In this article, we’ll explore some effective strategies and merchandising tips to help retailers make the most of the spring season.

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Retail TouchPoints

DECEMBER 2, 2020

Retail Ecommerce Ventures (REV) has added Stein Mart to its growing portfolio of once-struggling brands relaunched as ecommerce properties. million , $2 million above its initial stalking horse bid , with plans to take the off-price retailer online in early 2021. REV has been on a retailer buying spree in the past year.

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Retail TouchPoints

DECEMBER 1, 2022

Batteries Plus has rolled out a new online experience, using customer data to create a more customized and personalized shopper journey. The company will continue to build on its new digital offerings in order to cultivate deeper relationships with its customers.

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Retail TouchPoints

FEBRUARY 18, 2021

Retailers such as Best Buy and Apple were two of the first to implement the model at scale, showing the value for businesses outside of luxury and specialty retail. Appointments allow you to keep the lights on and effectively schedule staff,” said John Federman, CEO of JRNI in an interview with Retail TouchPoints. “It

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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. Many stores, including retail giants Walmart, Target, Best Buy, DICK’S Sporting Goods and Urban Outfitters, introduced or expanded game-changing buy online, pick up in-store (BOPIS) capabilities in 2020.

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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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Retail TouchPoints

SEPTEMBER 14, 2022

Select Burton , GANNI , Outdoor Voices and Vince locations have rolled out the new Tap to Pay on iPhone feature from NewStore , a modular, mobile-first omnichannel cloud platform for retailers. NewStore customer data found that 50% of credit card transactions across all live stores are occurring via Tap to Pay on iPhone.

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Retail TouchPoints

JULY 2, 2020

Despite an increase in e-Commerce activity since quarantine measures were introduced, retailers, placed in a state of economic emergency, are facing sharp drops in sales. Retailers must first reduce their operating costs in the short and medium term, and tightly control their working capital requirements.

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Retail TouchPoints

DECEMBER 15, 2022

Also, it is not enough for marketers to just ‘know’ their customers; it is important for them to be one step ahead and predict what they need and how they will behave. In the current scenario, what customers expect from brands is often changing in a dynamic manner. Factors Driving the Need for Real-Time CDP.

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365 Retail

JANUARY 18, 2024

Asda has today announced the appointment of SMG as its new Retail Media Network (RMN) partner. SMG will manage the retail media planning and retail media operations functions of Asda business. We have ambitious growth plans and are investing in creating a market leading retail media network. Image Credit: Asda With 19.7M

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365 Retail

AUGUST 16, 2023

Amperity , the leading enterprise customer data platform (CDP) for consumer brands has been selected by beauty giant Shiseido Americas Corporation as the foundation of its first-party data strategy, to help create connected and personalised digital customer experiences across all of its brands.

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