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Batteries Plus: Customer Data and Store Expertise Power Sweeping Digital Transformation

Retail TouchPoints

Creating these unique customer journeys is easier said than done, especially for a retailer that touches so many varied consumer segments. “We’re For us to think very uniquely about each customer, their need, their journey, and then deliver that journey to them [in the time they want], we’ve got to be very disciplined.

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HBC Splits Saks OFF 5TH Into Online and In-Store Businesses — a Path Other Brands May Follow

Retail TouchPoints

The department store retailer took a similar route by dividing Saks Fifth Avenue into distinct ecommerce and brick-and-mortar companies — a move that could become a trend among apparel and specialty retailers. Accelerated by COVID, many apparel and specialty retailers are asking, ‘What is the purpose of the physical store?’

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As ‘Appointment Retailing’ Use Cases Expand, More Brands See Value

Retail TouchPoints

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. An omnichannel appointment system is especially valuable as more brands and retailers expand their assortment of in-store and digital services.

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Can Modern CRM be the Lifeline Retail is Looking for?

Retail TouchPoints

Instead, analysis and understanding of both structured and unstructured customer data is what’s required if brands want to create extraordinary experiences in a channel-less manner. That’s when the customer will use the channel the brand dictates in order to enjoy the experience.

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The Best POS (Point of Sale) Systems for 2019: The Ultimate Guide

Ecommerce Platforms

Customer Relationship Management: A solid POS system should help you manage your customer data accordingly, as well as boost sales through promotions. A few of the basic features you should look out for include customer profiles, gift cards, email marketing, discounts, etc. 24/7 customer support. Cloud backup.