RTP blog

NOVEMBER 10, 2017

To capitalize on this growing trend, more and more retailers are beginning to leverage beacon technology. Beacons are small and typically unseen devices that use Bluetooth low-energy (BLE) wireless and geofencing technology. Why is beacon technology beneficial? It provides a real-time view of the customer experience.

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Retail TouchPoints

MAY 3, 2023

The essence and approach of this model and technology can be extrapolated and applied to different industries and technologies. And we push the limits using high-performing feature engineering technology that can successfully manage Big Data data marts, provide visibility for business intelligence users and guide marketing campaigns.

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GetElastic

AUGUST 2, 2019

The majority of shoppers have moved from desktop to mobile. And, we know that the conversion rate for mobile shoppers on a responsive site is about a third of what it is from desktop shoppers. However, for innovative retailers trying modern web technology like Progressive Web Apps, there aren’t a lot of benchmarks.

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lateshipment

SEPTEMBER 4, 2020

Given this reality of modern eCommerce, let’s go over a few ways to improve your website experience in order to satisfy potential customers. Below, however, are some more subtle points that will help you piece together a better on-site customer experience. Prioritize Mobile Friendliness.

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365 Retail

JANUARY 4, 2023

Achieving this is not rocket science – it simply requires smart use of technology that is disarmingly similar to what we all carry about 24 hours a day – our mobile devices! Retailers need to think beyond the realms of what mobile technology can do for their customers and think about what it can do for their people and their processes.

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Retail TouchPoints

APRIL 25, 2023

As with all next-gen tech, there have been some early adopters, especially in the realm of fashion, footwear and accessories, that are already employing 3D and AR to enhance the ecommerce experience. For example, Nike now has Nike Fit, a mobile shopping feature that helps customers find their perfect shoe fit using their smartphone camera.

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Kibo

OCTOBER 27, 2022

Retailers now have multiple channels to interact with customers, such as online stores, mobile apps, customer service, buy online, pick up in store/curbside, and buy online, ship from store/distribution centers (DCs) scenarios. 1 Key Benefits of Real-Time Inventory Visibility. Real-Time Inventory Visibility Architecture.

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RTP blog

JANUARY 17, 2018

More and more retailers are creating new kinds of shopping experiences — mostly by converging the physical space with digital tools and technologies — to win over customers. When sales associates can’t access product data at shelf-edge or make swift recommendations, brands lose their competitive edge and, eventually, customers.

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Retail TouchPoints

NOVEMBER 17, 2023

The devices “have high-quality cameras on them, and we’re instructing our associates to take pictures of the overheads at an appropriate cadence,” throughout the day, said Hari Ramamurthy, a Technology Fellow at The Home Depot in an interview with Retail TouchPoints.

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Retail TouchPoints

NOVEMBER 11, 2022

Many warehouse operations are looking to technology to upgrade every facet of their daily operations. From digitization to automation, technological enhancements are closing the productivity gaps by dynamically mapping out the optimal placements for inventory, handling rote manual tasks and improving quality control and output levels.

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Retail TouchPoints

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

Amazon has debuted Rufus , a new generative AI-powered conversational shopping experience, at the same time that it reported strong earnings for Q4 2023 and the full year. Both announcements highlighted the transformative potential of gen AI, with Amazon planning to lean heavily into the technology in the coming year.

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Retail TouchPoints

OCTOBER 12, 2023

As a matter of fact, as accessibility becomes a more prevalent concern in the retail sector, the interplay between new technology and AI represents some good news. Features that improve accessibility have the power to help legitimize AI-powered tools and services and lead to more trust around the new technology.

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Retail TouchPoints

JULY 17, 2023

Connecting the world of physical objects into a smart network, IoT technology brings new business opportunities for retailers and provides data-driven insights for decision-makers. Example: Walmart Walmart is applying IoT technologies for effective store equipment management. Exceptional customer experience.

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Retail TouchPoints

APRIL 11, 2024

For the most part, retailers have deployed AI to tackle low-hanging fruit such as automated customer service chatbots, personalized content for one-to-one marketing campaigns and improved store and inventory analytics. All of the technology to make this happen exists today; it’s mostly a matter of tying AI search to checkout systems.

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Kissmetrics

DECEMBER 9, 2020

Unguided systems will create an algorithm and then look for ways to improve it going forward. Using Machine Learning to Improve Your Marketing. The long and short of it is machine learning can be used to improve just about every part of your digital marketing efforts. Improve Marketing Automation.

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RTP blog

MARCH 26, 2018

By Derek Dykens, Cisco Traditional retailers are feeling immense pressure to improve the in-store customer experience as innovative, digital-first competitors continue to enter the brick-and-mortar space. When a customer walks away because you’re not showing up it becomes a lifelong challenge to get them back.

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365 Retail

DECEMBER 1, 2022

There is no denying that modern retail technology – and digitisation of the retail sector – is transforming everything about what shoppers want and how a retail organisation operates. Store associates are at the coalface of the bricks and mortar customer experience journey and play a key part in the digitisation of retail.

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GetElastic

APRIL 23, 2019

Imagine a customer service experience where the business representative is always available, friendly and equipped to handle any inquiry you send their way. Chatbots are an artificial intelligence-powered technology designed to engage in conversation with human users over the internet. The B2C Experience.

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Retail TouchPoints

JANUARY 11, 2024

has announced a multi-year strategic partnership with Google Cloud to create more personalized and inclusive online shopping experiences, improve customer and associate experiences and drive operational efficiencies through the use of AI and generative AI technologies. (VS&Co.) in a statement.

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Retail TouchPoints

JUNE 8, 2022

The retailer will test inventory management technology in a sixth store. The 53-store regional supermarket chain hopes to relieve workers of these tedious tasks, allowing them to focus on customer service while also collecting valuable consumer data to improve its customer experience and operations.

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Kissmetrics

MARCH 22, 2018

Stitch Labs is a purpose-built inventory management software to help brands improve customer experience and scale efficiency. When we talk about the future of retail, industry news is abuzz with the idea of brands creating experiences for their customers. Using Data To Improve Customer Experience.

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ecomdash

APRIL 4, 2019

Technology is the driving force behind ecommerce and as new tech is discovered, ecommerce has the ability to change and ultimately improve. As exciting new technology is created, businesses can take advantage of it to further personalize their company and online presence. Artificial Intelligence. Payment Services.

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Retail TouchPoints

DECEMBER 13, 2023

Here are four ways retailers can level up their store experience to boost customer engagement, brand affinity, and brand loyalty: Integrate Technology to Enhance the Customer Experience Successful retailers seamlessly blend technology into their physical spaces while keeping a personalized, human feel.

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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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Retail TouchPoints

JUNE 13, 2023

When Houle started with Aldo Group as Senior Director of Digital Technology, “We were primarily focused on digitalizing our retail experience across all channels,” he said in an interview with Retail TouchPoints. It involves not just the right technology but also the right skills, processes, and culture.

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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

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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GetElastic

SEPTEMBER 16, 2021

Why a Hybrid Customer Experience is Essential for Today’s Consumer. As it turns out, based on a 2019 study , many customers actually prefer a hybrid experience over one that is entirely online or in-person. What exactly is a hybrid customer experience? There are 2.14 billion digital shoppers today.

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GetElastic

SEPTEMBER 16, 2021

Why a Hybrid Customer Experience is Essential for Today’s Consumer. As it turns out, based on a 2019 study , many customers actually prefer a hybrid experience over one that is entirely online or in-person. What exactly is a hybrid customer experience? There are 2.14 billion digital shoppers today.

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Retail TouchPoints

MARCH 2, 2021

Before any of us confronted the new reality of a global pandemic, retailers were already interested in the potential benefits of frictionless technology. From contactless payment to fully automated checkout, innovations showed promise for streamlining and improving the customer experience. Improving Customer Experience.

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Retail TouchPoints

OCTOBER 10, 2023

At the same time, retailers are acutely aware that ecommerce sales are continuing to grow as a percentage of overall holiday spending and, within that percentage, mobile sales in particular are skyrocketing. eMarketer expects retail mobile commerce sales to account for 43.4% In 2024, mobile commerce sales are expected to hit $534.18

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Retail TouchPoints

NOVEMBER 1, 2022

Consumers expect brands to provide seamless access to products and services via mobile apps. However, many retailers struggle to deliver these experiences because of limited resources and a lack of expertise. Location-Powered Experiences Drive Results. How do These Strategies Drive Results?

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Retail TouchPoints

JANUARY 12, 2023

The Home Depot is enhancing its associate experience with a new app developed to help them prioritize tasks more effectively, and a new pay policy that rounds clock-ins and clock-outs to the nearest minute rather than the nearest 15 minutes. The new app, dubbed Sidekick, is aimed at improving the customer experience as well.

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GetElastic

JANUARY 3, 2019

As we close out 2018, there’s a lot of new experiences (like checkout-free stores), surprising acquisitions (like the Amazon/Whole Foods merger) and more to reflect on and leverage for the year ahead. Every year brands raise the bar for improved commerce experiences. As standards rise, so do customer expectations.

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RTP blog

OCTOBER 12, 2018

By Geetanjali Sarna and Amit Prabhakar Gaitonde , Wipro Despite the growing use of technology in all facets of life, fashion retail has continued to play it safe when it comes to utilizing technology to further innovation and the customer experience. Retailers have started using AI to power their e-Commerce experience.

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365 Retail

NOVEMBER 28, 2022

Acknowledging the power of technology . Technology has opened infinite opportunities for brands to connect and get in touch with their audiences. They adopt digital tools such as in-store augmentation, to provide customers with support about products, if needed, through applications or digital technologies. .

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Retail TouchPoints

JANUARY 18, 2024

The technology, particularly generative AI, already is powering use cases throughout the retail enterprise, and it’s still on a strong growth trajectory, even — or perhaps especially — because the technology itself is still developing. AI could be as big a change for retail as the internet and mobile phones.

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