Retail TouchPoints

OCTOBER 18, 2023

Melissa & Doug toys and costumes have been in homes and schools around the world for decades. (If If you are a parent, you likely have at least one Melissa & Doug toy.) Interactive Moments Help Uncover ‘Endless Possibilities’ for Play With the tagline “Timeless Toys.

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Retail TouchPoints

JANUARY 4, 2022

With consumers’ rapid shift to ecommerce channels, DTC players had to navigate surges in demand and effectively compete against a broader landscape that included their startup peers but also omnichannel behemoths. It’s not very often that the capitalists can create a market demand, though the metaverse seems to be heading that way.

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Omnisend

DECEMBER 14, 2023

So, if you own an ecommerce business, it’s essential that you start paying attention to Boxing Day marketing and start planning how to get your audience to notice your deals. And to help with planning your campaign, we’ve put together this guide that’s packed with Boxing day marketing tips. Let’s get started.

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Retail TouchPoints

APRIL 6, 2022

The technologies we’re referring to include video analytics and computer vision, thermal sensors, motion detectors, geospatial analytics, CRM omnichannel solutions and AR/VR to name a few, all of which cover a range of capabilities and price points. Making Events More Effective. Driving Shopper Engagement.

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RTP blog

APRIL 27, 2018

By Stephen Wakeling , Phobio The ubiquity of Amazon and recent announcement of the Toys ‘R’ Us closure offers a sobering glimpse of how the retail industry is radically shifting and transforming. Staying ahead of market trends and customer behavior is critical for any business to survive and thrive.

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Retail TouchPoints

DECEMBER 14, 2023

They are historically accurate toys and accessories that feature elaborate and immersive backstories uniquely suited to bring to the screen. I had Kirsten, and she had Molly,” Beer shared in a statement. They didn’t feel like dolls to play with, rather real people whose worlds we got to imagine ourselves in.

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Retail TouchPoints

DECEMBER 22, 2022

Saks turned its partnership with the Rocket Fund – the Elton John AIDS Foundation – into a powerful vehicle for creative inspiration and omnichannel engagement. The windows team, led by Connor Matz, Director of Windows, found ways to reimagine traditional holiday toys and embrace futuristic lighting and materials to spark imagination.

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Retail TouchPoints

JULY 14, 2020

How retailers handle this kind of volume and create a great customer experience, while dealing with the new retail realities of contactless pickup caused by COVID, will determine their level of success in the future. Unlike some BOPIS fulfillment options, the locker experience for the store and customer is intuitive and easy.

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Retail TouchPoints

SEPTEMBER 30, 2020

The new concept was tested in select stores and will be implemented in more stores this fall, evolving based on customer and associate feedback. Contactless Checkout and Payment: Stores will include self-checkout kiosks as well as contactless payment solutions, including Walmart Pay, to limit contact between associates and customers.

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Retail TouchPoints

FEBRUARY 13, 2023

During the heart of the holiday season, experiential toy retailer Camp launched Gift Finder , an interactive tool designed to help site visitors find the perfect gift for everyone — from infants to adults. I’m confident this experience has proven that.”

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365 Retail

NOVEMBER 1, 2021

For the first time in its history, MAPIC – the international retail property market – will host a shop in its exhibition area, result of a partnership between Etam and Retail Reload, where ‘the best of tomorrow’s technologies’ will be unveiled. Discover all the retailer participants registered to date here.

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Retail TouchPoints

MARCH 6, 2023

. “Gen Zalpha is fearless, authentic and wildly creative in the ways they show up, and our brand is a platform that creates space for them to express all sides of themselves,” said Kristin Patrick, EVP and Chief Marketing Officer at Claire’s in a statement.

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Retail TouchPoints

MARCH 8, 2022

Whether they’re shopping for clothes, toys, books, furniture or electronics, consumers shopping for baby items can easily be overwhelmed by the volume of information available — especially online. This allowed us to bring some first-to-market products into the experience and then create content around those items,” said Grant.

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Retail TouchPoints

JUNE 1, 2020

Every retail journey — whether it’s a browse through a neighborhood store or a series of clicks through a web site — involves two simple things: First, a customer intention; and Second, an outcome, which, ideally for both retailer and customer, is a sale. Space To Experience.

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Retail TouchPoints

MAY 22, 2023

So Azarkman would take down names and other personal information on a rolodex, as well as what that particular customer owed, and built his business on mutual trust. “ Nerubay gave an example of the give-and-take relationship Curacao has with its customers. “We Then he started building his company on credit, little by little.

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retailnext

SEPTEMBER 19, 2019

The retail market continues to grow rapidly. If earlier retailers were primarily focused on rapid growth, an increase in the number of stores, the development of distribution and delivery, and an expansion of the audience of new customers, now the focus has changed. Think Over and Write Down How You Will Make the Best Impression.

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Retail TouchPoints

OCTOBER 14, 2021

Retailers and consumers alike are bracing for a holiday season much like the last — masks look set to remain a top stocking-stuffer; “supply chain” has a become a daily topic in mainstream media; and parents are gearing up for tears with the top toys of the year already predicted to go out of stock. A Tale of Two Types of Retailer.

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Wiser

SEPTEMBER 10, 2019

From this, it’s clear that price comparisons are a huge piece of the current shopper experience. This trend impacts omnichannel, eCommerce, and brick-and-mortar brands and retailers on a daily basis. You may be wondering, how important are price comparisons to the customer experience? Cleaning Supplies. Everything.

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Steve Dennis

JUNE 12, 2018

I wonder if those who continue to promulgate the “death of physical retail” storyline are short the publicly-traded brands in the two biggest retail markets on the planet that continue to defy their thesis? Penney and Toys ‘R’ Us that pretty much missed the boat entirely.

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retailnext

FEBRUARY 6, 2020

In an effort to meet customer demand and increase the likelihood of customer loyalty, retail brands need to find ways to ensure a customer’s shopping experience fits seamlessly into the rest of their daily routine. Customize the experience with benefit-led selling. Dare to be more digital in-store.

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Payoneer

FEBRUARY 22, 2023

Nigeria’s ecommerce market is rapidly growing and is projected to generate a revenue of US$7,627 million by the end of 2023, making it the 39th largest ecommerce market globally. With a compound annual growth rate of 11.3% (2023-2027), the market is expected to reach a volume of US$11,707 million by 2027.

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Smile.io

MAY 19, 2022

Email marketing can be one of the most effective ways to communicate important information and build relationships with your customers. Ecommerce email marketing is effective in marketing your loyalty program in a variety of ways. It’s also one of the best places to promote your loyalty program.

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Retail TouchPoints

AUGUST 31, 2022

And 64% of all consumers have purchased a virtual good or taken part in a virtual experience or service in the past year.”. Prediction 2: Operational Excellence will Help Omnichannel Retailers Stand Apart. Further digitizing the in-store side would maximize speed and convenience while empowering the customer.

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OrderDynamics

JUNE 21, 2018

Retail Touchpoints’ post by Marc Gingras captures 5 key learnings from the demise of Toys R Us. Not ideal for capturing the growing market. Aside from the UK market, retailers in Canada, US, and Australia showed low click & collect adoption. Cater to your customer’s wants and desires. Shopping is an experience.

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Sailthru

MARCH 22, 2018

It’s not a surprise to anyone that Toys ‘R’ Us is closing. Physical toy stores have long been uniquely threatened by ecommerce. There aren’t many reasons a shopper would want to see a toy in person before buying it. There’s a good reason that toys were the second category Amazon started selling, right after books.

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BigCommerce

AUGUST 6, 2018

And the retailers tapping in to serve parents in need of toys, clothing, and gear are growing equally as quickly. Revenue for the baby care products market alone is expected to reach $11.4 Scentos Wins Best Customer Experience Website. Babies and kids grow – fast. Online shopping is clearly gaining momentum with parents.

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OrderDynamics

MAY 29, 2018

Part of it is good marketing practices. Aisles showed product falling off the shelves, sweaters on the floor, new toys broken by careless shoppers. It has to be a better experience than regular in-store shopping. Retail understands the customer experience is paramount. It has to be on the website.

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Kibo

NOVEMBER 19, 2021

Driven by the rampant news of supply chain issues, staffing shortages, and probably shipping delays, shoppers are embracing omnichannel experiences. Likewise, adding new functionality to the backend can compromise frontend performance and experiences (e.g., They’re also starting their holiday spending earlier than usual.

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Retail TouchPoints

MARCH 4, 2024

“The number of eight- to 11-year-olds who say they make joint decisions over the food they eat and the toys they buy alongside their parents has increased since 2021. GWI found that, across select markets, the number of teenagers (aged 12 to 15 ) buying online has increased 20% since 2021. Pester power’ has never been higher. ”

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Retail TouchPoints

AUGUST 4, 2023

With our Editors Perspectives column, you’ll get insights and opinions from the Retail TouchPoints editorial team as they dig into the latest trends in retail, marketing and tech. Have you ever had a movie that you were absolutely obsessed with? Now, Barbie has 35 skin tones, 97 hairstyles and nine body types.

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