Retail TouchPoints

JUNE 16, 2022

The Home Depot will roll out more than 125,000 new hdPhones to associates in order to improve both the worker and customer experience at its stores. The mobile devices support communications throughout the entire store and in the parking lots, via both text messaging and walkie-talkie communications. stores by the end of 2022.

Mobile 279

Mobile Demo Improvements Customer Experience 279

Retail TouchPoints

AUGUST 4, 2023

Convenience retailer Kum & Go has debuted a new mobile app touting personalized features along with its new “&Rewards” loyalty program. The new app will display information relevant to each customer, including shopping recommendations based on past activity and the ability to designate a favorite Kum & Go location.

Mobile 244

Mobile Banking Recommendation Operations 244

Retail TouchPoints

AUGUST 4, 2022

While many holiday shoppers favor online experiences to avoid waiting in endless checkout lines or battling over parking spaces, many now face competition from a new challenger: automated bad bots. The bot operators then resell the goods at a higher margin to make a profit. A Roadmap to a Bad Bot-Free Holiday Shopping Experience.

Customer Experience 278

Customer Experience Customer Gifts Management 278

Retail TouchPoints

MAY 3, 2023

Let’s dive straight into it and unriddle the mystery of creating modern, highly personalized customer experiences while increasing performance in the cookieless future. Businesses that strive to connect with customers share similar pain points. trillion in value.

POS 276

POS Customer Experience Customer Technology 276

Retail TouchPoints

AUGUST 17, 2023

Petco also has updated its mobile app to include a streamlined, centralized profile for pets’ wellness needs, including nutrition, vaccinations and grooming appointment reminders. The retailer began offering same-day delivery in partnership with DoorDash in December 2020.

Mobile 246

Mobile Toys Payment Services Omnichannel 246

Retail TouchPoints

JULY 14, 2023

Nearly half ( 46% ) of retailers surveyed in Retail TouchPoints’ Store Operations Survey noted that they provide mobile POS to associates — and an additional 31% plan to implement the technology this year. Because there are a lot of mobile devices that you’ll see in other stores and they’re behind a cabinet or locked in a drawer.”

POS 245

POS Mobile Payment Services Technology 245

Retail TouchPoints

NOVEMBER 11, 2022

While people have been shopping online for decades, it’s important to recognize that warehouses, as we know them, are still operating and organized to replenish the stock in brick-and-mortar stores. Many warehouse operations are looking to technology to upgrade every facet of their daily operations. Passing the Baton.

Operations 246

Operations Improvements Supplies Fulfillment 246

lateshipment

SEPTEMBER 4, 2020

Making your site visually appealing, building intuitive navigation, and making it easy for visitors to make purchases when they’re ready to do so are well-recognized ways to improve on-site customer experience. Below, however, are some more subtle points that will help you piece together a better on-site customer experience.

Customer Experience 219

Customer Experience Improvements eCommerce Customer 219

RTP blog

JANUARY 17, 2018

Store associates, when equipped with custom-made mobile apps tailored specifically for the retail experience, can achieve exponential performance and sales outcomes by offering customers a personalized in-store experience. The benefits extend beyond the sales associate too.

Mobile 300

Mobile Retail eCommerce Shipping Costs 300

Retail TouchPoints

APRIL 11, 2024

In a recent study sponsored by Nvidia, 69% of retailers that used AI in 2023 reported that it increased revenues, and 72% said it reduced operating costs. Retailers, facing stiff competition and operating on razor-thin margins, have always been early adopters of futuristic technologies.

Retail 290

Retail Mobile Consumer Operations 290

iVend

MARCH 17, 2023

Ask any retailer and they’ll tell you that an enhanced customer experience is at the top of their ‘must do’ list. Improving customer experience is the key to winning new customers, keeping existing ones happy and bumping up revenue and profit. iVend helps retailers analyse data for an enhanced customer experience.

Customer Experience 96

Customer Experience Improvements Customer Retail 96

Retail TouchPoints

MARCH 30, 2021

Zalora will leverage the Algonomy real-time Customer Data Platform (CDP) to unify customer interactions and activate personalized experiences online, as well as on mobile and via email, for customers in all seven countries where it operates.

Mobile 246

Mobile eCommerce Accessories Apparel 246

Retail TouchPoints

JULY 2, 2020

Salesfloor , a mobile application platform designed for store associates, has launched a new product bundle designed to assist retailers in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic. The Live Voice and Video Chat tool can help store associates bring the in-store customer experience to online customers.

Operations 179

Operations Live Chat eCommerce POS 179

Retail TouchPoints

JANUARY 19, 2024

To address these compounding problems, retailers need to re-evaluate their operating priorities by focusing on cost-cutting measures that also enhance customer experiences, such as through automation, AI or other tech. Embracing AI, enhancing data access and integrating technology across operations are pivotal.

Payment Services 340

Payment Services Merchant Services Retail Customer Experience 340

Retail TouchPoints

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

Pottery Barn has introduced a new mobile app for iOS that allows users to get free real-time help from a Design Crew associate as well as make in-store, in-home or virtual appointments for design consultations.

Mobile 162

Mobile Gifts Improvements Customer 162

lateshipment

SEPTEMBER 4, 2020

Making your site visually appealing, building intuitive navigation, and making it easy for visitors to make purchases when they’re ready to do so are well-recognized ways to improve on-site customer experience. Below, however, are some more subtle points that will help you piece together a better on-site customer experience.

Customer Experience 130

Customer Experience Improvements eCommerce Customer 130

365 Retail

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

bp has announced the appointment of Joanne Hall as its new UK retail operations director, reporting to Sonya Adams, VP mobility and convenience retail UK. The post bp Strengthens Retail Leadership Team with Appointment of Joanne Hall as UK Retail Operations Director appeared first on 365 RETAIL | The Latest Retail News.

Operations 110

Operations Retail Customer Experience Mobile 110

Retail TouchPoints

JANUARY 15, 2024

Office Depot ’s task completion rate has reached 90% across its network of 1,500 stores and 13,000 associates since implementing Zebra’s Workcloud software and mobile computing solutions. Since deployment, the solutions have become central to store operations.

Technology 264

Technology Improvements Omnichannel Mobile 264

Groove

APRIL 15, 2024

They can also leverage pricing strategies and increase customer experiences. Global Reach: Customers who normally would not have ordered from your store because of distance can now order. BigCommerce B2B Edition integrates seamlessly with many customer relationship management systems and enterprise resource planning software.

BigCommerce 195

BigCommerce B2B B2C Customer Retention 195

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.

Customer Experience 85

Customer Experience Customer Retail Technology 85

iVend

MARCH 20, 2024

Mobile POS is one of the fastest growing retail trends – with store associates being armed with devices that run the same cloud-based POS software as the fixed checkouts, enabling payment, inventory management and loyalty anywhere in the store. Mobile POS System iVend mobile POS takes service to customers in the aisle.

POS 52

POS Mobile Payment Services Point of Sale 52

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. However, don’t be afraid to leap forward with your associate mobile strategy.

Customer Experience 150

Customer Experience Customer Technology Mobile 150

Forrester eCommerce

JUNE 15, 2018

In-Store Mobile Delivers Service, Efficiency, and Convenience. Customer service through associate-assisted mobile scanning and checkout. Operational efficiency through associate mobility. Customer convenience through self-service mobile checkout.

Mobile 223

Mobile Retail Operations Customer 223

Retail TouchPoints

JUNE 3, 2020

Mobile Technology Is Well-Established, And Still Going Strong. One of the more common contactless technologies is mobile: 66%. For retailers, leveraging shoppers’ mobile devices for functions like self-checkout offers advantages that go beyond creating a smoother, safer experience for customers.

Mobile 295

Mobile Payment Services Technology POS 295

GetElastic

APRIL 23, 2019

Whether your business is B2B or B2C, there are many ways in which chatbots can improve your total customer experience. From answering customer questions, to recommending products, to improving efficiencies in the sales funnel, chatbots are a growing tech trend that will soon become a staple in business operations.

Customer Experience 155

Customer Experience Payment Services Customer B2B 155

365 Retail

OCTOBER 5, 2021

Spanish fashion retailer, Desigual , has increased employee engagement and streamlined operational efficiencies in partnership with YOOBIC , the digital workplace solution for frontline teams. Desigual is an international fashion brand that was established in Barcelona in 1984.

Customer Experience 52

Customer Experience Operations Customer Point of Sale 52

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.

Customer Experience 150

Customer Experience Customer Supplies Point of Sale 150

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?

Payment Services 277

Payment Services Retail Shipping Costs Mobile 277

Retail TouchPoints

JUNE 4, 2020

Accelerating previously planned technology investments, Tractor Supply has launched its first mobile app and a redesigned e-Commerce site in order to meet the needs of customers relying more on digital devices since the beginning of the pandemic. Pay And Benefits Increased For Permanent And Temp Workers.

Supplies 200

Supplies Mobile eCommerce Technology 200

RTP blog

JANUARY 21, 2019

By Marco Nielsen, Stratix Retailers face a number of challenges when managing operations that stretch from the production line to the showroom floor. They are finding that new, agile software solutions are only as effective as the employees handling each stage of the retail operation. It surfaces at every step in a global supply chain.

Mobile 150

Mobile Small Business Retail White Paper Retail 150

Retail TouchPoints

JULY 17, 2023

The statistics show that more and more retail businesses are implementing IoT solutions to explore new ways of connecting with customers, boost sales and streamline business operations. region or individual stores, reducing energy consumption and utility costs without negatively impacting the customer experience.

Food and Beverages 246

Food and Beverages Payment Services Retail Payments 246

Retail TouchPoints

AUGUST 7, 2023

Digital marketplaces help you provide the personalization customers have come to expect, and in today’s crowded ecommerce space, the customer experience has never been more important. Customers benefit from being able to pay as they go for the technology they are consuming.

Subscription 246

Subscription B2B Mobile Customer Experience 246

Retail TouchPoints

NOVEMBER 17, 2023

“Our broad, strategic partnership should do just that, from changing the ease with which customers can buy vehicles online, to making it simple to use Alexa in Hyundai vehicles for entertainment, shopping, smart home adjustments and calendar checks, to enabling Hyundai to transform their customer experiences and business operations by moving to AWS.”

Customer Experience 269

Customer Experience Supplies Payment Services Mobile 269

Retail TouchPoints

DECEMBER 13, 2023

As omnichannel capabilities become table stakes, brands and retailers will think more holistically and intentionally about how technology can support operational efficiency as well as immersive product interaction and brand engagement. Technology is going to be central [to the store experience] — it has to be. customer experience).

Sporting Goods 323

Sporting Goods Technology Omnichannel Operations 323

Retail TouchPoints

DECEMBER 22, 2021

Passengers can use their mobile devices to order contactless deliveries to their location in the airport’s Concourse B from select retail stores operated by Paradies Lagardère. The live robot deliveries, which debuted for the 2021 holiday season, will provide further data for refining the program and user experience.

Food and Beverages 312

Food and Beverages Travel Mobile Customer Experience 312

Retail TouchPoints

MAY 31, 2023

Shinola and Filson will modernize their in-store experiences with mobile POS, order management and store inventory solutions from NewStore. The partnership will streamline operations, improve inventory accuracy and help our retailers gain valuable insights about their customers, all while offering a more unified shopping experience.”

Omnichannel 265

Omnichannel Payment Services POS Jewelry 265

iVend

JANUARY 13, 2022

Returns Management: Returns drives sales and satisfaction Returns management is an integral part of the overall customer experience and your returns policy is therefore an important element. DC returns carry the risk of slowing down outbound operations and therefore customer experience and future sales.

Customer Experience 92

Customer Experience Management Customer POS 92