Retail TouchPoints

AUGUST 23, 2021

The turmoil also proved that mobile technology enables needed flexibility in times of disruption and drives superior customer experiences that make retailers more competitive. To meet these demands quickly and seamlessly, the technology behind the scenes matters. Moving From Mobile-First to Mobile-Only.

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Retail TouchPoints

AUGUST 10, 2021

Contactless payments skyrocketed in popularity during the COVID-19 pandemic while cash payments plummeted. This was partially attributed to the diminished capacity to shop in-store, but was also connected to the fear of viral transmission via both shared payment terminals and cash itself. Benefits for the Retailer.

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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. The North Face was the first brand within VF Corp to test mobile POS as a fleet.

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Retail TouchPoints

MARCH 21, 2022

Or a customer receives immediate, personalized product promotions and recommendations the moment they walk in a store, creating a truly customized experience. These are just a few examples of what 5G can do for the retail customer experience. Improved Customer Experience. Improved Customer Experience.

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Retail TouchPoints

NOVEMBER 3, 2021

As it did with many other aspects of retail, COVID-19 gave a major boost to touchless technology applications — and enthusiasm for these solutions will continue even after the pandemic has waned, according to Greg Buzek, Founder and President of IHL Group.

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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. billion in 2022 and is expected to grow at a CAGR of 28.4%

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Retail TouchPoints

APRIL 12, 2021

Enter low-code, which abstracts away many of the hurdles from the consumer-facing app development process. The low-code approach is built around a visual interface that allows users to assemble drag-and-drop code components, API-based services, machine learning, IoT capabilities and model-driven logic, and do it with Lego-like simplicity.

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Retail TouchPoints

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

Broadcasters then could look to get more out of their product by extending the customer experience beyond the TV show. As with any first-party data collaboration, it is paramount that media owners ensure they have the technology in place to facilitate security and privacy.

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GetElastic

APRIL 11, 2023

The world of commerce is evolving rapidly, and brands need to keep up with the latest technologies and trends to stay ahead of the game. One of the most powerful recent commerce technologies is headless commerce. Voice Commerce Voice commerce doesn’t rely on a traditional visual user interface to facilitate shopping.

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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

JUNE 3, 2020

COVID-19 has accelerated the contactless revolution: 84% of Americans ( 77% among global consumers) now expect to increase their use of touchless technologies to avoid physical contact for the remainder of the pandemic, with 55% ( 63% globally) planning to continue doing so afterward, according to a survey by Capgemini.

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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.

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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

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, 2024

Amazon ’s cashierless Just Walk Out technology has been deployed in more than 120 third-party locations, including airports, stadiums, university campuses, convenience stores and theme parks. Non-staff members can use credit cards, mobile wallets, QR codes or the Amazon One palm payment system to enter and shop at the checkout-free stores.

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Ecommerce Platforms

APRIL 5, 2019

Based in Amsterdam, Adyen is a merchant bank (aka “global payment company”) that lets companies accept point-of-sale (POS) payments, mobile payments, and eCommerce payments. Clients of Adyen payment solutions can accept money via just about any POS platform but are probably best known for being well-known.

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Ecommerce Platforms

MAY 9, 2022

With the right technology, it’s easy to collect cash on monthly subscriptions, without having to chase after your target audience with endless manual invoices and reminders. Unfortunately, managing subscriptions, customer cycles, and pricing structures can be a real headache. Integrates with a range of payment gateways.

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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. But while blending of in-store and online provides consumers with significantly more flexible shopping, it also creates operational challenges. Providing Various Payments Technologies.

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Retail TouchPoints

JULY 27, 2022

To keep up with this demand and consumer expectations, grocers will have to invest in the right forward-looking technology to evolve omnichannel offerings to meet customer needs. Delivery expenses and costs for in-store picking and other operations can be very high if not optimized correctly for scale and profitability.

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Korona

MARCH 8, 2023

If you’re a CBD owner, you know that making sales and collecting payments aren’t as simple as they seem. It’s not just about stashing money from customers—it’s about safeguarding your business while staying on the right side of the law. That’s why you need a cannabis payment solution.

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iVend

DECEMBER 11, 2023

For the world of retail technology, 2024 looks set to be an exciting year. All retail processes iVend helps retailers to stay ahead of retail technology trends. Learn about our innovative integrated retail technology platform. Read more So what are the key trends for retail technology in 2024?

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Retail TouchPoints

AUGUST 17, 2022

On one hand, ecommerce automation saves a ton of time compared to manual ways of executing an operation. On another, it may even enable a nonexistent infeasible process, i.e. a process that’s unthinkable in a manual way but can provide an unprecedented growth opportunity to companies when automated. Advertising.

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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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Retail TouchPoints

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

Augmented reality is set to make the brick-and-mortar experience more personalized, immersive and efficient for retailers and shoppers alike — transforming how we buy, pay and shop. It’s no secret that innovations in technology have largely been reserved for online shopping and ecommerce.

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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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iVend

APRIL 20, 2023

In this article, we explore how mobile POS ‘untethers’ the point of sale, allowing it to go out into the store, and even beyond the four walls. iVend Mobile POS iVend helps retailers to reap the benefits of mobile POS. Learn how our mobile POS transforms the checkout process. But it doesn’t have to be this way.

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Retail TouchPoints

OCTOBER 6, 2022

The Retail TouchPoints 2022 Retail Strategy & Planning (#RSP22) webinar series, now available on-demand, offered a wealth of tips and best practices across critical areas including pricing, location-based technology, inventory management and marketplaces. 26-30, you’re automatically registered to listen to the entire series.

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365 Retail

NOVEMBER 28, 2022

Having found out that “traditional” management tools have become less relevant, brands were forced to rethink their processes to survive, stay relevant and true to their audiences. . On the one hand, operational changes and on the other hand, changes linked to the user experience. Acknowledging the power of technology .

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Retail TouchPoints

JULY 12, 2023

The survey also found that less than 13% of retail organizations are investing in technology to tackle these challenges, instead remaining focused on short-term fixes like increasing prices and running marketing campaigns. Those same cameras and sensors also are at the heart of the grab-and-go checkout system featured in Amazon Go stores.

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iVend

OCTOBER 10, 2023

Read how our technology gives retailers the gift of growth. We take a look at the RIS predictions and how you can use retail technology to implement actions based on them – positioning yourself to receive the gift of business growth and increased profits this holiday season.

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Retail TouchPoints

APRIL 5, 2022

Mobile technology is transforming payments, making it easier, safer and more affordable for people to move and manage their money than ever before,” said Dan Schulman, President and CEO of PayPal at the time of the spinoff. Source: CivicScience.

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Wiser

OCTOBER 11, 2023

The Fundamentals of eCommerce Business Models An eCommerce business model is a strategic business plan, outlining how an online business will generate revenue, identify the targeted customer segment, and deliver value to said customers. Cons: Intense competition, high customer acquisition costs, need for continuous innovation.

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Teamwork Retail

JUNE 24, 2020

It has been published that for every second of transaction time, 12 customers abandon their purchase. With EMV or “Chip cards” processing times take on average 17-25 seconds, with poorly configured terminals taking up to 70 seconds. Ensuring that merchants can track payments and minimize the risk of fraudulent transactions.

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Retail TouchPoints

AUGUST 25, 2021

Brands also need to own this entire journey, otherwise they run the risk of losing control and any chance of retaining their customers along with it. If a customer experiences downtime on a website or an outdated mobile app with a broken UX, they’ll bounce to a competitor. From Monolith to Microservices.

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Retail TouchPoints

JULY 11, 2023

Selfies, social check-ins, livestreams, mobile ticketing and cashless transactions all rely on a network that is sophisticated enough to handle huge spikes in data and heavy demands on the network. Data analytics is a powerful tool retailers can use to deliver better shopping experiences. AI: Retail’s New Star Player?

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Retail TouchPoints

SEPTEMBER 21, 2021

You have to have [social media] surveillance of course, but a better strategy is to use actual cloud-based software-as-a-service that handles the spikes for you,” Goetsch noted. All of these things are impacting your people in-store and your customers.”. Closing the ‘Phygital’ Service Gap: How to Create Connected Customer Experiences.

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RetailMinded

OCTOBER 27, 2022

With the advent of technology, business owners are now aligning their companies towards changing trends. This strategy can help them improve efficiency, provide the utmost customer experience, and stay competitive. The three categories of M-commerce include mobile shopping, mobile payments, and mobile banking.

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