Retail TouchPoints

APRIL 26, 2022

Rapid delivery services are changing the convenience store landscape by adding even more options for hungry shoppers to stock up on what they need on their own schedules. Foxtrot is taking its own approach to the rapid delivery market by embracing a fully omnichannel operation.

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RTP blog

DECEMBER 16, 2019

This is a time when brands turn to develop customer-centric, platform-neutral content to maximize reuse and operational efficiencies across every stage of the content lifecycle. HKTV installed 50 tablets at its offline retail store to encourage customers to continue their omnichannel shopping behaviour.

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RTP blog

DECEMBER 8, 2017

But retailers are flipping the script on finding value in their physical store locations. Retailers are working to get the most out of their stores rather than just closing up shop. Sephora’s new stand-alone locations will feature more in-house digital components that are optimized for a smaller physical space.

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Retail TouchPoints

MARCH 14, 2024

The biggest player, with 60% of the $45 billion market, is Amazon, followed by the likes of Walmart and Target, which, combined with a few other large players, are expected to take a combined 25% of the space, according to Boston Consulting Group. Kroger’s data arm is known for its detailed customer insights and omnichannel sales reporting.”

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Retail TouchPoints

MAY 31, 2022

She will leverage her experience to help advance the omnichannel fashion retailer’s plans for growth and developing a best-in-class customer experience. Her other leadership titles there include EVP of Store Operations, President of Catalog Division, Neiman Marcus Direct and President of NM Stores.

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Retail TouchPoints

MARCH 2, 2021

The Black Tux gains a brick-and-mortar presence with dedicated space in David’s Bridal retail stores as well as omnichannel marketing support. The in-store shops will be designed to showcase The Black Tux product offerings that complement the color assortment available at David’ Bridal.

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Dynamic Action

DECEMBER 15, 2023

Summary In the evolving retail landscape, developing a strategic omnichannel approach is crucial to remain competitive. 81% of consumers expect brand consistency across channels, underscoring the pivotal role of omnichannel experiences in retail. This, in turn, leads to higher customer satisfaction and loyalty.

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Retail TouchPoints

APRIL 12, 2023

As a result of changing consumer behaviors and spending patterns, many retailers are focused on right-sizing their store footprints, especially in shopping malls. Through its proprietary platform, Leap helps brands launch and operate “insights-driven retail stores.” San Francisco; Boston; Columbus, Ohio; Greenwich, Conn.;

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Retail TouchPoints

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

The 2,455-square-foot store has been redesigned to create an open and friendly environment for customers to not only shop but be fully immersed in the wellness experience. Movable shelving and more counter space provide plenty of real estate for GNC to feature new products and samples. ”

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Retail TouchPoints

JULY 27, 2022

The demand for grocery omnichannel ecommerce has been fueled by the pandemic, specifically consumers’ desire for convenience. 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.

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iVend

APRIL 17, 2023

iVend for Magento ChatGPT is used by retailers to enhance their omnichannel strategy. So how does chatGPT play a role in omnichannel retail POS? Omnichannel retail is the bringing together of multiple online and offline channels in a customer-centric approach that delivers the best possible shopping experience.

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GetElastic

FEBRUARY 3, 2022

In today’s digital world, merchandisers must take full advantage of the omnichannel space to influence and guide the shopper through the decision-making process. for businesses that focus on improving customer experience, it’s critical to leverage all the tools in the box to guide the experience. Visual Hierarchy.

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Retail TouchPoints

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

is the true omnichannel experience — a combination of online and in-store — where we have leading brands and market share, strong store density and online presence, and a deep heritage of customer loyalty and relationships. “However, our strength as a grocery retailer in the U.S.

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Retail TouchPoints

SEPTEMBER 15, 2021

As consumers head back to physical stores, malls and shopping centers are striving to remain relevant parts of shopper journeys that have been dramatically reshaped. At its core, “Blend Space” encourages the creation of “resilient, holistic, and human-centered retail experiences.” Is this something that will continue?

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Retail TouchPoints

FEBRUARY 22, 2023

During the pandemic, focus shifted to ways shopping malls were attempting to make shopping faster, easier and safer for consumers with curbside services offerings and other omnichannel capabilities. The new and exciting reality today is that consumers are eager to venture into physical spaces, especially if those spaces provide unique value.

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Retail TouchPoints

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

To create a high-value experience that hits all consumer wants and needs, developers, landlords and tenants all need to: Understand the unique consumer needs and behaviors within the mall’s geographic area; Integrate the right combination of retail, services and experiences ; and Enrich the omnichannel tech stack.

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Retail TouchPoints

JUNE 2, 2023

Smart retailers are realizing that their increasingly complex omnichannel offerings have made strong supply chain management more important than ever. Retailers need to handle inventory in stores and distribution centers, keep an eye on both digital and physical shelves and keep costs down with efficient logistics and routing.

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Retail TouchPoints

MARCH 25, 2024

This new Lowe’s partnership, covering the retailer’s 1,200 stores across the country, is Shipt’s first foray into the home improvement space. “As In July 2023 , Lowe’s also expanded its same-day delivery offerings in a partnership with OneRail.

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Retail TouchPoints

SEPTEMBER 15, 2023

The global lifestyle apparel and accessories brand has opened its first new store since 2019 at the Cumberland Mall in Atlanta and has exceeded soft opening projections by 67.9%. The 2,000-square-foot space is the 46th True Religion store in the U.S.

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Retail TouchPoints

DECEMBER 13, 2023

After years of lockdowns and digital-driven behaviors, consumers’ actions have shown how crucial the store experience is to how they shop and interact with brands. Retail TouchPoints asked experts across the store design, experience and technology realms to share the trends they believe will drive brick-and-mortar innovation.

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Retail TouchPoints

NOVEMBER 29, 2022

stores, to distribution center-based fulfillment of large items like riding mowers, grills and furniture. CEO Marvin Ellison, speaking during a recent conference call discussing the home improvement retailer’s Q3 financial results, revealed that Lowe’s is on track to change over its entire store base to this model by the end of 2023.

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Retail TouchPoints

JUNE 15, 2022

That is why Interstore | Schweitzer , which believes brick-and-mortar is the linchpin of the omnichannel customer experience, analyzed food stores all over the world, coming up with a list of 50 stores they believe every serious retailer (and food lover) should visit. Space and Atmosphere.

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Retail TouchPoints

MARCH 25, 2024

This year, we’ll hear senior-level executives’ perspectives on how customer experiences are evolving as content, community and commerce converge. With an emphasis on customer experience, RICE has three tailored tracks to reflect the distinct interests and needs of its key audience members. Read the article.

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Retail TouchPoints

AUGUST 23, 2022

TCGplayer, which employs more than 600 people, will operate its TCGplayer Marketplace and Authentication Center autonomously following the acquisition, providing eBay with omnichannel capabilities including order fulfillment and cart optimization. The deal is expected to be completed by Q1 2023. Headquartered in Syracuse, N.Y.,

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Retail TouchPoints

APRIL 5, 2022

The agreement will help Bergdorf Goodman introduce its digital customer experience and curated offering to customers globally while integrating seamlessly with the New York City flagship store. The Neiman Marcus brand also is committed to using select FPS modules including foundational international services.

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Retail TouchPoints

JANUARY 5, 2022

But like any hot trend that has garnered a lot of buzz (I’m talking about you, “omnichannel”), there has been confusion about what experiential retail actually entails — and how it can be done successfully. There are so many different [retail] spaces claiming to be experiential, but you walk in and realize very quickly that they’re not.”

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Retail TouchPoints

APRIL 5, 2023

Yalof: Our vision statement is really pivoting from a real estate company to a customer experience company. Embedded in that is the next iteration of shopping experience centers. We used these spaces for people to stand up food drives, blood drives, COVID testing and even voter registration.

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Retail TouchPoints

NOVEMBER 18, 2021

For nearly 15 years, Retail TouchPoints has been retailers’ go-to source for news, education and events around optimizing the customer experience across all channels. design:retail Conference & Expo : Unleash your creativity and rediscover your love for design and visual merchandising!

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Retail TouchPoints

JANUARY 4, 2022

2021 was a critical year for the direct-to-consumer (DTC) space. 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. If that takes place, we’ll see VR become commerce-capable.

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Retail TouchPoints

JUNE 9, 2023

Retail TouchPoints’ 2023 Store Design & Experience Survey found that store design teams are laser-focused on implementing more creative visual merchandising methods ( 90% ) and using technology more thoughtfully to support in-store engagement ( 63% ).

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Retail TouchPoints

MAY 18, 2021

Fixtures, furnishings and equipment (FFE) are setting a new tone in the cannabis retail space. Product is displayed front and center, rather than positioned along the perimeter of the store, and lighting has shifted from harsh ceiling floodlights to eye-level fixtures. Timely buildouts in the cannabis retail space are essential.

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Retail TouchPoints

MAY 3, 2023

Brick-and-mortar stores will continue to be important distribution nodes in the omnichannel experience, so taking the steps toward linking sustainability efforts to the customer experience will ultimately grow brand value and move us toward a more sustainable future.

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Retail TouchPoints

MARCH 30, 2022

Consumers’ continued reliance on omnichannel fulfillment has created new opportunities for industry giants like Walmart to differentiate and gain market share. Walmart has used stores to fulfill pickup and delivery orders for years,” said Dunn. The retailer reported 5.6%

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Retail TouchPoints

APRIL 20, 2022

Now the retailers, with 25 and six brick-and-mortar locations respectively, are bringing their brands to the next level through highly immersive store experiences and a concentrated focused on store growth. Greenthumb’s needed partners that understood how to navigate and successfully launch new stores despite these complexities.

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Retail TouchPoints

DECEMBER 31, 2020

There is much for retail organizations to do to make themselves resilient to the incoming challenges, but enhancing omnichannel capabilities and building powerful ecommerce experiences will be crucial. This will mean focusing more heavily on the experiential aspect of the physical store in order to truly differentiate from competitors.

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Retail TouchPoints

MARCH 18, 2021

The return to brick-and-mortar will be a slow, steady process, and preparing stores for the great return will be as much about making shoppers comfortable as it will be about enticing them back. There needs to be an up-leveling of the communication skills and customer-facing behaviors for sales associates. “It’s

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Retail TouchPoints

APRIL 25, 2023

Retailers that prioritize ecommerce recognize that the end-to-end user experience is more important than ever. Consumers expect convenient, interactive shopping experiences, from online to in-store and everything in between. 3D and AR assets can provide customers with an up-close experience with the product in a virtual setting.

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