Retail TouchPoints

JULY 20, 2022

OSF Digital’s Digital Strategy team (formerly known as FitForCommerce) developed the 2022 Omnichannel Retail Index (ORI) to establish a benchmark for current practices and, most importantly, provide a set of actions and recommendations for the future. These key investments and opportunities include: Mobile experience.

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Retail TouchPoints

NOVEMBER 17, 2023

The letdown customers experience when their orders don’t arrive on time, or at all, results in uncertainty and distrust that’s difficult — if not impossible — to remedy. Retailers can expect that customers will turn to other vendors; once this happens, they’ve lost both the sale and the customer’s trust and loyalty.

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Retail TouchPoints

JANUARY 29, 2024

Store-based fulfillment of customer orders got an enormous boost during the COVID pandemic, when both curbside pickup and delivery offerings became survival tactics for so many retailers. These include courier services such as FedEx and the USPS as well as third-party delivery partners like Instacart.

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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. Identifying customer trends and behavior required analyzing data in volume and speed that were beyond the capabilities of their in-house teams.

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UpSellIt

JULY 13, 2023

In today’s competitive landscape, embracing an omnichannel retail strategy has become essential for businesses to thrive. By seamlessly integrating multiple channels, retailers can provide a cohesive and personalized shopping experience for their customers. What is Omnichannel Retailing?

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Retail TouchPoints

AUGUST 28, 2020

“I think you have to lead, and I don’t think you can lead by saying, ‘Well, 50% of our customers just shifted over to this, we think that’s going to be a growing trend and it’s going to hit 60% in the next 12 months so we should get ahead of it,’” said Paul Conder, VP at CallisonRTKL in an interview with Retail TouchPoints.

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Retail TouchPoints

JULY 29, 2020

Ready to grow even further, the company launched a digital transformation to swap out its legacy systems, advance customer knowledge through data and provide a truly omnichannel customer experience. If a customer walks into a store and says, ‘My hands are full, ship it to me,’ that’s one experience we have to offer.

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lateshipment

JANUARY 17, 2023

The main reason is due to the fact that customer experience (CX) much like e-commerce is an ever-changing area and you need to keep yourself updated with new trends in the field to thrive and enjoy success. Before we get started with the CX trends you must be aware of/ implement in 2023, let’s revisit things a little. .

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Retail TouchPoints

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023

Instead of “telling the brand story,” which is a fixation in much of the retail universe, it pulls the client into an experience where the client becomes the brand, or becomes an actor in the living story of the brand. Q New York doesn’t look like a radical experience, though it truly is.

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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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Retail TouchPoints

MARCH 28, 2022

As MINISO sets its sights on omnichannel growth, the company is leaning into other key differentiators: a strong supply chain, original designs, and licensing partnerships with some of the world’s most renowned brands, including Disney, Universal and the NBA. This is to ensure that our products can keep up with the new trends.

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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.

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RETAIL MANAGEMENT SOFTWARE

JANUARY 16, 2024

The initial crucial step involves examining current trends and formulating adaptive strategies. In 2024, we can see the following trends are poised to reshape the retail landscape, providing insights to keep your business ahead of the curve. Here are the top innovative retail trends to watch in 2024.

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Retail TouchPoints

JANUARY 23, 2024

It was the growth of what we first called multi-channel, which then became omnichannel, and then we saw the growth of the brands born on the internet.”

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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. This strategy offers companies greater adaptability and authority over their customers’ online shopping experiences, which is crucial in today's fast-changing digital environment.

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Retail TouchPoints

JUNE 1, 2022

There are 10 Trends unfolding before us right now, very much worth watching. The Top 10 trends driving retail growth today are not predictions; they’re real and happening right now. The fact is, when it comes to what’s ahead for retail, no one really knows. Shoppers are returning to stores, again. This is growing, every day.

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Omnisend

SEPTEMBER 8, 2021

While many preached omnichannel in retail and ecommerce, few walked the walk. We had trends on the horizon, but events over the last few years catapulted them from “nice-to-have” to “necessary” faster than anyone could have imagined. How brands and retailers can provide a truly omnichannel customer experience.

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Omnisend

MARCH 29, 2021

Experiment with some of today’s fashion ecommerce trends. Others aren’t merely trends, but new approaches that will endure. Read on for the biggest fashion ecommerce trends for this year, some of the best fashion ecommerce sites employing them, and a few foundational tips to get you started. Try Omnisend free for 14 days!

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Retail TouchPoints

APRIL 21, 2022

Retail industry professionals know how vital it is for them to stay abreast of the latest consumer and societal trends. When your job is ultimately about pleasing the public with the products you offer, you’d better have a solid grasp of what’s important to customers today — and most of all how their expectations may change in the future.

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GetElastic

AUGUST 10, 2021

With the global adoption of mobile devices, expansion of IoT, and dynamic behavior of customer buying habits, it’s become more important than ever for brands to take a holistic, interconnected approach to their customer’s digital experiences. Starbucks & Dunkin Donuts. Bank of America.

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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.

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Retail TouchPoints

AUGUST 30, 2023

Many retailers struggle to cultivate genuine engagement that builds lasting relationships and delivers frictionless customer experiences. If customers feel your efforts are merely transactional, they won’t hesitate to go to your competitor looking for the next best deal. Tip 4: Provide better product detail for customer ease.

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lateshipment

APRIL 2, 2021

Every week there’s a new meme trending online – From Bernie Sanders to a ship stuck in the Suez Canal. Now and then there come new trends that shape the industry for the future. Hybrid (omnichannel) marketing is the future now. You can also focus on the channels where your customers go the most and sell to them there.

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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. Today, it can be anything from a digital Costco card to an immersive VR experience.

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iVend

JANUARY 17, 2023

At the start of a new year, we naturally look ahead at the trends that the next twelve months will bring. But we’re also seeing exciting technology trends * in the retail industry. Five key technology trends in the retail industry for 2023. This retail tech trend is driving a predicted growth of the AI in retail market of 23.9%

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Retail TouchPoints

JANUARY 2, 2024

To drive customer retention and loyalty, most brands and retailers continue to rely on purchase discounts ( 77% ) and loyalty program points ( 61% ), according to Retail TouchPoints research. However, a Deloitte survey reveals that consumers’ loyalty program preferences and expectations are evolving.

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Retail TouchPoints

AUGUST 17, 2022

However, Feldman said that all stores (including both redesigns and new openings) will lean into omnichannel activation and will be developed to put play at the center of their customer experiences. . That’s why Feldman expects that shopping for apparel and footwear will extend into the start of the school year.

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Smile.io

OCTOBER 14, 2020

However, this is not a short-term trend. Image Source Undoubtedly, the world of e-commerce is full of opportunities, and brick and mortar stores are increasingly moving online to cash on this trend. Customers Prioritize Experience Over Product or Service Customer experience is the new battlefield of e-commerce.

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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? Hybrid Customer Experience Example 1: Carvana.

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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? Hybrid Customer Experience Example 1: Carvana.

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RETAIL MANAGEMENT SOFTWARE

FEBRUARY 20, 2023

The retail industry is continuously evolving and adapting to new technologies and trends. One of the latest developments in this sector is the use of ChatGPT and other innovative technologies such as AI (artificial intelligence), AR (augmented reality), and VR (virtual reality) to create seamless omnichannel shopping experiences.

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Retail TouchPoints

JULY 27, 2020

Earlier this year, we released a report, titled “The Best Vision is Insight,” outlining our predictions for the top retail trends of 2020. Now, the newfound immediacy of the trends has, if anything, made them more insightful. Here’s a list of the original five trends with additional thoughts on their relevance today.

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Fastr

MAY 25, 2017

When planning omnichannel strategy, it can be easy to think only within the confines of devices – desktop, mobile, tablet. But true omnichannel goes beyond devices, into brick-and-mortar stores. Here are three brands doing omnichannel retail. Here are three brands doing omnichannel retail.

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GetElastic

APRIL 3, 2023

Shoptalk is an annual tradeshow where thousands of retailers come together to discuss the latest trends, technology, and future of retail. In this blog, I’ll share some of the key trends and learnings from the showfloor. What does a unified customer experience look like?

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Pivotree Blog

DECEMBER 6, 2023

To succeed in this dynamic environment, it is crucial for modern commerce to align seamlessly with the supply chain, particularly in the context of omnichannel strategies. The convergence of e-commerce platforms and supply chain processes not only enhances customer experiences but also unlocks numerous advantages for sustainable success.

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Retail TouchPoints

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

I always say I’m the CEO and Chief Marketing Officer of the business because I love branding and spending time navigating through social networks to see what’s trending and what’s shifting in the industry,” Lisbona said in an interview with Retail TouchPoints. Everyone comes to the table with ideas and backs them with data.

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Kibo

JULY 22, 2020

Omnichannel Personalization is the practice of creating customer experiences that are informed by real-time data from all channels, and extending them across every touchpoint, to build consistent relationships with the customer everywhere they interact with the brand. Omnichannel Customer Experience.

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