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Purina Pilots Interactive Endcaps in Pet Aisles of 200 Supermarkets

Retail TouchPoints

Seeking to provide the same depth of product information that’s available online in a brick-and-mortar environment, Purina has partnered with Perch to create interactive endcaps in the pet sections of 200 Meijer stores. The technology has been used in categories such as beauty, CPG and accessories, primarily in department store environments.

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4 Ways Anthropologie is Building Brand Loyalty While Acquiring New, Younger Customers

Retail TouchPoints

This mantra has allowed Anthropologie to double down on tactics that make its store experience unique, such as its approach to store merchandising, which is more reminiscent of a small boutique than a chain retailer. “We We’re a specialty store with a range of products, so we think about how the consumer experiences the brand.

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Brick & Mortar Retail Is Down But Is All Set To Soar Again

RetailMinded

The backbone of retail was once built on the backs of brick-and-mortar stores but the fast rise of e-commerce broke that back. Technological advancements only added to this trend. E-commerce emerged in the late 20 th century and physical store visits declined with online platforms offering convenience and a wider selection of products.

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How to Boost Retail Brand Loyalty With a Mobile App

Retail TouchPoints

One of the best ways to boost brand loyalty in the retail sector is mobile apps. Without any speculation about the future of shopping in the flesh and the fate of the department store, let us examine why a mobile app is worth the investment, whether or not you also offer an amazing brick-and-mortar experience: The Perks of Push Notifications.

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Who Needs In-Store Crowdsourced Data?

Wiser

Customer sentiment. The amount of data you can collect will continue to grow as well, thanks to the expanding pool of mystery shoppers and technological advancements. So, do you need in-store crowdsourced data ? Are you launching a new product, or do you need to check in on the day-to-day activities of your stores?

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Industry Updates: Blockchain, Visual Search, and Father’s Day Spending

ROI Revolution

of consumers planned to make Father’s Day related purchases, 39% will shop for gifts in department stores and 34% will shop online. Blockchain Technology Reinvents Loyalty Programs. A survey conducted by Proper Insight & Analytics found total spending on Father’s Day gifts in 2019 will reach $15.96 billion , up 4.2%

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Nordstrom and retail’s growing urgency to rethink performance metrics

Steve Dennis

Among the concerns he cited were declining comparable store sales at both Nordstrom’s full-line department stores and the Rack off-price division. It’s both, together, that ultimately drive customer loyalty. Last week Cowen and Co. There’s a real risk to misunderstanding what is really going on.