Retail TouchPoints

FEBRUARY 1, 2021

The landscape of commerce and delivering customer experience changed dramatically over the past year, as millions of shoppers found health, safety, social distance and remote work taking center stage in their daily lives. So what are the customer experience and commerce trends that will continue, or become more fully realized, in 2021?

Customer Experience 301

Customer Experience Customer Omnichannel Social Media 301

Retail TouchPoints

JUNE 2, 2023

Inkga Group, owner and operator of 482 Ikea stores and ecommerce in 31 countries, will adopt a solution from Made4net to power fulfillment centers and store operations worldwide. The deployment follows the purchase of Made4net by Ingka Investments , the group’s investment arm.

Fulfillment 289

Fulfillment Operations Order Fulfillment Omnichannel 289

Retail TouchPoints

MAY 24, 2022

British retailer Asda is enhancing its end-to-end supply chain and retail operations by partnering with Blue Yonder to improve order management. Asda, which operates 640 stores including supercenters, superstores and supermarkets, also will work with Bringg to upgrade its fulfillment capabilities.

Fulfillment 272

Fulfillment Omnichannel Supplies Clothing 272

Kibo

OCTOBER 27, 2022

This prompted many retailers to utilize the inventory available in the stores and across the fulfillment centers making it available across the network. Any discrepancies could cause delay in shipping times – increasing the likelihood of cancelled orders due to a bad customer experience. The Ultimate Guide to Order Management.

Customer Experience 90

Customer Experience Improvements Customer Shipping Costs 90

Retail TouchPoints

MARCH 11, 2021

The dramatic increase in ecommerce volume triggered by the pandemic increased many retailers’ topline revenues, but many are finding it difficult to contain the costs of new types of order fulfillment such as BOPIS, ship-from-store and curbside pickup, according to a report from Incisiv , commissioned by Manhattan Associates Inc.

Fulfillment 311

Fulfillment Order Fulfillment Shipping Costs Social Media 311

Retail TouchPoints

JULY 22, 2022

The improvements will start in select cities before rolling out across the country throughout the summer. The upgrades are aimed at benefiting retailers as well as customers.

Customer Experience 260

Customer Experience Merchant Services Customer Improvements 260

lateshipment

FEBRUARY 14, 2020

Because it realizes that a poor delivery experience means a dissatisfied customer less inclined to purchase in the future. The Post-Purchase Experience Gap. The time starting from when the retailer ships a package to when it is in the hands of the customer defines the customer’s post-purchase experience.

Customer Experience 260

Customer Experience Management Shipping Costs Customer 260

Retail TouchPoints

NOVEMBER 17, 2023

The Home Depot has one major advantage over competing retailers that keep much of their inventory in back rooms, where it’s invisible to customers and associates alike. That can negatively affect on-shelf availability and create frustration for both associates and customers.

Improvements 224

Improvements Fulfillment Operations Presentation 224

Retail TouchPoints

MAY 16, 2022

To really reach today’s customers, retailers need to create loving relationships with them. Through his own struggles, he realized that applying maintenance principles for healthy love relationships to retail strategy can help win customers in an authentic manner, increasing the potential for lifelong relationships.

Improvements 268

Improvements Customer Retail Consumer 268

Retail TouchPoints

NOVEMBER 18, 2020

The pandemic has permanently altered both customer expectations and supply chain demands, and the best retailers have been working overtime to meet these challenges in new ways. American Eagle Emphasizes Flexibility and Customer Empowerment to Win Over Wary Shoppers.

Customer Experience 229

Customer Experience Customer Technology eCommerce 229

Fabric

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

With fabric OMS, any retail operator can configure order routing rules to reduce order errors, get closer to customers, and reduce shipping expenses. As businesses grow, so does the complexity of allocating resources to fulfill customer orders across multiple locations. Determine which are the best locations to ship orders from.

Fulfillment 100

Fulfillment Shipping Costs Order Fulfillment eCommerce 100

Retail TouchPoints

JULY 14, 2020

How retailers handle this kind of volume and create a great customer experience, while dealing with the new retail realities of contactless pickup caused by COVID, will determine their level of success in the future. BOPIS Fulfillment Options. How retailers fulfill BOPIS is the hot topic.

Fulfillment 254

Fulfillment Payment Services Outdoor eCommerce 254

Retail TouchPoints

APRIL 15, 2021

is deploying a new order management system (OMS) as the home décor retailer seeks to offer a more modern omnichannel customer experience and improve in-store fulfillment. The retailer partnered with Manhattan Associates to implement its Manhattan Active Omni OMS to level up its sales, service and fulfillment operations.

Omnichannel 196

Omnichannel Fulfillment Operations Customer Experience 196

365 Retail

DECEMBER 1, 2022

Digital shopping through eCommerce and mCommerce platforms have fast become the go-to for many customers looking for a quick, hyper-personalised and flexible retail experience from the comfort of their own home – or on the go. Empowering store associates .

Customer Experience 85

Customer Experience Customer Retail Technology 85

Retail TouchPoints

AUGUST 30, 2023

In today’s challenging business landscape, where profit margins are shrinking, supply chains are slow and uncertain, labor shortages are prevalent and inflation is a concern, it is crucial for retailers and brands to differentiate between understanding customer habits and fostering customer loyalty in order to succeed.

Shipping Costs 235

Shipping Costs Improvements Live Chat Retail 235

Retail TouchPoints

NOVEMBER 11, 2022

From digitization to automation, technological enhancements are closing the productivity gaps by dynamically mapping out the optimal placements for inventory, handling rote manual tasks and improving quality control and output levels. Machine learning is used to analyze customer orders and find common patterns. A Well-Oiled Machine.

Operations 243

Operations Improvements Supplies Fulfillment 243

Retail TouchPoints

APRIL 18, 2024

We saw this early in the pandemic, as retailers quickly implemented new ecommerce and fulfillment capabilities. Retailers then began to focus on improving operational efficiencies and the shopper experience to support the company’s strategy. Relentless focus on the customer. Dedication to continuous improvement.

Technology 270

Technology Retail White Paper Fulfillment 270

ecomdash

JULY 10, 2018

These days, winning in business means offering a stellar customer experience — one that encourages your customers to shop again and tell their friends to shop with you, too. After all, prospective customers are unable to see, touch and/or try your products in person. Engage Customers & Solicit Feedback.

Customer Experience 88

Customer Experience Improvements Payment Services Customer 88

Groove

JANUARY 19, 2022

Improving customer experience is a focal point for many online businesses. As the demand for frictionless shopping increases and consumer shopping habits constantly change, merchants must optimize their stores to accommodate shoppers at each stage of the eCommerce customer journey. What Is The eCommerce Customer Journey?

eCommerce 370

eCommerce Merchant Services Customer Payment Services 370

Retail TouchPoints

OCTOBER 26, 2023

For customers, many aspects of a shopping trip impact whether they view it as a success. Retailers that have moved to a data-driven approach have improved their sales, operational efficiency and overall profitability. A win-win for both the retailer and the customer. trillion in 2023 from lost sales opportunities.

Customer 241

Customer Operations Improvements Technology 241

lateshipment

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

The success of an e-commerce business depends on a lot of factors — venturing into new markets, net profits made during a quarter, rapport shared with customers and the general public, offering quality products and services, etc. Both CLV and CLTV are common acronyms for Customer Lifetime Value and are interchangeably used.

eCommerce 130

eCommerce Customer Customer Retention Merchant Services 130

Retail TouchPoints

MAY 5, 2022

The Home Depot has introduced Home Depot Ventures, a $150 million venture capital fund designed for early-stage companies aiming to improve the customer experience and shape the future of home improvement.

Improvements 263

Improvements Retail Books Technology 263

Retail TouchPoints

APRIL 29, 2022

Consider how returns are central to the customer experience and can create a competitive advantage, differentiate a brand and increase customer lifetime value. The popularity of online shopping has created enormous opportunities to reach new customers, but this has come at a cost. Turn Returns Upside Down.

Shipping Costs 304

Shipping Costs Merchant Services Customer Shipping Labels 304

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.

Supplies 273

Supplies Fulfillment Omnichannel Customer Experience 273

Retail TouchPoints

JANUARY 9, 2024

Pacsun will deploy the iD Cloud Store solution from Nedap as it seeks to improve inventory accuracy and gain RFID-powered operational insights to inform replenishment decisions. We pay attention to our customers’ desired preferences and listen to them every second of every day — including their expectations of a seamless shopping experience.

Omnichannel 234

Omnichannel Fulfillment Social Media Operations 234

Fabric

MARCH 7, 2024

“You’ve got to start with the customer experience and work back toward the technology, not the other way around.” – Steve Jobs One critical aspect that retailers can often neglect is the post-purchase experience for customers. The post-purchase experience refers to what happens after a customer has made a purchase.

Customer Loyalty 130

Customer Loyalty Customer Merchant Services Shipping Costs 130

Retail TouchPoints

MARCH 24, 2021

With returns of online purchases rising 148% in 2020 based on year-over-year comparisons, according to the National Retail Federation , retailers are seeking to improve the shopper’s experience while also streamlining the many elements involved in processing returns.

Improvements 230

Improvements Omnichannel Fulfillment eCommerce 230

Retail TouchPoints

FEBRUARY 6, 2023

Successful retailers have put a lot of effort over the years into understanding their customers’ buying personas. They know that their customers are not monolithic. By catering to their unique characteristics during the buying process, retailers maximize revenue and customer loyalty. What are delivery personas?

Customer Loyalty 147

Customer Loyalty Improvements Customer Retail 147

Retail TouchPoints

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

For example, purchase confusion can arise (and does) when a customer sees unfamiliar names or references on bank statements. This can be as simple as adding a logo or digital receipts to each outgoing payment, thereby helping to jog customers’ memory and greatly reducing the odds of confusion when the bank statement arrives.

Shipping Costs 256

Shipping Costs Payment Services Banking Retail 256

Groove

APRIL 18, 2024

Allows for Improved Decision-Making: Because you have access to real-time insights, you can make better decisions for your business, thus maximizing profitability. Customer Experience: Shopify ERP integration integrates customer data, which gives your customers a seamless shopping experience.

Shopify 393

Shopify Payment Services Shipping Costs Order Fulfillment 393

Retail TouchPoints

JANUARY 26, 2023

The company that perfected a global fulfillment network with massive warehouses at its core is now rethinking its approach. Smaller facilities can fit into spaces closer to city centers, shortening delivery times for local customers. Beyond density, remarkable gains can be made by simply improving the software that drives the robots.

Sporting Goods 320

Sporting Goods Retail Fulfillment Customer Experience 320

Ecommerce Platforms

OCTOBER 27, 2022

The best fulfillment services for Shopify are designed to help ecommerce business owners deliver products to their customers quickly and efficiently. After all, once your customer has made a purchase, they’re relying on you to ensure it gets to them with minimal hassle. What are the Best Fulfillment Services for Shopify?

Merchant Services 104

Merchant Services Fulfillment Shipping Costs Shopify 104

Kibo

MARCH 17, 2023

Today’s customer requires greater agility than ever before — they want faster, cheaper, and more accurate delivery options. In response, leading companies are replacing their traditional fulfillment methods with flexible fulfillment strategies. Expectations for delivery times continue to shrink. According to McKinsey & Co.,

Fulfillment 62

Fulfillment Operations Shipping Costs Merchant Services 62

lateshipment

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

Give your customers what they want. What customers want The increase in e-commerce-based technology, changes in the status quo of online shopping, ever-dynamic trends, etc have all turned customers’ wants into needs. Optimize your order fulfillment process to reduce processing times.

eCommerce 130

eCommerce Customer Shipping Costs Gifts 130

Retail TouchPoints

JULY 14, 2023

Generative AI is set to revolutionize ecommerce, enabling a more interactive and personalized shopping experience, which is integral to both attracting and retaining customers. In the crowded landscape of ecommerce, a positive customer experience across every aspect of an order has become intrinsic to online success.

eCommerce 220

eCommerce Order Fulfillment Fulfillment Multi-channel 220

365 Retail

AUGUST 5, 2022

However, customers investing in a company’s services and products help keep it in operation. Building customer loyalty and improving retention rates are targets many companies strive to achieve. Changing the customer service process can help businesses get one step closer to accomplishing these targets.

Customer Loyalty 109

Customer Loyalty Improvements Customer Social Media 109

Retail TouchPoints

JUNE 2, 2023

For Hot Topic’s Young Customers, ‘It’s All About Breadth’ At Hot Topic, two factors put additional pressure on an already complicated supply chain. For Hot Topic’s Young Customers, ‘It’s All About Breadth’ At Hot Topic, two factors put additional pressure on an already complicated supply chain. For our customers it’s all about breadth.”

Management 265

Management POS Shipping Costs Supplies 265