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#TBT: Service Merchandise Was the OG Multi-Channel Shopping Experience

Retail TouchPoints

The catalog showroom approach was based on the idea that it reduced the risk of merchandise theft (known in the industry as shrinkage), while also enabling customers to shop without the inconvenience of carrying purchases throughout the store while you were still browsing.

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Omnichannel Logistics and Delivery: Good for Shoppers and Retailers Alike

ESW

In the last few years, omnichannel logistics and delivery have become more than a nice-to-have. Omnichannel logistics and delivery are a must-have. Brands and retailers that have not yet adopted omnichannel strategies may be missing out on opportunities to grow business – especially in global markets.

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Carter’s Plans 50 New Stores this Year; CEO says Stores Provide ‘Best Presentation of Our Brands’

Retail TouchPoints

Carter’s currently operates nearly 800 stores across the country. We believe our stores provide the very best presentation of our brands and are our highest source of new customer acquisition. Children’s specialty retailer Carter’s plans to open more than 50 new stores across the U.S. Net sales for the quarter decreased 10.9%

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Inside Natori’s Transformation from High-End Wholesaler to Omnichannel Brand

Retail TouchPoints

The designer fashion brand launched its own ecommerce operation in 2008, at a time when many other high-end specialty labels were still turning up their noses at digital. The company’s wholesale business is still thriving, but now it’s only part of an omnichannel strategy that includes ecommerce , social commerce and marketplaces.

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8 Amazing Omnichannel Experience Examples from the World's Top Brands

GetElastic

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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TikTok Shop Officially Debuts in the U.S.

Retail TouchPoints

Businesses can also curate custom product collections directly on their profile page; The Shop tab , a centralized marketplace hub where businesses can display their products and customers can easily search and discover promotions. Previously, TikTok had only shared the availability of FBT in the U.K. ;

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Bath & Body Works Taps Unilever Veteran as New CEO

Retail TouchPoints

Boswell went on to lead Unilever UK & Ireland and eventually became President, Customer Development for Unilever U.S.A., where she led multi-billion-dollar revenue delivery across all channels, customers and categories for Unilever’s largest market. “I market share leadership for the first time.