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5G in Retail: Creating the WOW factor

Retail TouchPoints

In retail, the wow factor refers to the business’ ability to amaze customers and convert them into store or brand admirers. Retailers that understand the customer journey and adopt innovative strategies are looking at ways to turn their brick-and-mortar stores into experience centers. Tractor Supply Co.

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Sitoo recognised in 2024 Gartner Market Guide for Unified Commerce Platforms Anchored by POS for Tier 2 Retailers

365 Retail

Sitoo , a leading could-native Point of Sale (POS) and Unified Commerce Platform, has been recognised in the 2024 GartnerĀ® Market Guide for Unified Commerce Platforms Anchored by POS for Tier 2 Retailers. We needed a POS that was cloud-native, could scale with us, and handle the high volume we were starting to see.

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POST COVID-19 Outlook on Sporting Goods Industry & Market Trends: The Good, The Bad and The Greatest Opportunities Ahead

RETAIL MANAGEMENT SOFTWARE

Over the next five years towards 2025 , according to IBISWorld’s analystsā€™ early forecasts the sports participation was expected to spur the pent-up demand for Sporting Goods and supplies. First what do we know about the sporting goods industry and who are the main players? Industry Definition and Categories.

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Making the Most of Store Visits Post-Pandemic

Retail TouchPoints

A great example is DICKā€™S Sporting Goodsā€™ House of Sport concept , which includes running tracks, climbing walls, batting cages and more. During the pandemic these classes strengthened loyalty with existing customers and expanded the retailerā€™s reach to new audiences.

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6 Trends Driving Store Design Innovation in 2024

Retail TouchPoints

I think we all hope that coming into the next few years weā€™ll see more brands willing to inspire their customers and understand the inherent value in that. If you want store associates out in front of customers more, you need mobile devices, you need a wealth of information available in the store associateā€™s hand. customer experience).

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Top Ways Retailers Continue Evolving their Tech Stacks

Retail TouchPoints

Now more than ever, retailers are looking for solutions to create more seamless in-person and digital customer experiences. Many stores, including retail giants Walmart, Target, Best Buy, DICKā€™S Sporting Goods and Urban Outfitters, introduced or expanded game-changing buy online, pick up in-store (BOPIS) capabilities in 2020.

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Retail technology for building recession resilience

iVend

Consumers continue to spend on essentials such as food, personal care, and basic clothing, but reduce their outlay on items such as furniture, home electronics, sporting goods and accessories. Retaining existing customers ā€“ strengthening relationships, making them feel valued and enhancing the customer experience.