Retail TouchPoints

FEBRUARY 23, 2022

In the pandemic’s wake, many retailers set up flexible fulfillment services in order to meet new safety guidelines and consumer requirements. Nicholas believes that to make store fulfillment a truly profitable initiative, retailers need to find new ways for their tech, operations and design teams to collaborate.

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Retail TouchPoints

JANUARY 23, 2024

The positive vibe of the show was largely driven by retail executives’ obvious eagerness to explore which new technologies would help them maximize customer retention and business growth in 2024. Artificial Intelligence (AI) It should come as no surprise that AI was the “golden child” of this year’s Big Show. Is it the real deal?

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Retail TouchPoints

OCTOBER 4, 2023

Flexibility and timeliness are absolutely key when it comes to responding to fast-moving buying trends, as retailers must balance longer-term buying choices with customers’ shorter-term impulse decisions. Provide a Brilliant User Experience Speed is key when capitalizing on short-term buying trends.

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Retail TouchPoints

JANUARY 14, 2022

The early-season surge can be attributed to shoppers’ awareness of potential shipping delays , which also made omnichannel fulfillment a winning solution during that final rush: stores with curbside or in-store pickup options captured 62% of global sales during the Dec. 18 and Dec. 18-31 window. “In

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Retail TouchPoints

FEBRUARY 21, 2022

Here are three trends that will define the retail industry in 2022 — and likely for years to come: 1. By employing dark stores and automated pick-and-pack technology , among other digital solutions, grocers are able to ensure they can keep pace with shoppers’ demands and maintain their competitive edge.

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365 Retail

JUNE 20, 2022

Fulfilment – both in terms of delivery and returns – top shoppers’ considerations when buying online, the latest research from Retail Technology Show , the flagship event for retail, reveals. Fulfilment is the next battleground,” Matt Bradley continued. “The

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RETAIL MANAGEMENT SOFTWARE

JANUARY 16, 2024

As we step into 2024, the retail sector is undergoing significant transformations in technology, supply chain dynamics, and consumer behavior. The initial crucial step involves examining current trends and formulating adaptive strategies. Here are the top innovative retail trends to watch in 2024.

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Retail TouchPoints

JUNE 1, 2022

There are 10 Trends unfolding before us right now, very much worth watching. Just Walk Out” technology, first introduced by Amazon Go in 2018, is now being delivered by a variety of tech companies (Zippin, Trigo, Grabango) at retailers as diverse as Tesco, Aldi, Giant Eagle and more. Shoppers are returning to stores, again.

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Retail TouchPoints

JUNE 7, 2023

Sensory Enabling Technologies (SETs) enable consumers to feel textures, smell and even perceive the taste of a product. Relying on these technologies can help inform the consumer about the sensory properties of a product like its texture, smell, and even taste. This is no longer science fiction. virtual reality).

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Algopix

OCTOBER 27, 2023

The eCommerce landscape has been evolving at a rapid pace over the past few years, driven by advances in technology, changing consumer behaviors, and the global impact of events. AR technologies will provide an immersive and interactive shopping experience, allowing customers to visualize products in their real-world environment.

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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. One of the most powerful recent commerce technologies is headless commerce. To ensure your brand reaches its peak potential in 2023, be aware of these nine crucial headless commerce trends: 1.

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Retail TouchPoints

JANUARY 26, 2023

The ever-shifting landscape of retail makes any type of prediction questionable, but there are a few hidden trends that are shaping the future of how we buy. The company that perfected a global fulfillment network with massive warehouses at its core is now rethinking its approach. It turns out that bigger isn’t always better.

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Wiser

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

Leaders from top-performing brands shared their experiences and strategies covering a range of topics—from the impacts of the pandemic to the innovative use of technology and data in crafting successful sales strategies. A core theme discussed was the accelerated adoption of technology in the face of adversity.

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ChannelAdvisor

SEPTEMBER 23, 2021

Today we’re going to look at the two programs that give you access to those lucrative Prime shelves: Fulfillment by Amazon (FBA) and Seller Fulfilled Prime (SFP). Fulfillment. The most striking difference between FBA and SFP is the way your items are fulfilled. With SFP, fulfillment is in your hands.

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Retail TouchPoints

FEBRUARY 1, 2021

Commerce trends that were on the horizon were suddenly adopted at a brisk pace, including online food ordering, curbside pickup and BOPIS (buy online, pick up in-store). So what are the customer experience and commerce trends that will continue, or become more fully realized, in 2021? These are four with staying power: 1.

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Retail TouchPoints

JULY 17, 2020

The impact of digital technology on the retail industry has been nothing short of profound. Amid all the turmoil, one thing is clear: COVID-19 is simply a catalyst for adopting digital retailing technology. It has lit a fire on a trend that was already in place. A New Reality Emerges.

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Retail TouchPoints

OCTOBER 6, 2023

With the bustling holiday shopping season nearing, many brands have spent the last several months assessing their operational strengths and weaknesses, particularly in logistics and fulfillment. They can start by looking at last-season’s return data to help identify this season’s trends. That’s a win-win for brands and shoppers alike.

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Retail TouchPoints

AUGUST 19, 2022

Retail TouchPoints (RTP): How have shifts in consumer behaviors and expectations impacted the way retailers invest in technology? In fact, 36% of retailers still tell us they’re planning to spend more [on technology] in 2022 than they did in 2021. RTP: The recession isn’t impacting retail budgets for technology, which is great.

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Ecommerce Platforms

JANUARY 4, 2019

Prepare for the exciting future of ecommerce by implementing the emerging trends of 2019. Expect more brands to follow suit as personalization technology becomes easier to integrate into ecommerce sites. B2B companies are leveraging upcoming ecommerce trends, too. Online reviews and influencer trends aren’t enough.

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Retail TouchPoints

JANUARY 9, 2024

Yikun Shao : There were a lot of reactive steps taken during the pandemic — from the rapid adoption of technology and ecommerce to diversifying supply chains — and I think companies are now realizing the benefits of those actions. Shao: One major trend will be supply chain pressures shifting from the supply side to the demand side.

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Retail TouchPoints

SEPTEMBER 1, 2022

Nostalgia is en vogue across TV, movies, music and fashion, reviving old trends and creating new ones. In an ideal world, no retailer would wind up with excess inventory because they would have the right insights to understand where and when their product most needs to be fulfilled. Better Inventory Forecasting = Happier Customers.

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iVend

OCTOBER 10, 2023

Read how our technology gives retailers the gift of growth. We take a look at the RIS predictions and how you can use retail technology to implement actions based on them – positioning yourself to receive the gift of business growth and increased profits this holiday season.

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RTP blog

JANUARY 29, 2018

Nonetheless, we will do our best to identify what we at GrandCanals believe to be the top five fulfillment trends of the coming year, to better help you get in front of them. Weekends Disappear — At Least For E-Commerce Delivery Fulfillment and shipping becomes a seven day/week operation. How much of this will happen?

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Kibo

MARCH 17, 2023

In response, leading companies are replacing their traditional fulfillment methods with flexible fulfillment strategies. This strategy typically requires a modern order management system that can manage complex inventory and omnichannel distribution models and has extensible fulfillment capabilities.

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Retail TouchPoints

MARCH 24, 2022

Analyzing the entire Top 50 in a blog post , David Marcotte, SVP, Global Insights & Technology at Kantar identified several important global commerce trends: Solid performance by c-store retailers including A.S. Omnichannel access is expanding to lower-income groups , which can be a major game changer in Latin America and Africa.

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Retail TouchPoints

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

However, Boisson is differentiating itself by helping drive and fulfill consumer demand with a robust omnichannel strategy that creates a flywheel effect not just for the business, but for NA collectively. The format also supports more fulfillment-driven experiences. wine and beer sales declining and spirit sales barely seeing growth.

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ChannelAdvisor

DECEMBER 22, 2021

The marketplace has invested billions of dollars in fulfillment capacity from more warehouses to transportation. The increase in fulfillment capacity has given buyers more options to receive their orders whether it’s curbside pickup, buy-now-pick-up-later or shorter delivery times. . Trends for 2022. Focus on fulfillment.

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Retail TouchPoints

DECEMBER 28, 2022

A growing retail and ecommerce business can turn an efficient process into a multi-step nightmare with inaccurate purchasing, order fulfillment and returns processes. Hence the undeniable need for robust warehouse management technologies that are future-focused and effortlessly scalable. Sophisticated Automation. System Automation.

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Retail TouchPoints

APRIL 7, 2022

Quality Mart will pilot “virtual drive-thru” technology from the SWIPEBY curbside and pickup platform at five of its North Carolina locations. The craze for curbside pickup accelerated by COVID has hit the convenience store segment.

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Retail TouchPoints

AUGUST 17, 2023

This moderating trend in inflation is an encouraging development, but it is not without its caveats, particularly within the dynamic and complex terrain of the retail and consumer goods industries. The path to surviving and thriving in this evolving landscape is paved with the need for robust, integrated and flexible technology systems.

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ChannelAdvisor

DECEMBER 22, 2021

The marketplace has invested billions of dollars in fulfillment capacity from more warehouses to transportation. The increase in fulfillment capacity has given buyers more options to receive their orders whether it’s curbside pickup, buy-now-pick-up-later or shorter delivery times. . Trends for 2022. Focus on fulfillment.

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Retail TouchPoints

AUGUST 24, 2023

CommentSold , a provider of live selling technology, has acquired the assets of mobile livestreaming marketplace Popshoplive. The newly named platform — Popshoplive, powered by CS — will allow creators to sell products directly to their followers via their own branded storefronts rather than referring them to brands and retailers.

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Wiser

DECEMBER 30, 2019

Brands and retailers who do it right are in a great position to make money: fast fulfillment, great service, and happy shoppers. That means fulfillment done well is a cost-saving, money-making enterprise. So then, what are some trends in last-mile delivery that you could use? Smart Tracking Technology. Same-Day Delivery.

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Ecommerce Platforms

AUGUST 19, 2021

In order to make your shipping and fulfillment process more efficient and affordable, you must consider partnering with a third-party fulfillment center. Fulfillment centers typically offer software to integrate with your website, along with warehouses and workers to store, pick, and ship your products.

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Fabric

DECEMBER 15, 2023

In this blog post, we’ve compiled a list of key takeaways from this insightful discussion, focusing on how retailers can navigate the instant gratification economy, deliver true omnichannel experiences, and leverage innovative solutions like real-time inventory, order management and fulfillment, and dropshipping. 5 Key Takeaways 1.

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Kibo

SEPTEMBER 22, 2021

The staggering growth in ecommerce spending is, itself, a trend. But one of the essential “trends within a trend” is the rapid adoption of ecommerce personalization , a key technology that consumers are increasingly demanding and retailers are increasingly embracing. Trend 1: AI-Powered Product Recommendations.

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Retail TouchPoints

MARCH 28, 2024

To overcome the challenges that congestion presents, last mile logistics companies are exploring a variety of operational innovations, many of which involve leveraging the latest advances in technology. Predictive analytics can suggest when companies should expect busy travel days, times and routes based on past data and emerging trends.

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