RTP blog

AUGUST 8, 2018

Last week, Retail TouchPoints unveiled its inaugural Personalization Benchmark Survey , revealing how retailers have reaped the benefits of personalization strategies as well as identifying where there is still room for improvement. With 66% of retailers crediting personalization strategies with increasing their sales, and 46%.

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RTP blog

DECEMBER 19, 2018

In this Q&A, the editors explain what they’re most looking forward to at the 2019 Big Show. Debbie Hauss, Editor-in-Chief: Every year I look forward to reconnecting with my friends and colleagues in retail, media and PR. Let us know what you’re interested in via the comments below! Why Is There A Robot In My Store?;

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RTP blog

MARCH 15, 2017

Debbie Hauss, Editor in Chief: Apparently Millennials fear credit and debt. I’m interested to learn more about how a new look at credit and debt can help all types of businesses increase sales and improve customer loyalty. The Retail TouchPoints editorial team reveals which sessions they’re looking forward to and why.

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RTP blog

OCTOBER 17, 2018

editors identify what caught their interest throughout the 2019 E-Commerce Technology Preview. Debbie Hauss, Editor-in-Chief: I agree with Clicktale’s Liraz Margalit that retailers will be more successful if they effectively factor in human psychology and emotions to their marketing efforts. In this Q&A, the RTP.

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Omnisend

MAY 7, 2020

Here at Omnisend, we understand this, and that’s why we are continually improving the tools we give to marketers to help them create relevant marketing. The new Editor comes with the much-anticipated Splits feature, as well as additional, simplified targeting options for custom-event triggered workflows and audience filtering.

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Groove

OCTOBER 10, 2023

This can give businesses insights into the keywords their target audience uses when searching for their products or services, guiding them in optimizing their content around these keywords to improve their SEO and search engine ranking. The Content Editor in Surfer SEO is an AI-driven tool that guides users in creating SEO-friendly content.

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Groove

OCTOBER 10, 2023

This can give businesses insights into the keywords their target audience uses when searching for their products or services, guiding them in optimizing their content around these keywords to improve their SEO and search engine ranking. The Content Editor in Surfer SEO is an AI-driven tool that guides users in creating SEO-friendly content.

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Retail TouchPoints

DECEMBER 14, 2020

Retail TouchPoints (RTP), the top media group covering omnichannel retail, has unveiled a new and improved digital experience and expanded content initiative to better serve store designers and experiential retail executives. Executives can now visit RetailTouchPoints.com to see the new and improved experience and design:retail content.

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RTP blog

AUGUST 30, 2017

Additionally, the editors discuss the potential ramifications of the price cuts, such as potential changes in product quality and price hikes in other areas. Debbie Hauss, Editor-in-Chief: In some ways I think this pricing tactic should be most terrifying for the execs at Whole Foods. Focus on your strengths and differentiate.

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Ecommerce Platforms

NOVEMBER 8, 2021

Rather than using the Wix editor (which is a simple enough tool on its own), you access the insights of an AI solution to build your site. To improve your chances of getting the perfect website, Wix asks you to choose things like colors and themes. How is the Wix ADI Editor Different to the Wix Editor?

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Kissmetrics

SEPTEMBER 10, 2021

Respect and civility must guide interactions among Wikipedia editors. After a page is published, volunteer editors are deputized to edit and add to the page for the duration of its existence. Unique to Wikipedia, notability is a test editors use to determine whether a topic is substantial or relevant enough to need a unique article.

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Kissmetrics

SEPTEMBER 9, 2021

Editing is a great way to sharpen footage to improve the quality or create something that would be impossible with just one take. TikTok’s internal editor is a fantastic tool, but it does have its limitations. That’s why many TikTokers prefer to use an external editor to take their videos to the next level.

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Kissmetrics

MARCH 8, 2021

It’s an entry-level tool with an intuitive drag-and-drop editor so you can churn out a website in minutes without much technical know-how. From switching templates after the website goes live to improving site security and adding forms to blog posts, WordPress allows you to modify your site in ways that are impossible with Wix.

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RTP blog

DECEMBER 6, 2017

argues that retail employment conditions could be significantly improved if American employers followed European retailers’ lead. retail employees’ lives could be improved, and what steps would need to be taken to move in that direction. Glenn Taylor, Senior Editor: U.S. Here’s Proof.” and other countries.

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RTP blog

JANUARY 31, 2018

The RTP editors share what it will take to unlock AI’s potential, as well as what could stand in the way of the technology’s growth. Debbie Hauss, Editor-in-Chief: I definitely think there’s no stopping AI/machine learning in the future of retail. That will be a quick way to lose brand confidence and loyalty. Make your move now.

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RTP blog

OCTOBER 10, 2018

Debbie Hauss, Editor-in-Chief: Retailers can’t ignore the low unemployment statistic, and they should be offering a fair and competitive minimum wage, so the latest move by Amazon will be a wake-up call for many companies. Glenn Taylor, Senior Editor: Amazon’s decision practically forces other retailers to budge on wage hikes.

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AcquireConvert

AUGUST 29, 2022

The free native blogging tool that comes with Shopify has a visual and text editor, the capability to insert images and videos, and automatic SEO for each blog title and description. Includes as-you-type SEO analysis to improve content rankings. Most ecommerce store owners can’t ignore that huge boost in traffic. Easy image uploader.

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RTP blog

NOVEMBER 6, 2019

The RTP editors discuss diagnoses Under Armour’s missteps over the past few years and shares opinions what the company must do to engineer a turnaround. This could have been a fluke, since it still marks solid growth, but revenue continued to fall until it stagnated in mid-2018, and things haven’t improved since.

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RTP blog

JULY 24, 2019

The Retail TouchPoints editors share their take on whether Walmart is making the smart move to integrate its supply chain teams, and gives insight into what the fallout from these changes may be. Otherwise, changing titles and org charts will be just so much PowerPoint pointlessness.

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Wiser

APRIL 23, 2024

The solution lies in prioritizing metrics that directly contribute to understanding and improving retail execution. Editor’s Note: Contributing author is Dan Ray, Director of Customer Success at Wiser Solutions.

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RTP blog

OCTOBER 3, 2018

The RTP editors share their thoughts on the trends and insights revealed by the 16 experts cited in the E-Commerce Innovations Special Report. Debbie Hauss, Editor-in-Chief: The continued transformation of retail as-we-know-it is a key strategic area retailers must be sure to stay focused on.

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RTP blog

MAY 22, 2019

editors share their thoughts on the continued merging of retail and tech as a way to spur innovation, and explain how retailers can effectively absorb technology into their enterprises. This week, the RTP. Even if you don’t hire them outright, keep them on as consultants so they benefit you, not your competitors.

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Sailthru

JANUARY 23, 2019

Do you use a drag-and-drop visual editor or do you prefer to code your emails from scratch? Every year, email software company Litmus puts out a survey about the State of Email with the aim of improving our industry. The post Litmus Hopes to Improve the Industry with Its Fourth Annual State of Email Survey appeared first on Sailthru.

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Retail TouchPoints

JULY 20, 2022

Warehouse automation can help improve these efficiencies and also help retailers tackle labor shortages. Private label innovation: The typical retailer manages hundreds of brand partnerships, which opens the business up to lots of supply chain risk.

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RTP blog

AUGUST 7, 2019

The RTP editors share their thoughts on the effects of private equity ownership on retail jobs and discuss whether there are alternate sources of capital that retailers could tap going forward. Adam Blair, Editor: Has private equity really cost 1.3 million retail and retail-related jobs over the past decade?

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RTP blog

MAY 24, 2017

The RTP team discusses whether technologies such as Augmented Reality, Visual Search or Artificial Intelligence will improve (or are improving already) shopping experiences. Debbie Hauss, Editor-in-Chief: Right now I think the technology retailers need to pay the most attention to is Artificial Intelligence (AI).

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Groove

FEBRUARY 14, 2022

Free and premium themes are available and can be extended by using the built-in theme editor, found under Online Store -> Themes -> Actions -> Edit Code. Development is limited to either using the built-in editor while logged into the store or utilizing Shopify's Slate toolkit for local development/version control.

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My Wife Quit Her Job

JULY 4, 2017

Editor’s Note: For a breakdown of my various businesses, check out my latest income report. In fact, it was only recently that I quit my full time job as a microprocessor designer even though I loved being an engineer. If you are curious, here’s why I finally quit.

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RTP blog

FEBRUARY 28, 2018

shoppers what features would make visiting shopping malls more enticing, most said cheaper retail prices ( 73% ); more and improved food options ( 58% ); and renovated movie theaters ( 51% ). Debbie Hauss, Editor-in-Chief: Just like standalone brick-and-mortar stores, malls need to pivot and become more experiential and local.

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RTP blog

MAY 16, 2018

Both shoppers and analysts credit the success to improved in-store customer service, Geek Squad services, a revamped e-Commerce site, price matching and smart home services. Debbie Hauss, Editor-in-Chief : I applaud Best Buy for its turnaround efforts and hyper-focus on the demands of today’s shoppers. “Our

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Smile.io

MAY 12, 2022

In the context of a rewards program, your highest tier becomes the top of the metaphorical leaderboard, letting customers identify their status within your brand community and track their progress as they improve. Maintain their current status. Customer loyalty isn’t a game, but that doesn’t mean you can’t win.

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RTP blog

OCTOBER 18, 2017

Debbie Hauss, Editor-in-Chief: Retailers will serve themselves well if they take advantage of the seasonal hiring opportunity to snag potential long-term employees. At Retail TouchPoints we always talk about how improving the in-store experience is the key to the future of brick-and-mortar, and I would love to see Toys ‘R’ Us prove us right.

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RTP blog

OCTOBER 11, 2017

Debbie Hauss, Editor in Chief: Services are going to be a great way for retailers to differentiate themselves, develop loyalty and provide personalized experiences. Klaudia Tirico, Features Editor: We’re always talking about experiential retail at Retail TouchPoints. But I am not sure shoe rental is the way to go.

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RTP blog

JUNE 20, 2018

Debbie Hauss, Editor-in-Chief: It had to happen. Adam Blair, Executive Editor: Every time I read about the next step towards a cashier-less future, I get a nagging suspicion that we’re looking at this the wrong way around. Not completely, similar to what I think about a cash-less world. more cameras and scanners).

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Sailthru

APRIL 25, 2019

Andrew points out that at its best, AI complements human editors. The post How AI Improves Personalization for Condé Nast and the NBA appeared first on Sailthru. Each publication sends at least one marketing email per day, totaling between 4 and 5 billion per year. A GQ sneaker drop is safe because they’re not happening that often.

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RTP blog

OCTOBER 30, 2019

The RTP editors discuss whether the resale market is in danger if consumers mistrust the authentication process and buy fakes (or worry that they are doing so). Adam Blair, Editor: The problem of fake goods being passed off as the real thing isn’t a new one. For these shoppers, ignorance may be bliss.

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Wiser

AUGUST 17, 2018

Editor’s Note: Contributing writers are Arie Shpanya, Min-Jee Hwang, and Don Dao. The post How Buy One, Get One Can Improve Your Sales appeared first on Wiser Retail Strategies. This post was originally published in August 2015 and has since been updated and refreshed for readability and accuracy.

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