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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. What’s Next? Omnichannel approaches like Target’s are not insular.

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5 BigCommerce Competitors You Should Consider in 2024

Groove

A few of these key features include things like a drag-and-drop online store builder, automated inventory management tools, multi-channel selling, and an advanced suite of marketing and SEO tools. However, while Shopify is a versatile and widely used solution, the platform does have a few drawbacks.

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Key Takeaways From the Wiser Industry Leaders Brand Panel: Customer Engagement and Marketing

Wiser

In a recent panel discussion hosted by Wiser Solutions, senior leaders at brand manufacturers and retailers shed light on the delicate interplay between direct-to-consumer (D2C) channels and traditional retail partnerships.

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Retail Performance Marketers, Rethink Your Barometer of Success This Holiday Season

Retail TouchPoints

With social marketing in decline , and with the economic uncertainty driving the need to reduce “awareness” marketing in favor of performance channels, the need for retailers to find new measurable, scalable marketing channels is more urgent than ever. So holidays are a huge deal for retail.

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Why Uncommon Corporate Partnerships are a Must in 2024 (and How to Make Them a Reality)

Retail TouchPoints

The trend of a cautious yet resilient consumer has continued into the early stages of 2024, with high-ticket luxury and department store industries underperforming sectors that sell necessities — online retail, discount/club, automotive and grocery. Full-service restaurants are trailing their limited-service peers.

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Build-A-Bear Names New Chief Marketer as Brand Evolves Beyond the Mall

Retail TouchPoints

Build-A-Bear Workshop has appointed Julia Fitzgerald as its new Chief Marketing Officer with the goal of further driving the company’s profitable growth through the “strategic evolution of the company and monetization of the powerful brand equity.” The company also generates 10 billion media impressions annually.

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eCommerce Marketing Leaders: The 20 Most Influential of 2024

Algopix

In the fast-paced world of eCommerce, where trends evolve overnight and consumer behavior shifts at the drop of a hat, the role of marketing leaders is more crucial than ever. As we step into 2024, it’s time to shine a spotlight on the 20 most influential eCommerce marketing leaders who are shaping the industry’s future.