RTP blog

JANUARY 17, 2018

Apple + IBM Partner ship The recent bankruptcies and shuttering of apparel brands such as The Limited, American Apparel and Aéropostale, combined with declining sales at some brick-and-mortar stores, point to the demise of the physical store. By Rodney Bryant, ?Apple

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Retail TouchPoints

NOVEMBER 2, 2021

Research finds that customer experience is the number one factor driving ecommerce brand loyalty , even more so than price and product selection. Enter: mobile marketing. Map Customer Journeys for Data-Driven Mobile Marketing. Companies need to view their apps as a vehicle that not only generates sales but builds their brand.

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Retail TouchPoints

OCTOBER 19, 2022

Key takeaways include: Lean on mobile tools, but don’t forget associates: In-store technology is both expensive and necessary, but tapping into the technology shoppers carry in their pockets can defray some of the cost. Invest in Mobile Tools for Shoppers and Associates Alike.

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lateshipment

JANUARY 7, 2021

Cloud computing is revolutionizing technology that has created a buzz in many business areas due to its ease of accessibility and flexibility. After looking at such exponential figures, there is no doubt that companies worldwide have outgrown the outdated technologies and expanded their investments towards cloud computing.

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Retail TouchPoints

OCTOBER 6, 2022

The Retail TouchPoints 2022 Retail Strategy & Planning (#RSP22) webinar series, now available on-demand, offered a wealth of tips and best practices across critical areas including pricing, location-based technology, inventory management and marketplaces. Differentiating on product and price has become harder and harder.

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Retail TouchPoints

NOVEMBER 3, 2021

As it did with many other aspects of retail, COVID-19 gave a major boost to touchless technology applications — and enthusiasm for these solutions will continue even after the pandemic has waned, according to Greg Buzek, Founder and President of IHL Group. Retailers had wanted to do this before as a way to save on labor costs.”.

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Retail TouchPoints

DECEMBER 4, 2020

In fact, the acquisition is 5 times more expensive than retention. One of the best ways to boost brand loyalty in the retail sector is mobile apps. Push notifications from a mobile app are a great way of communicating with your customers in a more laid-back, less official and of course more personal manner. Simplicity of Use.

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Retail TouchPoints

AUGUST 7, 2023

The trade-off is long shipping times, another thing Wish is working hard to improve. which Yan said should enable faster shipping times on those products for North American customers. Reducing shopping and shipping friction. The company also is considering offering free shipping on orders above certain spending thresholds.

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Retail TouchPoints

JULY 20, 2022

To effectively respond to these challenges, retailers must bolster their processes and technology stacks to ensure shoppers have access to the products they want, when they want them. They are even involved in the negotiation process that affects the cost of the product for the producer — so they negotiate the price of the raw material.

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Retail TouchPoints

FEBRUARY 15, 2022

Meanwhile, rising energy, shipping and labor costs means higher prices for many grocery items. Mobile commerce will define the next evolution of grocery shopping. More than half of online grocery shoppers already use their mobile devices to shop. Spencer Price is Co-founder and CEO of Halla.

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RTP blog

JANUARY 22, 2018

By Paula Heikell, Logistyx Though a significant amount of the paperwork involved in the manufacturing, shipping and logistics processes has been replaced by more efficient digital systems and electronic forms, the need for printed materials — especially labels and barcodes — remains strong in the warehouse.

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SellBrite

MARCH 15, 2021

According to BuiltWith, WooCommerce has 30% of the market share for websites using ecommerce technologies. Although WooCommerce is free to use, there are additional costs and fees to running a store—which you might not realize until you’ve already spent a lot of time setting up your store. Expect to spend: $6.99-$30 (monthly).

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Retail TouchPoints

DECEMBER 4, 2023

As a result, the industry is witnessing the swift ascent of partially automated systems such as Autonomous Guided Vehicles (AGVs), Autonomous Mobile Robots (AMRs) and Collaborative Robots (Cobots). It typically includes order placement, inventory picking, sorting, packing and shipping.

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Retail TouchPoints

JULY 27, 2022

To keep up with this demand and consumer expectations, grocers will have to invest in the right forward-looking technology to evolve omnichannel offerings to meet customer needs. Delivery expenses and costs for in-store picking and other operations can be very high if not optimized correctly for scale and profitability.

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Wiser

OCTOBER 11, 2023

Key factors to consider include the brand’s target audience, product offerings, pricing strategy, and scalability. It encapsulates everything from the type of goods or services sold, to the pricing strategy and marketing tactics employed. The role of eCommerce models in online businesses is multifaceted.

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Retail TouchPoints

AUGUST 1, 2023

This downturn persisted even as ecommerce evolved into a mobile-first business over the decade. The costs tied to ecommerce – from technology and app development to fast, free shipping and returns – can be daunting and may be exacerbating profitability challenges. In 2019, it declined to 6.7% in 2022 amidst the pandemic.

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ChannelAdvisor

OCTOBER 10, 2021

Krish not only articulates the role COVID-19 has played in the e-commerce boom, but simplifies many of the complex changes being made to international shipping procedures. This shift has occurred alongside the rise of mobile devices, which have put the world’s online marketplaces at people’s fingertips.

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Retail TouchPoints

OCTOBER 10, 2023

That said, in a challenging economic climate the pressure is on to make the most of every opportunity — and a lot of retailers are unaware of significant problems within their ecommerce programs that are going to cost them sales and reduce their margins. eMarketer expects retail mobile commerce sales to account for 43.4%

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Retail TouchPoints

MARCH 31, 2023

by storm, rising to the top of the app charts and garnering millions of fans, until consumers began to realize the cost of those ultra-low prices — long delivery times and often poor quality products. Under Yan’s tenure the company has reduced shipping times dramatically and signed a new partnership with ShipSage to speed up U.S.

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BigCommerce

JANUARY 3, 2018

When an item is ordered from your site, the supplier will then ship the product directly to your customer. Between scams, fees and just plain difficult to find suppliers – using dropshipping to launch or expand your business is often cumbersome, and expensive in both time and cash. Company Product Category Sign Up Cost.

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Retail TouchPoints

APRIL 12, 2022

Specific robotic use cases will continue to be redefined as the cost of manufacturing drops and the reliability and capabilities of the technology improve. This new technology will allow even tighter integration between the digital and physical realm during shopping.

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Retail TouchPoints

NOVEMBER 1, 2022

Consumers expect brands to provide seamless access to products and services via mobile apps. Leading retailers have addressed these challenges head-on by adopting new technology such as location infrastructure. Retailers use location to deliver stellar experiences for customers through their brand’s mobile app.

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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

JULY 28, 2021

Walmart will make its own technologies across both digital and physical channels available to other retailers. The company’s move includes integrating Walmart’s Marketplace, online and in-store fulfillment and pickup technologies into the Adobe Commerce platform. in a statement. in a statement.

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GetElastic

APRIL 16, 2020

B2B Mobile Commerce Apps are Hot: Here's Why. Mobile commerce apps for B2B are increasing, and with good reason -- 80% of B2B buyers are using mobile at work, and more than 60% say mobile played a significant role in a recent purchase. For industrial supplier Grainger, 41% of its mobile sales flow through its app.

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RTP blog

JANUARY 21, 2019

They rely heavily on end-to-end mobility to lower costs while increasing efficiency on all fronts, including inventory, data management and even sales and customer service Employing mobile solutions has become an industry standard, but many retailers stumble when it comes to ensuring issue-free software development and application.

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GetElastic

APRIL 16, 2020

B2B Mobile Commerce Apps are Hot: Here's Why. Mobile commerce apps for B2B are increasing, and with good reason -- 80% of B2B buyers are using mobile at work, and more than 60% say mobile played a significant role in a recent purchase. For industrial supplier Grainger, 41% of its mobile sales flow through its app.

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Retail TouchPoints

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

The company has successfully helped retailers like American Eagle Outfitters leverage RFID and computer vision-based inventory tracking technology to create a holistic, near-real-time view of inventory across stores to empower both associates and consumers.

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GetElastic

MAY 22, 2019

Mobile commerce apps for B2B are increasing, and with good reason — 80% of B2B buyers are using mobile at work, and more than 60% say mobile played a significant role in a recent purchase. For industrial supplier Grainger, 41% of its mobile sales flow through its app. How mobile applications support B2B commerce.

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Ecommerce Platforms

APRIL 29, 2022

Clover Point of Sale is intuitive and well-designed, with a lot of feature-rich ways to grow your business, but there are a lot of additional costs for integrations, and some limitations for third-party payment processing options. Very impressive store-building technology. Go only costs $49, making it ideal for the budget-conscious.

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Ecommerce Platforms

MARCH 9, 2022

Pricing ??. Shopify has pricing options to suit all kinds of companies. Alternatively, you can try “Advanced” for tools like shipping rate calculations for $299 per month. Unlimited products for all pricing plans. Can become more expensive with premium plugins. Pricing ??. Plenty of payment options.

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Retail TouchPoints

DECEMBER 21, 2023

Retailers have countless data points around shoppers’ unique buying habits, their purchase and browsing history, and their preferred payment and shipping methods. High or low price? What device they’re on : Mobile? They just have to put it into action at checkout. Member or non-member? B2B or B2C? Social media? Search engine?

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Retail TouchPoints

SEPTEMBER 1, 2020

It will cost $12.95 Other perks include fuel discounts at Walmart, Murphy USA and Murphy Express gas stations, and access to proprietary technology such as “Scan & Go,” a mobile app that allows shoppers to scan goods as they pick them up in the store, pay at a self-service kiosk and immediately exit.

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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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Retail TouchPoints

SEPTEMBER 6, 2022

The big takeaway: managing costs and keeping shelves stocked while also delivering on speed, efficiency and sustainability have become valuable differentiators that can help any company get ahead of the competition. The same technologies that are making supply chains more efficient also are making it greener. “[The

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OrderDynamics

APRIL 11, 2019

New to Retail: BOPIS Free Shipping. If you know anything about retail, you know that BOPIS free shipping isn’t new! In effect, BOPIS is the new free shipping. The last mile delivery is expensive. As an emerging retail trend, BOPIS free shipping is the new free delivery. What is BOPIS Free Shipping?

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Ecommerce Platforms

MARCH 29, 2019

But what is the BigCommerce pricing actually like? Is it more expensive or cheaper than the competition? That's what we're here to find out, so keep reading to learn more about BigCommerce's prices from the monthly plans to the themes and integrations. Comparing BigCommerce Pricing Plans. Price: $29.95

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