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Northern Tool Builds Up its Omnichannel Foundation With Brick-and-Mortar Expansion

Retail TouchPoints

Launched by Don Kotula in 1981 as a mail-order business that offered a patented log splitter design, Northern Tool & Equipment moved into brick-and-mortar retail later that year, expanded online in the 2000s and is now a leading omnichannel retailer for tradespeople, DIY enthusiasts and hobbyists. Engagement Across All Channels.

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Ikea Launches Gen AI-Powered Design and Shopping Tool

Retail TouchPoints

Ingka Group , parent company of Ikea Retail, has debuted an AI-powered home design inspiration and shopping tool on the OpenAI GPT Store. omnichannel presence in April 2023 , the same month the retailer debuted a virtual interior design service Ikea had committed to spending $2.2 billion to expand and enhance its U.S.

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Walmart Business Launches New Holiday Tools for SMBs

Retail TouchPoints

By partnering with TikTok star Corporate Natalie, Walmart Business is offering sage advice, a curated marketplace shopping experience for holiday party needs and even tailored product recommendations via the Gift Finder tool, which allows shoppers to sort ideas by price range, customer rating, availability, delivery speed and brand.

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New Ecommerce Tools: March 25, 2024

Practical eCommerce

This week's rundown includes new tools for livestream commerce, cross-border transactions, logistics, omnichannel sales, customer experience, fraud prevention, and more. The post New Ecommerce Tools: March 25, 2024 appeared first on Practical Ecommerce.

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3 Predictions for the Future of Omnichannel 

Retail TouchPoints

In fact, Retail TouchPoints has seen the number of channels used to conduct business grow year after year in its annual Omnichannel and Fulfillment Benchmark Survey. In 2021, retailers shaped their omnichannel strategies around two key issues: customer acquisition ( 63% ) and customer retention ( 58% ).

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Men’s Wearhouse Streamlines Wedding Planning for the Groom with Digital Tool

Retail TouchPoints

Men’s Wearhouse is enhancing its digital experience with the launch of Wedding Wingman, a digital tool designed to assist grooms and groomsmen in selecting the perfect look for the wedding day by providing inspiration and guidance for selecting wedding attire.

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Ecommerce with Flair: Digital Tools for a More Inspiring Online Experience

Retail TouchPoints

But businesses are discovering that digital tools can provide customers with a new way to provide a personalized and engaging shopping experience. While videos make for a more engaging customer experience, only 40% of product detail pages currently use video, according to the 2022 Omnichannel Retail Index. Beyond the Shelf.

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