Retail TouchPoints

SEPTEMBER 27, 2022

“Saving our customers time and money is in our DNA, and I am proud of how we’ve innovated to offer exactly what our customers need this holiday — deeper savings across a broader assortment of gifts with a seamless omnichannel shopping experience,” said Tom Ward, EVP and Chief Ecommerce Officer at Walmart U.S. in a statement. “We

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Steve Dennis

JULY 26, 2019

As it turns out, reports of Toys ‘R’ Us’ death may have been greatly exaggerated. The iconic toy retailer—which filed for bankruptcy in 2017 after piling up more than $5 billion in debt—closed its more than 800 U.S. doors and seemed destined for the retail graveyard. So it won’t be easy.

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Retail TouchPoints

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

WHP’s global strategy for Express includes a full omnichannel launch beginning in 2024, with the opening of flagship stores and ecommerce channels featuring men’s and women’s apparel plus categories including footwear, intimates and accessories. and acquire the Express brand IP under a new joint venture with Express’ parent company.

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RTP blog

OCTOBER 31, 2018

The absence of Toys ‘R’ Us headed into the holiday season has created a scramble in two ways: one, to grab a larger share of the toy market, and another for additional physical space. all have expanded their toy offerings ahead of the season, and old favorite FAO Schwarz is reopening its flagship New York City store in November.

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Steve Dennis

JANUARY 14, 2020

As it turns out, reports of Toys ‘R’ Us’ death may have been greatly exaggerated. The iconic toy retailer—which filed for bankruptcy in 2017 after piling up more than $5 billion in debt—closed its more than 800 U.S. doors and seemed destined for the retail graveyard. So it won’t be easy.

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Retail TouchPoints

AUGUST 17, 2023

More than 10,000 products from Petco are now available for delivery nationwide via the DoorDash Marketplace, including food, treats, toys, beds, bowls and other supplies. Whether it’s the dog food you forgot to grab while out or a treat or toy, consumers now have convenient on-demand access to pets’ whole health needs.”

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RTP blog

OCTOBER 7, 2019

Household names like Toys ‘R’ Us, Nine West, Brookstone and Payless have shut up shop; and Amazon continues to squeeze the competition with one-day Prime shipping. We see smart retailers playing to their strengths and investing in creating the sorts of omnichannel shopper experiences that pure play e-Commerce giants can’t.

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RTP blog

MAY 31, 2018

If you’re still looking for proof that we’re living in one of the most transformational times in retail since the 2008 financial crisis, look no further than the recent demise of Toys “R” Us. Their closure marks the third-largest retail bankruptcy in U.S. history, and not only does it affect toymakers and investors, but the economy as well.

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Retail TouchPoints

SEPTEMBER 7, 2023

The service is available for tens of thousands of products that are in-stock at nearby stores, including books, toys, games and collectibles.

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Retail TouchPoints

MAY 31, 2023

Evans has held senior leadership positions at Walmart for 15 years, most recently as EVP of Entertainment, Toys and Seasonal at Walmart U.S. He also has worked in the general merchandising, omnichannel, home and apparel divisions at the retailing giant.

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Retail TouchPoints

OCTOBER 18, 2023

Melissa & Doug toys and costumes have been in homes and schools around the world for decades. (If If you are a parent, you likely have at least one Melissa & Doug toy.) Interactive Moments Help Uncover ‘Endless Possibilities’ for Play With the tagline “Timeless Toys.

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Retail TouchPoints

APRIL 12, 2022

as we invest in strengthening our omnichannel ecosystem,” said Dennis Mullahy, Chief Supply Chain Officer for Macy’s Inc. It will support growth of our business as a leading omnichannel retailer. “This state-of-the-art facility is a significant milestone for Macy’s, Inc. in a statement. “It and Martinsburg, W.Va.

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Retail TouchPoints

APRIL 29, 2022

BJ’s market will offer the same product sizes and pricing as BJ’s club stores, as well as the same omnichannel services such as curbside pickup and same-day delivery. Macy’s has a similar concept for its Backstage store-in-store concept , setting aside a space with a changing assortment of fashion, gifts, housewares, toys and other goods.

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Retail TouchPoints

OCTOBER 7, 2021

The retailer will engage with shoppers through weekly live shopping events, roll out a new mobile app and add new omnichannel features. Each session will have a focused theme, such as fall and holiday apparel, shoes and accessories or toys, and will be archived to watch and shop on demand following its conclusion.

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Retail TouchPoints

JULY 7, 2022

This expansion of its omnichannel offerings reflects growth plans that the retailer outlined in January 2022, when it revealed its goal of increasing annual sales to $8 billion to $10 billion and, over the next six to seven years, adding 500 new stores to its existing roster of more than 1,400 locations. through a new partnership with Shipt.

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Retail TouchPoints

SEPTEMBER 29, 2022

The marketplace, powered by Mirakl , is key piece of Macy’s turnaround strategy aimed at transforming the department store into a digitally led, omnichannel retailer. The platform, which is integrated into the existing Macy’s website and app, brings an expanded assortment of 400 new brands across 20 product categories at launch.

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Retail TouchPoints

FEBRUARY 24, 2023

Ikea ’s marine-focused Blåvingad toy line is the inspiration behind a new interactive AR experience — Lilla Äventyret (The Little Adventure) — that launched in 21 Ikea stores across Sweden on Feb. Ikea’s Blåvingad toy collection launched in October 2022 and is produced in part from recycled plastic cleaned from the ocean.

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Retail TouchPoints

MARCH 1, 2024

To place an order, customers can visit booksamillion.com and select the “Same-Day Delivery” option during checkout for thousands of in-stock products, including top-selling books, toys, games and collectibles. Orders will then be picked up by a delivery driver and dropped off at the customer’s desired location. Orders placed before 3 p.m.

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Retail TouchPoints

JANUARY 4, 2022

With consumers’ rapid shift to ecommerce channels, DTC players had to navigate surges in demand and effectively compete against a broader landscape that included their startup peers but also omnichannel behemoths. RTP: How do trends like diversity and inclusion play into omnichannel strategy?

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Retail TouchPoints

OCTOBER 12, 2023

And customers that use Happy Returns Bars in Petco stores also will receive a same-day coupon they can use to get their pet a new toy. “We Petco customers can now bring ecommerce orders they need to return with them while running errands for their pets, with no box or shipping label required.

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Retail TouchPoints

APRIL 6, 2022

The technologies we’re referring to include video analytics and computer vision, thermal sensors, motion detectors, geospatial analytics, CRM omnichannel solutions and AR/VR to name a few, all of which cover a range of capabilities and price points. Driving Shopper Engagement.

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Retail TouchPoints

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

“TikTok has made it frighteningly easy to buy — it’s literally a swipe and the product is on its way to you,” said Lee Parkhurst, Senior Brand Manager at Educational Insights , the first toy brand to test out TikTok Shop.

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Retail TouchPoints

JANUARY 20, 2022

Patent and Trademark Office in late December 2021 for the production and sale of virtual goods, including electronics, home decorations, toys, sporting goods and personal care products. Ward currently leads Walmart’s omnichannel efforts, which include using stores as last mile hubs. Current President and CEO of U.S.

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Retail TouchPoints

NOVEMBER 1, 2021

The selection includes essentials ranging from diapers and wipes to bath toys, as well as a variety of Bed Bath & Beyond’s home goods, from brands including Honest, Yumi, Lalo, Little Spoon and Nyssa. Shoppers can search by choosing the “Baby” category or searching with the baby emoji.

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Retail TouchPoints

JULY 6, 2023

This growth showcases the demand for unique and fun pet apparel, accessories and toys, especially ones inspired by Snoop Dogg himself,” said Little Earth in a statement shared with Retail TouchPoints. Snoop Doggie Doggs apparel ranges in size from XS and XL as well as “big dog.” Each retailer will carry a unique lineup of products.

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Retail TouchPoints

OCTOBER 26, 2023

Kohl’s joins Claire’s growing list of more than 40 retail partners, which also includes Macy’s , Walmart , Toys ‘R’ Us, CVS, DSW and at least 10 grocery partners including Albertsons and Kroger.

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RTP blog

APRIL 27, 2018

By Stephen Wakeling , Phobio The ubiquity of Amazon and recent announcement of the Toys ‘R’ Us closure offers a sobering glimpse of how the retail industry is radically shifting and transforming. The Omnichannel Shift Online retailers are changing how traditional brick-and-mortar retailers are going to market.

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Retail TouchPoints

DECEMBER 14, 2023

They are historically accurate toys and accessories that feature elaborate and immersive backstories uniquely suited to bring to the screen. I had Kirsten, and she had Molly,” Beer shared in a statement. They didn’t feel like dolls to play with, rather real people whose worlds we got to imagine ourselves in.

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Retail TouchPoints

JANUARY 13, 2023

Price played a major role in determining products’ popularity: categories with a plethora of less expensive gifting options, like toys and sporting equipment, saw an average 2.4X “For example, it would appear that spending on electronics decreased during this holiday season compared to a similar time frame in 2021.”.

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Retail TouchPoints

NOVEMBER 9, 2021

Additionally, Liquidity Services , which operates a B2B ecommerce marketplace for surplus business and government goods, has launched a new consumer-facing omnichannel marketplace called AllSurplus Deals for returned and overstock goods. The auction-based website is now available to consumers in Arizona.

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Retail TouchPoints

AUGUST 30, 2021

They offered a breadth of inventory that included fine jewelry, toys, sporting goods and electronics. These items included many children’s toys as well as smaller consumer or commodity items such as batteries, film and videocassettes. Omnichannel approaches like Target’s are not insular. What’s Next?

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Steve Dennis

DECEMBER 26, 2019

Omnichannel Is Dead. As the year– and the decade –comes to a close, I’m highlighting, the the ten posts that captured the most attention during the course of 2019. The Future Is Harmonized Retail Gap, J.

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RTP blog

SEPTEMBER 27, 2019

Our extensive research and analyses attest to the omnichannel nature of retail. But given the widespread belief that the direction of omnichannel is away from “bricks” towards “clicks,” why ever would so many brands decide to put out a shingle? I was excited to see that Toys ‘R’ Us will be back with two new stores this holiday season.

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Retail TouchPoints

JULY 12, 2022

What’s more, while most users today still see AR as a “toy,” the study found that 76% of consumers want AR tools they can use in their everyday lives. By 2025, it’s estimated that nearly 75% of the global population and almost all smartphone users will be frequent AR users, according to a recent study by Snap and Deloitte Digital.

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Retail TouchPoints

DECEMBER 22, 2022

Saks turned its partnership with the Rocket Fund – the Elton John AIDS Foundation – into a powerful vehicle for creative inspiration and omnichannel engagement. The windows team, led by Connor Matz, Director of Windows, found ways to reimagine traditional holiday toys and embrace futuristic lighting and materials to spark imagination.

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Retail TouchPoints

OCTOBER 14, 2020

7, with an emphasis on toys, electronics and home products. 27, adding additional promotions on electronics, toys and gifts across apparel and home as well as seasonal décor. The first Black Friday Deals for Days event will begin online Nov. 4 and add new in-store deals on Nov. The second phase will launch online on Nov.

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Retail TouchPoints

SEPTEMBER 30, 2020

Contactless Checkout and Payment: Stores will include self-checkout kiosks as well as contactless payment solutions, including Walmart Pay, to limit contact between associates and customers.

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