Retail TouchPoints

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

Retailers have taken notice of this shift and are increasingly turning toward experiential retail to meet changing customer preferences. In fact, according to a Forrester Consulting study sponsored by Shopify, 40% of brands say offering experiential retail will be a top priority for them in the next year.

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Retail TouchPoints

MARCH 23, 2021

Much like Amazon ’s “Just Walk Out” technology that it sells to other retailers ( like airport retailer Hudson in the U.S.), In Europe, PIXEVIA provides AI-powered store automation and smart city technologies to retail companies in France, the Netherlands, the UK and the Baltics (as well as the U.S.,

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Retail TouchPoints

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

Stitch Fix has hired a new Chief Product and Technology Officer to lead the struggling online personal styling service’s technology, product, data science, security and IT teams. Tony Bacos will begin today and report directly to CEO Matt Baer. Bacos’ emphasis on growth connects to Baer’s priorities as a still-new CEO.

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Retail TouchPoints

MARCH 3, 2023

Best Buy is planning to evolve its operating model with a greater emphasis on smaller stores as the retailer plans to close 20 to 30 large-format stores, implement eight experiential store remodels and open approximately 10 additional outlet stores over the coming year. Comparable sales fell 9.3% as overall revenue dropped to $14.7

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Retail TouchPoints

JANUARY 19, 2024

Put mildly, it has been a challenging few years for retailers. Retailers cannot take this resilience for granted. To address these compounding problems, retailers need to re-evaluate their operating priorities by focusing on cost-cutting measures that also enhance customer experiences, such as through automation, AI or other tech.

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Retail TouchPoints

JANUARY 15, 2024

Within the larger global market, McKinsey estimates that the retail and CPG sectors have the most to gain from AI , with potential to harness the tech and drive huge improvements in operational efficiency as well as the customer and employee experience. But many of these tasks may just represent the low-hanging AI fruit.

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Retail TouchPoints

MARCH 18, 2024

Retailers have been eager to jump on the generative AI bandwagon: according to a new survey conducted by Salesforce and the Retail AI Council , retail executives estimate that 36% of their employees already are using generative AI today, with that figure projected to rise to 45% by 2025.

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Retail TouchPoints

JANUARY 15, 2024

Since deployment, the solutions have become central to store operations. Technology is at the forefront of everything we do from an omnichannel perspective across the globe, and working with Zebra Technologies has been a game-changer for us,” said Jonas Stillman, Senior Director of Omnichannel Operations at Office Depot in a statement.

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365 Retail

APRIL 26, 2024

Artificial intelligence (A)-driven in-store workforce scheduling solution, Orquest , has been announced as the winner of the 2024 Innovation Awards by the Retail Technology Show. It enhances retail operational efficiency, fosters frontline team well-being and delivers an optimised customer experience.

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Retail TouchPoints

JANUARY 30, 2024

Generative AI (Gen AI) has brought about a seismic shift that’s reshaping customer interactions and business operations. As retailers ride the AI wave, it’s important to simultaneously address both the opportunities and responsibilities it brings. Moreover, ethical AI training in retail should also focus on inclusivity.

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Retail TouchPoints

APRIL 12, 2023

As a result of changing consumer behaviors and spending patterns, many retailers are focused on right-sizing their store footprints, especially in shopping malls. For their part, more mall operators are looking to diversify their tenant mix and incorporate additional brands that resonate with younger audiences.

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Retail TouchPoints

FEBRUARY 25, 2022

Experiential retailer b8ta officially shut down its U.S. brick-and-mortar operations on Feb. The brand’s international businesses, b8ta Japan and b8ta MENA in the UAE, remain operational, and the Japanese business has acquired the brand’s licenses in Japan, according to TechCrunch. “It Experiential Retail Will Never be the Same.

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Retail TouchPoints

JULY 25, 2023

Any retailer that’s attempted to provide pickup and delivery services knows how fraught (not to mention expensive) they can be. But it’s how those stores operate that allows them to effectively serve as fulfillment hubs. Another technology that has boosted convenience is a real-time in-store communications solution from Theatro.

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Retail TouchPoints

APRIL 9, 2021

Like many others, retail is currently in its most testing period, yet buy online, pick up in-store (BOPIS) is currently revolutionizing the modern-day retail experience. BOPIS helps retailers provide a more accurate stock inventory and better visibility of the stock, keeping supply chains running smoothly. However, BOPIS 2.0

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Retail TouchPoints

AUGUST 16, 2021

Many ecommerce retailers, particularly in the apparel space, have resigned themselves to return rates of 20%, 30% or more as a death-and-taxes-style inevitability. We incorporate vertical lines through the different materials we use to make our shirts,” explained Villanueva in an interview with Retail TouchPoints. “We

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Retail TouchPoints

JUNE 1, 2022

Wolt CEO Miki Kuusi will oversee the combined company’s team and operations outside of the U.S., The Wolt consumer app will continue to run separately with support from DoorDash, and Wolt will maintain operations in all of the markets where it currently operates. reporting directly to DoorDash CEO Tony Xu.

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Retail TouchPoints

NOVEMBER 11, 2022

The ecommerce boom brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic has permanently changed the retail landscape. While people have been shopping online for decades, it’s important to recognize that warehouses, as we know them, are still operating and organized to replenish the stock in brick-and-mortar stores. Technological Renovations.

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Retail TouchPoints

JULY 1, 2022

Ron Johnson, CEO and co-founder of Enjoy Technology. Prior to his failed stint as JCPenney’s CEO, Johnson was riding high as the chief architect of the Apple Retail concept and Target ’s designer collaborations. To fund its operations throughout the Chapter 11 proceedings, Enjoy has received a $2.5

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Retail TouchPoints

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

In the last several years, retailers have increased the speed with which they have built online and mobile app presence. With this evolution into digital sales and the increased use of data mining, retailers are facing unprecedented challenges in digital security. Conducting a third-party audit of cybersecurity protocols.

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Retail TouchPoints

APRIL 1, 2024

Recent estimates forecast that nearly a quarter of global retail sales will come from online channels by 2027, so the ability to serve a multilingual customer base will be essential for businesses seeking global success. Despite the importance of multilingual support, most retailers aren’t equipped to provide it.

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Retail TouchPoints

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

Amazon has incorporated RFID capabilities into its Just Walk Out cashierless technology to handle the sale of apparel and fan gear at two Seattle sports venues. Earlier this year, Amazon piloted the RFID-enabled Just Walk Out technology for a few games at Climate Pledge Arena, home of the NHL’s Seattle Kraken.

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Retail TouchPoints

JULY 7, 2022

Destination retailer Event Network — which operates gift shops for aquariums, zoos, museums, science centers, botanical gardens and other cultural attractions — has upgraded to a mobile point-of-service (POS) system and adopted a new cloud infrastructure as it continues its digital transformation.

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365 Retail

MAY 1, 2024

Having delivered its largest innovation showcase in the event’s history, the Retail Technology Show welcomed over 12,500 retail professionals to its iconic two-day event, an increase of attendee numbers by +28% year-on-year.

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Groove

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

Their discussion centers around the brand's pivot towards Omni Channel sales, ensuring their offerings resonate across diverse consumer bases, from corporate to retail. Ethan is an industry expert in eCommerce, e-marketing, and the dynamic technologies behind them.

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Retail TouchPoints

NOVEMBER 30, 2022

Foot Locker has made multiple changes to its executive leadership team as the athletic retailer separates its commercial functions from supply chain and IT concerns. The retailer’s executive leadership changes, which will become effective Dec. The retailer’s executive leadership changes, which will become effective Dec.

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Retail TouchPoints

APRIL 11, 2024

We are past the point of conjecture about whether AI will upend the retail industry; it already has. In a recent study sponsored by Nvidia, 69% of retailers that used AI in 2023 reported that it increased revenues, and 72% said it reduced operating costs. But what are the most forward-thinking retailers doing with AI this year?

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365 Retail

JULY 24, 2023

Now processing over 10% of the global grocery sales data, Retail Insight , the leading provider of in-store operations execution software, is targeting its next growth phase, consolidating its position as a global technology leader, while expanding into new territories, supported by a series of senior hires.

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Retail TouchPoints

APRIL 5, 2023

Shopping center operators are facing a new call to action: Evolve and elevate your experiences or lose your customers forever. We’re pivoting away from being a real estate company and leaning into being an experience company,” said Stephen Yalof, CEO of Tanger Outlets in an interview with Retail TouchPoints. But the work is not done.

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Retail TouchPoints

DECEMBER 4, 2023

The retail industry is facing exceptional challenges in this post-pandemic era. So how can retailers survive and thrive in this new normal? To overcome these hurdles, artificial intelligence (AI), automation and robotics have emerged as game-changing solutions that are driving the retail industry forward.

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Retail TouchPoints

DECEMBER 20, 2023

The Retail Remix podcast was developed to feature the founders, executives and practitioners shaping retail’s future. Over three -plus years, I have had the honor of speaking with industry pros who have rich backgrounds in tech, marketing and advertising, operations, finance and so much more.

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Retail TouchPoints

JANUARY 20, 2023

Kroger has entered a strategic collaboration with Google Cloud and Deloitte to use cloud technologies that will increase associate productivity across its nearly 2,800 stores nationwide. Innovation is a critical component, and execution is even more important,” said Jim Clendenen, VP, Enterprise Retail Systems at Kroger in a statement.

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Retail TouchPoints

OCTOBER 24, 2023

The last three years have been a whirlwind for retailers and CPG companies. Now, the landscape is shifting again, and it’s a mix of good and bad news for retailers and CPGs. By analyzing how newer service offerings impact operations across the entire business, leaders can gain unique insights and find and capture tremendous value.

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Retail TouchPoints

OCTOBER 26, 2020

This year’s surge in ecommerce has put strains on both supply chains and websites, and retailers now are guessing what challenges they will face as fall and winter bring the threat of a COVID-19 resurgence as well as the usual holiday rush. How AWS works with retailers to continuously increase the speed of innovation every year.

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Retail TouchPoints

JANUARY 29, 2024

These are certainly applicable to what we’re seeing in the retail industry right now. We’re seeing a resurgence of retailers placing focus back on their physical stores. Every day, the latest retail headlines are focused on the entrance or expansion of physical retail environments, including Kohl’s , Toys ‘R’ Us , Mizzen+Main and more.

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Retail TouchPoints

JANUARY 21, 2022

Amanda Martin has been named SVP, Chief Supply Chain Officer and Vijay Karthik has been named SVP, Chief Technology Officer. In her new role, Martin will take over responsibility for all supply chain operations. She also will oversee the retailer’s photo studio and customer care divisions.

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Retail TouchPoints

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

The growth of retail media networks (RMNs) in recent years has been impressive. As the world moves away from third-party identifiers, retailers are using their own channels to unlock the potential of their valuable shopper audiences — so much so that retail media is now the fourth-largest advertising medium, according to data from WARC.

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