Retail TouchPoints

DECEMBER 14, 2023

This is the latest development in Mattel’s long-term strategy to court big-name writers, directors and producers to turn its beloved “toybox” into a well-oiled (and highly profitable) movie machine. Developed by teacher-turned-entrepreneur Pleasant T. Growing up, my sister and I were American Girl girls.

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Retail TouchPoints

APRIL 12, 2023

SikSilk previously relied on native search technology that didn’t have the capability to sort the products listed in search results based on their availability. Additionally, SikSilk was able to configure synonyms for terms shoppers enter in order to prevent search queries that led to no-results pages.

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Retail TouchPoints

APRIL 4, 2024

Retailers are now demanding large media company dollars, but they are operating almost as a startup in terms of their technological capabilities. At its core, incrementality tries to understand [the question]: if you didn’t see this ad, would you have made the purchase ?” explained Pollet. “It’s That is incrementality.

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Kissmetrics

MARCH 2, 2021

Search operators are advanced search commands that make it easier to filter search results based on what you do (or don’t) want to see in search results. In layperson’s terms, Boolean operators are terms that allow you to broaden or tighten the search results. Boolean Facebook Search for Two Terms Needing to Be Present.

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Kissmetrics

JANUARY 29, 2021

However, this is not to say that this change doesn’t matter at all. That is a ton of useful content, but it also means your entire post probably won’t rank well for terms like “affiliate marketing networks” because only one section covers that topic. It keeps things interesting, doesn’t it?

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Forrester eCommerce

SEPTEMBER 11, 2019

“Digital platform” is a term I first proposed more than a decade ago to describe a new breed of company that was about to dominate in our economic and social discussions. The term never caught on, sad to say, probably because it wasn’t catchy enough, but the prediction proved true.

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Retail TouchPoints

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

We believe that a key part of achieving our profitability milestone is prioritizing the medium- and long-term health of the business over short-term revenue gains and lower margin customers.” The anticipated result, said Hyman, is a negative short-term impact on both revenue and subscriber numbers.

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Retail TouchPoints

JUNE 2, 2023

Patagonia also has filed a complaint against Nordstrom alleging that the company sold “thousands” of counterfeit Patagonia sweatshirts and T-shirts at Nordstrom Rack stores. Terms of the settlement were not disclosed. Gap also filed a counterclaim asking a judge to rule that the design of the Snap-T fleece was not legally protected.

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Kissmetrics

MARCH 30, 2021

Hence the increase in searches of “how” related terms. On average you need a domain authority of 58 to rank on the top 10 of Google for a two-word keyword, while you only need a domain authority of 39 to rank for a question-related term. If you aren’t going after question-related terms, you should consider doing so.

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Kissmetrics

DECEMBER 4, 2020

You could shrug it off and say that failure is really a learning experience, but wouldn’t you rather learn how to avoid those product flops so you can save yourself time, money, and heartache? It’s okay to waffle then because no one else is watching, and you don’t have to backtrack. I know I would. Write it down.

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Retail TouchPoints

NOVEMBER 10, 2023

For several years now the term “retail media” has been buzzing around both retail and media circles. The terms “retail media” and “retail media network” are often used interchangeably, and for all intents and purposes they are essentially the same thing. Back to top What is a retail media network?

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My Wife Quit Her Job

OCTOBER 26, 2020

If you’re looking to create a profitable, long term ecommerce business, then Amazon retail arbitrage is NOT the answer. But if you dig a little deeper, you’ll realize that this ecommerce business model is not ideal for a number of reasons and will never result in a defensible, long term business.

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Retail TouchPoints

AUGUST 28, 2020

The convergence of a pandemic, economic turmoil and a heated presidential election can make it difficult to look beyond the here and now, but shoppers nevertheless expect retailers to have a long-term vision. That doesn’t mean that stores aren’t important.

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Retail TouchPoints

MARCH 13, 2024

The same can be said of Qurate, but as Beitler sees it, Qurate’s business model “isn’t a thing of the past, it’s actually a pathway to the future.” Especially when you don’t have [something particular] in mind, part of the joy is being surprised and amazed by what you see in shop windows or in the aisles.

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Forrester eCommerce

JANUARY 24, 2019

Customers, in the era of cloud computing and embracing the shift to business agility, don’t want long-term commitments to fixed capacities of these resources. Their infrastructure consumption is […].

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Kissmetrics

OCTOBER 27, 2021

If you’re not monitoring the SEO landscape, you won’t react fast enough to change. Without it, you won’t have a clear understanding of where you’re going, what you want to achieve, and measurable ROI. Every day, week, and month new terms gain or lose popularity. Why Is Quarterly SEO Planning Important?

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Kissmetrics

JANUARY 30, 2022

These businesses aren’t just liked by Google, they’re also liked by customers. Public & Local Services face the highest average keyword difficulty for target terms. We can see that a business’s authority score didn’t really impact whether or not they got a high review rating.

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Retail TouchPoints

AUGUST 30, 2022

Following on strong Q2 results, Ulta Beauty has debuted a new marketing campaign designed to “widen the lens of beauty and inspire all to reclaim beauty on their own terms.”. The national ad spot will air across linear and streaming TV and social media, featuring a cast of creators and beauty influencers.

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Retail TouchPoints

JANUARY 26, 2024

Photo credit: stock-adobe.com “The COVID-19 pandemic really shifted consumers’ approach to purchasing in terms of the payment methods they use and how often they visit in person,” said Sam Gazeley, Digital Payment Technologies Industry Analyst at the global technology intelligence firm ABI Research in an interview with Retail TouchPoints.

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Retail TouchPoints

JANUARY 3, 2024

The Cost of Maintaining the Returns Status Quo The existing fragmented and outdated returns process carries significant costs for retailers, both in financial terms and in customer satisfaction. Think about the everyday shopper: for many, the nearest returns location isn’t just around the corner.

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Retail TouchPoints

APRIL 18, 2024

Image courtesy Mint House) “We believe that the best and richest product experiences don’t happen on screens the way they do at ecommerce, and they don’t happen on shelves,” explained Ally Goltz, Minoan’s Head of Growth in an interview with Retail TouchPoints. They’ve been a major support in terms of sourcing.

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Retail TouchPoints

APRIL 25, 2024

So I can’t imagine this [pullback on self-checkout] would be a structural change. Certainly the heightened sensitivity and hype right now around theft and OCR [organized retail crime] has swayed retailers to some extent in their SCO strategies, but longer term it remains to be seen if that will have a dent on broader adoption.”

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Retail TouchPoints

APRIL 20, 2023

“We are excited to see Saks Limitless continue to grow as we deliver highly personalized service and access to once-in-a-lifetime experiences that money can’t buy,” said Mariel Sholem, VP of Client Engagement at Saks in a statement. Regis Aspen Resort and access to the members-only Caribou Club.

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Retail TouchPoints

JANUARY 3, 2024

Matt Kelleher, incoming Chief Digital Officer, Asda (Photo credit: Asda) Asda is continuing to evolve how it uses data to improve its customer experience as part of its long-term ambition to become the UK’s second largest grocery retailer. Asda currently sits in the number t h ree position after Tesco and Sainsbury’s ).

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Retail TouchPoints

JANUARY 13, 2022

Melwani believes LVMH has made 10 years of progress in the last two years in terms of U.S. consumers, the pandemic also is transforming the shape of luxury in America, both in terms of store footprints and digital engagement. The customer doesn’t see themselves as an online shopper or a brick-and-mortar shopper,” Melwani said.

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Retail TouchPoints

JANUARY 5, 2022

Digital sports platform Fana t ics has acquired trading card brand Topps mere months after snagging the rights to produce Major League Baseball (MLB) trading cards, a partnership that Topps had owned since 1952. Fellow trading card company Panini also lost long-term partnerships in the reshuffle.

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Retail TouchPoints

JANUARY 18, 2022

One key piece of advice: retailers shouldn’t look at diversity-related issues in terms of cost. Finding time to mentor new leaders, investing in new products and working with groups that support minority issues shouldn’t be thought of in terms of their impact on the bottom line. It just means I’m giving you some guidance.”.

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Retail TouchPoints

OCTOBER 4, 2023

Just look at the pace at which new brands are entering the marketplace — 35% of advertisers today didn’t even exist three years ago. But it’s a learning process, and a lot of what we’re talking about in terms of the store is still hypothesis. So what’s a brand to do amid these competing needs?

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Retail TouchPoints

MAY 13, 2022

We can’t control the market, but we can control how we respond. Markets go up and down, but we are focused on Instacart’s long term opportunity to power the future of grocery with our partners.”.

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Kissmetrics

OCTOBER 6, 2021

Understanding what these changes mean and how to navigate the future of paid ads without cookies is crucial to long-term social media success. First, third-party cookies weren’t always accurate. The shift may make paid ad ROI drop (as marketers learn new strategies), but I don’t expect it to be a long-term issue.

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lateshipment

OCTOBER 2, 2023

When customers search for products that aren’t sold by the e-com store, businesses might take that chance to identify the gap in their product range and realize what customers want to see the brand sell. Matching your customers’ search terms with the language you use is crucial for your search engine optimisation strategy.

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Retail TouchPoints

JANUARY 4, 2024

But this couple in their 80s — she doesn’t drive anymore; he does, but she doesn’t want him to drive, so they started using drone delivery, and they’ve ordered hundreds of things from, like, the local Mexican restaurant and other places. In layman’s term, the visual line of sight is as far as you can see.

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Retail TouchPoints

OCTOBER 16, 2023

Despite a positive job market and a stabilized economic environment, most consumers ( 96% ) are looking to save money in the short term, according to a recent study from PwC. But you can’t do personalization for everyday products. Now, it’s all about how you reach consumers through tailored promotions.”

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RetailMinded

MARCH 29, 2024

The major types of loans you can get from a bank include: Term loans: These provide a lump sum cash amount you repay over a set timeframe, usually 3-5 years. Term loans allow you to fund significant expenses like constructing a new retail space. Small Business Administration Loans The U.S.

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Retail TouchPoints

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

You turn on your TV, everything’s personalized for you; you go into Spotify, you don’t see artists that you’ve never heard of apart from in “Discover Weekly,” and then it’s all curated to be things that you like. The digital imperative is that you can’t get away with that anymore.

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Kissmetrics

JULY 28, 2020

It’s because I didn’t go after the right target audience, while HubSpot did. If you target people who don’t want to buy your stuff, you might get more traffic to your site… but it won’t do much for you. You already know the definition, so I won’t bore you with that again. Why is that?

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RetailDive

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

Is it the 'Wild West' of measures or a fair predictor of long-term success? Either way, retailers won’t quit talking about EBITDA.

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