Retail TouchPoints

JULY 29, 2024

Indianapolis, Phoenix and cities across New Hampshire, Rhode Island, Massachusetts and Connecticut — with the rollout scheduled to continue nationwide into 2025. The program is already live at stores in more than 16 markets — including Houston, Dallas, Philadelphia, Washington D.C.,

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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.

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Retail TouchPoints

MARCH 15, 2024

Ulta Beauty , which posted strong financial results for 2023, will move into Mexico next year as part of a joint venture with global brands operator Axo. The retailer’s $11.2 billion in net sales for FY 2023, which ended Feb. 3, 2024, was 9.8% higher than the previous year, fueled by a comparable sales rise of 5.7%. million members.

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Retail TouchPoints

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

Customers expect technology to work consistently, and if it doesn’t, it can lead to a frustrating experience. That’s where cloud-optional technology comes into play. Apps are built to operate without reliance on the cloud and work as intended even with a weak or nonexistent internet connection.

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Retail TouchPoints

OCTOBER 8, 2024

Department store retailer Belk has debuted the Belk Media Network using technology from Criteo , offering brands and agencies access to its audience of high-earning, predominantly women shoppers via ads on its owned-and-operated properties. Belk, which operates nearly 300 stores across the Southeast U.S.,

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Retail TouchPoints

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

Schwartz has served as the retailer’s COO since its inception, overseeing functions including product, technology, global operations and marketing, and as CEO, he plans to extend the company’s reach through brand growth, category diversification and market expansion.

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365 Retail

OCTOBER 16, 2024

The Retail Technology Show (RTS), the leading event that connects retail’s changemakers and cutting-edge technology providers, has announced it will extend its partnership with Commerce Futures , the eCommerce event and networking specialists. There’s so much energy and momentum as we build into RTS 2025,” Bradley added.

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RetailMinded

JULY 30, 2024

From smart homes to industrial automation, these cutting-edge technologies are transforming industries and creating new possibilities. As we look to 2025, these technologies are set to play an even bigger role. According to recent studies, 83% of retail leaders believe IoT will be crucial for their operations.

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Retail TouchPoints

SEPTEMBER 14, 2022

Starbucks is preparing for the future with Starbucks Odyssey, a new experience that will be powered by Web3 technology, and the release of its Reinvention plan, a three-year financial roadmap that aims to deliver 7% to 9% comparable store sales growth and 10% to 12% revenue growth annually. company-operated stores.

Food and Beverages 261

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Retail TouchPoints

OCTOBER 17, 2024

The first two kiosks are located at Boston-area malls; eight more will be deployed throughout New England in the coming weeks and into 2025. The vision test and prescription cost $20 , but shipping and prescription costs are waived if customers purchase $49 glasses from Zenni, which does not operate brick-and-mortar stores.

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Retail TouchPoints

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024

Through the remainder of 2024 and into 2025, Kay Jewelers plans to enhance its retail store design and customer experience. Kay, now part of Signet Jewelers , operates more than 1,000 stores. Store redesigns are being crafted to create a more comfortable setting for exploration, assisted by personalization technology.

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Jewelry Customer Customer Experience Operations 284

365 Retail

MAY 13, 2024

As well as increasing overall visitor head count by +28% year-on-year, the Retail Technology Show (RTS), the event that connects retail’s changemakers and cutting-edge technology providers, has revealed that the number of senior, decision-making retail attendees also grew in 2024, with over eight in ten visitors in senior level roles.

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Retail TouchPoints

MARCH 20, 2024

Lore himself even added $100 million to the funding pot to support Wonder’s top three priorities: Physical expansion: The company plans to reach 35 physical locations by the end of 2024 and 90 by the end of 2025. At the top of the list are two new food hall storefronts in Teterboro and Ledgewood, N.J.,

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Bamboo Rose

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

Our 2025 Retail Tech Trends Report highlights the top trends that will shape retail this year, including advancements in AI, supply chain resilience, sustainability initiatives, enhanced supplier collaboration, and the integration of planning and PLM systems.

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Retail TouchPoints

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024

The Tally robots from Simbe will roam the aisles of five Price Chopper/Market 32 and five Tops Friendly Markets stores through January 2025, when Northeast Grocery will evaluate the pilot results to determine next steps that could include expanding the robots’ deployment to other supermarkets.

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Retail TouchPoints

OCTOBER 7, 2024

The deal is expected to close in the first half of 2025, pending antitrust approvals. The off-price business will benefit from the separation from luxury and a much simpler operating model driving growth and profitability.

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Retail TouchPoints

JUNE 15, 2020

Other operations will innovate, but will this be enough? A concerted use of technology can help, including robots. Large areas can be disinfected via electrostatic spray technology, so cleaners can dedicate most of their work to high-touch areas. Technology Builds Trust. Let’s Fix The Fear.

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Bamboo Rose

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

Bamboo Rose Blog | Don’t Let Tariffs Derail Retail: Proactive Strategies for 2025 By: As global trade policies shift in 2025, retailers and brands face new challenges from potential rising tariffs across key categories like apparel, electronics, and furniture. Let’s dive in.

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Retail TouchPoints

AUGUST 9, 2024

On April 20, 2024, the New York State legislature passed its annual budget measure for fiscal year 2025, which addresses multiple priorities and enacts key proposals from Governor Kathy Hochul. Must file a tax return pursuant to articles 9, 9-A or 33 of the tax law.

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Retail TouchPoints

SEPTEMBER 12, 2024

But recently the brand realized it had outgrown its in-house tech and began a process that many today are undertaking — shifting from custom-built digital commerce systems to best-in-breed third-party technology, a.k.a. Grove expects the migration to all three new platforms to be completed in the first quarter of 2025. replatforming.”

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Retail TouchPoints

AUGUST 5, 2024

In fact, the 2023 Retail TouchPoints Store Operations Survey found that among the 82% of respondents who have armed associates with mobile devices, 59% saw improved employee productivity while 50% saw improved cross-sells and upsells. Installing efficient mobile technology doesn’t just meet short-term employee needs.

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Retail TouchPoints

SEPTEMBER 19, 2024

Not only does the company operate at the lower end of the resale price point spectrum, but it also faces the complicated dynamics of full-service resale, which requires both investment in the selling and fulfillment side of the business and also significant expenditures to process, list and store its vast assortment of single SKU products.

Shipping Costs 258

Shipping Costs Improvements Operations Books 258

Retail TouchPoints

AUGUST 9, 2022

The company outlined three 2025 goals that form its first urgent commitments to improve CBH products: 60% certified preferred fibers in its textile assortment; 50% Forest Stewardship Council (FSC)-certified furniture; and 100% Greenguard Gold Certified Crate & Kids furniture.

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Supplies Improvements Customer Experience Operations 316

Retail TouchPoints

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

Tersus operates an innovative waterless cleaning technology and a suite of textile reclamation solutions for apparel and footwear. As part of the expansion, Anthropologie has set the goal of diverting 10 tons of denim from landfills by the end of 2025. “At

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Retail TouchPoints

JANUARY 25, 2021

Businesses across sectors are turning to voice technologies in response to COVID-19 health and safety concerns. To mitigate health and safety concerns and deliver on these expectations, retailers are designing touchless shopping experiences with the help of voice and speech recognition technology. The industry, valued at $5.2

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Retail TouchPoints

SEPTEMBER 23, 2022

Amazon previously invested in Infinium through its Climate Pledge Fund , a $2 billion venture investment program that invests in companies building technologies, products and services that can help accelerate the path toward a net-zero carbon future.

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365 Retail

MAY 14, 2024

In the hunt for the competitive edge, European businesses have a handful of straightforward solutions to resort to, such as reviewing their supply partners, reconsidering their acquisition processes, shifting to sustainable operations and collaborators, turning to ecologically friendly fulfilment partners, and the list can go on.

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Retail TouchPoints

MAY 12, 2021

Amazon continues to stimulate investment in the development of green technologies and low carbon products and services that will enable companies of all sizes to decarbonize their operations.”. “At Amazon, we are committed to using our scale for good,” said the company in a statement announced the bond issue.

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Retail TouchPoints

DECEMBER 4, 2023

Tapestry already operates a fulfillment center serving the East Coast located in Jacksonville, Fla. RTP: What are the most important technology investments that have been made in the new fulfillment center? We are committed to procuring 100% renewable electricity in our stores, offices and fulfillment centers by 2025.

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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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Retail TouchPoints

MARCH 11, 2024

Syre is building a production plant in North Carolina and plans to be operational this year, after which it will scale up the manufacturing process and technology for global expansion. Syre hopes to have 12 plants up and running within 10 years, producing more than 3 million metric tons of recycled polyester.

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Retail TouchPoints

DECEMBER 22, 2021

billion with Black, Indigenous and people of color (BIPOC) and diverse businesses by 2025 to increase representation in the tech industry. RangeMe will be incredibly helpful as we continue to partner with more of these immensely talented diverse-owned and operated businesses.”.

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Retail TouchPoints

JANUARY 31, 2023

The ecommerce giant is responsible for 401 renewable energy projects in 22 countries as part of its goal of utilizing 100% renewable energy across its operations in 2025 — five years ahead of its initial target. Amazon’s renewable capacity is currently enough to power 5.3 million U.S.

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Retail TouchPoints

AUGUST 9, 2023

By embracing innovative solutions like autonomous vehicle (AV) technology, repurposing existing spaces and utilizing Building Information Modeling (BIM), cities can foster engaging shopping experiences while addressing mobility and parking challenges. Louis Archambault is Partner and Vice Chair of the Real Estate Practice at Saul Ewing.

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365 Retail

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

B&Q has announced the integration of two electric HGVs (heavy-goods vehicles) into its home delivery fleet, with a third set to join in early 2025. The company plans to further expand its electric fleet in 2025, strengthening its green delivery credentials.

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365 Retail

FEBRUARY 7, 2023

Steven Bartlett, Dragon’s Den investor and founder of Social Chain, is confirmed to headline at the Retail Technology Show , retail’s golden ticket event, taking place on 26 & 27 April 2023 at London’s Olympia, as it launches its trailblazing conference programme. Come visit 365 Retail at the Retail Technology Show on stand 5B11.

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Retail TouchPoints

OCTOBER 16, 2024

This development follows efforts by major brands like Wendy’s and Walmart to implement real-time pricing technologies, raising questions about AI and consumer protection, privacy, and fair practices. The Rise of AI in Retail Pricing The adoption of AI in retail pricing is accelerating. through 2028.

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