Impressions From Alibaba’s Computing Conference
Forrester eCommerce
OCTOBER 8, 2018
Alibaba has become one of the world’s most fascinating and cutting-edge technology businesses — and is key to understanding where the digital era is heading.
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Forrester eCommerce
OCTOBER 8, 2018
Alibaba has become one of the world’s most fascinating and cutting-edge technology businesses — and is key to understanding where the digital era is heading.
Retail TouchPoints
MARCH 25, 2024
The Retail TouchPoints team is reporting on all the news breaking before, during and after the Retail Innovation Conference & Expo , taking place June 4-6, 2024, at McCormick Place in Chicago. Are you ready to explore the evolved customer journey? Register now to take advantage of the discounted pricing before rates go up on April 19 !
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Retail TouchPoints
APRIL 22, 2022
Good news: you can satisfy your curiosity on these and dozens of other topics in one place, the 2022 Retail Innovation Conference & Expo , coming up May 10-12 at McCormick Place in Chicago. Register for the Retail Innovation Conference & Expo here.
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AUGUST 10, 2021
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Retail TouchPoints
APRIL 21, 2022
Redefining Experiential Retail Technology has brought new ways for consumers to interact with brands, retailers and each other as they seek to heighten their shopping experiences — from advances in 3D imagery and augmented reality (AR) to NFTs and the literally limitless opportunities offered by the metaverse.
Retail TouchPoints
JUNE 7, 2023
Sensory Enabling Technologies (SETs) enable consumers to feel textures, smell and even perceive the taste of a product. Relying on these technologies can help inform the consumer about the sensory properties of a product like its texture, smell, and even taste. This is no longer science fiction. virtual reality).
Retail TouchPoints
SEPTEMBER 3, 2020
The Retail Innovation Conference has added a multitude of seasoned retail executives and changemakers to the agenda for its first-ever online experience. To learn more about these and other speakers lined up for this jam-packed event, visit the Retail Innovation Conference agenda.
Optimizely
MAY 15, 2018
It’s almost time for the Internet Retailer Conference & Exhibition , AKA IRCE — the massive ecommerce conference with the largest expo hall in the industry. Vish Ganapathy, Managing Director and Global Retail Technology Lead, Accenture. What’s Next: Social. 3:30 PM – 3:50 PM. Wednesday: June 06.
Retail TouchPoints
APRIL 20, 2022
All parties are coming together at the Retail Innovation Conference & Expo to show how Cookies and Dr. Greenthumb’s are putting immersive, tech-driven experiences into action. Everything from the millwork to the fixtures and technology drive a brand story. Plus, the interactive RFID stations are a ‘must-see.’
Retail TouchPoints
AUGUST 19, 2024
Ikea initially adopted drone technology in 2021 when it partnered with AI and robotics company Verity to develop an autonomous drone solution for warehouses. The retailer started implementing the drone technology in a distribution center in Perryville, Md. Currently, more than 250 drones operate across 73 locations in nine countries.
Retail TouchPoints
AUGUST 13, 2020
Retail TouchPoints is partnering with retailX , the physical and digital event platform dedicated to the technology and trends shaping retail’s digital future, to present the first Retail Innovation Conference (RIC20) online experience on October 13-14, 2020. Nominations are open until August 21, 2020. “As
Retail TouchPoints
JUNE 9, 2023
Retail TouchPoints’ 2023 Store Design & Experience Survey found that store design teams are laser-focused on implementing more creative visual merchandising methods ( 90% ) and using technology more thoughtfully to support in-store engagement ( 63% ).
Retail TouchPoints
JULY 18, 2024
In an industry still struggling with a tight labor market, choosing which technology to arm store associates with becomes a critical decision. For example, if your stores don’t have reliable network connections, it’s a good idea to seek out technology that operates in offline mode with no loss of efficiency.
Retail TouchPoints
OCTOBER 13, 2020
With a focus on emerging technologies and innovative startups, the 2020 Retail Innovation Conference is featuring three Startup Innovation Lab sessions that will introduce attendees to a total of 20 tech innovators. Startup Innovation Lab #1: 10-11 am ET, Oct. Startup Innovation Lab #3, 4-4:30 pm ET, Oct.
Retail TouchPoints
JUNE 11, 2020
He shared details of the company’s successes, priorities and future objectives during the company’s Engage Digital conference, a virtual adaptation of its annual user event. However, omnichannel excellence involves far more than fulfillment: it also includes engagement, products and pricing, powered by a single view of the customer.
BigCommerce
MAY 4, 2018
IRCE – the Internet Retailer Conference & Exhibition – is an annual event held in June in Chicago, Illinois. It is the industry’s most trafficked annual conference combining high-profile brand executive tracks down to workshops to train junior employees. What to Know Before You Go: Skullcandy is a true omnichannel business.
Retail TouchPoints
NOVEMBER 29, 2022
CEO Marvin Ellison, speaking during a recent conference call discussing the home improvement retailer’s Q3 financial results, revealed that Lowe’s is on track to change over its entire store base to this model by the end of 2023. Lowe’s has converted eight of its regions, covering more than half its nearly 1,800 U.S.
Retail TouchPoints
MAY 23, 2023
Winners will be celebrated at a cocktail reception during the 2023 Retail Innovation Conference & Expo , to be held June 13-15 at McCormick Place in Chicago, and they will be spotlighted in a special report scheduled to be published in July 2023. Stay tuned to get incredible lessons and insights from these game-changing executives.
Retail TouchPoints
JUNE 8, 2023
Nearly half ( 49% ) of global CEOs in a 2022 PwC survey said that technology disruptors like AI, the metaverse and blockchain will impact profitability over the next 10 years. The D2 Summit: Retail Edition is a co-located conference at the Retail Innovation Conference & Expo , which is taking place June 13-15, 2023 in Chicago.
Retail TouchPoints
APRIL 26, 2022
Foxtrot is taking its own approach to the rapid delivery market by embracing a fully omnichannel operation. Foxtrot will be among the innovative thought leaders presenting at the 2022 Retail Innovation Conference and Expo on May 10-12, 2022, in Chicago. We’re equally as excited about retail as we are about technology.
Retail TouchPoints
NOVEMBER 11, 2021
The agenda for the virtual 2021 Retail Innovation Conference , taking place Nov. Shopping malls face an uncertain future, but an omnichannel-focused revamp can enhance convenience and generate consumer enthusiasm. These breakthrough technologies have the potential to reshape both consumer and business transactions. It’s free!
Retail TouchPoints
MAY 20, 2024
However, Chief Technology Officers, or those working in the information technology (IT) or operational technology (OT) side of a retail organization, know that it is difficult to find a consistent platform — from core, to cloud, to edge — that also manages all aspects of a lifecycle of edge devices.
Optimizely
FEBRUARY 22, 2018
Day one of eTail West focuses on omnichannel and unified commerce; day two focuses on digital and omnichannel success ; and on day three, tech, AI, mobile and immersive media is the theme. Jessie Dawson, Director, Marketing Technology, Dell. We hope this has been of help in choosing your must-see sessions at the conference.
Retail TouchPoints
NOVEMBER 8, 2021
New technologies such as semantic vector search have made it possible to not only deliver what buyers are searching for but also fulfill their goals. This is the fully connected experience in which retailers can capture omnichannel insights and improve the shopper experience at every touch point. This is still true.
Retail TouchPoints
FEBRUARY 27, 2024
However, Boisson is differentiating itself by helping drive and fulfill consumer demand with a robust omnichannel strategy that creates a flywheel effect not just for the business, but for NA collectively. ” Similar to Sephora, Boisson is leaning heavily into education and discovery across its omnichannel platform.
Retail TouchPoints
MAY 24, 2023
And don’t miss the chance to hear from Insider Intelligence’s Lipsman, as well as retail media executives from Dollar General, Lowe’s, Johnson & Johnson and more at the Retail Innovation Conference and Expo this June.
Ecommerce Platforms
AUGUST 15, 2022
Save the date for the “Make it Big” Conference, to connect with thought leaders, ecommerce industry experts, and other merchants interested in growing their online businesses. Read below for all the Make it Big Conference details for 2022, including: What is Make it Big? What can conference participants expect to learn this year?
Retail TouchPoints
NOVEMBER 8, 2024
It’s a profound and weighty question to ask, especially with so many technologies evolving so quickly. During the Retail Innovation Conference & Expo, executives from ShopSimon (formerly Shop Premium Outlets), Rebag and Sune shared their answers by delving into the technologies and strategies driving their companies’ priorities.
Retail TouchPoints
AUGUST 5, 2022
But like most buzzwords, there are many misconceptions about what digital transformation is, which is why Samir Desai, Chief Digital and Technology Officer at Abercrombie & Fitch Co. According to Desai, true digital transformation is more about making a cultural shift than implementing any single new technology or capability. “The
Retail TouchPoints
JULY 25, 2023
The Vital Importance of Listening to Store Teams Mikos and other Walgreens executives were well aware that store pickup had to operate like clockwork, and it’s used a combination of training and technology to make that happen. Another technology that has boosted convenience is a real-time in-store communications solution from Theatro.
Retail TouchPoints
JULY 10, 2024
Sara Del Fabbro The COVID-19 pandemic marked a turning point for Ikea’s store format experimentation, said Del Fabbro, who spoke at the Retail Innovation Conference & Expo in Chicago this past June. For example, Ikea is testing technology that can virtually extend display space setups within its stores. “We
Retail TouchPoints
APRIL 19, 2023
Organizations can technology, and guidance from organizations like PAVE Global to expand their horizons. With more Zoom meetings taking place and more presentation decks being sent for design reviews, these students are very savvy using technology,” explained Glenn Sokoli, VP of Creative and Marketing at Bernstein Display.
Fabric
AUGUST 15, 2023
Additionally, there’s one potent omnichannel fulfillment approach that retailers are rapidly adopting as well: buy online, pickup in-store. In this guide, we’ve compiled all you need to know about BOPIS for omnichannel retailers. Lindsay Mikos is the senior director, retail omnichannel at Walgreens. It grew to $73.16
Retail TouchPoints
MAY 1, 2023
RevTech Ventures , an early-stage venture capital firm that invests in both retailers and retail technology, sees potential in numerous areas. “We She is responsible for sourcing, diligence and oversight of the firm’s investments in marketplaces, consumer products and services, and emerging technology companies.
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.
Retail TouchPoints
MAY 12, 2022
This whole space] is still very nascent and very new, so don’t feel like you’re missing out,” she reassured attendees at the Retail Innovation Conference & Expo. What it is not is any one technology nor any one company (despite what a certain entity’s recent rebrand might imply). First, Understand What the Metaverse Isn’t.
Retail TouchPoints
SEPTEMBER 3, 2024
At the same time, they have to consider some new realities, such as how to best integrate new digital media and technology components into existing and net-new concepts ( 44% ). Takeaway 2: Intentional technology use is key to success. Also, [it’s about] putting technology in the hands of consumers so it actually works.”
Optimizely
SEPTEMBER 19, 2017
The annual ecommerce conference is next week, from September 25 to 27 at the Convention Center in Los Angeles. You’ll get a chance to learn from impressive digital innovators and find out exactly how they think about today’s competitive retail market, getting advice on everything from segmentation to branding to technology.
Sailthru
APRIL 8, 2019
There are always new tools and technologies to learn and if that wasn’t complex enough, marketers must also learn how to use the new technologies to enhance those they’re already using. But of course, the agenda is the main catalyst for conference attendance. Luckily, the Email Evolution Conference has a great one.
Retail TouchPoints
JULY 12, 2023
That’s how she described the brand’s partnership with Felbro Displays during a session at the Retail Innovation Conference & Expo last month in Chicago. Use technology to surprise and delight. Purple was focused on using technology in a purposeful way to support store shoppers and associates.
365 Retail
DECEMBER 15, 2022
Business leaders, innovators and technology pioneers will be tackling some of the most thought-provoking issues, market trends and inspirational ideas from across the AV and integrated systems sector as details of the ISE Conference Programme for 2023 are revealed. Smart Home Technology Conference.
365 Retail
SEPTEMBER 12, 2022
The show, held at London’s ExCeL, has a dedicated conference with sessions tailored to address the needs of retail professionals, covering marketing, growth, delivery, customer engagement, omnichannel innovation and fulfilment. Topical conference – exploring replatforming. Taher Khaliq, CTO, Trinny London. Register for free .
Retail TouchPoints
JUNE 15, 2023
The winners were announced during an awards ceremony during the Retail Innovation Conference & Expo at McCormick Place in Chicago, bring executives across the retail realm together to celebrate their successes. Mondelez International Ben Bridge Jeweler Marketplace Strategies & Technologies DRINKS Staples, Inc.
Retail TouchPoints
JANUARY 6, 2022
The technology is still in its infancy, but trailblazing brands like ASICS are gearing up to take their places on this new digital frontier that could forever change how people and businesses intertwine. After all, this isn’t the first technology that took time to become commonplace in day-to-day life.
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