Retail TouchPoints

MAY 1, 2024

brands plan to increase investments in immersive technologies — think interactive displays for increased visual impact, carefully curated playlists and thoughtfully crafted scents that tap into nostalgia. What was once a transactional pitstop becomes a destination inviting customers to develop a deeper connection to the brands they love.

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Retail TouchPoints

JULY 6, 2023

To keep up with this rising demand, brands need to align themselves with green practices, especially as more consumers today are basing their purchase decisions and brand loyalty on company values. With consumers demanding more green initiatives, retailers and brands must reframe their business goals and programs.

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Customer Loyalty Customer Retail Financial Services 272

Retail TouchPoints

SEPTEMBER 7, 2023

The pace of technological change — as well as consumers’ increasing demand for always-on-shopping, anytime, anywhere — has left some retailers struggling to innovate digitally to meet customers’ evolving wants and needs. The customer experience is changing — and faster than ever. And they’re rewarded for it too.

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Customer Experience Technology Customer Retail 290

Retail TouchPoints

MARCH 3, 2023

Personalization is now a hygiene and customers have come to expect it regardless. Source: McKinsey However, personalization is no longer limited to targeted offers in the current landscape; it now covers the entire customer journey. Customers’ data trails can help retailers access preferences, past orders and history.

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Consumer Customer Loyalty Customer Experience Recommendation 283

Retail TouchPoints

JANUARY 30, 2025

As we move into 2025 and reflect on the learnings of the 2024 holiday season, customer loyalty and the risks of losing it are at the top of every business leader’s mind. The rise of AI, cloud technology, and composable architectures leaves no room for complacency. Otherwise, they risk being left behind.

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Customer Experience Technology Customer Loyalty B2B 256

Retail TouchPoints

JULY 1, 2021

No, of course not; we still need them in place for various legitimate reasons, i.e., ensuring drug companies do not take advantage or lie to their customers or overstep consumer privacy civil rights. Why does customer loyalty work? Regulation Relaxation: Win-Win for Consumers, Retailers and State-Funded Public Programs.

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Customer Loyalty Customer Customer Retention X-cart 225

Retail TouchPoints

DECEMBER 16, 2022

As the world recovers from the pandemic and consumers return to the high street, retailers are eager to capitalize on the increased footfall by providing an exceptional in-store experience. Retailers can rely on innovation to fill the gaps left by a lack of staff by deploying the right retail technologies.

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Retail TouchPoints

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

Consumers are quickly losing trust, and companies must act swiftly and responsibly to restore it. A Pew Research study reveals a concerning trend: 67% of consumers have little understanding of what companies do with their data, a sentiment echoed by an IAPP study which found that only 29% feel informed about how their data is protected.

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Retail TouchPoints

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

As the name implies, experiential retail initiatives aim to turn a transaction into an experience for the customer. The goal is to improve engagement, customer loyalty and the bottom line. Customers expect technology to work consistently, and if it doesn’t, it can lead to a frustrating experience.

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Technology Point of Sale Customer Experience Customer Loyalty 264

Retail TouchPoints

JUNE 7, 2023

Today, it is possible to stimulate all consumer senses online. Sensory Enabling Technologies (SETs) enable consumers to feel textures, smell and even perceive the taste of a product. Key takeaways: SETs enable brands to craft exemplary customer experiences online by appealing to consumers’ multisensory perception.

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Technology Retail Customer Experience Presentation 279

Retail TouchPoints

OCTOBER 27, 2021

But supply chain pressures and ongoing uncertainty surrounding the pandemic means that consumers are focusing less on how immersive and entertaining in-store shopping experiences are and more on how safe and efficient they are. Despite these reservations, 47% of consumers plan to shop in-store this holiday season, an 8% increase from 2020.

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Consumer Supplies Fulfillment Technology 264

BigCommerce

SEPTEMBER 14, 2018

Thinking of dipping your toes into the direct to consumer waters? In fact, according to IAB’s popular new study, The Rise of the 21st Century Brand Economy, the future of retail growth comes from direct consumer relationships. Today we’ll explore five essential elements your brand needs to know for going direct to consumer.

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Consumer Shipping Costs Merchant Services Games 305

Retail TouchPoints

JANUARY 17, 2025

Customer-first strategies that not only reduce returns but also boost experience and loyalty. If a nearly 15% return rate sounds high, consider the range of reasons why consumers return merchandise. Offer proactive customer support using predictive analytics. Europe, and APAC.

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Customer Customer Experience Recommendation Technology 162

Retail TouchPoints

NOVEMBER 18, 2021

Retailers certainly need to know what consumers want , but perhaps an even more important question is: How do I provide it to my shoppers? 17, provided plenty of answers in the form of tips, technology use cases, real-world success stories and a raft of innovative ideas.

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Consumer Merchant Services Social Media Technology 264

Retail TouchPoints

DECEMBER 13, 2023

A well-designed store can create a memorable brand experience that strengthens customer loyalty. This is crucial considering a recent Publicis Sapient report on customer loyalty , based on a survey of over 8,000 consumers across six countries, revealed that 52% of global consumers report having slight to no brand loyalty overall.

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Retail Customer Loyalty Social Media POS 312

Retail TouchPoints

JULY 3, 2023

As consumers, we’ve learned how to adjust to and enjoy new shopping formats. To avoid giving customers this unpleasant experience, retailers must connect their omnichannel touch points with cloud technology, and then continue to advance their stores to keep up with changing customer expectations. Here’s how.

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Consumer Omnichannel Retail Technology 275

Retail TouchPoints

MAY 20, 2022

Albertsons Companies will launch cart-based smart checkout technology later this year at select supermarkets throughout the country, in partnership with Veeve Smart Carts. we are building a link between multiple consumer channels and the brands they trust while keeping customer loyalty central to the experience.”.

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Shopping Carts Customer Loyalty Technology Mobile 331

Retail TouchPoints

MARCH 26, 2025

Modern consumers expect personalized experiences tailored to their unique preferences, behaviors and needs. Businesses striving to meet these expectations are turning to AI-powered knowledge graphs a cutting-edge tool that connects disparate data points to create a holistic understanding of customers.

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Customer Recommendation Customer Experience Travel 147

Retail TouchPoints

FEBRUARY 1, 2022

Ken Hughes has become a fixture on the retail speaker circuit thanks to his in-depth research on consumer behaviors. He is a consumer behavioralist, after all. Here he offers insight into his work as a consumer behavioralist, how the pandemic has shaped his work and why he has decided to dig into this overlooked “digital divide.”

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Consumer Travel Social Media Customer 245

Forrester eCommerce

MARCH 14, 2023

As brands contend with rising media costs, changing consumer behavior, and, for some, lackluster sales results, they continue to invest in consumer loyalty programs and technology solutions to help them engage and retain consumers. But economic uncertainty adds […]

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Technology B2C Consumer Marketing 195

Omnisend

JUNE 14, 2021

This type of sensor would not give off an active signal (like an ankle monitor), but rather a passive way for companies and consumers to scan and prove the sneakers’ authenticity. In practice, a consumer can purchase a pair of sneakers from a Shopify store and receive the NFT via email or into their Real Items wallet.

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Customer Loyalty Customer eCommerce Arts 164

Retail TouchPoints

DECEMBER 25, 2024

As customers return to in-store shopping, retailers are continuing to face an increase in returns from online and in-store sales. This holiday season, consumers who frequently make returns may be in for a surprise. Customers are attracted to free return shipping, refunds, and no questions asked policies.

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Shipping Costs Social Media Electronics Customer Loyalty 162

Retail TouchPoints

NOVEMBER 10, 2022

Customer loyalty experts know that the best-run programs do far more than simply boost sales by rewarding members with points and perks. Emeline Berlind, VP and General Manager of Loyalty for Sephora, revealed how the retailer’s approach to loyalty provides it with both strategic and tactical benefits.

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Consumer Gifts Customer Experience Multi-channel 269

Retail TouchPoints

MAY 29, 2023

Consumers are often met with an unfair experience, failing websites, bots eating up stock. With limited edition products, brands are attracting and unleashing a whole new set of customers and brand loyalists. Thus, instituting more guardrails during peak moments protects not only a company’s business but customer loyalty as well.

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Customer Loyalty Customer Experience Payment Services Social Media 278

Retail TouchPoints

FEBRUARY 17, 2021

in March 2020, consumer buying behavior began shifting. In addition, as the popularity of online ordering and delivery continues to skyrocket, marketers need to rethink how they communicate with and market to consumers. In order to do this, retailers need to leverage valuable consumer data to create a more targeted marketing strategy.

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Customer Data Marketing Customer POS 292

Retail TouchPoints

NOVEMBER 14, 2022

Retailers today are faced with mounting pressure to maximize their bottom lines while maintaining cost expectations for consumers. But amid volatile market changes, ever-evolving customer expectations and increased competition online, this is increasingly challenging to realize. Enter artificial intelligence (AI). Competitive pricing.

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Customer Loyalty Operations Improvements Customer Experience 360

Retail TouchPoints

SEPTEMBER 9, 2022

Few executives may truly understand how these technologies are impacting their business strategies and investments, so The D2 Summit was formed to foster an open forum for technology and finance leaders to converge and discuss the implications of the booming Web 3.0 CEOs, CIOs, CFOs and other executives involved in Web 3.0,

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Retail TouchPoints

JUNE 13, 2024

This presents an opportunity to deliver an enhanced alcohol-buying experience that caters directly to consumer needs and preferences. In its heyday, Drizly was pivotal in revolutionizing alcohol delivery by connecting consumers with local liquor stores via an easy-to-use online platform.

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Food and Beverages Marketing Mobile Customer Loyalty 269

Wiser

APRIL 9, 2025

The Importance of Capturing Consumer Choices Every moment a consumer decision is not influenced in your favor, it represents a vulnerability. This report explores the five core pillars that are essential for capitalizing on every consumer moment and improving your outcomes.

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Consumer eCommerce Food and Beverages Channel 78

Retail TouchPoints

NOVEMBER 28, 2022

Customers’ expectations are rising for the brands they do business with — whether that’s in response to an order delay or a breaking societal issue. The brands that evolve their messaging to nurture trust and authenticity to adapt to these ebbs and flows will be the ones earning and maintaining customer loyalty over time.

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Customer Loyalty Shipping Costs Technology Supplies 318

Retail TouchPoints

SEPTEMBER 29, 2022

There are signs of a disconnect between consumers and retailers when it comes to sustainability. A recent report has found that two-thirds of consumers are willing to pay more for sustainable products than retailers expect — and reveals that consumer preference for recommerce models is also being underserved. A Starting Point.

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Retail Fashion Supplies Apparel 362

RETAIL MANAGEMENT SOFTWARE

DECEMBER 2, 2024

Retail is undergoing a seismic shift, driven by technological advancements and changing consumer expectations. Retail digital transformation is the process of leveraging technology to fundamentally change the way a retail business operates. What is Retail Digital Transformation?

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Payment Services Retail Mobile POS 110

Retail TouchPoints

SEPTEMBER 13, 2024

This is arguably in no small part driven by consumers’ desire for enhanced personalization and convenience , as well as their growing digital prowess as technology becomes increasingly embedded in their daily lives. From a consumer perspective, connected in-store capabilities offer tailored experiences.

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Payments Payment Services Retail Omnichannel 287

Forrester eCommerce

FEBRUARY 2, 2022

The future of payments will see firms shift focus from consumers toward businesses, embedding payment technology (not payments), and programmable payments in a quest to mitigate complexity.

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Payments Payment Services Technology Consumer 369

Retail TouchPoints

JULY 24, 2024

Underpinning the relaunch will be ecommerce platform Spresso , which had been a part of Boxed until the brand’s bankruptcy, at which point the technology division was spun off as a separate entity. “Our goal is to provide the tools businesses and consumers need to discover and restock their bulk essentials. .

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Fulfillment Customer Loyalty Banking eCommerce Platforms 263

Retail TouchPoints

AUGUST 26, 2020

The price war “quick-fix,” however, is just one solution, and can have adverse long-term effects on profitability, price erosion and customer loyalty. In addition to depleting long-term profitability based on unit prices alone, retailers that are repeatedly lowering prices will begin to attract a narrowly focused consumer base.

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eCommerce Customer Loyalty PPC Social Media 299

Retail TouchPoints

JULY 20, 2022

In addition, always-on, cross-device shopping behaviors mean consumers are taking their shopping across borders and, in turn, they’re asking more of already strained supply chains. Experts agree that the supply chain has more impact on the customer experience than ever before. Top Supply Chain Investments.

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Supplies Shipping Costs Customer Loyalty Technology 306