Retail TouchPoints

JULY 20, 2022

While consumer expectations have continuously shaped retailers’ strategies, tech choices and best practices, COVID-19 accelerated this rate of change. Finally, “innovative” capabilities would incorporate personalization or tailored results based on consumer context and past behaviors. The result? Loyalty programs.

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Wiser

OCTOBER 30, 2024

Retail has undergone a significant transformation as consumer behavior shifts and modern shoppers increasingly move fluidly between online and in-store interactions. These consumers are driven by convenience, access to information, and the ability to compare options seamlessly.

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Retail TouchPoints

JUNE 3, 2024

Six-foot subs, chips and chicken wings are staples; in fact, among the 39% of consumers who planned to participate in March Madness watch parties, half gravitated to these types of salty snacks — but 39% planned to indulge in candy and chocolate, according to Hershey ’s Consumer Insights team.

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ROI Revolution

MAY 6, 2021

To make the customer journey between all of these channels seamless, retail leaders are making sure a holistic omnichannel strategy is a part of their digital transformation. An omnichannel approach can be a big revenue driver. An omnichannel approach isn’t new. Let’s dive in and explore the top omnichannel trends for 2021.

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Retail TouchPoints

FEBRUARY 21, 2022

With the start of another year in the new normal, retailers are still questioning how to best engage with consumers in the post-pandemic world. In the past two years, consumers’ expectations and preferences have vastly changed. Here are three trends that will define the retail industry in 2022 — and likely for years to come: 1.

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Retail TouchPoints

AUGUST 23, 2023

Furniture brand La-Z-Boy has implemented a new omnichannel listening solution as part of its ongoing strategy to evolve the brand and grow customer loyalty. The XI Platform leverages InMoment’s text analytics engine and deep learning AI to help users understand and respond to all the dynamics impacting the omnichannel business.

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Retail TouchPoints

NOVEMBER 21, 2022

The retailer aims to create a consumer-driven demand engine by growing its ecommerce operations while adjusting its global operations, including halting a planned expansion into Japan. Dillon highlighted Foot Locker’s omnichannel presence , loyalty program and overall digital marketing strategies as the main areas of focus.

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Retail TouchPoints

OCTOBER 9, 2023

These four emerging trends elevate the urgency for supply chain execs to move distributed order management (DOM) to the top of their lists. #1: The word omnichannel has been around for decades, but not until very recently has the industry realized the role of distributed order management in their aggregate financial equation.

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Retail TouchPoints

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

The core of this approach is “aligning our brand with the values and expectations of today’s consumers, while expanding our reach and optimizing our operations.” store marked a “significant step towards offering our customers an exceptional omnichannel experience.”

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Retail TouchPoints

DECEMBER 12, 2023

Nothing really, except they are all up-and-coming trends that will drive consumption in 2024, according to Pinterest. But unlike the many other companies and organizations making end-of-year predictions, Pinterest makes the case that its trends are more on point than others’ because the searches on its platform are more forward-looking.

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Retail TouchPoints

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

A recent consumer survey by experience agency ChangeUp identified what customers see as the key benefits of in-store shopping: 66% of shoppers feel more in control of their purchases in-store; 51% believe they get better-quality items; and 43% find in-store shopping enjoyable, highlighting the tactile and visual elements of the experience.

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Retail TouchPoints

JUNE 3, 2021

Ecommerce University was developed to dig into the new, emerging and evolving trends driving this exciting era of retail. The Four Pillars of Omnichannel Success. The pandemic has made omnichannel a business imperative for merchants of all sizes. You cannot rely on consumers’ imagination and guesswork,” Chatterjee advised.

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Salsify

DECEMBER 21, 2023

Consumer trend forecasting for 2024 promises a fun year filled with amazing opportunities for brands to connect with customers.

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Retail TouchPoints

MARCH 28, 2022

More specifically, MINISO has spent the last year-plus bolstering its brick-and-mortar footprint in North America to amplify its proprietary $10 N’ Under concept, which has become beloved among Gen Z consumers. We are thus able to eliminate intermediaries and transfer the benefits to consumers.

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Retail TouchPoints

FEBRUARY 12, 2021

With COVID-19 case counts declining and vaccination efforts underway, eager consumers and retailers are both looking hopefully toward a future return to normal. The pandemic has forever altered consumer behavior, and this year in particular consumers find themselves in a kind of limbo — hope is on the horizon, but “normal” isn’t here yet.

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365 Retail

JULY 19, 2024

As the retail industry evolves, physical display trends are essential for capturing customer attention and driving sales. In 2024, several innovative trends in visual merchandising and physical displays are set to transform retail environments. Here are five key trends to watch out for.

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Salsify

DECEMBER 29, 2022

Trend forecasting is an art form that requires analyzing what’s already happened to predict what’s next. Future consumer trends beget much speculation every year — and for good reason: Consumers want to know what the next hottest trend will be, and brands and retailers want to make sure they’re in on the action.

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Retail TouchPoints

FEBRUARY 1, 2021

Commerce trends that were on the horizon were suddenly adopted at a brisk pace, including online food ordering, curbside pickup and BOPIS (buy online, pick up in-store). More than one-third of consumers now shop online each week, up from 28% pre-pandemic. Omnichannel shopping. These are four with staying power: 1.

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Retail TouchPoints

JANUARY 14, 2022

The early-season surge can be attributed to shoppers’ awareness of potential shipping delays , which also made omnichannel fulfillment a winning solution during that final rush: stores with curbside or in-store pickup options captured 62% of global sales during the Dec. 18 and Dec. 18-31 window. “In

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Retail TouchPoints

AUGUST 19, 2021

Back-to-school surveys across the retail sector point to a strong season, spurred by pent-up consumer demand. But what is the expected continuation of these trends, especially as the Delta variant continues to spread across the U.S.? The top four trends, uncovered by our experts, are: 1. ADDITIONAL LISTENING: 2.

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Retail TouchPoints

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

“The consumer’s going to be very selective, they’ve got a lot of choices; [the season is] going to be promotional, but consumers are [financially] healthy right now and they’re spending. [An It’s not a blowout number, but it’s in line with lower inflation, and the consumer will be spending.”

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Retail TouchPoints

NOVEMBER 17, 2021

It’s the question every retailer wants the answer to: what do consumers (and more specifically, those likely to buy their products) really want? The day kicked off with a keynote presentation by Jeff Orschell, EY Americas Practice Leader: “Bottom line for retailers is that change is still happening, consumer behavior is still changing.

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Retail TouchPoints

AUGUST 28, 2020

Consumers are recognizing that major companies can play a large role in shaping tomorrow — both in terms of their influence on society at large and the post-COVID-19 shopper experience, according to the Visions Into The Future report by CallisonRTKL. “I That’s looking in the rearview mirror, because your customers are miles ahead of you.

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Retail TouchPoints

DECEMBER 26, 2022

Retailers know that despite high inflation and a volatile economy, consumer expectations are at an all-time high. Research shows that the majority of consumers want next-day delivery. Yet consumers don’t want to pay for speed. Rise of Omnichannel Fulfillment. Use free tools to understand market trends.

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Retail TouchPoints

JUNE 1, 2022

There are 10 Trends unfolding before us right now, very much worth watching. Consumers are learning that the prices retailers charge for items purchased online are actually higher, and delivery to home can come at a cost of $15 to $20 all in. The fact is, when it comes to what’s ahead for retail, no one really knows. BOPIS is growing.

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Retail TouchPoints

JANUARY 23, 2024

It was the growth of what we first called multi-channel, which then became omnichannel, and then we saw the growth of the brands born on the internet.” Is the digitization of in-store experiences driving a context collapse for consumers? The top five themes include: 1. Michelle Gass, President of Levi Strauss & Co.,

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Retail TouchPoints

JANUARY 2, 2024

However, a Deloitte survey reveals that consumers’ loyalty program preferences and expectations are evolving. The most significant shift in the loyalty sphere is consumers’ attitudes toward co-branded credit cards. Deloitte found that consumer interest in co-branded credit cards dropped 11% between 2022 and 2023.

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UpSellIt

JULY 13, 2023

In today’s competitive landscape, embracing an omnichannel retail strategy has become essential for businesses to thrive. Read on to explore the key elements of an omnichannel retail strategy and how it can benefit your business. What is Omnichannel Retailing? What is Omnichannel Retailing?

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Retail TouchPoints

JULY 29, 2020

While the name Burton is almost synonymous with the snowboards the company began making in 1977, Burton has diversified over the years into new categories — including surfboards, apparel, goggles/optics and other sports gear — as well as expanding beyond manufacturing into direct-to-consumer (DTC) retail, both physical and digital.

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Retail TouchPoints

DECEMBER 31, 2020

Such a time of upheaval has led to a permanent, irreversible change in consumer behavior as shoppers embrace the convenience and security of ecommerce more readily. Consumer Behavior has Changed for Good. The arrival of COVID-19 and the fact that we’ve spent a lot more time at home has accelerated this trend.

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Retail TouchPoints

JANUARY 26, 2021

In 2020, more than any year since the advent of online and mobile commerce, consumers lost a sense of control. While the pandemic may have accelerated existing digital trends by several years, few could claim they were prepared for this. One in four consumers are shopping more with small brands.

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Retail TouchPoints

JUNE 14, 2021

This year’s theme, “Empowering Seamless Consumer Experiences,” spotlights the ongoing need for retailers and brands to activate consumer engagement across all channels. A panel of 40 Under 40 Award winners will be spotlighted in an exclusive discussion around trends they’re tracking and how they’re driving innovation in stores.

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Retail TouchPoints

JUNE 12, 2024

Omnichannel planning is widely recognised as the contemporary, effective and optimal approach to coordinating digital media. Sure, there are obvious benefits to omnichannel planning, but are we omni-obsessed? This doesn’t necessarily mean abandoning your omnichannel approach. As a consumer, it’s immediately off-putting.

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Retail TouchPoints

JANUARY 22, 2021

The average consumer has access to more choices and greater convenience than ever before, and truly standing out in the tech-heavy retail landscape will only become more challenging in the coming years. The overarching theme of the presentation was the need for retailers to keep up with shoppers’ demands.

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RETAIL MANAGEMENT SOFTWARE

JANUARY 16, 2024

As we step into 2024, the retail sector is undergoing significant transformations in technology, supply chain dynamics, and consumer behavior. The initial crucial step involves examining current trends and formulating adaptive strategies. Here are the top innovative retail trends to watch in 2024.

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Retail TouchPoints

JANUARY 29, 2024

While more than half ( 54% ) of retailers responding to the 2023 Omnichannel and Fulfillment Benchmark Report said active physical stores are the final locations for inventory prior to delivery, retailers are increasingly using third-party services to handle the actual mechanics of picking, packing and delivering items to consumers.

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