Retail TouchPoints

MAY 2, 2022

Blending Petco Health and Wellness Company ’s expertise in animal care and Backcountry ’s trusted position in outdoor specialty goods, the retailers have partnered on a new line of gear to help consumers travel and explore safely with their dogs.

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Retail TouchPoints

AUGUST 6, 2021

The summer of 2021 has been defined by shoppers looking to get back outside and enjoy the warm weather, but work-from-home and back-to-school essentials remained at the top of consumers’ minds, according to data from Verizon Media. Stationary Bikes and Robotic Vacuums Benefit From Lingering Pandemic Habits. Take for example shoppable video.

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Retail TouchPoints

SEPTEMBER 14, 2022

Select Burton , GANNI , Outdoor Voices and Vince locations have rolled out the new Tap to Pay on iPhone feature from NewStore , a modular, mobile-first omnichannel cloud platform for retailers. NewStore customer data found that 50% of credit card transactions across all live stores are occurring via Tap to Pay on iPhone.

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Retail TouchPoints

MARCH 13, 2024

The company promises “immersive and interactive” experiences across 19 departments, ranging from furniture and décor to outdoor and home improvement. ” Wayfair also plans to give away a total of $250,000 to empower consumers to create a space that reflects their own personal style. just outside of Chicago.

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ESW

APRIL 11, 2023

Between Zoom calls and Netflix binging, many people looked out their windows at an outdoor world just waiting to be explored. As a result, people flocked to the great outdoors like never before and outdoor brands with DTC channels saw revenues skyrocket. Outdoor activity increased by 6.9% That’s a jump of 7.1

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BigCommerce

JUNE 20, 2017

Sports and outdoors shoppers aren’t just shoppers –– they are fans. Those are all great things for sports and outdoor brands –– but it also means their sites need to cater to personalization and treat customers like the individual fans they are. Beyond that, sports and outdoors brands need to convey a sense of “cool.”

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365 Retail

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

Sports Direct has inaugurated its fourth flagship store in Cardiff, Wales, marking a significant expansion into the Outdoor category. This move caters to a growing demographic of young outdoor enthusiasts and established communities keen on exploring the outdoors. Occupying 60,000 sq.

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Retail TouchPoints

FEBRUARY 11, 2022

Consumers are increasingly voting with their feet when it comes to the issues that affect our world and our nation. But consumers are starting to focus on sustainability as a primary determining factor. Websites and apps provide the perfect platform to educate consumers on more than just color and size. Don’t Stop at Shoes.

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Retail TouchPoints

FEBRUARY 11, 2021

As ecommerce sales continue to surge for recreation products, outdoor gear and clothing retailer Backcountry is elevating its digital game by mining customer data to deliver a better experience and offering. The solution also includes a proprietary value-tracking capability. The solution also includes a proprietary value-tracking capability.

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Retail TouchPoints

AUGUST 15, 2024

Marking a “fundamental shift” in the retailer’s current store design, the new Elevate model aims to improve the customer experience and drive store growth via: Premium brand showroom areas featuring brands such as Weber, Traeger, Big Green Egg, Craftsman, DeWalt, Milwaukee, Ego and Stihl; Customer service enhancements aligned with new and evolving (..)

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Salsify

NOVEMBER 10, 2020

Standing out on the digital shelf for sports and outdoor brands starts with telling your product story. Sports and outdoor products are technical — and are often seasonal or lifetime investments.

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Groove

NOVEMBER 10, 2022

The team at Cordova Outdoors specializes in creating tools for outdoor-minded people to use in enjoying their trips outside. As a result, this outdoor retailer challenged Groove Commerce to optimize their existing accounts and to maximize ROAS. Understanding Cordova Outdoors. Visit The Cordova Outdoors Website.

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Retail TouchPoints

SEPTEMBER 16, 2021

For consumers, creators and retailers alike, sifting through the ever-changing array of functionalities across platforms is still fraught with misfires, miscommunications and mistrust. There’s no time to waste, because consumers are already there. That consumer] was not shopping, but then they decided to shop.”. earning $26.97

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RTP blog

APRIL 10, 2019

Last week, Retail TouchPoints broadcast its 2019 Connected Consumer Webcast Series , with retailers and solution providers alike sharing success stories and tips for providing a smooth experience across all channels. The RTP editors take the time to answer the question: What does being a Connected Consumer mean? As many as 57%.

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Retail TouchPoints

AUGUST 30, 2021

The spring and early summer was an optimistic time for many consumers who finally emerged from lockdowns looking to refresh their wardrobes and find items suited for smaller local outings during the warmer months. comparable sales growth during the quarter thanks to shoppers returning to the outdoors — well above the 0.2%

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Retail TouchPoints

JANUARY 9, 2024

15, 2024, when Christopher Metz, who most recently served as CEO of Vista Outdoor Inc., Metz has more than 25 years of experience leading consumer and durable goods companies. will take over. Build buzz it did, but it did not drive the financial gains executive leadership was looking for.

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TalkingRetail

AUGUST 4, 2020

Fruit snacking brand Bear is running an outdoor campaign to support its Yoyos variant. The campaign consists of outdoor advertising running until 9 August and is set to reach six million consumers, “at a time when any parents will be on the lookout for fun snacks that are also one of their five a day”.

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Retail TouchPoints

JULY 27, 2022

During wintertime, if my order is ready and I pull into a special parking spot, it would be great if an outdoor board showed me where I am in the queue and when my stuff will be ready so I don’t have to get out of the car. It’s that transparency for the end user customer, or even the back of house staff.

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Retail TouchPoints

APRIL 7, 2021

As we move into a second pandemic year marked by unprecedented shifts in consumer preferences and behaviors, one trend stands out: shoppers are turning to resale more than ever to optimize their at-home lifestyle. For most consumers, taking the time to focus on their space was something of a luxury before the pandemic. Here’s why.

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Retail TouchPoints

MARCH 1, 2023

The outdoor gear retailer also imposed the same deadline for textile products covered under a California law that takes effect in early 2025, and it will require PSAF-free products from all its textile suppliers by fall 2026.

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Retail TouchPoints

OCTOBER 13, 2021

Outdoor brand Snow Peak is taking a similar approach, but in a way that remains true to its uniquely natural roots. is a multi-function venue that includes a store, restaurant and office space — all of which are thematically connected to a central invitation: “Let’s dwell outdoors, together.” Snow Peak’s U.S. Snow Peak’s U.S.

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Retail TouchPoints

AUGUST 31, 2020

Some companies are still doing well despite a relative lack of e-Commerce infrastructure, but even they are expected to level up as consumer behaviors continue to evolve. Data-Driven Strategy Helps Outdoor Retailers Maximize Revenue. In the most recent quarter Dollar General reported a net sales increase of 24.4%

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Retail TouchPoints

JUNE 9, 2023

The state-of-the-art facility’s automated systems, implemented in partnership with Vanderlande Industries , will allow it to ship 485,000 units per day, providing next-day ecommerce fulfillment for consumers in California, Nevada, Arizona and southern Utah. in a statement. “The in a statement.

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Retail TouchPoints

AUGUST 2, 2021

New data from Amazon portrays recent shifts in consumer behavior through the lens of the top-selling products on the platform. Compared to this same time last year, consumers are entertaining more, traveling more and dressing up — although they are not forgoing the sweatpants altogether.

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Retail TouchPoints

JANUARY 29, 2024

To help retailers determine the post-purchase carbon impact of products like appliances, electronics and outdoor power equipment, the Retail Industry Leaders Association (RILA) has partnered with Optera to develop the Direct-Use Product Emissions Database (DPED).

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Retail TouchPoints

MAY 8, 2024

Virtual try-on technologies that allow consumers to see themselves wearing an item before making a purchase are interesting but complicated. In brick-and-mortar stores, retailers have implemented contactless checkout features that use facial recognition and other physical data to identify consumers and charge their payment method.

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Retail TouchPoints

OCTOBER 2, 2024

Anthony’s Restaurant, an MG2 project offering outdoor shuffleboard. And if the chef or food truck [that month] has its own following, that’s a draw if someone wants to come to the venue more frequently.”

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Retail TouchPoints

SEPTEMBER 15, 2021

As consumers head back to physical stores, malls and shopping centers are striving to remain relevant parts of shopper journeys that have been dramatically reshaped. Tenants and developers need to extend this agile thinking to the entire shopping experience, especially as consumers crave more social — yet still safe — interactions.

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Retail TouchPoints

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

The 2023 American Express Shop Small Impact Study reveals that most consumers (78%) believe that small businesses are “essential to their community.” To drive consumer engagement and action on Small Business Saturday, American Express has launched a new campaign powered by augmented reality (AR) and a curated digital experience.

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Retail TouchPoints

SEPTEMBER 10, 2021

“This expanded partnership with REI is an example of how we can extend our reach through a like-minded brand and empower a new community of active women consumers.”. Athleta is REI’s second major retail partnership following the introduction of the REI x West Elm collection in 2020.

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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

MARCH 17, 2022

During the pandemic, the relationship between homeowners and their homes fundamentally changed, as lockdowns, social distancing guidance and quarantine protocols left many consumers with an abundance of time to stare at their own four walls. 134% more likely to anticipate making a garden or outdoor purchase.

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Retail TouchPoints

AUGUST 3, 2020

While many are wondering if large retailers like Macy’s, J.Crew and Neiman Marcus will retain their premiere places in malls, few are considering whether the world of direct-to-consumer or DTC will also stumble in this changed retail landscape. Outdoor Voices’ issues reflect longer-term problems than the coronavirus.

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Retail TouchPoints

JULY 26, 2022

Eddie Bauer will move into resale beginning in August, when the outdoors retailer will begin accepting Eddie Bauer-branded apparel, footwear, accessories and gear, according to reporting in WWD and other media outlets. We hope to give customers new ways to discover the brand and outfit their adventures.”.

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Retail TouchPoints

MAY 14, 2024

Skechers is bringing its brand to new audiences with a virtual store in Roblox aimed at younger consumers and a new co-branded collection with tractor brand John Deere designed for agricultural and construction professionals. Skechers Roblox Store Banks 3.4

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Retail TouchPoints

OCTOBER 4, 2021

Luxury resale marketplace The RealReal has teamed up with luxury fashion site Mytheresa to educate consumers about the value of resale and encourage online consignment of upscale goods. The partnership one of several new sustainability initiatives introduced by The RealReal to mark the fifth annual National Consignment Day.

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RetailDive

MARCH 21, 2022

Sales at the privately held retailer hit $1.8 billion thanks in part to heightened demand, omnichannel investment, and international and wholesale expansions.

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