Retail TouchPoints

JANUARY 24, 2024

Here we’ll take a look at these trending technologies and how they will shape B2B businesses’ ability to deliver a frictionless experience with their digitally native buyers. This trend requires businesses, particularly in ecommerce, to seamlessly blend their online and offline sales channels.

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Retail TouchPoints

MAY 3, 2023

And we push the limits using high-performing feature engineering technology that can successfully manage Big Data data marts, provide visibility for business intelligence users and guide marketing campaigns. As we all know, in marketing, the main goal is to know the customer. “By trillion in value.

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Retail TouchPoints

NOVEMBER 27, 2024

They also want customer service channels such as chatbots and call centers to provide them with the same level of information and support regardless of how they choose to interact. True omnichannel expertise means sharing customer data across online and offline touch points. Showcase your brand, reflect shopper values.

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Retail TouchPoints

AUGUST 2, 2021

Here are four retail tech trends I expect to see during the holiday shopping season: 1. We see AI being used to help retailers gather data on products that are resonating most with different demographics, allowing them to focus on digital marketing strategies for better targeting. The Rise of Sizing Technology.

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Retail TouchPoints

MAY 5, 2021

Let’s explore five key UCC trends and how retailers can leverage them to not just survive but to thrive as we move into the post-pandemic retail environment. Trend 1: Fully integrated communications technologies streamline experiences for optimal convenience.

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Retail TouchPoints

NOVEMBER 10, 2020

Amid the turmoil, there are several key CX trends that stand out, and a retailer’s ability to respond and adapt to them may mean the difference between thriving in a post-coronavirus world or becoming another corporate casualty of the pandemic.

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RTP blog

NOVEMBER 10, 2017

We’ve all had those shopping experiences where you’re “just browsing,” and suddenly you’re leaving the store with two bags in hand. To capitalize on this growing trend, more and more retailers are beginning to leverage beacon technology. It provides a real-time view of the customer experience. What are beacons?

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Retail TouchPoints

JANUARY 30, 2024

Gen AI, with its vast potential for enhancing efficiency and personalizing customer experiences, also comes with ethical considerations. The role of such a committee — consisting of individuals from different departments and backgrounds — extends from supply chain management to customer interaction.

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BigCommerce

NOVEMBER 28, 2017

Cyber Week 2017 Trends. Vertical Specific Trends: AOV, Device Purchasing and More. Proper planning for every moment of the big sale days of the year, making sure all MARCOM is in total sync to drive traffic, and leveraging as well as maximizing customer data are the top three tools we use to guarantee great results.

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RETAIL MANAGEMENT SOFTWARE

OCTOBER 22, 2024

In today’s data-driven world, retail businesses face an increasing demand to streamline operations, improve customer experience, and stay ahead of the competition. Streamlined Customer Relationship Management (CRM) A centralized database is a game-changer for customer relationship management (CRM).

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FastSpring

OCTOBER 11, 2024

and EU customer data to set “one-size-fits-all” global pricing. Those pricing models may not hold up globally given the different regional customer trends. customer trends, you may be disappointed by the financial performance of monthly subscriptions in Asia, given the likely 15% drop in LTV for that region.

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RETAIL MANAGEMENT SOFTWARE

FEBRUARY 28, 2025

Whether its improving customer experiences or optimizing supply chains, staying on top of retail technology trends is essential for remaining competitive. Here are five critical retail technology trends that will drive innovation in 2025: 1. Omni-Commerce: A Unified Shopping Experience The future of retail is omnichannel.

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Retail TouchPoints

JANUARY 17, 2023

The ghosting trend doesn’t just happen in romantic relationships — in an increasingly digital world, ghosting can just as likely take place at work or with an online retailer. The recent trend of “quiet quitting” can be looked at as another form of ghosting, as employees slowly begin ignoring their job responsibilities.

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Retail TouchPoints

NOVEMBER 14, 2022

With a better understanding of your customer demographics, you will be able to price your products more effectively, and respond to changing market conditions quickly so you can make data-driven decisions that will benefit your business in the long run. This can help improve customer loyalty and help you stand out from competitors.

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RETAIL MANAGEMENT SOFTWARE

JANUARY 8, 2025

In this blog, we will explore proven customer retention strategies that retail businesses can implement to boost customer loyalty and long-term success. Personalized Customer Experiences Customers today expect a personalized shopping experience.

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Retail TouchPoints

MARCH 9, 2022

It’s those retailers that can most quickly and accurately react to these turbulent market forces and behaviors that are creating the most innovative and positive customer experiences. The rest are at risk of losing customer loyalty, brand affinity and revenue.

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Retail TouchPoints

APRIL 1, 2024

In today’s increasingly globalized market, multilingual support is no longer a luxury but a necessity for online retailers to deliver exceptional customer experiences (CX), successfully serve and grow their customer bases, increase sales and thrive in a competitive landscape. The true differentiator is CX.

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Retail TouchPoints

DECEMBER 25, 2024

Another popular trend among social media influencers is snap-and-send-back, where items are purchased for photoshoots before immediately being returned for a full refund. By analyzing customer data, retailers can better understand which items are being returned the most, helping minimize the financial losses.

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Retail TouchPoints

MAY 31, 2022

With so much activity online at the height of the pandemic — during which many people gladly took to shopping online for convenience and peace of mind — retailers have a windfall of customer data that can be leveraged to deliver better and more engaging shopping experiences. Consumer behavior is constantly in flux.

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Retail TouchPoints

JULY 29, 2020

Ready to grow even further, the company launched a digital transformation to swap out its legacy systems, advance customer knowledge through data and provide a truly omnichannel customer experience. We think this tool is empowering and really exciting, not only for the Guides, but also for the customers.”.

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Retail TouchPoints

JANUARY 2, 2023

The infusion of data and advanced insights into the operational processes of global supply chains is a great investment with significant value. This current trend places an increased focus on visibility and resilience throughout global supply chains. Fetching useful insights from customer data. Shift to cloud technology.

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Retail TouchPoints

JANUARY 2, 2024

Over the last decade, retail brands like H&M, Zara and Urban Outfitters have anticipated this trend and launched apps to keep up with the ecommerce boom — a smart move considering it’s predicted that m-commerce (or mobile commerce) will account for 40.4% of ecommerce sales in 2024. Take E.l.f. Skin Rocks took a similar approach.

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Groove

AUGUST 18, 2020

Store all of your customer data in one place, and deliver customized experiences through email and other owned channels. This tool makes it easy for eCommerce merchants to grow their contact lists, personalize user experiences and communicate more effectively with customers. Real-Time Customer Data.

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GetElastic

SEPTEMBER 16, 2021

Why a Hybrid Customer Experience is Essential for Today’s Consumer. As it turns out, based on a 2019 study , many customers actually prefer a hybrid experience over one that is entirely online or in-person. What exactly is a hybrid customer experience? Hybrid Customer Experience Example 1: Carvana.

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GetElastic

SEPTEMBER 16, 2021

Why a Hybrid Customer Experience is Essential for Today’s Consumer. As it turns out, based on a 2019 study , many customers actually prefer a hybrid experience over one that is entirely online or in-person. What exactly is a hybrid customer experience? Hybrid Customer Experience Example 1: Carvana.

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Retail TouchPoints

JUNE 5, 2024

About two-thirds of companies plan to invest more in AI in the next six months, and 60% of commerce leaders recognize the value of AI in boosting customer experience to provide a competitive advantage. Data selection, cleaning and preprocessing are crucial. But when it’s trained on the right data, AI shines.

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Retail TouchPoints

OCTOBER 31, 2023

Through the effective use of their customer data and clienteling capabilities, retailers can craft deeply personalized shopping experiences, making the wardrobe refresh portion of the RTO journey much more enjoyable for the customer.

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Retail TouchPoints

JULY 9, 2024

JCPenney CIO Sharmeelee Bala revealed the critical role that the retailer’s valuable customer data will continue to play in its turnaround, which is only appropriate since “the lens we have maniacally focused on is the customer and the customer experience,” she said in an interview with Retail TouchPoints.

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Retail TouchPoints

MARCH 20, 2024

This data gives marketing teams actionable insights to better understand and predict customers’ needs and behavior, therefore increasing customer satisfaction. In addition, it allows brands to act more as advisors than salespeople, which helps build trust and long-term customer loyalty.

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lateshipment

JANUARY 17, 2023

The main reason is due to the fact that customer experience (CX) much like e-commerce is an ever-changing area and you need to keep yourself updated with new trends in the field to thrive and enjoy success. Before we get started with the CX trends you must be aware of/ implement in 2023, let’s revisit things a little. .

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Omnisend

MARCH 29, 2021

Experiment with some of today’s fashion ecommerce trends. Others aren’t merely trends, but new approaches that will endure. Read on for the biggest fashion ecommerce trends for this year, some of the best fashion ecommerce sites employing them, and a few foundational tips to get you started. Omnichannel Fashion Ecommerce.

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GetElastic

JANUARY 10, 2018

While most of the focus has been on uses in B2C, B2B companies can use artificial intelligence to sift through customer data to create an “aggregate customer” from among individuals at the same company. The post Commerce Trends for 2018: #1 Personalization in B2B appeared first on Get Elastic Ecommerce Blog.

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Retail TouchPoints

MARCH 19, 2025

More than just a soda machine, it used advanced body tracking so users could virtually try on merchandise and play with Snaps top trending lenses. The latest generative AI tools can help brands create even more engaging experiences by personalizing them for customers.

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Forrester eCommerce

OCTOBER 29, 2020

Customer experience (CX) has become the number one business priority for marketers. CMOs are fully aware of the importance of customer data to personalise experiences. The employee data tsunami is […].

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Retail TouchPoints

APRIL 17, 2024

Many retailers grapple with insufficient product data. Here, gen AI intervenes, enriching catalogs and enabling a more comprehensive customer experience. By empowering search engines to not just index data but enrich it dynamically, retailers can retain customers on their platform.

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Retail TouchPoints

AUGUST 17, 2023

The latest Consumer Price Index (CPI) data highlights a significant deceleration in inflation, now standing at half of last year’s peak. This moderating trend in inflation is an encouraging development, but it is not without its caveats, particularly within the dynamic and complex terrain of the retail and consumer goods industries.

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Retail TouchPoints

JULY 28, 2020

Numerous industry experts have commented that COVID-19 has accelerated many existing retail trends, most notably consumers’ embrace of digital commerce. The pandemic has increased digital customer interactions, so that trend is likely to be amplified even further.

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