Retail TouchPoints

AUGUST 22, 2024

These items have been popular in the secondhand market for years, but now there is another consumer good taking the spotlight in the “recommerce” market: mobile phones. The mobile phone space also felt this shift to more intentional purchasing decisions — in 2022, sales of mobile phones in the secondary market totaled $35.9

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Retail TouchPoints

AUGUST 1, 2022

When the mobile game “Pokémon GO” made a splash in 2016, global audiences got their first taste of just how engaging augmented reality experiences could be — and brands took notice. This experience gives brands the ability to give their customers all the benefits of in-person shopping from the comfort of their own homes.

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Retail TouchPoints

JULY 19, 2023

Women’s activewear and lifestyle brand Sweaty Betty has rolled out the mobile POS from NewStore in 73 stores across the UK and Ireland. With NewStore , the brand has unified its direct offline and online channels to helps drive operational efficiency and improve the customer experience.

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Retail TouchPoints

MAY 23, 2024

However, the retailer’s Kreativ experience brings AR’s capabilities to a whole new level, by blending it with interactive, shoppable showrooms and even “build-your-own space” features that empower everyday shoppers and interior designers alike.

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Retail TouchPoints

JANUARY 13, 2022

Collective Cannabis has partnered with AI and robotics startup Wings to utilize the solution provider’s EXO Delivery System to streamline logistics and deliver an enhanced customer experience. The shop will operate with eight budtenders and dedicated stations for both mobile and online orders. which is set to open in Q1 2022.

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Retail TouchPoints

AUGUST 10, 2023

Insider Intelligence predicts that mobile commerce sales will account for 43.4% Although standard m-commerce sites offer ease and convenience, more consumers are spending more time in mobile apps, especially those that offer seamless and immersive brand experiences. of total U.S. retail ecommerce sales — and 6.5% of all U.S.

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Retail TouchPoints

AUGUST 23, 2021

The turmoil also proved that mobile technology enables needed flexibility in times of disruption and drives superior customer experiences that make retailers more competitive. As retailers plan for the future, getting and keeping the flexibility needed for retail success will require mobile-only strategies.

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Retail TouchPoints

APRIL 20, 2022

The Home Depot has tapped two technology veterans for high-level positions, naming of Matt Carey as EVP of Customer Experience, a newly created role, and Fahim Siddiqui as EVP and CIO.

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Retail TouchPoints

JANUARY 19, 2022

Brands do this under the guise of helping provide a better customer experience, but it only takes one breach for that to completely wipe out consumer trust — it exposes the extent to which brands collect, track and keep consumer data on file. 3 Tips When Navigating the new Data Privacy Landscape. Current data privacy laws in the U.S.

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Retail TouchPoints

AUGUST 29, 2022

The popular Canadian coffee chain Tim Hortons recently experienced negative publicity after multiple government agencies shed light on the company’s mobile app privacy policies and data collection methods. This discovery tarnished the reputation of a widely respected company with a long history of customer loyalty.

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Forrester eCommerce

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

India is emerging as a powerhouse in mobile banking adoption. According to Forrester’s Asia Pacific Consumer Survey, 2023, a staggering 87% of online Indian adults expressed their desire to do all their banking on a smartphone. This statistic marks the highest percentage among the countries surveyed in the Asia Pacific region.

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Retail TouchPoints

SEPTEMBER 16, 2022

The retailer has utilized the mobile system to improve service efficiency and give its associates access to each customer’s transaction history, wish lists and preferences so that they can provide more personalized shopper interactions. BTM Global led the implementation.

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Forrester eCommerce

DECEMBER 8, 2019

It made me realize Forrester no longer publish dedicated “mobile” predictions. Because, mobile has simply become a key driver and enabler of business transformation. Mobile is embedded everywhere. However, many brands wrongly think they have ticked the mobile box and […].

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Retail TouchPoints

SEPTEMBER 15, 2023

As part of its overall digital transformation, Family Dollar will debut a mobile app in October that will allow users to manage coupons and more easily locate products with improved search functionality. Family Dollar worked with digital consultancy Publicis Sapient to lead the mobile introduction.

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Retail TouchPoints

AUGUST 16, 2023

7-Eleven has upgraded its mobile app with simplified login and registration, a centralized deals and rewards area for 7Rewards loyalty members and improved in-app shopping and delivery experiences via 7NOW Delivery. 7-Eleven has increasingly been branding its offerings to consumers.

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Retail TouchPoints

NOVEMBER 2, 2021

It doesn’t just refer to experiences like bungee jumping or white water rafting, but rather, encompasses the consumer desire for a valuable end-to-end brand experience. Research finds that customer experience is the number one factor driving ecommerce brand loyalty , even more so than price and product selection.

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Retail TouchPoints

JANUARY 16, 2024

Samsonite has implemented a new mobile-driven experience across its European stores, powered by Oracle Retail Xstore Point of Service and implemented by Oracle Retail Consulting. With Oracle’s mobile retail POS system, we are taking one more step in this journey.

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Retail TouchPoints

MARCH 5, 2021

. — retail brands need to re-orient to answering the question, “How do I effectively communicate with each customer — no matter the channel or channels— in an engaging, continuous and personalized way?” But with so many mobile channels, it can be daunting to know where to start and how to be successful. Utilizing Conversation APIs.

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Retail TouchPoints

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

Continuing its mission shift toward becoming the “local commerce app,” DoorDash has introduced a suite of new products designed to help merchants manage and grow their businesses: The DoorDash Commerce Platform , designed for both online and in-store businesses; Online Ordering Mobile Apps , providing merchants with the ability to create their own (..)

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Retail TouchPoints

JUNE 16, 2022

The Home Depot will roll out more than 125,000 new hdPhones to associates in order to improve both the worker and customer experience at its stores. The mobile devices support communications throughout the entire store and in the parking lots, via both text messaging and walkie-talkie communications.

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Retail TouchPoints

NOVEMBER 9, 2022

Global downloads of mobile shopping apps were up 16% year-over-year in the first half of 2022 while the number of sessions was up 29% , according to data from the It’s Not Luck, It’s Skill: Make Every Marketing Dollar Count This Holiday Season report by data.ai. Mobile Retailing Requires a ‘Mindset Shift’.

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Groove

AUGUST 13, 2020

In this blog, we're exploring 5 strategies to help you create a positive eCommerce customer experience. eCommerce Customer Experience: Tips & Strategies. Establish and build relationships with your customers and increase customer satisfaction by implementing these 5 tips: Display a unique value proposition.

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Retail TouchPoints

JUNE 25, 2024

Later this year, Foot Locker plans to upgrade its mobile app, adding real-time launch updates with a “Heat Monitor” for members to monitor and track pre-launch hype, upgraded search and filtering capabilities, streamlined sign-in with biometric authentication and seamless integration with the FLX Rewards program.

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Retail TouchPoints

JUNE 16, 2022

Internet of Things (IoT) technology and devices have been changing the nature of user experience for some time, as consumers gradually adopt mobile app-controlled technology like smart lighting, connected thermostats, home security systems and doorbell alerts. More Customers Will Embrace Connected Experiences.

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Retail TouchPoints

AUGUST 2, 2022

The new relationship is part of the retailer’s digital transformation, aimed at turning the 70-year-old company into a “modern mobile retailer.” Yelloh is now tapping into AWS’ logistics, distribution and home delivery expertise to enhance the customer experience, optimize delivery times and personalize product recommendations.

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lateshipment

SEPTEMBER 4, 2020

Making your site visually appealing, building intuitive navigation, and making it easy for visitors to make purchases when they’re ready to do so are well-recognized ways to improve on-site customer experience. Below, however, are some more subtle points that will help you piece together a better on-site customer experience.

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Forrester eCommerce

JULY 7, 2021

Is Mobile Still A Thing? Where Is Mobile Headed In 2021 And Beyond? Mobile is everywhere. Yet many brands are still wondering, “What is the future of mobile?” We use it to send texts to friends, send emails to colleagues, tune in to watch our favorite sports teams, and much more.

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RTP blog

JANUARY 17, 2018

Store associates, when equipped with custom-made mobile apps tailored specifically for the retail experience, can achieve exponential performance and sales outcomes by offering customers a personalized in-store experience. The benefits extend beyond the sales associate too.

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Retail TouchPoints

AUGUST 4, 2022

While bad bots cause disruption across all industries, retailers are a prime target because of the valuable personal data they store behind user login portals on their websites and mobile apps. A Roadmap to a Bad Bot-Free Holiday Shopping Experience. However, don’t assume all bots are bad; some automation makes tasks easier.

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Retail TouchPoints

MAY 16, 2024

Best Buy is rolling out new features in its mobile app to better personalize the shopping experience.

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Bryan Eisenberg

OCTOBER 2, 2017

A look at the mobile experience, landing page, call to action, etc. BTW this is what the Treasure Truck looked like when you arrived: What other brands would you like to see execute a fun truck experience like this one? The post Reviewing Amazon’s customer experience for their Treasure Truck offer of the day.

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Retail TouchPoints

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

” The Family Dollar mobile app allows consumers to access timely ads , local inventory levels and other planning tools. Mobile apps have become a notable investment opportunity for these retailers, because they can inform consumers and empower them to make the best possible decisions.

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BigCommerce

DECEMBER 18, 2019

When Exxel Outdoors’ mobile traffic started really taking off, they noticed that the revenue wasn’t following. The amount of effort it…

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BigCommerce

APRIL 3, 2018

By the time you read this, everything we’ve learned about mobile SEO could be wrong. This is because the existing paradigm is based on a desktop-first world, and Google is about to catapult us into a mobile-first world with a major update on how they crawl, render and rank the web. Google’s Mobile-First Index.

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Retail TouchPoints

AUGUST 4, 2023

Convenience retailer Kum & Go has debuted a new mobile app touting personalized features along with its new “&Rewards” loyalty program. The new app will display information relevant to each customer, including shopping recommendations based on past activity and the ability to designate a favorite Kum & Go location.

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Retail TouchPoints

MAY 3, 2023

Let’s dive straight into it and unriddle the mystery of creating modern, highly personalized customer experiences while increasing performance in the cookieless future. Signal-based targeting strategies, enhanced by new technologies, can be used to develop an omnichannel brand and customer experience of the highest level.

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Wiser

JUNE 25, 2024

In the dynamic world of retail, streamlining workflows is essential for maintaining operational efficiency and enhancing customer service. Mobile solutions offer powerful tools to achieve these goals, providing staff and management with the capabilities to manage tasks on the go.

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