Retail TouchPoints

DECEMBER 29, 2022

According to Forbes, today’s business benchmark is customer experience. The key to having that edge over the competition is delivering top-notch customer experience, ensuring the quality of well-trained staff and continuously studying customer behavior and trends to ensure that customer needs and expectations are met.

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Retail TouchPoints

FEBRUARY 4, 2025

In 2025, retailers will scale these AI projects across the enterprise and embed the technology into core operations of their business. At the same time, consumer expectations for personalized, omnichannel shopping experiences continue to rise. AI agents will drive growth through conversational commerce.

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Retail TouchPoints

JANUARY 10, 2025

PetSmart has deployed the gStore platform from GreyOrange to enhance inventory management and store operations in its nearly 1,700 stores. gStore benefits our associates and customers alike, said Greg Fancher, EVP of IT and Chief Information Technology Officer at PetSmart in a statement.

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Retail TouchPoints

MARCH 7, 2025

According to Retail TouchPoints ‘ 2024 Omnichannel & Fulfillment Survey , 36% of retailers tap third-party delivery partners like Uber Eats to support their omnichannel operations. The company recently rolled out on-demand delivery for Wegmans , Home Depot and Michaels.

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Forrester eCommerce

OCTOBER 25, 2021

A great digital experience starts with the basics: a strategy for omnichannel engagement; great design; personalized, yet trustworthy, experiences; and, of course, the technology and operations to support it. Partners are key to that effort, particularly […].

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Retail TouchPoints

NOVEMBER 17, 2022

As the state of retail technology advances, companies are learning how to leverage artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) tools to provide more bespoke shopping experiences online. In any omnichannel approach to sales, it is essential to look at how to replicate the best parts of an in-store experience online.

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Retail TouchPoints

OCTOBER 11, 2024

This has never been more apparent than now, as consumers look to elevate their in-store shopping experiences and expect the same versatility and ease that they have obtained with modern omnichannel retail. That includes curbside pickup for online orders, checking for stock to optimize shopping trips and more.

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Retail TouchPoints

JULY 18, 2024

Associate apps also need to reflect operating conditions on the ground. For example, if your stores don’t have reliable network connections, it’s a good idea to seek out technology that operates in offline mode with no loss of efficiency. Ideally, these apps also should contribute to a better in-store shopper experience.

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Retail TouchPoints

JANUARY 1, 2025

PwC also found that customers who feel appreciated are happy to pay a 16% price premium when purchasing products and services. These stats underscore the importance of taking a holistic approach to the customer experience, from pre- to post-purchase. What Does the Post Purchase Experience Entail?

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Retail TouchPoints

DECEMBER 31, 2024

Customers today want consistent, personalized experiences across channels with multiple payment options and faster refunds. They also expect products to be available where, how and when they want them, which is only possible through a truly omnichannel approach on a single technology platform.

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Retail TouchPoints

JUNE 2, 2023

Inkga Group, owner and operator of 482 Ikea stores and ecommerce in 31 countries, will adopt a solution from Made4net to power fulfillment centers and store operations worldwide. Our goal is to become leaders of life at home, serving more people in an omnichannel reality, whenever and however customers choose to meet us.”

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Retail TouchPoints

APRIL 12, 2023

In fact, results from Retail TouchPoints’ latest Store Design & Experience Survey revealed that 58% of respondents plan to remodel and/or renovate a minimum of 11% of their store footprint through 2024. Leap is helping these brands rise to the occasion by leveraging its strategic relationships with operators.

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Retail TouchPoints

JANUARY 13, 2025

The home improvement and DIY retailer created digital twins of 1,700 stores and is updating them several times a day with new operational and inventory data. These assistants are not only supporting customers; theyre also empowering associates who need fast and easy access to information to better support store operations and service.

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Retail TouchPoints

JULY 15, 2022

But the retailers that invested in omnichannel capabilities were able to adapt and survive. Over a four-week period, Build-A-Bear turned its store locations into micro-fulfillment centers so it could maintain store operations, keep associates working and create a bright spot for consumers navigating uncertainty and stress.

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Retail TouchPoints

MARCH 6, 2025

Sampath shared with Retail TouchPoints how employee compensation was the unlock that returned the business to growth, and why he doesnt believe in pursuing omnichannel perfection. When Sampath took over, the retail operation was run out of Verizons Basking Ridge, N.J. Stores need to be a personalized experience. headquarters.

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Retail TouchPoints

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

As the divide between digital commerce and in-store shopping shrinks, the spotlight is now on the role omnichannel retail strategies play in both driving traffic to brand’s websites and foot traffic to physical stores. With online purchases making up 15.1%

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Retail TouchPoints

FEBRUARY 18, 2025

In exchange, Kirklands has agreed to become Beyonds exclusive brick-and-mortar operator and licensee for aseries of small-format (up to 15,000square feet ) neighborhood Bed Bath & Beyond stores.The deal now also includes the operation of BuyBuy Baby stores , following Beyonds February 2025 acquisition of that brand.

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Retail TouchPoints

JANUARY 9, 2024

Pacsun will deploy the iD Cloud Store solution from Nedap as it seeks to improve inventory accuracy and gain RFID-powered operational insights to inform replenishment decisions. We pay attention to our customers’ desired preferences and listen to them every second of every day — including their expectations of a seamless shopping experience.

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Retail TouchPoints

MAY 3, 2023

While inflation is undoubtedly driving unprecedented demand for affordable groceries, we know that once customers experience the Aldi difference, they keep shopping with us, even when the economy improves,” said Jason Hart, CEO of Aldi U.S. in a statement. both new markets for the grocer.

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Retail TouchPoints

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

Key elements include a Recliner Runway, where shoppers can learn more about product features or build a customized recliner using a digital touchscreen, as well as nods to lifestyles such as “Urban Modern,” “La-Z-Girl” and “Gamer.” However, the key focus is reinvigorating the La-Z-Boy brand, which was launched nearly a century ago in 1927. “We

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Wiser

FEBRUARY 18, 2025

By unifying compliance processes and leveraging actionable insights, they achieve measurable improvements in brand representation, customer experience, and sales outcomes. By consolidating both in-store and online data collection under one provider, this brand gained operational efficiencies and the ability to act on insights faster.

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Retail TouchPoints

NOVEMBER 17, 2023

The letdown customers experience when their orders don’t arrive on time, or at all, results in uncertainty and distrust that’s difficult — if not impossible — to remedy. Retailers can expect that customers will turn to other vendors; once this happens, they’ve lost both the sale and the customer’s trust and loyalty.

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Retail TouchPoints

MAY 29, 2024

Retail Innovation Conference & Expo attendees can stop by the Shoplazza booth #526 to learn more about Retasmart and how it can support your omnichannel ambitions. Visit the official #RICE24 hub to get more details on what to expect at this year’s show.

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Retail TouchPoints

MARCH 9, 2023

Now owned by the SPARC Group (a joint venture between brand management firm Authentic Brands Group (ABG) and mall operator Simon Properties ), Forever 21 has spent the last few years refining its image and business model to avoid a repetition of its 2019 bankruptcy. Forever 21 one-click checkout with Bolt.

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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. Businesses that strive to connect with customers share similar pain points. trillion in value.

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Retail TouchPoints

APRIL 5, 2023

Shopping center operators are facing a new call to action: Evolve and elevate your experiences or lose your customers forever. We’re pivoting away from being a real estate company and leaning into being an experience company,” said Stephen Yalof, CEO of Tanger Outlets in an interview with Retail TouchPoints.

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Retail TouchPoints

AUGUST 2, 2023

Focusing on the Fundamentals With the splashy, often short-sighted, tactics that used to work no longer bringing in results, DTC brands are being forced to go back to retail fundamentals — good products and a good customer experience. “ I look at DTC ecommerce in three pillars,” added Nino.

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RETAIL MANAGEMENT SOFTWARE

DECEMBER 2, 2024

Retail digital transformation is the process of leveraging technology to fundamentally change the way a retail business operates. It involves integrating digital tools and processes across all aspects of the business, from product development and marketing to sales and customer service.

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Retail TouchPoints

JULY 25, 2023

But it’s how those stores operate that allows them to effectively serve as fulfillment hubs. Customers also can schedule deliveries for a specific time, which is particularly helpful with pharmacy items. Walgreens is continuing to seek ways to tighten operations and enhance the convenience of store pickup.

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Retail TouchPoints

MARCH 27, 2025

As a result, they can not only serve in-store customers better, but also replenish items on the store floor and fulfill omnichannel orders more quickly and easily. This will help them optimize operations and ensure customers find what they want, when and where they need it.

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Retail TouchPoints

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

When marketing articulates the value and pricing of products, operations must be prepared to deliver on those promises. This kind of teamwork fosters trust and reliability, which are essential for encouraging customers to return.

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Retail TouchPoints

JANUARY 14, 2025

Our investment in Aptos ONE supports that mission, bringing to life an experience that is relevant, informed and frictionless. Hauff explained that Aptos ONEs cohesive system will offer capabilities that support store operations and guest experience within a single flexible platform.

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Retail TouchPoints

JANUARY 29, 2024

Store-based fulfillment of customer orders got an enormous boost during the COVID pandemic, when both curbside pickup and delivery offerings became survival tactics for so many retailers. And the percentage of respondents that don’t sell on or operate marketplaces shrank this year, from 16% in 2022 to 9% in 2023.

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Retail TouchPoints

AUGUST 16, 2024

As the company pointed out in its announcement, much of the pharmacy chain’s turnaround plan is focused on the front-of-store and omnichannel customer experience, where both Koller and Sudhakar will play a large part. Both executives will move into their new roles later this month.

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Retail TouchPoints

JULY 19, 2023

By replacing its legacy POS with NewStore’s omnichannel cloud platform, the London-based brand can now run its entire retail operations via iPhone. 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

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

With Salesforce’s 2023 holiday predictions forecasting that BOPIS (buying items online for in-store or curbside pickup) will influence $28 billion in incremental sales during the holiday season, retailers seeking to capitalize on this revenue opportunity need to ensure their store operations and inventory management practices are up to par.

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Fabric Blog

MARCH 21, 2025

Yet, order fulfillment in an omnichannel environment is not without its hassles. Your customers are everywhere. These scenarios can quickly lead to inventory discrepancies, delayed shipments, and a fractured customer experience without an integrated system. This is where the need for a unified system becomes evident.

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