Retail TouchPoints

JULY 18, 2024

In an industry still struggling with a tight labor market, choosing which technology to arm store associates with becomes a critical decision. Associate apps also need to reflect operating conditions on the ground. Ideally, these apps also should contribute to a better in-store shopper experience.

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JANUARY 14, 2024

Microsoft has launched a new Retail Cloud Alliance (RCA) aimed at educating and empowering retailers to leverage cloud technology effectively. This collaborative program features Microsoft experts and resources alongside those from a number of partners, including Adobe , Amperity , Sunrise Technologies and Icertis.

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Retail TouchPoints

MAY 9, 2024

Two digital-first brands, Misen and ModCloth , are partnering with Cart.com to improve their omnichannel fulfillment and logistics operations. At Misen, we are always looking for ways to improve our customer experience and optimize our processes,” said Michael Mahoney, CEO of Misen in a statement.

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Retail TouchPoints

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

Customer experience (CX) optimization is a necessity for ecommerce retailers and other online businesses that want to convert visitors, drive sales and cultivate customer loyalty. In addition to missing elements, many sites have searches that operate under rules that are so strict they interfere with useful results.

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Retail TouchPoints

JULY 9, 2024

UK retailer Co-op is working with Walmart Commerce Technologies to bolster its “quick commerce” operations. Online orders will be picked fresh in local Co-op stores and delivered quickly to customers in their communities.

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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

APRIL 18, 2024

There’s an analogy here to what is happening in retail, as retailer leaders have become increasing immersed in technology-driven innovation over the past decade. Retailers are being slowly pulled along with technology’s evolution without feeling any sense of impending doom. No army of humans can do this. That sounds good.

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Retail TouchPoints

JULY 19, 2024

The rise in delivery volume coincided with the relentless barrage of unwanted robocalls and robotexts – many launched by bad actors spoofing legitimate retail companies to swindle money and personal information from their customers. They desire outbound CX technologies that deliver brand security and protection.

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Retail TouchPoints

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

Stitch Fix has hired a new Chief Product and Technology Officer to lead the struggling online personal styling service’s technology, product, data science, security and IT teams. Tony Bacos will begin today and report directly to CEO Matt Baer.

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Retail TouchPoints

JANUARY 15, 2024

Since deployment, the solutions have become central to store operations. Technology is at the forefront of everything we do from an omnichannel perspective across the globe, and working with Zebra Technologies has been a game-changer for us,” said Jonas Stillman, Senior Director of Omnichannel Operations at Office Depot in a statement.

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Retail TouchPoints

JULY 24, 2024

Welcome to the new frontier of consumer engagement — the fusion of architectural design and audio-visual (AV) technology. By seamlessly integrating technology with thoughtful design, companies are redefining what it means to experience a brand.

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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

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

OCTOBER 24, 2024

Kroger will leverage RFID technology from Avery Dennison for item-level digital identification, enabling more frequent and accurate inventory information to help maximize freshness, reduce waste and improve the store associate experience.

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Retail TouchPoints

JANUARY 19, 2024

To address these compounding problems, retailers need to re-evaluate their operating priorities by focusing on cost-cutting measures that also enhance customer experiences, such as through automation, AI or other tech. Even further, recent survey data from FIS’ Global Innovation Report found that 83% of U.S.

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Retail TouchPoints

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

Amazon has incorporated RFID capabilities into its Just Walk Out cashierless technology to handle the sale of apparel and fan gear at two Seattle sports venues. RFID tags placed on jerseys, hats and other items allow customers to carry out (and even wear out) their purchases without standing in line to check out.

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Forrester eCommerce

AUGUST 12, 2021

5G holds huge promises for digital innovation worldwide, differentiating customer experiences through connected assets and services, transforming operations for efficiency and effectiveness and shaping new business models across industries. In fact, leading Chinese enterprises in a range of vertical […].

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Retail TouchPoints

JANUARY 15, 2024

Within the larger global market, McKinsey estimates that the retail and CPG sectors have the most to gain from AI , with potential to harness the tech and drive huge improvements in operational efficiency as well as the customer and employee experience.

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Retail TouchPoints

JANUARY 30, 2024

Generative AI (Gen AI) has brought about a seismic shift that’s reshaping customer interactions and business operations. Gen AI, with its vast potential for enhancing efficiency and personalizing customer experiences, also comes with ethical considerations.

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Retail TouchPoints

JULY 15, 2024

The increasing availability of these systems, coupled with a desire to reduce labor costs, simplify operations and remove friction from shopper experiences, have even motivated some retailers to explore the idea of removing hard tags from their LP programs altogether.

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Retail TouchPoints

MAY 16, 2024

Putting Today’s Technology to Work for Retail Healthcare It’s no secret that traditional healthcare can be frustrating — for patients and staff — due to repeat requests for the same information, long waits, inconsistencies between estimates and final bills, insurance claim mistakes and on and on.

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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. Customer support. Operations. Demand forecasting and merchandise planning.

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Retail TouchPoints

JULY 17, 2024

Accruent recently commissioned a study of the food retailer sector to understand what challenges await, from continued margin and cost pressures to being held back by legacy technology to the increased risk of cyber threats. Technology will play an integral role in helping retailers to overcome labor challenges. What’s the Solution?

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Retail TouchPoints

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

In this article, we’ll explore the role communication plays in improving retail security operations, some challenges retailers face and strategies you can use to overcome them. Fewer false alarms: Don’t waste resources or disrupt store operations unless the threat is real.

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Retail TouchPoints

AUGUST 19, 2024

By integrating this new system into fulfillment spaces, Ikea’s operations will “run continuously,” the company shared in an announcement. Ikea initially adopted drone technology in 2021 when it partnered with AI and robotics company Verity to develop an autonomous drone solution for warehouses. this summer.

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Retail TouchPoints

OCTOBER 17, 2024

In particular, generative AI is revolutionizing the shopping landscape to create more personalized and memorable experiences for consumers. Specifically, technology like AI-enabled chatbots, messaging apps and other automated technologies are helping brands communicate directly with customers in a more natural way.

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Retail TouchPoints

DECEMBER 13, 2023

Brands and retailers realize there is no one-size-fits-all strategy for stores — and design teams are rising to the challenge by thinking more creatively and thoughtfully about how they can innovate through new formats, technologies and collaboration methods. Technology is going to be central [to the store experience] — it has to be.

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Retail TouchPoints

AUGUST 13, 2024

Co-pilots are essential on a commercial aircraft: they’re there to assist the captain in operating the aircraft, monitor instruments and systems, communicate with air traffic control and generally divide the workload with the pilot. The technology also contributes to the improved scalability of individualized customer support processes.

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Retail TouchPoints

DECEMBER 27, 2022

Programmable voice technology, which allows brands to receive and make phone calls using Voice APIs right from the apps they are already using, can have a big impact on businesses internally by fostering growth through streamlined workflows while also creating greater efficiency for the brand.

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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

JUNE 23, 2022

The tool aims to empower employees with the knowledge and resources needed to execute their jobs consistently and confidently, helping improve employee retention and the customer experience. Together, Axonify and Nudge will help retailers provide real-time information and improve knowledge retention for workers.

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Retail TouchPoints

JUNE 12, 2024

Seeking to modernize its core technology platforms, Bath & Body Works is working with Accenture to leverage the latest digital, martech, AI and generative AI solutions.

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Retail TouchPoints

DECEMBER 3, 2024

Some of the biggest changes over the past six decades have revolved around what brick-and-mortar retail means to customers, as well as a lot of customers going the digital route for shopping. Our marketing and operations teams have already done a lot to build out our logistics and operations, so we can go anywhere.

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Retail TouchPoints

MAY 6, 2024

By using an AI-enabled software solution to pre-cool the store before a planned energy reduction, the retailer ensures the event doesn’t impact customer comfort. This enables an “ S 3 ” strategy that improves the Safety, Service and Sustainability of their multi-site retail operations and impacts their top and bottom lines.

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Retail TouchPoints

OCTOBER 2, 2024

Market transitions and technology advancements are changing the fuel and convenience space, with more EVs and less gas, leading to the repurposing of these assets into grocery and convenience stores. reflecting a significant shift in consumer preferences and vehicle technology. In 2023, over 1.2 million EVs were sold in the U.S.,

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Retail TouchPoints

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024

Through the remainder of 2024 and into 2025, Kay Jewelers plans to enhance its retail store design and customer experience. Kay, now part of Signet Jewelers , operates more than 1,000 stores. Store redesigns are being crafted to create a more comfortable setting for exploration, assisted by personalization technology.

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Retail TouchPoints

OCTOBER 30, 2024

Technology is an Asset for Retailers – But it Introduces More Risk Internet connected devices are at the center of the new customer-retailer experience. Customers want personal, seamless, no-contact experiences, and each additional endpoint helps provide what today’s customers expect.

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