Retail TouchPoints

MARCH 3, 2025

The Cozy Earth marketing team sought a direct, personalized way to reach and serve customers across channels that aligned with the various buying journeys shoppers could embark on with its different product lines. However, like many brands, it also found that traditional channels were getting more crowded and expensive.

Customer 260

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Groove

OCTOBER 11, 2024

To succeed in this critical part of brand building, however, businesses need to expertly manage their websites and ensure that the content is optimized to deliver outstanding customer experiences. Choosing the right merchant services provider is crucial for smooth business operations and customer satisfaction.

Merchant Services 357

Merchant Services Payment Services Payments eCommerce 357

Retail TouchPoints

SEPTEMBER 7, 2023

The pace of technological change — as well as consumers’ increasing demand for always-on-shopping, anytime, anywhere — has left some retailers struggling to innovate digitally to meet customers’ evolving wants and needs. The customer experience is changing — and faster than ever. And they’re rewarded for it too.

Customer Experience 290

Customer Experience Technology Customer Retail 290

Groove

DECEMBER 11, 2024

Since the beginning of eCommerce, email marketing has been one of the most effective ways to reach customers, and this is still true even in today's crowded digital landscape. Just make sure they are mobile-friendly and non-intrusive to stay on Googles good side. Upload customers into your CRM and continue to market to them via email.

eCommerce 317

eCommerce Social Media White Paper Seminar 317

Retail TouchPoints

MAY 23, 2024

Otherwise, it’s a tool that may be fun but is not driving efficiency for the customer.” The fashion brand’s Prince Street store in SoHo, New York City, is outfitted with a digital mirror, powered by Zero10 , to drive customer engagement and inspire them to have some fun with Coach’s Tabby bag.

Customer Experience 332

Customer Experience Customer Social Media Consumer 332

Retail TouchPoints

NOVEMBER 28, 2024

As the holiday shopping season approaches, retailers face increased pressure to facilitate a seamless and secure shopping experience. This is an opportunity to not only capture share of wallet but also build lasting customer loyalty and trust. Payments technology is central to the shopping experience.

Payment Services 298

Payment Services Payments Merchant Services Omnichannel 298

Retail TouchPoints

JANUARY 15, 2025

If a retailer is unable to accept a digital payment, the customer gets a dreadful user experience; it can result in revenue loss, customer dissatisfaction, damage to brand reputation and potentially regulatory intervention. That is why resilience is so crucial. How to Increase Resilience?

Payment Services 279

Payment Services Merchant Services Payments POS 279

Retail TouchPoints

OCTOBER 30, 2024

Endpoints, like laptops, tablets, mobile and BYOD devices, public cloud infrastructure and SaaS applications play a bigger role in retailers’ business and how they engage with their customers. Customers want personal, seamless, no-contact experiences, and each additional endpoint helps provide what today’s customers expect.

Payment Services 269

Payment Services Customer Experience Customer Data Management 269

Retail TouchPoints

DECEMBER 26, 2024

Grocery margins already are quite slim, and every item that customers choose to purchase elsewhere is a missed opportunity. As grocers explore their relationship with customers and pursue avenues for improvement, theyll find that technology presents countless solutions for enhancing engagement and boosting store loyalty.

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Technology Customer Experience Games POS 251

Retail TouchPoints

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

This can be done in a number of ways, such as through automated triggers based on customer behavior that send timely reminders and offers. In this case, convenience is a perfectly timed email reminding a customer to restock on a recently purchased consumable item that they happen to be running low on. And comfort is important.

Consumer 290

Consumer Channel Social Media Mobile 290

Retail TouchPoints

JUNE 12, 2024

After all, the way we use a laptop and mobile phone are different, yet us marketers so often plan a campaign that treats every device as equal. The Store is in Your Pocket Go back to a decade ago and marketing strategies were predominantly single channel, thanks to the challenges of crafting an omnichannel marketing experience.

Mobile 289

Mobile Retail Social Media Omnichannel 289

Forrester eCommerce

SEPTEMBER 29, 2021

Forrester attended the International Motor Show Germany, rebranded as IAA MOBILITY. It took place in Munich between 7-12 September 2021. The event was staged as a hybrid event. It managed to attract 400,000 ‘real’ visitors, making it one of the largest trade fairs since the pandemic started.

Automotive 370

Automotive Mobile Customer Events 370

Forrester eCommerce

FEBRUARY 4, 2025

Forresters research reveals the immense value for both customers and banks of useful, convenient digital banking experiences. The right mobile banking offerings, for example, can unlock new value for a customer and differentiate a banks brand. And our broader customer experience research […]

Banking 221

Banking Customer Experience Mobile Customer 221

Retail TouchPoints

JANUARY 13, 2025

As a result, theyve been able to simulate different layouts to really optimize how customers are shopping in stores, and how to change layouts to ultimately improve revenue , Martin said. The retailer also is creating digital twins with their planograms to optimize their merchandising.

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Supplies Improvements Social Media Operations 290

Retail TouchPoints

MARCH 3, 2025

Storefronts are eliminating the checkout process, augmented reality is reducing return rates and virtual marketplaces are offering new consumer experiences. But as retailers digitize operations to differentiate customer experiences, they also face a growing wave of cyber threats targeting sensitive customer data and critical business systems.

Payment Services 207

Payment Services Retail Point of Sale Supplies 207

Retail TouchPoints

DECEMBER 5, 2024

When your store is full of associates who love the brand and live it, they will draw in customers. All the ways they need to serve customers? Associate POS adoption depends on getting the user experience right. Well, let’s start with customer data. We want them to be brand ambassadors. It’s a lot harder than it sounds.

POS 275

POS Payment Services Shipping Costs Fulfillment 275

RETAIL MANAGEMENT SOFTWARE

JANUARY 8, 2025

In the world of retail, the importance of customer retention cannot be overstated. As businesses focus on attracting new customers, it’s equally crucial to invest in keeping existing ones. Retaining customers not only ensures consistent revenue but also fosters brand loyalty and advocacy.

Customer Retention 111

Customer Retention Customer Social Media Retail 111

Retail TouchPoints

MAY 3, 2023

How can companies deliver personalized ads at scale, search for new customers and conquer new markets, launch effective marketing campaigns and optimize products and brand experience? In short, how can businesses connect with their customers? I will share a customer case example that answers these questions.

POS 276

POS Customer Experience Customer Technology 276

Retail TouchPoints

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

With a quick click on a smartphone, these customers have accessed hidden content, exclusive deals and lightning-fast checkouts. QR codes offer a powerful solution, enabling brands to streamline transactions, provide instant product information and cultivate deeper customer relationships. The result?

Gifts 275

Gifts Magazine Information Social Media 275

Retail TouchPoints

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

Instacart also is planning to extend pick-to-light to its Caper Carts smart carts, which will enable customers to have shelf labels flash for items — whether from their shopping list or an ad or coupon they see — directly from their cart. “We

Fulfillment 278

Fulfillment eCommerce Electronics Recommendation 278

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.

Banking 388

Banking Mobile Consumer Financial Services 388

Retail TouchPoints

JANUARY 14, 2025

will implement Aptos ONE as its new POS system to bring personalized and efficient interactions to every customer and employee in its 440+ stores across 42 states. Our mission is to create the most enjoyable experience possible for those shopping with us and those working for us, said Brandon Hauff, VP of IT at Buckle in a statement.

POS 278

POS Apparel Accessories Mobile 278

Forrester eCommerce

JUNE 11, 2021

iOS 15 makes experiences more intelligent and more intuitive. Apple is adding features that help its customers 100 times a day in little moments throughout the day, every day. Apple kicked off its annual developer conference on Monday, June 7, 2021. One of its big announcements was iOS 15. In some ways, you could say […].

Mobile 421

Mobile Customer Customer Experience Technology 421

Retail TouchPoints

JANUARY 15, 2025

Walmart has unveiled a refreshed look and feel to better showcase its legacy and commitment to its customers. Digital channels will be refreshed through January, starting with Walmart.com and the Walmart mobile app, followed by all marketing campaign assets and the official Walmart corporate site. in a statement. in a statement.

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Channel Mobile Customer Marketing 279

Retail TouchPoints

MAY 27, 2024

A look at the mindset of the online shopper relative to customer service should remind every retailer that they are only as good as their current interaction. Online shoppers focus on current needs, as only 12% consider prior interactions with customer service reps important when using online customer service.

Customer 285

Customer Live Chat Social Media eCommerce 285

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

Mobile 264

Mobile Consumer Goods Consumer Electronics 264

Forrester eCommerce

OCTOBER 8, 2024

In an era, where people have started doing everything on their phone: is your bank’s mobile app evolving at the pace of your customers’ expectations? Our latest Digital Experience Review of Indian mobile banking apps is just out. In […]

Banking 195

Banking Mobile Customer Experience Customer 195

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.

Mobile 264

Mobile eCommerce Improvements Management 264

Retail TouchPoints

JUNE 12, 2024

The retailer will collaborate with Accenture on new capabilities like a digital Fragrance Finder, a gen AI-powered conversational experience designed to help customers find the perfect fragrance tailored to their individual preferences.

Customer 264

Customer Mobile Customer Experience Technology 264

Retail TouchPoints

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

DoorDash has redesigned its shopping experience for retail products, allowing customers to search for an item across multiple merchants with prices and estimated delivery times displayed in a single view. Like its competitors Uber Eats and Grubhub , DoorDash has been expanding its retailer portfolio and service offerings.

Merchant Services 276

Merchant Services Gifts Payment Services Electronics 276

Retail TouchPoints

MAY 2, 2024

An Accenture survey of 16,000 customers in 13 countries across Asia, Europe, Latin America and North America reported that over half of all consumers have adopted digital payment methods such as digital wallets, many of which displace banks’ brands from the customer experience. Consumers value the convenience these offer.

Customer Retention 278

Customer Retention Payment Services Gifts Marketing 278

Retail TouchPoints

MAY 16, 2024

Best Buy is rolling out new features in its mobile app to better personalize the shopping experience. Our customers have unique needs and preferences, and our goal is to inspire the discovery of amazing new technology and ensure it truly enriches their lives, all in the most relevant, seamless way possible.”

Mobile 262

Mobile Consumer Electronics Electronics Payment Services 262

Retail TouchPoints

APRIL 9, 2024

Best Buy is expanding its partnership with Google Cloud to leverage generative AI technology for new customer service tools. As early as late summer, Best Buy customers in the U.S. The self-service tool will be available on BestBuy.com, on the Best Buy mobile app and when customers call the retailer’s customer service line.

Customer 290

Customer Subscription Customer Experience Technology 290

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. Associates get access to complete inventory visibility across channels so they can better serve customers and recommend a broader assortment of products.

Mobile 263

Mobile POS Channel Recommendation 263

Retail TouchPoints

DECEMBER 27, 2022

Instead, these brands need to meet customers where they already are and adhere to their communication preferences — which currently, perhaps surprisingly, points to voice. Programmable Voice for Greater Customer Experience (CX). Retail companies looking to digitally transform don’t need to fix what isn’t broken.

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Customer eCommerce Retail Customer Experience 321

Retail TouchPoints

FEBRUARY 12, 2025

Now the company is doubling down on its reputation as the best place to start any online shopping journey with a new feature that will show customers products not available on Amazon.com when they search for a specific brand. The new experience currently being beta tested with a select group of U.S.

Shipping Costs 266

Shipping Costs Merchant Services Customer Experience Information 266

Retail TouchPoints

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

Big Lots has upgraded its mobile app, available to current and new members of its Big Reward loyalty program and offering features including in-store rewards access, a personalized dashboard for tracking earnings and exclusive notifications for special offers.

Mobile 275

Mobile Management Information eCommerce 275