Retail TouchPoints

AUGUST 30, 2022

Consumer electronics is a rather crowded space with a swarm of brands trying to make their presence felt in every category — from wearables to televisions and headphones to laptops. The same holds true for consumer electronics retailers. According to a Forrester study, personalization ranked the highest among tech investments in 2021.

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Retail TouchPoints

MARCH 21, 2023

NorthLadder , a Middle Eastern marketplace for pre-owned electronics, has partnered with insights-led customer engagement platform MoEngage to create remarketing strategies and gamify the customer experience. NorthLadder enables customers to sell old electronic devices that would otherwise become e-waste in landfills.

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Retail TouchPoints

JANUARY 11, 2021

While it’s hardly noteworthy that a retailer increased online sales during some of the worst months of COVID, M.Video-Eldorado Group , a 1,039-store electronics and appliance retailer serving more than 250 regions across Russia, did much more than simply funnel products through its suddenly active ecommerce channel.

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Retail TouchPoints

JULY 29, 2024

The capability connects with Schnuck’s electronic shelf label (ESL) system from Aperion to light up the labels of items in an online order, enabling Instacart pickers to find products more easily and improve order accuracy. Schnuck Markets will roll out the Carrot Tags’ pick-to-light functionality from Instacart chainwide.

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Retail TouchPoints

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

These “Powered by Circuit City” partnerships will be centered on store-in-store concepts designed to seamlessly integrate the retailer’s electronics expertise and global brand awareness with other retail platforms, both online and in-store.

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Retail TouchPoints

MAY 9, 2022

Following a March 2022 announcement that it planned to expand beyond its roots in electronics, Best Buy is entering new categories including health and wellness, outdoor living and transportation.

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Retail TouchPoints

JULY 14, 2023

The increase in BTS spending is being driven by higher demand for electronics, with 69% of parents expecting to buy electronics or other computer-related accessories this year. Total spending on electronics is expected to reach $15.2 This is the highest percentage in the survey’s history, up from 65% last year.

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Retail TouchPoints

SEPTEMBER 19, 2022

The Instacart Platform also will provide Carrot Tags to power electronic shelf labels that help customers, associates or Instacart shoppers find what they need. The mobile scan feature also identifies EBT SNAP-eligible products to make it easier for shoppers to identify approved items.

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Forrester eCommerce

APRIL 22, 2021

Some of these obstacles are imposed by human resources policies and the software used to automatically scan through resumes in a game of electronic buzzword bingo. There’s no shortage of obstacles holding back folks from finding meaningful employment in the cybersecurity sector.

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Forrester eCommerce

AUGUST 16, 2023

Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeiTY) had introduced the first draft of the bill in 2022. The Indian parliament passed the much-awaited DPDP bill on August 10th, 2023. This has come six years after the Supreme court of India declared the right to privacy as a fundamental right.

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Retail TouchPoints

MAY 8, 2024

Goodwill Keystone Area has partnered with Reworld to offer no-cost electronics recycling at its 42 stores and donation center sites located across 22 central and southeastern Pennsylvania counties. The new program at Goodwill Keystone Area now [covers] approximately 45% of the Pennsylvania population.”

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Retail TouchPoints

MAY 24, 2021

Electronics was the second-most-popular category, with 34% of shoppers planning to make purchases, followed by home décor at 25% in the latest sign that the home improvement boom still has legs. In comparison, men are more focused on electronics than women, at 47% and 23% respectively.

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Retail TouchPoints

APRIL 5, 2023

Best Buy will simplify responsible recycling of tablets, cords, keyboards and other electronics with a nationwide pilot of its new prepaid Technology Recycling Box. billion pounds of electronics and appliances. Consumers can order boxes in two sizes: small boxes that can carry up to six pounds for $22.99

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Forrester eCommerce

JANUARY 8, 2021

For the first-time ever, the Consumer Electronics Show will be a digital-only event. Like Mobile World Congress in Barcelona, Viva Tech in Paris or IFA in Berlin, this is one of the few key global technology and innovation events.

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Groove

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

His global expertise spans various product/service types, including SaaS, eCommerce, Cloud, and B2B, as well as several customer verticals, such as enterprise software, publishing, and consumer electronics.

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Retail TouchPoints

NOVEMBER 21, 2024

The capability is currently available in the Google App for Android and iOS for beauty products, toys and electronics at retailers of all sizes that share their local inventory with Google. Users can search for products including home goods, electronics, clothing and more, as well as items from grocery stores or retailers.

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Retail TouchPoints

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

Shoppers in 18 states can now use these benefits to buy almost anything on Amazon.com across categories including electronics, toys, beauty and personal care, home and kitchen. Amazon Access has added a new Cash EBT payment option for customers receiving Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF).

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Retail TouchPoints

JANUARY 19, 2024

The stores, which had been branded as The Source , a wholly owned subsidiary of Bell, will be renamed Best Buy Express and offer both Best Buy consumer electronics and telecom services from Bell. Best Buy Canada has partnered with Bell Canada to operate 165 stores in malls and smaller and mid-sized communities across the country.

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Retail TouchPoints

MAY 21, 2021

Microsoft ’s China arm is partnering with Chinese electronic shelf label (ESL) provider Hanshow to empower its global expansion in the retail industry. Under the strategic collaboration, Hanshow will adopt Microsoft Azure operated by 21Vianet for its operations while also prioritizing Microsoft technology for its solutions to retail clients.

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Retail TouchPoints

JANUARY 15, 2021

Exhibiting companies included tech giants such as Intel, LG Electronics, Panasonic, Samsung Electronics and Sony, as well as tech-adjacent organizations ranging from AARP to Bridgestone, Caterpillar, Indy Autonomous Challenge, John Deere, L’Oréal, Moen and Procter & Gamble.

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Retail TouchPoints

AUGUST 27, 2024

on clothing, shoes, school supplies and electronics this year, down slightly from the $890.07 Consumers also are allocating more of their BTS budget to apparel and school supplies rather than pricey electronics, although belt-tightening is likely influencing decisions in multiple product categories. they spent in 2023.

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Retail TouchPoints

JULY 12, 2024

Additionally, using the electronic shelf labels and the Vusion Cloud platform will empower the retailer to run intra-day promotions on perishable items, so it can reduce food waste and boost margins. Employees will spend less time making manual price tag updates and more time on replenishment, merchandising and customer service.

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Retail TouchPoints

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

So the retailer has implemented electronic shelf labels (ESLs) across all 675 of its stores and connected those ESLs to the Revionics pricing solution. Electronic shelf labels inside a Rema 1000 store. Now Rema 1000 can make the decision to change a product price and roll it out across all of its stores in under 15 minutes, if needed.

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Retail TouchPoints

MAY 16, 2024

The electronics retailer promises that “each time you open the app, your experience will become more tailored and relevant,” with My Best Buy Plus or My Best Buy Total loyalty program members getting access to even more personalized offers and exclusive deals.

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Retail TouchPoints

DECEMBER 26, 2023

and grocery increased 2.1% , while jewelry and electronics sales declined by 2% and 0.4% As in previous years, ecommerce grew at a faster pace than brick-and-mortar retail, but the latter still accounts for the majority of all sales. Spending at restaurants saw a significant jump, increasing 7.8% compared to 2022. Apparel sales grew 2.4%

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Retail TouchPoints

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

Best Buy has partnered with DoorDash to offer delivery of its consumer electronics products in under one hour, on average. We’re thrilled to welcome Best Buy to DoorDash as our first national consumer electronics retailer on the marketplace,” said Fuad Hannon, VP of New Verticals at DoorDash in a statement.

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Retail TouchPoints

MAY 19, 2022

Its inaugural customers include Peruvian home and electronics retailer Promart and Brazilian sports apparel retailer Innovasport. The solution provider connects shoppers with retail agents, friends and product and category experts through livestreaming sessions.

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Retail TouchPoints

JANUARY 13, 2023

For example, it would appear that spending on electronics decreased during this holiday season compared to a similar time frame in 2021.”. By comparison, electronics saw a 1.4X Additionally, the receding pandemic meant that shoppers chose to put their discretionary income toward experiences rather than products. “

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Retail TouchPoints

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

There have been rumors of the move for months, and now the new shop is officially rolling out in beta. It will be available to U.S. Amazon customers when they next update their Amazon Shopping app. It’s early days for this experience, and we’ll continue to listen to customers as we refine and expand it in the weeks and months to come.”

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Retail TouchPoints

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

The assortment spans apparel and accessories , essentials , beauty , electronics and home goods , all of which Target promises will feature among the lowest prices customers will find anywhere in its stores. The addition of the new Dealworthy brand comes at a time when cash-strapped consumers are increasingly seeking value.

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Retail TouchPoints

MAY 21, 2021

Best Buy Benefits from Strong Electronics Interest Even as Habits Change. He also expected Best Buy, along with its peers in the electronics sector, to see a shift in buying habits as shoppers shift from home office essentials to entertainment. Nordstrom and Other Apparel Retailers Will be at the Mercy of Global Supply Chains.

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Retail TouchPoints

OCTOBER 11, 2022

Discounts for computers are expected to be as high as 32% (up from 10% in 2021), while electronics discounts could hit 27% (up from 8% ), and toys 22% (up from 19% ). Electronics also will be one of the three major ecommerce categories this season, driving $49.8 billion in spending, which is up 2.9% from 2021.

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Retail TouchPoints

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

The platform has kicked off the service in the alcohol category and will expand it to categories including beauty, electronics and more in the coming months. DoorDash also has introduced a one-year discounted DashPass plan for SNAP/EBT recipients for $4.99 per month, offering $0 delivery fees and lower service fees on eligible orders.

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Retail TouchPoints

OCTOBER 8, 2021

carrying clothes, electronics and more. Amazon’s latest UK debut is its first Amazon 4-star store, which opened earlier in October offering housewares, books, games, electronics and toys. The Wall Street Journal reported last month that Amazon is considering developing a network of full-sized stores in the U.S.

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Retail TouchPoints

OCTOBER 31, 2024

The solution is currently in beta for categories including fashion, electronics and home goods , and is set to expand to other industries and clients in 2025.

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Retail TouchPoints

JULY 24, 2024

The 134-year-old furniture and electronics retailer, which operates primarily in the South and Southwest U.S., Conn’s Home Plus , which filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in the Southern District of Texas on July 23 according to multiple media reports, will close 71 of its 170 stores. For the fiscal year that ended Jan. billion , a 7.8%

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Retail TouchPoints

JUNE 9, 2022

All new program members start at Silver status, receiving 5% off every purchase (excluding alcohol, tobacco, magazines and Apple, Beats and Bose electronics products). By accumulating points, members can achieve the 7% discount that comes with Gold status and the 10% off provided to Platinum members.

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