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 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. To meet these demands quickly and seamlessly, the technology behind the scenes matters. Moving From Mobile-First to Mobile-Only.

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Groove

JANUARY 28, 2019

Add in the number of sales made exclusively on mobile devices and the importance of mobile optimization becomes unavoidable. The challenge for many businesses, however, is developing a mobile strategy that makes sense for them. Mobile eCommerce Trends. Offer Native Mobile eCommerce Checkouts.

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RTP blog

AUGUST 26, 2019

By Ross Homans, Stratix If you think of technological advancement for retailers as a highway, there seem to be two distinct lanes with very different speeds The first lane is where “traditional” technology such as monitors, laptops and desktops live. For consumers, it means a more personalized shopping experience.

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GetElastic

SEPTEMBER 8, 2021

With the disruption of COVID-19, new trends have emerged and the eCommerce landscape is transforming. B2B companies are implementing new strategies to adapt to the technological changes and take advantage of cloud-based technology, Headless Commerce , and progressive web applications (PWAs). billion by 2023 ( Source ).

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Retail TouchPoints

FEBRUARY 10, 2021

While technology has continued to have a dramatic impact on the retail industry, the spread of COVID-19 has created new technology trends and accelerated current tech best practices significantly. AI spending in retail has continued to trend upward. Digital order management and fulfillment. Autonomous delivery.

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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. Mobile apps have evolved into a critical business asset, generating billions of dollars in revenue.

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GetElastic

NOVEMBER 18, 2021

What to Watch: 8 Mobile Commerce Trends. economy alone, mobile commerce revenue rose from $268 to $338 billion from 2019-2020. When a smartphone becomes as essential to our daily lives as the air we breathe, retailers must respond to mobile shopping behaviors or risk being left behind. Mobile Payments. In the U.S.

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Retail TouchPoints

JANUARY 24, 2024

As 2024 unfolds, the B2B ecommerce sector is undergoing significant transformation driven by technological advancements and shifting buyer behaviors. Here we’ll take a look at these trending technologies and how they will shape B2B businesses’ ability to deliver a frictionless experience with their digitally native buyers.

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Retail TouchPoints

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

On the customer-facing side, supermarkets would do well to improve their mobile and search experiences: two in every three online grocery orders are made on mobile devices, and a majority ( 56% ) use the search function to add the most items to their carts, according to market research firm 84.51˚.

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Retail TouchPoints

AUGUST 13, 2021

Ecommerce had to reinvent itself, and mobile commerce is growing. So too is the technology driving that growth. Years of technology advances have been experienced in mere months, and the COVID-19 pandemic has only accelerated the next big step. A revolution in mobile technology among retailers is within sight.

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Groove

JANUARY 24, 2022

Though trends come and go, some trends stick around. With this growth comes the importance of staying up-to-date with the latest eCommerce trends. So, we put together this blog to share our forecast of the top eCommerce trends that we believe will make their mark in 2022. Are you ready? Storytelling With Infographics.

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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. Here’s what we see trending now, and what it means for brands.

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Kissmetrics

FEBRUARY 15, 2021

Beacon technology has completely revolutionized both business and marketing. As one Business.com article put it, with “Retail going digital and digital media coming to retail,” this technology is completely changing the marketing game. The key to the versatility of this location-based mobile technology lies in its size and function.

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Kissmetrics

DECEMBER 17, 2020

On average, consumers spend $120B in the app store and $190B on mobile ad spend. You can check traffic and user metrics on mobile app analytics to make your app as successful as possible. Here’s what you need to know about mobile app analytics and which tools are most effective at helping you dig into the data.

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Retail TouchPoints

FEBRUARY 9, 2022

This innovation only looks set to continue throughout 2022, so to make sure your brand stays at the forefront of these digital developments, here are four of the most innovative trends in ecommerce design to explore this year. In an increasingly mobile-first world, apps are fast becoming a must-have tool for businesses of all sizes.

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Retail TouchPoints

OCTOBER 12, 2023

As a matter of fact, as accessibility becomes a more prevalent concern in the retail sector, the interplay between new technology and AI represents some good news. Features that improve accessibility have the power to help legitimize AI-powered tools and services and lead to more trust around the new technology.

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Groove

APRIL 6, 2020

As technology becomes the keystone to our everyday lives, interacting with brands has never been easier. With technological advancements, we've seen an explosion in mobile eCommerce. In fact, mobile eCommerce trends show that shoppers are using mobile devices in new ways to interact with brands and purchase their products.

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Kissmetrics

MARCH 12, 2018

Mobile devices have transformed how we consume content, making it essential that businesses that want to reach their target audience optimize their websites to respond to this trend. What that also means is that marketing methods have to change to account for the shift to mobile use.

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Groove

OCTOBER 17, 2024

Seamless technology integration: To provide the ultimate personalization and a seamless experience for users, businesses need to integrate their technology. Trends continue to emerge and fade as technology improves and customer expectations shift. Buyers will feel prioritized, giving them a quality customer experience.

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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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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

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

Once largely associated with lower-income households, dollar stores are now becoming retail staples even for more affluent households, inspiring retailers in these categories to invest more heavily in marketing, merchandising and technology innovation that will help them differentiate.

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GetElastic

APRIL 11, 2023

The world of commerce is evolving rapidly, and brands need to keep up with the latest technologies and trends to stay ahead of the game. One of the most powerful recent commerce technologies is headless commerce. To ensure your brand reaches its peak potential in 2023, be aware of these nine crucial headless commerce trends: 1.

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Retail TouchPoints

FEBRUARY 7, 2023

Here are five key trends for retailers to pay attention to as they strategize for the months and years ahead: Retail Media Networks (RMNs): One of the most important topics of the past 18 months, RMNs offer the opportunity for many grocers to expand their revenue by monetizing their data and scaling their on-site and off-site audience activation.

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Kissmetrics

FEBRUARY 22, 2021

Being able to anticipate trends and changes in audience behavior based on technology trends and updates can help you adjust your strategy and get ahead of the wave. Here, we’ll detail some trends to keep an eye on in 2021, but before we do, let’s look at why content marketing keeps evolving. “Story” Features.

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lateshipment

AUGUST 31, 2023

JustUno ] It’s important that e-commerce businesses brace themselves to handle the holiday rush and keep up with the evolving consumer trends. These consumer trends keep changing due to economic conditions and advancements in technology. This year, the e-commerce world is ruled by six major trends. Find out how… 4.

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Forrester eCommerce

MARCH 16, 2023

Mobile World Congress 2023 shows that there is still a lot of dynamism in the tech sector and gives attendees insights into networks, cloud infrastructure, and the emerging world of connected solutions.

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iVend

DECEMBER 11, 2023

For the world of retail technology, 2024 looks set to be an exciting year. All retail processes iVend helps retailers to stay ahead of retail technology trends. Learn about our innovative integrated retail technology platform. Read more So what are the key trends for retail technology in 2024?

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Retail TouchPoints

OCTOBER 4, 2023

Flexibility and timeliness are absolutely key when it comes to responding to fast-moving buying trends, as retailers must balance longer-term buying choices with customers’ shorter-term impulse decisions. Provide a Brilliant User Experience Speed is key when capitalizing on short-term buying trends.

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Retail TouchPoints

APRIL 25, 2023

This year, 3D and AR adoption is expected to be one of the biggest trends for providing next-gen ecommerce experiences, especially for apparel and footwear brands looking to bring the physical world to digital shopping. The furniture and home goods space is another sector of the market that’s seeing increased applications of this technology.

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iVend

JANUARY 9, 2022

A new year is a time to look forward and think about what will shape the future, and in this, my first article of the year, I’ll be exploring the top five trends in retail technology for 2022. iVend Retail Management Suite iVend’s retail technology is delivering innovation in retail.

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Digital Doughnut

APRIL 8, 2022

As technology evolves, so do design trends and every year, mobile users expect something new from their apps. From Augmented Reality to powerful AI bots - learn about what's trending in mobile UX/UI in 2022 and further.

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Retail TouchPoints

NOVEMBER 23, 2023

But the retail technology (and wine) enthusiast in me shudders at the idea of cases of wine being laid to waste, especially when data-driven technologies could easily be deployed to help Bordeaux bounce back from its Merlot-est ever sales record. But France’s production pipeline marched on, seemingly without heeding the market changes.

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Kissmetrics

FEBRUARY 19, 2021

If only you could predict what’s shaping business trends, or what your clients need, you could plan and grow your company, right? The more you know about market trends, the better you can leverage them to your advantage and get a head start on your competition. Here are the ten key trends influencing entrepreneurs this year and beyond.

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Retail TouchPoints

SEPTEMBER 4, 2024

However, to counteract the trend of diminishing footfall, physical stores must evolve, offering unique advantages that online platforms cannot replicate. Technology to Expand the Retail Experience For experiential retail to thrive, integrating technology into the physical shopping experience is essential.

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Digital Doughnut

OCTOBER 12, 2023

Discover the top 5 mobile app development frameworks for building cutting-edge apps. Explore features and use cases of the emerging framework trends.Discover the top 5 mobile app development frameworks for building cutting-edge apps. Explore features and use cases of the emerging framework trends.

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