Retail TouchPoints

JULY 21, 2020

Walmart Canada will augment and modernize its supply chain with the construction of two new distribution centers equipped with next-generation automation, and the implementation of new warehouse management systems at DCs to help meet the needs of omnichannel consumers.

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Retail TouchPoints

JUNE 29, 2022

Seeking to improve merchandise availability and supply chain visibility, Hugo Boss will deploy the Nedap iD Cloud platform chainwide. The premium apparel retailer operates in 128 countries at approximately 6,800 points of sale as well as online in 59 countries.

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Retail TouchPoints

JULY 24, 2020

To be factored into a purchasing decision, the details must be shared throughout the supply chain in a standardized, shareable format and language, so that buyers can compare apples to apples and make their decisions with confidence. Ultimately, the truth matters in building and maintaining consumers’ trust.

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Retail TouchPoints

FEBRUARY 21, 2023

Tractor Supply Co. , Tractor Supply Co. 5G can also connect mobile point-of-sale (POS) terminals , self-service kiosks, scan-and-go checkouts and other forms of frictionless shopping with ease. During these times of supply chain chaos and high prices, savings in the supply chain can be a boon to retailers.

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Retail TouchPoints

MAY 30, 2024

Fortunately, the point of sale is a great place to receive input. The point of sale is a great place for retailers to seek feedback that will enhance the customer experience throughout the store. Similarly, retailers can add lottery capabilities to their point-of-sale touch points.

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Retail TouchPoints

JULY 9, 2024

JCPenney has faced the same challenges that bedevil the entire department store vertical, ranging from lower foot traffic at malls to the high operating costs that come with significant brick-and-mortar investments. However, there’s been even more going on behind the scenes and in a growing number of JCPenney stores.

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Retail TouchPoints

JANUARY 10, 2024

The discrepancy may occur due to clerical errors, goods being damaged or lost, or theft from the point of purchase from a supplier to the point of sale.” Distribution centers (DCs) now need to be able to provide supplies directly to stores but also shift to direct-to-consumer (DTC) for online purchases.

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Retail TouchPoints

MARCH 7, 2025

Additionally, more than half ( 56% ) are challenged by the need to train staff and manage the shift from old to new systems, with 48% concerned about deploying new payments infrastructure without affecting other retail operations.

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Retail TouchPoints

NOVEMBER 18, 2022

Additionally, National Retail Solutions (NRS) , which provides point-of-sale and other store management solutions for more than 17,000 bodegas and neighborhood convenience stores, is partnering with Uber Direct to support same-day delivery offerings. Uber Eats expanded ordering hours and live order tracking in July 2022 ; and.

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Retail TouchPoints

AUGUST 5, 2024

The Paper Store promises top-notch customer service in its 100+ brick-and-mortar stores, with associates helping shoppers choose from its widely varied assortment of apparel, accessories, jewelry, water bottles and even packaged food from Stonewall Kitchen (along with paper, pens and school supplies, of course).

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RETAIL MANAGEMENT SOFTWARE

OCTOBER 22, 2024

In today’s data-driven world, retail businesses face an increasing demand to streamline operations, improve customer experience, and stay ahead of the competition. Without a centralized database, different stores or departments might rely on separate systems, which can lead to errors, miscommunications, and operational inefficiencies.

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Retail TouchPoints

OCTOBER 19, 2023

Take Stock of the Inventory Amid the digital transformation of retail, technologies such as SquareSpace have become more commonplace at the point of sale, while self-service kiosks and cashierless checkouts are now ubiquitous. Check in with infrastructure.

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Retail TouchPoints

NOVEMBER 23, 2023

As a veteran supply chain professional, I know the connection between excess inventory and margin erosion is undeniable. In the omnichannel context, inventory is spread out across multiple distribution channels that usually include digital and brick-and-mortar points of sale.

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Retail TouchPoints

JUNE 3, 2024

“Shrink continues to be the most significant headwind in our business, and we are deploying an end-to-end approach to shrink reduction across the organization, including efforts in our supply chain, merchandising and within our stores,” said Todd Vasos, CEO of Dollar General during a an earnings call last month.

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Retail TouchPoints

FEBRUARY 9, 2022

Stripe will be the first payment platform to offer the service to business customers, including the Shopify Point of Sale app this spring. Tap to Pay on iPhone will be available to participating payment platforms and their app developer partners to leverage in software developer kits (SDKs) in an upcoming iOS software beta.

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Retail TouchPoints

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

fulfillment operations. By handing operations off to Cart.com, Pacsun will be able to tap into the company’s “scale, proprietary technologies and operational expertise” to “enhance our efficiency and increase customer satisfaction,” said Russell Bowers, COO and CFO of Pacsun in a statement.

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Retail TouchPoints

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

1WorldSync’s 2024 Consumer Product Content Benchmark report revealed that 64% of shoppers have scanned a QR code on a product while shopping in-store. With a quick click on a smartphone, these customers have accessed hidden content, exclusive deals and lightning-fast checkouts. The result?

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Retail TouchPoints

JANUARY 28, 2021

The Parisian fashion house has more than 350 points of sale across more than 30 countries throughout Europe, Asia and the U.S., With Aptos’ platform, we benefit from an end-to-end automated process that frees up time for buyers, planners and the supply chain team while optimizing inventory levels and positioning throughout our network.

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Retail TouchPoints

AUGUST 20, 2021

During a recent retailX webinar , a panel of executives representing packaging, supply chain operations, data and analytics, digital optimization and in-store experience came together to discuss the potential of the “Store as Media” model , how it operates and what is required for success.

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Retail TouchPoints

JULY 12, 2023

The pandemic and related supply chain disruptions led to shuttered storefronts and rampant bankruptcies. Then, last year, in-store sales grew faster than online sales, while ecommerce stocks took a big hit. Retailers cited rising costs, declining consumer spending and supply chain volatility as their top concerns.

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Retail TouchPoints

OCTOBER 20, 2023

In addition to the products and services they offer, retailers are reconsidering the environmental and social impacts of their supply chains, employee activity and even which partners they choose to work with in an effort to fulfill a moral obligation to their consumers — especially the younger generation.

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Fabric Blog

MARCH 25, 2025

An order management system (OMS) can lend a hand here and help you streamline inventory tracking, order routing, supply chain management, and customer communication across multiple touchpoints. What is supply chain order management? Here are the benefits of a robust supply chain order management system.

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Retail TouchPoints

JULY 29, 2020

The company owns and operates 34 locations, both flagships or outlets, and the remainder are owned and operated by partners such as high-end resorts. Larocque has spent more than 20 years with Burton, becoming SVP Operations in 2010. The Burton name is on 66 stores in 10.

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Retail TouchPoints

SEPTEMBER 4, 2024

Stores are no longer just a point of sale; they must be vibrant interactive environments that foster a community. Leveraging AI for supply chain management and trend forecasting can significantly enhance customer convenience by predicting and adapting to supply and demand fluctuations.

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Retail TouchPoints

SEPTEMBER 13, 2024

Retailer employees can also benefit from advanced in-store capabilities, particularly smart devices that allow them to track supply chain updates and search for products when assisting customers. And from an enterprise perspective, smart stores have the potential to improve customer loyalty, enhance operations and increase revenue.

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Retail TouchPoints

NOVEMBER 3, 2021

Voice Picking Applications With many studies indicating that English is usually not the first language of workers performing picking operations, Buzek noted the strong potential for solutions that could operate in the natural language of each worker.

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Retail TouchPoints

JULY 7, 2020

And contactless is not limited to the point of sale. Widespread uncertainty in everything from the job market to supply chains to child care has consumers accelerating their call for greater flexibility and choice in how they shop and pay. Offer Diversity And Flexibility In Installment Options.

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Retail TouchPoints

JULY 17, 2023

The statistics show that more and more retail businesses are implementing IoT solutions to explore new ways of connecting with customers, boost sales and streamline business operations. Supply chain and cold chain optimization. Smart merchandising helped GetGo improve the consumer experience and increase sales.

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Retail TouchPoints

MARCH 30, 2023

But it’s retailers’ reluctance to move their point of sale (POS) systems from a traditional client/server setup to a cloud-based architecture that really slows down progress. The resistance is real — people are not comfortable yet with putting their POS in the cloud,” said Dave Bruno, Director of Retail Market Insights at Aptos.

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Retail TouchPoints

AUGUST 29, 2024

Riding a serious hype wave, RFID was sure to be the next big thing in supply chain execution technology. So why did the first wave of RFID rollout fail to deliver on its promises of perfect inventory accuracy and complete product traceability throughout the supply chain?

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Retail TouchPoints

OCTOBER 29, 2021

There was a time when automation in the retail space meant autonomous point-of-sale checkouts, and chatbots were reserved solely for the ecommerce ecosystem. Availability and supply-demand forecasting are now pivotal requirements for customer loyalty, especially with the backdrop of the COVID-19 outbreak.

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Retail TouchPoints

APRIL 3, 2023

Retail operations are an increasingly popular target for cybercriminals. The growth of online shopping, self-checkout systems, point-of-sale transactions and other digital processes has created numerous opportunities for attackers.

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RetailMinded

JULY 3, 2022

Supply chain issues have hit 80% of US merchants in the last year, according to a new Brightpearl survey. Almost half of shops and ecommerce brands (52%) have experienced stockouts, resulting in a loss of sales. The survey found that shortage of goods was the biggest supply problem – experienced by 67% of respondents.

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Retail TouchPoints

JULY 13, 2023

The company currently operates 23 stores in Canada under the JD , size? JD Sports , a global retailer with more than 3,000 stores worldwide, has adopted a suite of solutions designed to boost its growth in Canada, a market the retailer entered in 2021. The Retail Management Suite from Jesta I.S.

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Retail TouchPoints

OCTOBER 28, 2022

For instance, while most regular ERP systems usually offer only third-party support for point-of-sale (POS) functionality, retail ERP systems often include a POS module as standard. Nevertheless, the sheer volume of data involved in day-to-day business operations can be staggering.

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Retail TouchPoints

JULY 27, 2020

Smooth Operators Appeal Online And Off. Faster checkouts can reduce long lines conditioned by social distancing, while the greater cleanliness associated with contactless appeals to consumers reluctant to touch anything at the point-of-sale. Cybersecurity Finds Its Cheat Code.

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Retail TouchPoints

FEBRUARY 15, 2021

Even the best business plans expect some bumps along the road: financial insecurity among consumers, supply chain complications, a shortage of labor or reduced in-store traffic. Among the winning strategies was a shift to ecommerce operations. But the COVID-19 pandemic forced retailers to grapple with all of the above, all at once.

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