Groove

NOVEMBER 6, 2024

Choosing the right eCommerce platform for a store can have a major impact on your business operations and the long-term prosperity of your company. BigCommerce has emerged as a popular choice for online retailers, thanks to its wealth of features and capabilities.

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Retail TouchPoints

OCTOBER 3, 2022

Small business owners already have a lot on their plate. Their business is their baby, and they’ve poured their blood, sweat and tears into big-picture plans while eagerly embracing the day-to-day work. There’s always too much to do in too little time — late nights, stress and sacrifices come with the territory.

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Retail TouchPoints

SEPTEMBER 20, 2024

This story is part of Retail TouchPoints’ ongoing “Small Business, Big Ideas” series, focusing on smaller retail brands that have found big success and have even bigger ambitions. More than 60% of sales in Amazon’s store are from independent sellers and these independent sellers employed more than 1.8

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Retail TouchPoints

MARCH 25, 2024

The same study suggests this trend is only expected to continue: by 2027, the global retail ecommerce market is projected to grow by 39% and surpass the $8 trillion mark. As ecommerce sales continue to grow, so does the focus on logistics, enabling retailers to meet the rising demand for shipping. Operational agility.

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Retail TouchPoints

DECEMBER 1, 2021

The pandemic has brought about long-term changes for both business operations and consumer expectations, and 2021 taught us how far removed we are from ever returning to the old “normal.” Businesses continued to be put to the test over the last year, especially small business owners in retail and ecommerce.

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Retail TouchPoints

MARCH 21, 2022

What does having a network that can offer high speed and low latency really mean for retailers, and how can they take advantage of it? Imagine a retail location where customers using an AR-powered mirror can see how clothing looks on them without ever entering a changing room. 5G can Drive Consumer Engagement.

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Retail TouchPoints

AUGUST 10, 2022

Hurricane Season 2022 is underway, and with it comes the looming threat of outages and downtime for retailers. As we head into the peak of the season, retailers should review their disaster avoidance strategies as they seek to protect critical equipment and prevent downtime.

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Retail TouchPoints

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

Retail theft is on the rise, and many businesses are grappling with the financial fallout. In recent months, The Home Depot, Foot Locker, Target and other retail giants have suggested that shoplifting is cutting significantly into their respective profits. This represents the greatest source of loss for retailers of all sizes.

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Retail TouchPoints

MAY 22, 2023

To combat retail theft, NYC Mayor Eric Adams, alongside other city and state leaders, announced a comprehensive plan on May 17, 2023 that will bring together increased law enforcement efforts and enhanced social service programming and resources to prevent shoplifting across the city.

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Retail TouchPoints

MARCH 22, 2022

This platform, with its humble beginnings selling used books, has gone on to power the careers and fortunes of countless small businesses. Amazon’s innovations also have inspired some of the most game-changing new business models in retail, adopted by Target , Walmart and Macy’s to name just a few.

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Retail TouchPoints

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

Starting in early December, Bogg Bags will be available in 1,800 stores nationwide, including a limited-edition Bullseye Bogg Bag and two additional colorways exclusive to the retailer: Beach Hydrangea and For Shore White. However, this latest expansion has kickstarted a new growth trajectory for the business, which started in 2008.

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Retail TouchPoints

FEBRUARY 9, 2024

Retail crime was a hot topic throughout 2023, and it’s easy to see why. According to the National Retail Security Survey, losses attributed to retail theft rose to $112.1 Cracking down on retail crime isn’t just about stopping thieves anymore. billion in 2022, up from $93.9 It’s about keeping employees and shoppers safe.

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Retail TouchPoints

FEBRUARY 1, 2022

In conversations with retailers, technology partners and industry veterans in my network, several points have stood out. One area of investment by retailers is a shift to buy online, pick up in-store (BOPIS), which was called “table stakes” by one retailer insider I talked with. Alternative Supply Chain Options.

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Retail TouchPoints

SEPTEMBER 21, 2020

During our annual 36|86 Festival in August, a panel of experts and founders across the retail industry came together (virtually) to address what trends and consumer habits have changed specifically, how they’ve adapted to serving customers, and what the outlook looks like for the future for small businesses, e-Commerce and logistics.

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Retail TouchPoints

MARCH 6, 2025

Given its primary role as a telecommunications provider, it can be easy to overlook the fact that Verizon also is one of the most ubiquitous retailers in the U.S. With more than 8,000 stores, Verizon ranks among the top six largest retailers in the country by store count, outpacing even Walmart. It’s not. headquarters.

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Retail TouchPoints

JANUARY 9, 2024

“Ecommerce became not just a ‘good-to-have’ channel, but a must-have channel for small businesses. Alibaba.com’s mission had always been to help small businesses globally, something which is extremely meaningful to me and made it an easy choice following my time at PwC.”

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RTP blog

MAY 17, 2019

By Praveen Kanyadi, SpotCues Retail operations are the backbone of every store, regardless of whether it’s a small business or a large big box retailer. While consumer-facing advances are essential, many retailers have yet to make critical investments in back-end operations.

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Retail TouchPoints

JULY 6, 2020

The partnership aims to make it easier for retailers to create professionally printed materials to help them get back to business quickly and safely. More than 2,000 FedEx Office stores will now feature Canva’s image library and templates, which can be used to help retailers quickly design and print materials.

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Retail TouchPoints

JULY 7, 2020

The global pandemic has accelerated the pace of change for the retail industry at a rate we have never before seen. As we move forward, these capabilities are critical for all retailers: Accept Contactless Payments. consumers have not pushed retailers to accept contactless payments as they have in Asia and Europe, but in April, U.S.

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Wiser

JUNE 5, 2023

As a small business owner, managing supply chain issues is nothing new. Because smaller retailers cannot always order in bulk or far in advance like many larger retailers do, any supply chain disruptions are often felt faster and stronger by small businesses.

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Retail TouchPoints

JULY 15, 2022

From leisure and sportswear to gifts and jewelry, the chances are you’ve bought a product from a small business over the last couple of years — whether it be a digitally native startup, a one-person band working from their kitchen table or a small independent store selling online around the world.

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Retail TouchPoints

DECEMBER 28, 2021

In May 2020, McKinsey issued a report stating while the COVID-19 pandemic was shaking up small businesses across the board, it was disproportionately affecting minority-owned small businesses. Think food services, retail and personal and laundry services, for instance. Reasons cited were that the country’s 1.1

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Omnisend

APRIL 26, 2023

Reading Time: 17 minutes Do you want to start a business but don’t know where to start? This article highlights the best small business ideas you can use to start your new venture. In this article, we’ll share the best small business ideas you can use to kick-start your entrepreneurial journey and achieve your personal goals.

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Retail TouchPoints

JULY 27, 2020

COVID-19 has changed retail. Earlier this year, we released a report, titled “The Best Vision is Insight,” outlining our predictions for the top retail trends of 2020. Smooth Operators Appeal Online And Off. Online retailers of daily necessities may be inundated with overspill from closed physical stores.

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365 Retail

DECEMBER 2, 2024

The 2024 edition of MAPIC concluded with a variety of discussions and showcases from the retail and property sectors. This year’s event attracted 4,400 participants, including 1,800 retail representatives—a 12% increase compared to 2023—demonstrating robust interest and activity in the industry. billion Diriyah development.

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Retail TouchPoints

AUGUST 21, 2024

Editor’s note: Both Bulletin and Retail TouchPoints are subsidiaries of live event and media company Emerald.] Founded by former retailers, Bulletin understands the challenges of running a small business,” said Syd Alperowicz, VP and General Manager at Bulletin in a statement. “We

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Retail TouchPoints

JUNE 26, 2023

While the latest investment wasn’t given a breakdown, Jassy and Modi reportedly discussed supporting Indian startups, creating jobs, enabling exports, digitization and empowering individuals and small businesses to compete globally, according to Reuters. Amazon has reportedly planned to invest $12.9 and Europe.

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Retail TouchPoints

JULY 14, 2021

As the bare minimum, see what others in your industry are using and perform due diligence to ensure the best fit for your business. . Here are a few common traps to avoid when finding the right platform for your business. Remember, your online store is an extension of your physical operations. Focusing Too Much on Skin Deep UX.

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lateshipment

OCTOBER 30, 2020

Shipping carriers are already straining their capacity due to social distancing norms and supply-chain restrictions. Retailers, on the other hand, will need to put in efforts from their end to survive and have a good holiday season run. Small Business Saturday - Saturday, 28th November. of all businesses in the US.

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Retail TouchPoints

JUNE 2, 2020

Alibaba has launched three new platforms — Alibaba.com Payment Terms, Alibaba.com Freight and Alibaba.com Trade Shows — designed for small businesses seeking ways to digitally optimize their operations during the COVID-19 crisis and beyond. “U.S. “U.S.

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Retail TouchPoints

OCTOBER 2, 2020

Walmart will sell a majority stake in the UK-based grocery retailer Asda to the Issa brothers, the co-CEOs of EG Group , and TDR Capital for an enterprise value of $8.8 billion in the next three years to strengthening its business and supply chain. Asda will commit more than $1.3

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RTP blog

JULY 20, 2018

From a retailer’s standpoint, online advertising has long been a sound way to drive traffic to their site. And on average, small businesses allocate 1% of sales revenue for advertising. That’s not necessarily a small price tag, especially when margins are slim in a tough retail climate.

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Retail TouchPoints

NOVEMBER 21, 2023

Walmart Business has spent the last year building out its solutions and services for SMB customers, including a dedicated membership offering and tailored app experience. Now Walmart is helping small businesses prepare for holiday office celebrations.

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Retail TouchPoints

JULY 28, 2021

What does the urban shift mean for the future of retail? More specifically, how does the on-demand economy change the retailer’s business model? And, what are the last-mile delivery challenges retailers face? The retail sector is at a pivotal moment in adapting to the changed market conditions and consumer preferences.

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Retail TouchPoints

MAY 23, 2022

The next step for the 112-year-old floral and gift brand is offering its partner florists updated features within its new MercuryOnline (MOL) platform, powered by Shopify , which FTD CTO Matt Powell describes as “ how digital commerce interfaces with store operations.”.

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Retail TouchPoints

APRIL 29, 2024

For the fifth year, Ebay is awarding $500,000 to small businesses with its Up & Running Grants program. based Ebay sellers that will each receive $10,000 grants to pay for tools and resources to grow their small businesses. The company will select 50 U.S.-based

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Retail TouchPoints

AUGUST 22, 2023

For this reason alone, marketplaces have become crucial partners for small businesses looking to acquire more customers and expand brand awareness. “It’s Marketplace and ecommerce experts offered their detailed best practices for a Retail TouchPoints Special Report. But what are the keys to finding the right fit?

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