Retail TouchPoints

JULY 9, 2024

UK retailer Co-op is working with Walmart Commerce Technologies to bolster its “quick commerce” operations. The Walmart Commerce Technologies partnership is part of Co-op’s broader goal of expanding its quick commerce operations.

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Forrester eCommerce

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

We recently published the Forrester Tech Tide: Enterprise Localization Technologies, Q1 2024, to help leaders in revenue operations, marketing, product, digital, content, and customer experience shape their firm’s investment approach. Do you want to grow? If so, you should review your localization tech stack. A Rising […]

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Forrester eCommerce

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023

One aspect that often flies under the radar is marketing technology. The digital landscape we operate in demands ever more energy and resources, making it imperative for businesses to rethink […]

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Forrester eCommerce

OCTOBER 4, 2023

And today, technology is a powerful driver of growth — if the organization fully harnesses its technology assets and operations. Earlier this year, we found that CIOs and the technology organization play a critical […]

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Retail TouchPoints

MAY 21, 2024

Hanna Andersson has named Mike Frazzini, most recently Technology Chief of Staff at FTD , as its new Chief Technology Officer (CTO). At FTD, Frazzini was second-in-command of the retailer’s 300+ -person technology division, advising the CTO on technology vision, architecture, craft, process and organization structure.

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Forrester eCommerce

JUNE 6, 2024

Technology and data leaders are at a pivotal moment, being pressed to chart a path that capitalizes on new and emerging technology to drive meaningful business results. Learn how Forrester’s annual Technology & Innovation Summit North America can help you get there.

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Retail TouchPoints

AUGUST 14, 2023

While autonomous stores and technological innovation are high on the retail agenda, the infrastructure and operational efforts that enable them aren’t often given the same broad attention. But the value of laying a robust foundation for technological adoption extends beyond times of crisis.

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Retail TouchPoints

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

In this article, we’ll explore the role communication plays in improving retail security operations, some challenges retailers face and strategies you can use to overcome them. Fewer false alarms: Don’t waste resources or disrupt store operations unless the threat is real.

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Retail TouchPoints

MAY 9, 2024

Two digital-first brands, Misen and ModCloth , are partnering with Cart.com to improve their omnichannel fulfillment and logistics operations.

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Retail TouchPoints

APRIL 18, 2024

There’s an analogy here to what is happening in retail, as retailer leaders have become increasing immersed in technology-driven innovation over the past decade. Retailers are being slowly pulled along with technology’s evolution without feeling any sense of impending doom. No army of humans can do this. That sounds good.

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Forrester eCommerce

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

I often get client inquiries about latency requirements to support real-time analytics and operational workloads. At its core, real-time data refers to data made available immediately (or almost immediately) to support operational and analytical workloads. This data may […]

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Forrester eCommerce

APRIL 10, 2024

This is the last of a three-part IT operational insight blog series that aligns with the complementary research reports from Forrester. Click the links for part one and part two of the free blogs for a complete perspective on operational insights delivered by AIOps and observability.

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Retail TouchPoints

APRIL 19, 2024

The solution may be a small but mighty technology that is already developed and in use: RFID chips. What RFID Technology will do for the Retail Sector RFID stands for “radio frequency identification.” The critical insight RFID technology provides is whether or not a product is successful.

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Retail TouchPoints

JULY 24, 2024

Welcome to the new frontier of consumer engagement — the fusion of architectural design and audio-visual (AV) technology. By seamlessly integrating technology with thoughtful design, companies are redefining what it means to experience a brand.

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Retail TouchPoints

JANUARY 14, 2024

Microsoft has launched a new Retail Cloud Alliance (RCA) aimed at educating and empowering retailers to leverage cloud technology effectively. This collaborative program features Microsoft experts and resources alongside those from a number of partners, including Adobe , Amperity , Sunrise Technologies and Icertis.

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Forrester eCommerce

DECEMBER 20, 2023

This blog provides a 2023 year in review of the sales technology market, along with a view on how it will impact 2024.

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iVend

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

Successful retail requires operational efficiency – the more streamlined the business processes the greater the potential for reduced costs and increased business growth. So retailers are looking for ways to optimize retail operations, across every process – and retail technology is a powerful enabler.

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Retail TouchPoints

DECEMBER 18, 2023

These Tuples are built on a cloud-native and cloud-agnostic tech stack, and the Studio technology can be delivered in deployment models including SaaS and source code ownership.

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Retail TouchPoints

OCTOBER 21, 2024

Kirkland’s will become Beyond’s exclusive brick-and-mortar operator and licensee for a series of small-format (up to 15,000 square feet) “neighborhood” Bed Bath & Beyond stores. Beyond also will support Kirkland’s digital transformation through improvements in its ecommerce technology.

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Retail TouchPoints

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

Customers expect technology to work consistently, and if it doesn’t, it can lead to a frustrating experience. That’s where cloud-optional technology comes into play. Apps are built to operate without reliance on the cloud and work as intended even with a weak or nonexistent internet connection.

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Retail TouchPoints

JUNE 28, 2023

It’s also critical that the entire warehouse operation is prepared and ready to meet the demands of fast and accurate, high-volume fulfillment during the increased influx of orders. Fulfillment operations have become more complex as order size continues to grow. while also lowering operational costs.

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Retail TouchPoints

JULY 29, 2024

“As a people-led, tech-powered retailer, Walmart is focused on driving innovations that build operational efficiency, improve store associates’ experience and help reduce waste ,” said RJ Zanes, VP of Facility Services at Walmart in a statement.

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Retail TouchPoints

JANUARY 15, 2024

Since deployment, the solutions have become central to store operations. Technology is at the forefront of everything we do from an omnichannel perspective across the globe, and working with Zebra Technologies has been a game-changer for us,” said Jonas Stillman, Senior Director of Omnichannel Operations at Office Depot in a statement.

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Retail TouchPoints

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

Stitch Fix has hired a new Chief Product and Technology Officer to lead the struggling online personal styling service’s technology, product, data science, security and IT teams. Tony Bacos will begin today and report directly to CEO Matt Baer.

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Retail TouchPoints

JULY 15, 2024

The increasing availability of these systems, coupled with a desire to reduce labor costs, simplify operations and remove friction from shopper experiences, have even motivated some retailers to explore the idea of removing hard tags from their LP programs altogether.

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Forrester eCommerce

OCTOBER 24, 2022

In 2023, European tech leaders will focus their tech strategies and investments on improving operational adaptability and increasing resilience. Find out why in 2023 predictions for technology leaders.

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Forrester eCommerce

FEBRUARY 22, 2022

“Do Operating Systems Matter Anymore?” Today, we know that OS proliferation is happening — a majority of technology decision-makers in 2021 indicate that they have four or more operating systems in their organization — and it’s only going […].

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Retail TouchPoints

JULY 19, 2024

Today, however, retailers — particularly those that rely heavily on outbound calling and contact center operations — are no longer content with sitting on the sidelines. They desire outbound CX technologies that deliver brand security and protection. AI further complicates the CX picture.

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Retail TouchPoints

JUNE 1, 2022

Wolt CEO Miki Kuusi will oversee the combined company’s team and operations outside of the U.S., The Wolt consumer app will continue to run separately with support from DoorDash, and Wolt will maintain operations in all of the markets where it currently operates. reporting directly to DoorDash CEO Tony Xu.

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Forrester eCommerce

JUNE 27, 2024

Traditional databases are proving insufficient for generative AI models, which often operate in high-dimensional spaces and require searching for similarities. Learn how vector databases can help fill the gap in this preview of a session at the upcoming Technology & Innovation Summit North America.

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Retail TouchPoints

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

Amazon has incorporated RFID capabilities into its Just Walk Out cashierless technology to handle the sale of apparel and fan gear at two Seattle sports venues. Earlier this year, Amazon piloted the RFID-enabled Just Walk Out technology for a few games at Climate Pledge Arena, home of the NHL’s Seattle Kraken.

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Forrester eCommerce

MARCH 20, 2022

Thank you to all who generously shared experiences and views on my “Weave An Automation Fabric For All Technology — Compute And Beyond” blog. Here, I’m stressing why today’s tech operations can’t stand without automation. Consider you operate a live streaming […].

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Retail TouchPoints

JULY 1, 2022

Ron Johnson, CEO and co-founder of Enjoy Technology. Six years later, Johnson might answer that question differently — his “commerce-at-home” startup Enjoy Technology filed for bankruptcy on June 29, 2022, after a series of setbacks including staffing shortages and dwindling liquidity. His response: “Going to JCPenney.”

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