Retail TouchPoints

JUNE 26, 2020

Microsoft will shutter all its physical Microsoft Store locations as part of a “strategic change in its retail operations,” according to a statement from the company. Microsoft currently operates 73 stores in the U.S. The company hosted more than 14,000 online workshops and summer camps and more than 3,000 virtual graduations.

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Retail TouchPoints

AUGUST 13, 2024

In addition to offering more sustainable options in-store, we’re working to inspire our customers to love and wear their existing clothes for longer, by making them more durable and offering workshops and online tutorials on how to repair and re-wear their clothes,” said the spokesperson. “In In the U.S., in February 2024.

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Retail TouchPoints

JULY 18, 2024

Associate apps also need to reflect operating conditions on the ground. For example, if your stores don’t have reliable network connections, it’s a good idea to seek out technology that operates in offline mode with no loss of efficiency. Ideally, these apps also should contribute to a better in-store shopper experience.

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Retail TouchPoints

DECEMBER 14, 2023

As part of the NRF Big Show, the organization will host a Sustainable Retail Workshop on Jan. Scot Case, VP of Corporate Social Responsibility at NRF, will be the Center’s Executive Director.

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Retail TouchPoints

APRIL 22, 2022

In today’s environment, for example, store operations needs to be connected not just to IT and merchandising but also store design and fulfillment, to support offerings like curbside pickup and BOPIS. The sessions and workshops will be chock-full of information and insights, but they won’t be the only opportunity for learning.

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Retail TouchPoints

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

The Chewy Gives Back program will make product donations of up to $1 million per week to shelters and pet rescue operations in need, based on purchases made through Jan. This year the program supports Sesame Workshop , EmbraceRace and Roots ConnectED. 27 to Dec. 3, 2024, with a seasonal goal of raising $10 million.

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Retail TouchPoints

JANUARY 20, 2023

Building on its longstanding monthly kids’ workshops, the Build A Birthday parties will include DIY project kits for attendees to build wooden castles, race cars, custom wall shelves and other creations. Packages begin at $349 for 12 seats, with add-ons like food from Domino’s and Lowe’s party favors available.

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Retail TouchPoints

JUNE 1, 2022

The new Brooklyn Google Store will be the first to feature what David Williams, Director of Retail Operations at Google, calls a “neighborhood stores” format , with a smaller, “more intimate” footprint than the Chelsea flagship and design elements celebrating the shop’s location.

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Retail TouchPoints

MAY 12, 2021

At each site, the shopping mall operator will curate center-specific workshops designed to educate retailers, shoppers and communities about the benefits of urban beehives, along with its commitment to sustainability. Tanger Outlets will do its part to keep the planet livable by installing urban beehives on the roofs of six of its U.S.

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Retail TouchPoints

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

15, a free virtual event with Amazon recruiters that will feature career coaching, workshops and career insights from CEO Andy Jassy and other experts. .” This latest swath of new jobs comes just a day ahead of the company’s Career Day Sept.

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Retail TouchPoints

SEPTEMBER 27, 2021

The shop, which is set to operate in New York City’s Williamsburg neighborhood from late September through the end of October 2021, will emphasize educating shoppers about why clothes should be made to last. Madewell and thredUP have launched a pop-up called “A Circular Store” that will feature secondhand Madewell pieces sourced from thredUP.

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RetailDive

NOVEMBER 5, 2021

The retailer tapped two e-commerce vets to advance digital operations and unveiled an interactive e-commerce experience.

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Retail TouchPoints

JUNE 17, 2022

There are many operational efficiencies and synergies. So fast forward to today and we have approximately 96 active aggregators operating globally. Aggregators will keep a certain amount of cash in their workshops to maximize operations, scale the brands acquired and fund the acquisition of more brands. Financial Levers.

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Retail TouchPoints

JANUARY 11, 2024

The Big Show also will host a half-day workshop on Tuesday, Jan. Limited to 120 executives, the workshop will feature speakers from Amazon , Macy’s, GoodwillFinds, Trove and the Ellen MacArthur Foundation, along with NRF VP for CSR and Sustainability Scot Case. 16 focused on creating a profitable and circular retail industry.

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Retail TouchPoints

APRIL 19, 2024

Lowe’s also will team up with CONMEBOL Copa América 2024 USA , the soccer tournament returning to the U.S.

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Retail TouchPoints

DECEMBER 28, 2022

However, this doesn’t mean introducing robotics into warehouse operations and completely cutting down the labor force. The goal is to build connected, streamlined operations that allow more work to be done in a shorter amount of time. The ever-changing retail market has made automation a necessity. Mechanized Automation.

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Retail TouchPoints

SEPTEMBER 8, 2020

The experience is enhanced through the use of atelier tables designed to give the space a workshop-like feel. Shoppers can now digitally test drive the company’s Polestar 2 at Macy’s Union Square in San Francisco, using AR and VR to see the car in different configurations and environments.

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Retail TouchPoints

NOVEMBER 16, 2022

operations outside the brand’s new SoHo flagship. operations, and one of Steve and Susan Levy’s three daughters, in an interview with Retail TouchPoints. “We A custom mural on the back wall incorporates real cork and leather from the footwear brand’s operations. Ayelet Lax Levy, President of Naot’s U.S.

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Retail TouchPoints

SEPTEMBER 19, 2024

This open-air mall is more than a place to buy things; from culinary workshops in herb gardens to yoga sessions in a community garden and a market-style eatery with artisan restaurants, bars, cafés and a fitness studio, it’s a place where shoppers can spend quality time in the neighborhood and feel a little closer to nature at the same time.

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Retail TouchPoints

APRIL 21, 2022

Managing Marketplace Mania Whether you’re looking to sell on increasingly popular marketplaces or you’re a retailer looking to establish (or expand) your own, #RICE2022 has multiple workshops and sessions to guide you, including: Maximize Marketplace Revenue: Listings, Operations, Strategy and Optimization.

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Retail TouchPoints

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

Under Natura &Co’s ownership since 2017, The Body Shop redesigned its stores and enhanced the customer experience via its Changemaking Workshop. The private equity group is seeking to enhance ESG aspects in its portfolio and is committed to maintaining The Body Shop’s distinctive values, instilled by its founder, Dame Anita Roddick.

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Retail TouchPoints

MARCH 2, 2022

has long been a strong partner to the local communities in which we operate. Part of Macy’s investment also will include expanding The Workshop at Macy’s, its retail development program for underrepresented suppliers. Macy’s, Inc.

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Retail TouchPoints

JULY 6, 2021

Retailers can utilize what they already know and have in place to jumpstart their social commerce operations. Retailers have increasingly had to operate like media companies in order to stay relevant ,” said Amanda Cosco, Founder of Electric Runway in an interview with Retail TouchPoints.

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Retail TouchPoints

JUNE 14, 2023

Beyond these offerings, shopping center operators and their retail partners also need a deep understanding of who their audience is and what they are seeking from the kind of shopping trip that can occupy a beautiful summer night. The space also is working with its retail partners to enable sidewalk sales during holiday and event operations.

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Retail TouchPoints

JULY 15, 2022

For example, during the pandemic’s peak, Build-A-Bear Workshop successfully evolved its brick-and-mortar business to offer more flexible and efficient fulfillment services so it could capitalize on surging ecommerce demand.

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Ecommerce Platforms

AUGUST 10, 2021

The Workshops for the Make it Big conference in no particular order include the following: The TikTok Appeal: Viral Marketing for Any Business. Before joining Google, Bill was the Chief Operating Officer (COO) for PayPal and was responsible for technology, product, and engineering. Harnessing the Power of AI to Sell More.

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Retail TouchPoints

OCTOBER 4, 2023

They want technology use to be intentional: In-store technology use cases can be broken into two categories: experiential and operational. While AR and gamification were cited the most for experiential purposes, self-checkout and BOPIS led in operational capabilities.

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FastSpring

APRIL 17, 2024

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365 Retail

DECEMBER 12, 2024

A Showcase of Greek Craftsmanship The House of YSSO features the brands full collection of jewellery, crafted in small batches in an artisanal foundry and workshop in Athens. Store Details and Opening Hours The House of YSSO pop-up is located at 76 New Bond Street and will operate from 6th December 2024 to February 2025.

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365 Retail

JULY 11, 2024

With each new store opening, Hobbycraft aims to create a community of makers through expert crafting colleagues, dedicated craft spaces, and customer experiences ranging from workshops to live demonstrations. Hobbycraft’s new stores also host regular workshop sessions led by store colleagues.

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Retail TouchPoints

OCTOBER 24, 2023

For example, the Home Depot brought its beloved kids’ workshops into the metaverse via Redcliff City, a virtual city in Roblox. And the workshops have definitely driven engagement: More than 10 million visitors have interacted with the experience, and each visitor spends an average of 15 minutes working on their projects. “But

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365 Retail

JULY 1, 2022

It can tell you a lot about the operation of your business as a whole, and improving it has knock-on economic benefits. If you are run a workshop in manufacture, engineering or another trade, the productivity of your workers is plain to see in the speed and effectiveness at which they complete repair or assembly tasks. Music at Work.

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Retail TouchPoints

MARCH 27, 2024

I have seen it everywhere, from my time as a retail and hospitality business owner to working with some of the best operators in the industry. Most programs are comprised of traditional learning methods — things like static courses, paper manuals, the occasional PDF, videos and one-to-one training or workshops.

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Retail TouchPoints

NOVEMBER 3, 2022

The program typically addresses assessing fleet risk, establishing written safety policies and procedures, developing training modules and workshops, and monitoring. Finally, retailers also can pass on the risk of motor vehicle accidents involving employees to third-party fleet operators, assuming a commensurate cost-benefit savings.

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Retail TouchPoints

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

With these blind spots, marketers have had to operate more on what they “think” is happening than on what they actually know. Additionally, when planning sessions with clients, consider hosting measurement workshops to gather questions your team can help address. Consequently, traditional MTA will lose its efficacy.

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Retail TouchPoints

JUNE 13, 2024

There will be a range of consumer experiences that create a sense of community, including interactive workshops, exclusive product launches and demos, expert advice from top running coaches, and organized run clubs from local running groups and HOKA brand ambassadors and athletes, such as social media influencer Kate Glavan,” Lord shared.

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Retail TouchPoints

APRIL 7, 2021

The retailer also is pledging to add products across its multi-category assortment from more than 500 Black-owned businesses, and to engage more Black-owned companies to enhance its retail operations and shopping experience.

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