Retail TouchPoints

OCTOBER 4, 2021

The holiday 2020 surge in ecommerce caused digital headaches as shoppers contended with slow or unresponsive web sites, and retailers can’t afford a repeat in 2021. The 2021 holiday season will mark a golden opportunity for retailers to get a head start on this process by directly gathering data from customers during a high traffic period. “

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Retail Focus

SEPTEMBER 9, 2021

The winners and highly commended entries will be announced at a unique awards ceremony to be held at Proud Embankment on 14th October 2021. The 2021 shortlist can be viewed in our official launch video below or keep scrolling to view a breakdown of our shortlisted entries for the 2021 event. Wembley Park Market.

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Retail TouchPoints

FEBRUARY 1, 2021

So what are the customer experience and commerce trends that will continue, or become more fully realized, in 2021? In 2021, omnichannel excellence will continue to become an essential point of differentiation, particularly for those retailers that don’t own their category. These are four with staying power: 1. Voice commerce.

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Retail TouchPoints

AUGUST 18, 2021

The biggest standout was Target’s same-day digital services, which grew nearly 55% in 2021 on top of the 270% growth posted in 2020. in Q2 2021, maintaining some of the momentum from the 24.3% Walmart Posts Solid Ecommerce Growth. Walmart’s total revenue hit $141 billion , up 2.4% compared to Q. YoY led by brick-and-mortar.

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Retail TouchPoints

NOVEMBER 18, 2020

Taking advantage of the surge in online grocery generated by COVID-19, Farmstead plans to bring its dark store fulfillment model to a third market: Raleigh-Durham, N.C. was its first new market in this region, and Farmstead plans to launch in Raleigh-Durham, N.C. in early 2021. in early 2021. Charlotte, N.C.

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Retail TouchPoints

AUGUST 13, 2021

With more than 10 years of experience in digital marketing, ecommerce strategy and digital transformation, she has helped architect omnichannel strategies for hundreds of brands and retailers, including Michael Kors, Joann Fabrics , Converse and Billabong Brands. As a result, companies had to contemplate, ‘What is my omnichannel strategy?

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Retail TouchPoints

AUGUST 9, 2023

The idea of transforming malls into “mixed use” gathering spots has become popular, but an aerial view of these complexes provides an interesting perspective on another potential evolutionary path for the mall: as a fulfillment center. “ All those back-of-house loading docks are just perfect for fulfillment.

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Retail TouchPoints

OCTOBER 31, 2022

This fall, we opened our 2,000 th store and continued to expand Ross and dd’s footprints across our existing markets as well as in our newer states,” said Gregg McGillis, Group EVP of Property Development at Ross Stores in a statement. “In billion in Q1 2021 to $4.3 billion to $4.6 billion.

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Retail TouchPoints

JANUARY 12, 2025

The customer-facing mobile app for Dicks Sporting Goods has traveled a long way since its debut in 2021. In 2023, the retailer started using the app to help manage one of the industrys biggest grey market challenges: the sneaker craze.

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Retail TouchPoints

DECEMBER 15, 2023

Kroger has kicked off a multi-year agreement to have Gatik AI ’s autonomous box trucks transport products from the retailer’s Dallas customer fulfillment center to multiple retail locations in the area. for multi-city deployments of autonomous delivery vehicles in September 2021. and Louisiana since late 2020.

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Retail TouchPoints

OCTOBER 6, 2021

Shoppers in select markets will be able to schedule same-day and next-day delivery for supplies that can easily fit in a car, including tools, fasteners and paint, with coverage expanding to multiple markets nationwide by the end of 2021. Walmart is expanding its GoLocal delivery service with a major new partner: The Home Depot.

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Retail TouchPoints

FEBRUARY 3, 2023

The new year is here; however, the market challenges of 2022 didn’t evaporate with the turning of the calendar. The good news is that retailers can use this time of market instability to double down on their online stores. Excellent customer service can go a long way in promoting organic marketing and repeat customers.

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Retail TouchPoints

FEBRUARY 11, 2021

Now the store is viewed as a flexible asset, capable of fulfilling a variety of needs: Distribution center supplying inventory to other locations Ecommerce fulfillment Amazon return hub Curbside pickup Private bubble/pod shopping location Retooled for more buying, less shopping Emphasis on health and safety, contactless shopping.

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Retail TouchPoints

NOVEMBER 19, 2021

Retailers saw strong results overall in Q3 2021 as the recovery continued, but supply chain shortages loom as they enter the holiday season. Stores and fulfillment centers are well staffed and our price position remains strong. Customers should expect to find the items they want [at] great values.”.

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Retail TouchPoints

JULY 5, 2022

As consumers have turned to more sources to shop, retailers have diversified their commerce and marketing strategies. In fact, Retail TouchPoints has seen the number of channels used to conduct business grow year after year in its annual Omnichannel and Fulfillment Benchmark Survey.

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Retail TouchPoints

NOVEMBER 29, 2022

stores, to distribution center-based fulfillment of large items like riding mowers, grills and furniture. The retailer’s legacy distribution model had stores operating as nodes in the fulfillment process. Lowe’s kicked off the transition to the market delivery model in 2021 in its Florida and Ohio Valley regions.

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Retail TouchPoints

MAY 13, 2022

While Instacart shared a valuation of $39 billion following a $265 million funding round in March 2021, by March 2022 the company had slashed its valuation by nearly 40% to approximately $24 billion , according to Bloomberg. Instacart, in a statement to CNN Business , said that the reduction was due to new market conditions. “[We

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Retail TouchPoints

JANUARY 2, 2025

Nike Plans to Cut $2 Billion in Costs, Layoffs Imminent as Strategy Pivot Continues (January 2, 2024) Increasing competition in the sneaker market and global macroeconomic headwinds pushed Nike to make major cost cuts, using tactics such as simplifying its product assortment and making greater use of automation and technology.

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Inside Retail

DECEMBER 20, 2021

In 2021, the festive period has continued to change. They’re building new distribution warehouses, they’re bringing on more staff to fulfil online orders. To find out how you can market to your customers this festive season, visit: [link]. The post 2019 vs 2020 vs 2021: How has Covid impacted Christmas?

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Retail TouchPoints

MAY 12, 2021

In Signifyd’s most recent consumer sentiment survey, conducted by market researcher Upwave, nearly 75% of consumers said they would reduce the amount of time they spent shopping in stores during the holiday season — or avoid stores altogether. Kendra Scott also created a curbside pickup program. Conclusion: Pivot Fast, Pivot Smart.

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Retail TouchPoints

MAY 21, 2021

Retail results for Q1 2021 have been promising so far, showing that the economy may finally be emerging from a long, slow year. Large retailers like Target and Walmart continued to thrive in Q1 2021 on the back of their large store footprints and strong omnichannel presence. There will be demand.

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Retail TouchPoints

DECEMBER 20, 2023

Manhattan’s Fairway Market grocery chain has partnered with Instacart to develop a new convenience-focused service called Fairway Now that will offer delivery of last-minute grocery items and household essentials in as fast as 30 minutes. Fairway Market is a trademark of the retailer-owned supermarket cooperative Wakefern Food Corp.

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Retail TouchPoints

OCTOBER 14, 2021

To say everyone is worn out is probably an understatement, and by all accounts marketers in particular are feeling the pressure — a staggering 70% of marketing executives said the pandemic has left them “completely exhausted,” according to a new report from Accenture Interactive. Forget About Personalization, Focus on Relevancy.

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Inside Retail

JUNE 10, 2021

Since the online retailer has expanded its loyalty program to Australia and other markets in the Asia Pacific region, awareness of the event has increased. “I Fulfilment is something that Amazon excels in typically so we have to expect that they have factored this and their logistics investments are testament to that.”.

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Retail TouchPoints

MARCH 30, 2022

Consumers’ continued reliance on omnichannel fulfillment has created new opportunities for industry giants like Walmart to differentiate and gain market share. comparable sales growth and growing market share in grocery during Q4 2021, and much of this success can be attributed to its robust last mile and fulfillment strategy.

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Retail TouchPoints

APRIL 19, 2021

To overcome supply chain disruptions, many online retailers are already making changes to their existing fulfilment operations. Over one-third (37%) are assessing and implementing new technology solutions to increase supply chain efficiency, whilst 33% are splitting inventory to base fulfilment in existing UK and European facilities.

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Retail TouchPoints

FEBRUARY 5, 2021

Frontline employees were thrust into the spotlight by the unique conditions of the coronavirus pandemic — in large part due to their vital roles in omnichannel fulfillment and maintaining safety precautions — and retailers need to let lessons learned from this period inform their strategy going forward.

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Retail TouchPoints

MAY 18, 2023

Nearshoring is a key component of SHEIN’s business model, allowing the company to maintain the speedy fulfillment times that have helped drive its popularity with consumers. SHEIN also is planning to host 30 or so pop-up events across EMEA this year, to allow “consumers to experience products first-hand.”

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Inside Retail

APRIL 22, 2021

From the increased market share of digitally native brands to decisions from companies like GlobeWest and Homebodii to dial up D2C strategies, shoppers are becoming increasingly accustomed to purchasing products directly from brands. Fulfilment of the future. Direct-to-consumer selling. Australians spent an unprecedented $50.46

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Retail TouchPoints

MARCH 1, 2022

The alliance will open up new fulfillment options using Farmstead’s Grocery OS tech stack and Circle K’s retail footprint, and also expand Farmstead’s national supply chain for non-perishables and convenience items. Additionally, both retailers will collaborate on distribution and co-marketing across a variety of new projects.

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Retail TouchPoints

SEPTEMBER 7, 2023

Books-A-Million will leverage its 231 stores to offer same- and next-day delivery using the white label Walmart GoLocal service, which Walmart introduced in August 2021. In the coming weeks, Books-A-Million will roll out the service nationwide, beginning in the Southeast and Midwest markets. Orders placed before 3 p.m.

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Retail Focus

OCTOBER 25, 2021

Despite travel restrictions, a record number of tickets were sold for the 2021 awards ceremony which took place at Proud Embankment on the 14th of October. As the 2021 awards come to a close we are delighted to announce that the 2022 Creative Retail Awards are now open for entries. WINNERS & HIGHLY COMMENDED 2021.

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Retail TouchPoints

MARCH 24, 2022

5 spot in 2021 to 13 th this year. Retailers in this channel have been replaced by cash-and-carry concepts in some markets.”. Greater use of small autonomous vehicles for fulfillment at a time of limited staffing is already evident in cities and on campuses. Walmart and Amazon have retained their No.

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Retail TouchPoints

JULY 26, 2022

In fact, Salesforce has already predicted that the modest growth of the 2021 holiday shopping season could foreshadow this year , with Q1 data showing a 3% YoY decrease in global digital sales. and shoppers placed 12% fewer orders worldwide compared to the same period in 2021. Loyalty Shifts to Value.

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Retail TouchPoints

JULY 19, 2021

Both Uber and Uber Eats are making deliveries in markets including San Francisco, New York City and Washington D.C., Uber has spent 2021 building out its delivery capabilities in a big way. billion in February 2021, adding beer, wine and spirits in more than 1,400 cities. more than doubling the availability of the offering.

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Retail TouchPoints

SEPTEMBER 7, 2023

Sell those sellers access to logistics and fulfillment services, many of which were already built for its own first-party retail business 4. Walmart serves approximately 240 million customers every week across its various channels, and as Manish Joneja, SVP of Walmart Marketplace and Walmart Fulfillment Services for Walmart U.S.

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Retail TouchPoints

MARCH 3, 2022

Target has big plans for 2022, with the retailer announcing plans to invest up to $5 billion this year to open new stores, enhance its digital, fulfillment and supply chain capabilities, and expand its shop-in-shop concept with Ulta Beauty.

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