Retail TouchPoints

OCTOBER 16, 2023

Despite a positive job market and a stabilized economic environment, most consumers ( 96% ) are looking to save money in the short term, according to a recent study from PwC. But at the same time merchants’ margins are being squeezed, making intelligent pricing and promotions strategies even more critical for success.

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Retail TouchPoints

FEBRUARY 25, 2022

Gift cards remain a popular purchase among consumers, but they also provide openings for scammers and criminals. In conjunction with the upcoming National Consumer Protection Week, the Retail Gift Card Association (RGCA) is promoting a public service announcement to inform consumers about steps toward secure use.

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Retail TouchPoints

SEPTEMBER 1, 2022

Desire Company CEO Eric Sheinkop discussed the survey results with Retail TouchPoints : Retail TouchPoints (RTP): What’s the significance of the fact that so many consumers doubt influencers even use the products they’re recommending? It’s mental exhaustion for consumers and also a lot of money wasted by marketers.

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Inside Retail

JULY 3, 2024

Australian retail sales slightly rose year over year in May as shoppers took advantage of early end-of-financial-year (EOFY) promotions and sales events. “While the sales boost is a positive indicator for consumer sentiment, it doesn’t change the desperate landscape retail business owners are currently facing.” per cent.

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Retail TouchPoints

OCTOBER 16, 2024

This development follows efforts by major brands like Wendy’s and Walmart to implement real-time pricing technologies, raising questions about AI and consumer protection, privacy, and fair practices. Benefits of AI Pricing for Retailers and Consumers For retailers, AI-driven strategies provide several benefits.

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Retail TouchPoints

FEBRUARY 8, 2022

The new year is kicking off with plenty of challenges for consumers, retailers and CPG brands alike — and it seems we’ll start another year under a cloud of uncertainty. The best way to demonstrate that performance edge for CPG brands is with a successful strategic approach to promotions. Data Fills in the Gaps for Small Brands.

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Retail Focus

DECEMBER 21, 2023

Top 5 areas where AI delivers the most value to UK consumers:- 1 – Pricing and promotions – 28% 2 – Loyalty – real-time personalised rewards – 18% 3 – Product discovery when searching online – 17% – Product information (i.e.

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Retail TouchPoints

AUGUST 8, 2022

There’s no question that strategic promotions and discounts motivate consumers to buy a product. But which promotions should you use to attract subscribers? But which promotions should you use to attract subscribers? There are three main types of promotional offerings.

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Retail Focus

JULY 17, 2024

While discount codes top UK consumers preferred promotions, offers that are personalised and tailored to a specific product a consumer has viewed are almost twice as likely to prompt a sale compared to general ‘range-wide’ discounts, according to the latest data from Wunderkind , based on a survey of over 1,500 shoppers.

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Retail TouchPoints

DECEMBER 3, 2021

A unique opportunity: promotions. Yet according to POI , 69% of retailers believe the time required to create a promotional plan is “highly burdensome.”. The act of coordinating a promotion is not a siloed project. So how can retailers make the right pricing and promotion decisions to truly boost profits without wasting time?

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Inside Retail

MAY 2, 2024

Australia’s leading supermarkets, Coles and Woolworths, delivered their third-quarter results to shareholders this week along with new consumer insights. Both retailers reported that the current economic environment has challenged consumers’ discretionary spending and that households have evolved their buying habits to seek out value.

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Retail TouchPoints

OCTOBER 14, 2021

Under Armour has named Massimo Baratto to the newly created role of EVP, Chief Consumer Officer, to oversee all aspects of Under Armour’s consumer strategy across global marketing, ecommerce and retail.

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Inside Retail

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024

It is vital we give consumers the absolute best experience possible whether it is online or at retail, and we will continue to learn how best to deploy DTC across the region accordingly. PF: At Mattel, we have a deep-rooted legacy in Asia Pacific, and we view our consumers as dedicated fans.

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Retail TouchPoints

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

“The consumer’s going to be very selective, they’ve got a lot of choices; [the season is] going to be promotional, but consumers are [financially] healthy right now and they’re spending. [An It’s not a blowout number, but it’s in line with lower inflation, and the consumer will be spending.”

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Retail TouchPoints

JANUARY 13, 2023

In general, consumer spending on goods has proven weaker as more Americans are spending available funds on services, travel and activities that were limited during the pandemic ,” said Lisa Plonka, Partner and leader of Plante Moran ’s Consumer Goods Practice. By comparison, electronics saw a 1.4X Sporting Goods : 10% vs. 6%.

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365 Retail

JULY 22, 2024

Data and promotions are central to the success of retail operations, as highlighted in the “Retail Resilience” report. By effectively utilising data and strategic promotions, retailers can significantly improve their decision-making processes and drive consumer engagement. About 87.4%

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Retail TouchPoints

JULY 3, 2024

Two brands known for their commitment to sustainability, Grove Collaborative and Blueland , are marking Plastic-Free July with new tools and a fun consumer campaign, respectively.

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Retail TouchPoints

APRIL 26, 2024

In today’s market landscape, ethical, political and environmental considerations increasingly sway consumer purchasing decisions, particularly when it comes to packaging. From exaggerated health claims to misleading descriptions of ingredients, deceptive labeling erodes consumer trust and undermines brand credibility.

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Retail Dive

OCTOBER 28, 2024

While some people started shopping during October’s promotions most consumers plan to start next month, according to research by Bain & Compnay.

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Retail TouchPoints

MAY 16, 2024

Personalization is the cornerstone for providing excellent consumer experiences in healthcare (and many other forms of retail). Bespoke statement designs and calls to action also promote faster payments. Patient Surveys: Retailers always want to know what their consumers are thinking, so surveys are absolutely essential.

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Retail TouchPoints

DECEMBER 12, 2023

Ebay is promoting its new handbag consignment service, which debuted in September , with a “Luxe Line” mobile consignment concierge that will be making stops in LA and Las Vegas from Dec.

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Inside Retail

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

Steve Higginson, GM for operations, Coles, said the initiative reflects the company’s ongoing efforts to assist customers in purchasing and consuming alcohol responsibly. ” The post Coles Liquor teams up with DrinkWise to promote responsible drinking appeared first on Inside Retail Australia.

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Wiser

JUNE 20, 2023

Promotions are a key component of any successful business strategy. Whether you’re launching a new product, trying to gain more customers, or simply looking to increase brand recognition and loyalty, effective promotions can help you reach your goals. Every brand and retailer is coming out with new promotions all of the time.

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Wiser

OCTOBER 3, 2023

Effectively monitoring and executing promotional strategies is critical to your bottom line. Understanding how your promotions perform in real time can provide a wealth of insights, allowing you to optimize your strategies and gain a competitive edge.

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Retail TouchPoints

APRIL 5, 2022

More than 25% of consumers report that they’ll exceed last year’s Easter or Passover grocery spending. Retailers should increase merchandising to promote fresh ideas to a weary public. While consumers are planning on more quality time spent with extended family, 26% expect to pay more for gatherings this spring holiday season.

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Inside Retail

NOVEMBER 21, 2023

Consumers may be paying more for synthetic or lab-made diamonds that are less valuable than they seem, according to the latest research from Rapaport. Rapaport added that consumers must be careful when buying synthetic diamonds as jewellers promote the sale of synthetic diamonds because it allows them to make “windfall profits”.

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Inside Retail

JULY 30, 2024

per cent, driven by increased promotional activity, investments in store partner wages and benefits, and deleverage. CEO Laxman Narasimhan said the ongoing three-part action plan partially offset the headwinds brought about by the cautious consumer environment. GAAP operating margin contracted 60 basis points to 16.7

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Retail TouchPoints

AUGUST 26, 2022

Dollar General has promoted John Garratt to President and CFO, effective September 1, 2022. Garratt’s promotion follows a strong Q2 2022 performance for the retailer, with same-store sales up 4.6% Garratt joined Dollar General in 2014 as SVP of Finance and Strategy and has served as EVP and CFO since December 2015.

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Retail TouchPoints

MARCH 3, 2023

To top that off, differentiation approaches in retail that have been around for ages, such as unique inventory or strategic pricing and promotions, can now be easily imitated. Consumers now look for personalization throughout their interactions with a retailer at multiple touch points. Value added services have their own charm.

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Retail TouchPoints

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

However, consumers are still spending, the labor market remains tight, and the Adobe Digital Price Index recently posted an overall 40-month low, an encouraging sign for online shoppers: Adobe reported that online prices fell for 11 out of 18 tracked product categories on an annual basis. But there are possible headwinds on the horizon.

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Wiser

AUGUST 21, 2023

No matter how revolutionary your product or service may be, it’s the promotion strategy that can make or break its journey in the market. The product promotion process can seem daunting, of course. This can be accomplished through various means such as promotional offers, targeted advertising, and strategic partnerships.

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Retail TouchPoints

MARCH 13, 2024

” Wayfair also plans to give away a total of $250,000 to empower consumers to create a space that reflects their own personal style. .” ” Wayfair also plans to give away a total of $250,000 to empower consumers to create a space that reflects their own personal style. The promotion will run through March 16, 2024.

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Retail Wire

AUGUST 11, 2024

Last month, Taco Bell revealed plans and general details about their new promotion, "The Cantinas."

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365 Retail

AUGUST 21, 2024

If you’re like most retailers today, you’re in a rut when it comes to promotions. You tend to fall back on what you’ve done before, running the same promotions on the same items year after year. Refine Your Promotion Target Tightening the focus of your promotions to reach your target customers will yield better results.

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Retail Focus

JANUARY 12, 2024

Deals are what we all look out for as consumers. Businesses recognize this, as perhaps more importantly, they have understood the psychology behind the promotional offers they can make and the impact they can have on the consumer. Although most will view deals as a means of saving money, there is so much more to them.

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Retail TouchPoints

NOVEMBER 10, 2022

The solution aims to automatically help consumers keep track of their orders and generate discounts without increasing spam emails, track all orders and manage all your gift cards in one central location. Personalized shopping tool Checkmate is designed to help shoppers discover brands, apply discounts and manage their orders post-purchase.

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365 Retail

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

Promotional products are more than just free giveaways—they’re powerful tools that help brands make a lasting impression on customers. Recent studies reveal that 83% of consumers are more likely to do business with a brand after receiving a promotional item, while 76% recall the brand’s name and message even months later.

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