Retail TouchPoints

SEPTEMBER 3, 2020

Returns are a cost of doing business for any retailer. But despite representing $309 billion in lost sales for U.S. retailers last year, they haven’t always been a strategic focus. In the wake of COVID-19, returns are receiving serious (and necessary) attention for several key reasons: Retailers are spending more processing returns in stores. They are expected to keep merchandise out of circulation due to COVID infection concerns and to provide employees with personal protection to prevent infec

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Wiser

SEPTEMBER 1, 2020

Dynamic pricing is a strategy that all online retailers must pay attention to. It is a supply-and-demand-based pricing model than enables real-time price changes in order to make the most out of high demand, clear out stock when needed, or preserve stock when running low. To put it simply: dynamic pricing helps boost profit margins, revenue, and can complement any existing pricing model ( offering significant benefits ).

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Dezeen

AUGUST 29, 2020

Vancouver studio Peter Cardew has designed this store in Los Angeles for an athletic wear clothing company to allude to the aesthetic of a gym. The Reigning Champ store at 115 South La Brea Avenue in Los Angeles features walls covered in white glazed tiles, concrete floors and wooden clothing rails – simple materials chosen by Peter Cardew to follow the style of a gymnasium.

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Medallion Retail

SEPTEMBER 3, 2020

Anticipate growth Growth is something every e-commerce brand strives for. Growth, and more of it. So why, then, do so many wait until they’re in the thick of that growth to begin thinking about how to address inventory and fulfillment? The post Choosing a Fulfillment Partner: 7 Things to Consider First appeared first on Medallion Retail.

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Retail TouchPoints

SEPTEMBER 1, 2020

Walmart has announced that its long-rumored paid membership program, Walmart+, will be available on September 15. It will cost $12.95 per month or $98 annually and include a 15-day free trial period. At launch, members will have access to unlimited home deliveries for groceries and general merchandise — as quickly as the same day they are ordered. Other perks include fuel discounts at Walmart, Murphy USA and Murphy Express gas stations, and access to proprietary technology such as “Scan & Go

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RepslyBlog

SEPTEMBER 3, 2020

Mastering the retail channel is a massive opportunity for CPG brands, but those who have played in the space before know it takes a committed investment to reap the benefits. To make the most of that investment, CPG sales and marketing teams are putting data at the forefront of their retail execution efforts, unlocking the insight they need to master merchandising at the shelf by prioritizing and maximizing high-opportunity initiatives.

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Shopper Motion

SEPTEMBER 2, 2020

We have spoken at length in previous articles about the importance of analytical data to decision making for retailers. From how it can boost sales to how it enables the streamlining of promotional content placement and optimization of existing categories. All this remains true when applied to a larger space. Regardless of the scale of your business, it is a critical factor to have in-store analytics available to you on-demand.

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Retail TouchPoints

SEPTEMBER 3, 2020

Unibail-Rodamco-Westfield (URW) has named Placer.ai as its location analytics provider as part of a wider effort by the property management firm to leverage new technologies at its retail locations. URW will use the Placer.ai solutions to help determine where it should allocate resources within its shopping centers, and to gather insights that can be used to modify marketing strategies, ensure lease optimization and measure overall tenant and shopping center health.

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Storis

AUGUST 31, 2020

In today’s world, everyone has a smartphone. I am constantly using my phone to research, browse, and make impulsive purchases. That is, until recently, when I stepped outside of my comfort zone and made a big-ticket purchase; new sofas. I found out that the shopping journey for buying furniture was very different than my normal mobile purchases of clothing or shoes.

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Retalon

SEPTEMBER 3, 2020

As a retailer, inventory is one of your biggest investments. Afterall, retailers invest in merchandise hoping to sell it at a profit. That’s the crux of the entire retail business model. As such, the GMROI formula is used to evaluate how successful retailers are in getting a return on their inventory. In fact, GMROI is one of the top key performance indicators (KPIs) used in retail.

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Retail Technology Review

SEPTEMBER 1, 2020

Metapack, the eCommerce delivery technology provider, has launched its direct External Parcel Integration (EPI) with Manhattan Associates, the supply chain and omnichannel commerce technology provider.

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Retail TouchPoints

SEPTEMBER 3, 2020

Toshiba offers the existing Self Checkout System 7 , a solution designed to help retailers deliver fast, convenient and personalized checkout experiences. Key features include: A modular design to provide flexibility and customization options retailers’ unique store environment; Self-learning and correction capabilities that interpret common shopper behaviors to support better experiences; Multi-attribute item security that aims to balance performance and security by configuring the level of ris

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Natural Insight

SEPTEMBER 1, 2020

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Retalon

SEPTEMBER 1, 2020

Forecasting products you’ve never sold before is always a challenge. Without historical data to draw upon, how do you predict the best way to allocate them to stores, pricing, promotional demand, and balance online versus in-store sales? Guess wrong and you will run out of inventory, have too much inventory, or have the right inventory in the wrong place. – all costly mistakes.

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Retail Technology Review

SEPTEMBER 1, 2020

Subscription services and automatic deliveries are not new to the eCommerce space, but are set to continue growing, meaning any retailer with relevant products not implementing this into their customer experience are falling behind the competition.

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Retail TouchPoints

SEPTEMBER 3, 2020

Bed Bath & Beyond has appointed Wade E. Haddad as SVP of Real Estate and Construction, to spearhead the company’s store optimization strategy, which will be a key part of its previously disclosed restructuring plan. He will lead an enterprise-wide team across all banners to manage the retailer’s property portfolio and establish a network to support omnichannel services such as buy online, pickup in-store (BOPIS), curbside pickup and same-day delivery. “We have taken a number of i

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Retail TouchPoints

SEPTEMBER 1, 2020

As many non-essential businesses such as consumer retail locations start to reopen, it’s more important than ever that they improve and optimize cleaning operations to keep customers safe and comfortable while shopping. This means retailers will have to work diligently to keep store environments clean and compliant, all with reduced workforces. But even if stores follow the CDC’s guidelines for sanitation, there’s no knowing whether enough customers will show up.

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Retail TouchPoints

SEPTEMBER 3, 2020

Nike will debut its first clothing line designed specifically for pregnant and postpartum mothers on Sept. 17 in North America, Europe and Africa. The four-piece Nike (M) collection includes the Nike (M) Pullover, the Nike (M) Swoosh Bra, the Nike (M) Tank and the Nike One (M) Tight. The collection was created by analyzing pregnancy data findings from more than 150,000 comparison scans of non-pregnant women against those of pregnant women, according to a Nike blog post.

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Retail TouchPoints

AUGUST 31, 2020

Saadia Group won the bankruptcy auction for RTW Retailwinds ’ New York & Company and Fashion to Figure e-Commerce business and related intellectual property for a cash purchase price of $40 million plus assumption of certain liabilities, including honoring gift cards. The deal includes the web sites www.nyandcompany.com, www.fashiontofigure.com and the rental subscription businesses www.nyandcompanycloset.com and www.fashiontofigurecloset.com.

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Retail TouchPoints

SEPTEMBER 2, 2020

The e-Commerce alcohol market has seen a surge in growth as a result of COVID-19. In fact, alcohol was one of the fastest-growing categories in e-Commerce channels, according to Nielsen research : from the first week of March to June 27, 2020, online sales grew 309% over the same period year. Vivino , an online wine marketplace and app, is capitalizing on this growth by doubling down on its user-driven ratings process and personalized tools and features.

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Retail TouchPoints

SEPTEMBER 3, 2020

Cheetah Digital , a customer engagement solution provider, offers the Customer Engagement Suite to help retailers create impactful, personalized experiences that can deliver value across every touch point of the customer lifecycle. The suite encompasses multiple tools, including: Cheetah Engagement Data Platform: A real-time data platform that is designed to sit at the foundation of every Cheetah Digital solution and enable end-to-end customer lifecycle management across; Cheetah Experiences: A

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Retail TouchPoints

AUGUST 31, 2020

The evolution from physical to digital has not only accelerated in retail, but also in the magazine world, where the vaunted fall fashion issues are struggling to find messages that are relevant during a pandemic. However, Neiman Marcus , which is becoming an increasingly digital brand as it closes approximately two dozen locations during bankruptcy, has embraced the moment.

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Retail TouchPoints

SEPTEMBER 4, 2020

Whole Foods Market has opened its first online-only dark store in Brooklyn, N.Y. The delivery-only model will help Whole Foods keep up with digital demand in a major market at a time when grocery delivery is reaching unprecedented levels: Amazon saw its grocery sales triple during Q2 2020. Planning for the new store format, which is a collaboration between Whole Foods and its parent company Amazon, began nearly a year ago.

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Retail TouchPoints

SEPTEMBER 1, 2020

JCPenney ’s top lenders, including H/2 Capital Partners, are preparing to make a credit bid to own the retailer as a standalone company, according to CNBC. Joshua Sussberg, an attorney with Kirkland & Ellis who is representing JCPenney in bankruptcy court, said the companies have until Sept. 10 to reach an agreement, with the goal of completing the transaction within 30 days.

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Retail TouchPoints

SEPTEMBER 2, 2020

Macy’s is looking to grow its store base outside of malls, according to CNBC. Macy’s CEO Jeff Gennette revealed plans to test several smaller Macy’s and a Bloomingdale’s at non-mall locations, as well as a continued effort to grow its discount Macy’s Backstage brand. “We continue to believe that the best malls in the country will thrive,” said Gennette on a call with analysts.

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Retail TouchPoints

AUGUST 31, 2020

Costco is committing $25 million to an investment fund designed to empower black-led financial institutions and community development efforts. The Local Initiatives Support Corporation (LISC) rolled out the Black Economic Development Fund earlier in the summer and is encouraging companies to make investments designed to improve economic opportunity for Black Americans.

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Retail TouchPoints

SEPTEMBER 4, 2020

Behavioral Personalization : In the post-COVID era the closure or inaccessibility of physical stores has led to an acceleration in the movement of sales towards e-Commerce. According to the U.S. Department of Commerce, e-Commerce retail sales grew by 25% during the quarter ending June 2020, while grocery stores and building and garden suppliers each saw a 13% growth over this period.

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Retail TouchPoints

SEPTEMBER 2, 2020

Although marketers have been uber-focused on planning, achieving success during the retail holiday season is going to look very different this year. Unlike just about any other industry, retailers are in the middle of an (im)perfect storm — with record-low foot traffic and a rush to move all inventory and shopping experiences online, all while, in many cases, having to work around massive cuts to marketing budgets.

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Retail TouchPoints

SEPTEMBER 3, 2020

The Retail Innovation Conference has added a multitude of seasoned retail executives and changemakers to the agenda for its first-ever online experience. Taking place October 13-14, 2020, the agenda will feature in-depth case studies and tactical talks designed to help retail attendees keep pace with new disruptions and uncover new growth opportunities.

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Retail TouchPoints

SEPTEMBER 3, 2020

In the last several years alone, the reach of the Internet of Things has grown exponentially, and the market is forecasted to reach a whopping $1.6 trillion by 2025. Whether we look at wearables, smart speakers, connected appliances or smart cars, there’s no denying that this level of innovation has changed human behaviors, and has introduced new opportunities for convenience as well as enhanced experiences.

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