Retail TouchPoints
DECEMBER 1, 2020
While health and safety concerns and local restrictions have prompted many retail operators to expand their businesses to the curbside, the longer-term story behind that shift is as much about convenience. Retail has been using alternative shopping methods for years, including curbside pickup , lockers and drive-through windows; the pandemic has just accelerated that shift.
Mike Anthony
DECEMBER 3, 2020
We’ve all been there right? We’re watching the presentation from the agency. The data is new, but the conclusions are either something we’ve seen before, or are so blindingly obvious it barely needed researching. Ever been there? Of course you have! But there is a simple little hack you can use with pretty much any market research data that often uncovers a new insight.
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Hello Small Shop
DECEMBER 1, 2020
Businesses across the country are sitting in limbo as the coronavirus pandemic continues to wreak havoc on the economy. While some businesses remain closed, others are struggling with lost sales and slow traffic after reopening. As small businesses struggle to survive, many entrepreneurs are wondering if there’s any way forward — or if they’re doomed to join the thousands of small businesses that have permanently closed their doors.
Intelligence Node
DECEMBER 2, 2020
What’s the best way to position your products to effectively entice consumers on your eCommerce store and maximize your returns? That’s a question that every company, on one level or another, comes face to face with. How you answer it, though, makes a world of difference: Do you rely on intuition, on long-held practices supported […]. The post How Data-Driven Assortment Optimization Empowers Retailers To Grow appeared first on Blog.
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Retail TouchPoints
NOVEMBER 30, 2020
Ascena Retail Group has entered into an asset purchase agreement with Premium Apparel LLC, an affiliate of private-equity firm Sycamore Partners , to sell its Ann Taylor , LOFT , Lane Bryant and Lou & Grey brands for $540 million. Under the agreement, Premium Apparel has committed to retaining a substantial portion of both the retail stores and associates affiliated with these brands, which span ecommerce websites and approximately 1,500 stores.
Mike Anthony
DECEMBER 3, 2020
We’ve all been there right? We’re watching the presentation from the agency. The data is new, but the conclusions are either something we’ve seen before, or are so blindingly obvious it barely needed researching. Ever been there? Of course you have! But there is a simple little hack you can use with pretty much any market research data that often uncovers a new insight.
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Graff Retail
NOVEMBER 30, 2020
We’ve transitioned from fall to winter, which means Christmas is really close behind. This year the holidays are going to feel different with some of us in restricted access situations. So, what does this mean for retail and how can sales be driven with these obstacles? In my previous vlogs, I’ve focused on things retailers […].
Retail TouchPoints
DECEMBER 2, 2020
Retailers have spent years creating the ultimate sensory experience inside their stores. From music to scents to displays to sampling, they recognize that the five senses play a big role in purchasing behavior, especially when it comes to the all-important impulse buy. Depending on the product, impulse buying represents between 40% and 80% of all purchases, according to various studies.
Dezeen
NOVEMBER 30, 2020
Paritzki & Liani Architects has created a minimal interior for a boutique on the Italian island of Ischia, filled with references to local architecture and volcanic geology. Located off the coast of Naples, Ischia sits over an ancient volcanic crater, which gives it an abundant landscape of verdant greenery, thermal spas and natural springs. The shop references the island of Ischia in terms of both architecture and geology.
Wiser
DECEMBER 1, 2020
Over the last few decades the number of products landing on the shelves of major retailers skyrocketed. Every category of product suddenly had multiple, similar competing products. This gave consumers more choices, but it also dramatically increased the complexity of category management for retailers, who had to figure out how to best manage these growing categories.
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Store Growers
DECEMBER 2, 2020
Last Updated on December 2, 2020. Most advertisers don’t pay much attention to the product titles that show up on Google Shopping. And that’s a shame, because a good title can have a big impact. Well-optimized product titles make sure that your products show up for highly relevant search queries. In this article, I’ll show you what the best advertisers are doing when it comes to product titles, and I’ll show you exactly how to apply these findings to your product titles.
Retail TouchPoints
DECEMBER 4, 2020
On Cyber Monday, delivery giant UPS reportedly sent an internal message to drivers across the U.S. instructing them to stop picking up packages from six retailers, including Gap , Macy’s , Nike , L.L.Bean , Hot Topic and Newegg , according to The Wall Street Journal. The internal message, viewed by WSJ and confirmed by UPS workers in different regions, said “No exceptions.”.
Theatro
DECEMBER 4, 2020
As we speed through the holiday season it has become very apparent that services that were once a footnote in the retail playbook are now crucial forces in meeting shopper expectations. This was confirmed by Black Friday 2020 breaking spending records with web purchases hitting $9.0 billion, an increase of 21.6% year over year, according to Adobe Analytics data.
Retail Bound
DECEMBER 3, 2020
This month we sat down with John Hilbelink from Parallel Retail Group to pick his brain about private label merchandising. Over the last few years, we have seen major retailers like Costco, Best Buy, Target, and even Amazon market their private label brands! John was kind to take a few minutes out of his busy day to chat with us. I see on Linkedin you had 14+ years of merchandising experience at Target before joining Parallel Retail Group.
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RepslyBlog
DECEMBER 3, 2020
For the past several years, there has been a drastic decline in physical, in-store retail shopping due to the rising popularity of e-commerce. As a result, traditional retailers are trying to find new ways to create a shopping experience that keeps customers coming in-person to stores.
Retail TouchPoints
NOVEMBER 30, 2020
Manufacturers and retailers of products that rely on touch as a selling point (think apparel, décor and furniture) have faced some of the highest hurdles erected by COVID-19. Not being able to feel a fabric’s texture or see a sofa in three dimensions can lower a buyer’s confidence level and make it that much tougher for sellers to differentiate themselves.
Secure Retail
DECEMBER 2, 2020
Secure Retail have a long-standing partnership with Displaydata on ESLs (Electronic Shelf Labels), with the labels predominantly being used in the retail and hospitality sectors. As the technology has evolved with different formats, improved battery life and larger sizes available, it became apparent that the they could be adapted for usage in different applications and industries.
Global Shop
DECEMBER 1, 2020
Western Container Corporation , a make-to-order paper tube manufacturer in in Beloit, WI, operated the business for years with “legacy” accounting and third-party scheduling software that left a lot to be desired. As the manufacturing industry continued to evolve at a rapid pace, President Jeff Perrigo recognized the need to bring the business into the 21 st century or get left behind.
Speaker: Jennifer Wright and Nick Barron
2025 is right around the corner, and with it comes a new wave of consumer expectations, competitive pressures, and operational challenges. Success lies in finding the balance between operational flexibility and creating experiences that keep customers coming back. The future of retail belongs to those who can stay ahead of shifting customer preferences and marketing trends. 🔮 In this session, we’ll dive deep into what it takes to keep customers engaged and your operations nimble, no matt
Graff Retail
DECEMBER 1, 2020
How can we increase sales during COVID-19? I’ve been asked this over and over again by retailers. The answer is simple…it’s your staff! I recently talked about optimizing the sales floor experience before and during the COVID crisis on the Voice of Retail Podcast. Pre-COVID Retail Strategy We need to remember that pre-COVID, retail stores […].
Retail TouchPoints
DECEMBER 2, 2020
Traditionally, sport/leisure apparel and footwear brand FILA relied primarily on retailers to get its products on the bodies and feet of consumers. Since FILA doesn’t operate its own brick-and-mortar stores, this strategy made good business sense until COVID-19 shuttered physical locations around the globe. To make up for the loss of in-person sales — and to reap the benefits of a planned marketing tie-in with the estate of the Notorious B.I.G. — FILA needed to quickly move its website experienc
Medallion Retail
NOVEMBER 30, 2020
To say that 2020 was a year of endless challenges and accelerated changes would be an understatement. However, in the face of such tumult, one core truth has remained consistent: that those retailers best able to identify and meet the. The post Insights 2020: Our 3 Most Popular Blogs appeared first on Medallion Retail.
Retail Technology Review
DECEMBER 2, 2020
Dewsbury-based online baby and nursery retailer, Kiddies Kingdom, is opening a new distribution warehouse in Dewsbury off the back of its best sales period to date.
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Bindo
DECEMBER 2, 2020
With cloud-based POS systems that you can run on portable devices, you get the chance to provide better customer service and seamless operations. Also, you can run your point of sale software on multiple devices provided they have an internet connection. Therefore, you have the unique opportunity to use your tablet as a high-tech cash register.
Retail TouchPoints
DECEMBER 2, 2020
In its quest to make its Walmart+ program more competitive with Amazon Prime, Walmart is removing the $35 shipping minimum on purchases at Walmart.com for members. Beginning Dec. 4, Walmart+ members will receive free next-day and two-day shipping on items shipped by Walmart, no matter the basket size. However, delivery from physical stores on items like groceries will still carry a $35 minimum.
RETAIL MANAGEMENT SOFTWARE
DECEMBER 2, 2020
Multidev Market Insights scrutinizes the effects of a wide range of factors impacting the market drivers and growth opportunities in eyewear retail sector since the beginning of the coronavirus outbreak. The whitepaper offers in-depth insights into the shifting consumer behaviors & changing dynamics impacting retail operations, busines models and emerging trends.
Store Growers
DECEMBER 3, 2020
Last Updated on January 13, 2021. If you have a physical store location, using it as a location extension with your Search ads is a no-brainer. They might bring you extra foot traffic and they help to build trust with people that haven’t heard from you. That also is true if your address is just an office or warehouse, having it there shows that you’re not just a little business on the internet.
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Retail Technology Review
DECEMBER 2, 2020
SLAM’s eCommerce manager discusses how working with trusted partners has enabled the company to secure 20% growth in the last few months despite the challenges of Covid.
Retail TouchPoints
DECEMBER 2, 2020
Retail Ecommerce Ventures (REV) has added Stein Mart to its growing portfolio of once-struggling brands relaunched as ecommerce properties. REV acquired the intellectual property of Stein Mart for $6.02 million , $2 million above its initial stalking horse bid , with plans to take the off-price retailer online in early 2021. The deal includes the Stein Mart nameplate as well as its private label brands, domain names, social media assets and customer data from Hilco Streambank, an IP advisory fir
Dezeen
NOVEMBER 29, 2020
Architecture firm StudioAC has used sheets of industrial grating to make striking gridded display counters for this minimal cannabis dispensary in Toronto. Edition sells a curated selection of cannabis strains and smoking accessories, including items such as bongs, grinders, ashtrays and rolling papers. Edition features a pared-back interior. Studio AC was, from the outset of the project, keen to reimagine how these products are presented inside the company's store.
Retail TouchPoints
NOVEMBER 30, 2020
The 2020 ecommerce holiday shopping and shipping season is expected to eclipse years past. Brick-and-mortar sales — which will account for 81.2% of total U.S. holiday retail — are expected to decline 4.7% this holiday season, while ecommerce will jump 35.8%, according to eMarketer Retail. Experts say that the pandemic has accelerated ecommerce growth in the U.S. this year by two full years.
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