Retail TouchPoints

JANUARY 8, 2025

The Role of Robots in Retail In the retail industry, tasks like inventory management, cleaning and even customer service are being delegated to robots, allowing human employees to focus on higher-value activities. The message is clear: designing for people first is the key to robots usability and their ultimate success.

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Inside Retail

OCTOBER 17, 2023

Great product diversity, changing consumer demands, and the expansion of e-commerce have turned inventory management into a major pain point for retailers. Poor inventory management results in overstocking and under-stocking, impaired cash flow, and losses from theft and spoilage. Here are some reasons why: 1.

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Retail TouchPoints

JANUARY 29, 2021

For Vietnamese retail management firm Au Chau Fashion and Cosmetic Company (ACFC) , the rapid adoption of online shopping spurred by COVID-19 store closures offered an opportunity to beef up the omnichannel experience across its suite of international brands. .

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Retail TouchPoints

FEBRUARY 9, 2023

BrainOS Inventory Insights helps managers intelligently manage their inventory, improve operational efficiencies, enhance productivity and elevate customer shopping experiences across all channels.

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Retail Focus

APRIL 25, 2025

Fashion brand MS Mode is equipping its 185 stores in the Benelux countries, France and Spain with a new inventory management system based on RFID technology. Technology company, Nedap , is providing all 185 MS Mode stores with its inventory management platform !D With platform !D This rollout proves it again. The use of

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Tokinomo

MARCH 29, 2022

Brick and mortar retailers have a lot of challenges to deal with after two years of pandemic and a rapid online shopping habit adoption. Apart from having to provide an amazing experience in-store to attract the attention of shoppers, they also need to make sure that they have the products shoppers are looking for.

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Retail TouchPoints

JANUARY 23, 2025

With a clear mission of saving people money and a unique model that combines national buying power with local independent operators for the ultimate treasure hunt shopping experience, Grocery Outlet is a differentiated concept with a tremendous growth opportunity, said Potter in a statement.

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Retail TouchPoints

JANUARY 9, 2025

The company plans to integrate complementary strengths such as product design and sourcing capabilities, deep supplier relationships and a growing use of AI and data-driven technology to enhance supply chain and inventory management capabilities and deepen customer relationships.

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Tokinomo

JANUARY 24, 2023

Campaign scoop A little taste of Hell. Philadelphia recently released a limited-edition product called " A Little Taste of Hell ," which is a cream cheese infused with ghost peppers with a Scoville Heat Unit measurement of 1,041,427. This product was only available to residents of Toronto who ordered it via Uber Eats on January 13th.

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RETAIL MANAGEMENT SOFTWARE

MARCH 20, 2025

If you’re a retail business owner managing multiple retail stores, keeping your eye on the prize might be challenging. Understanding how your shops perform in terms of inventory and ROI is essential to the success of any multi-store operation.

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Retail TouchPoints

APRIL 25, 2025

Retail businesses are no longer self-enclosed entities where everything revolves around a checkout and some inventory management software. A strong network infrastructure supports everything from payment processing and inventory management to customer engagement and security, ensuring business continuity and long-term growth.

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Retail TouchPoints

APRIL 28, 2025

Brands like Amazon have set the gold standard for a modern ecommerce shopping experience. In this piece, well lay out key steps every retailer can take to wrest control of their data and pave the way for a modernized shopping experience. The good news? Clarify Your Data Strategy Todays retailers face a common set of data challenges.

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Independent Retailer

NOVEMBER 15, 2024

In this article, we’ll talk about retail management, what it is and why it’s important. This information will be useful to entrepreneurs and business managers who implement approaches aiming at streamline processes, improving customer service and reducing costs.

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Tokinomo

MAY 20, 2024

From personalized service to strategic inventory management, every aspect of the retail experience plays a crucial role in attracting and retaining customers. Empower Your Employees with Data-Driven Decision Making: Delivering an exceptional retail experience is paramount.

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Inside Retail

MARCH 25, 2025

Ramadan continues to be a crucial shopping period across Southeast Asia, with evolving consumer behaviours and market dynamics shaping the retail landscape. Shopping patterns remain distinct throughout the holy month, with sales peaking in the last two weeks. This year, Ramadan began on February 28 and ends on March 30.

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Retail TouchPoints

FEBRUARY 3, 2021

D Cloud inventory management platform throughout 162 stores, with the objective of increasing accuracy throughout the supply chain. We can now use our stores as mini-DCs and use stock from the shop floor and back-of-house for web order fulfillment as well.”. Scotch & Soda will deploy Nedap’s !D

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RETAIL MANAGEMENT SOFTWARE

DECEMBER 2, 2024

Omnichannel Presence : Creating a seamless shopping experience across all channels, whether in-store, online, or via mobile apps, ensuring customers engage with the brand effortlessly. Automation: Using AI-driven tools for inventory management, chatbots for customer service, and automated marketing campaigns to streamline operations.

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Retail Focus

FEBRUARY 4, 2025

For example, when you shop online at Amazon or ASOS, you’ll notice that the recommendations are specific to your browsing and buying behaviour. This helps retailers optimise inventory levels, staffing, and promotions for smoother operations and waste reduction. This improves productivity and reduces costs.

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Inside Retail

FEBRUARY 23, 2025

Walmarts use of robots: Walmart has deployed robots in many of its stores for tasks like scanning shelves for inventory management, cleaning floors, and sorting deliveries in backrooms. RPA can handle tasks like order processing, inventory management, and data entry, reducing the workload on human staff and minimising errors.

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Wiser

OCTOBER 29, 2024

Consumers often plan their shopping journeys around what’s in stock, and inaccurate inventory information can quickly lead them to turn to competitors. Invest in Real-Time Inventory Management Systems: Utilize integrated systems that sync inventory data across all channels in real-time.

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Retail Focus

MARCH 13, 2025

Shopping experiences in stores are no longer limited to simply browsing and buying products; they are becoming immersive, data-driven experiences that seamlessly merge the physical and digital realms. Walmart and other big-box retailers are investing in this technology to create a seamless shopping experience.

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Retail TouchPoints

MARCH 5, 2025

Target also plans to modernize its core inventory management system with AI-powered technology designed to improve reliability and reduce out-of-stocks. Target also is planning additional brand partnerships, such as the recently announced shop-in-shop deals with Warby Parker and Champion along with its long-time Disney partnership.

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Retail TouchPoints

JANUARY 13, 2023

Albertsons has completed its rollout of an inventory management platform specifically designed for the rapidly changing nature of fresh products, deploying the solution across its more than 2,000 supermarkets in just seven months’ time. Driving sustainability practices across Albertsons Cos.

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Inside Retail

JANUARY 2, 2023

Social commerce and live shopping. Browsing and shopping directly on social media platforms has long been a hallmark of e-commerce in China, now, it’s finally coming to Australia. Half of the GTV of e-commerce in China now comes from live shopping. Live shopping is essentially the modern-day, more sophisticated version of TVSN.

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RETAIL MANAGEMENT SOFTWARE

OCTOBER 22, 2024

A centralized database acts as a single source of truth for all business data, allowing retailers to manage information from multiple channels and locations efficiently. Enhanced Inventory Management Effective inventory management is vital for retail success. Key Benefits of a Centralized Database for Retailers 1.

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Retail TouchPoints

MAY 30, 2023

In 2022, a National Retail Federation/Prosper Insights and Analytics survey indicated that 56% of consumers had started their BTS shopping by early July, with 81% planning to shop sales the week of July 11. Want to Expand Back-to-School Shopping Baskets? in an interview with Retail TouchPoints. “I

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Retail TouchPoints

MAY 21, 2024

It encompasses a wide array of data types, from customer WiFi usage patterns and device interactions within the store to transactional data and online shopping behaviors. The optimization can improve customer service, reduce wait times and enhance the shopping experience.

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Retail TouchPoints

MAY 6, 2022

The goal is to provide a turnkey end-to-end solution for independent brands through localized fulfillment and enhanced last-mile options, regardless of whether or not they use the Shopify platform.

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Retail TouchPoints

JUNE 8, 2022

The retailer will test inventory management technology in a sixth store. In addition to supporting its employees during the current labor shortage, Vallarta will use the robots to gather real-time inventory data, an important capability as retail continues to grapple with supply chain challenges.

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Retail Focus

MARCH 7, 2025

With smartphones and tablets becoming integral parts of daily life, consumers are increasingly shopping on the go. Benefits of M-Commerce: Convenience : Shopping on mobile devices offers a seamless and convenient experience for consumers, allowing them to shop anytime and anywhere.

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Inside Retail

JANUARY 3, 2023

From smart shopping carts and intelligent buying assistants, to dynamic pricing algorithms and inventory tracking systems, retailers will have access to a wealth of powerful tools that enhance their ability to meet customers’ needs and respond quickly to changes in the market. . Payment systems evolution.

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I Vend

APRIL 2, 2025

If youre an ambitious mid-sized retailer, youre probably aware of retail management software, and understand that it can be a powerful tool to help you automate and streamline your operations. You know that its more than simply a point of sale, and that it offers a comprehensive platform for managing the entire retail operation.

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Retail TouchPoints

APRIL 1, 2025

Filling a grocery cart is perhaps the one retail experience we all share on a regular basis, more than shopping for clothes, tools or any other retail category. Why is marrying up the in-store and online grocery shopping experience the next big thing in grocery? grocers are valued at $8.5 boasting 365 locations. Here in the U.S.,

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Inside Retail

JUNE 27, 2024

Retailers are grappling with ever-multiplying channels, and managing disparate touchpoints while trying to create a seamless, excellent omnichannel experience. This is a comprehensive approach that extends beyond online sales to encompass various critical aspects of retail operations, with inventory management and pricing at its core.

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Retail TouchPoints

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

Simon Properties is partnering with Dropit to bring omnichannel inventory management and fulfillment capabilities to its facilities. “Simon’s commitment to shaping the future of retail aligns perfectly with our pursuit of technological innovation,” said Karin Cabili, Founder and CEO of Dropit in a statement.

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Retail TouchPoints

FEBRUARY 20, 2025

Since its 2012 debut, Instacart has made significant progress in convincing Americans that grocery shopping can be done online. Act Two is digitizing the in-store experience with services like Caper [smart carts] and FoodStorm [order management]. Instacart executives celebrate the company’s IPO on Sept. Image courtesy Instacart.)

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Retail TouchPoints

MAY 30, 2023

The PredictSpring solution includes both stationary and mobile POS applications along with clienteling, omnichannel commerce and inventory management capabilities. As a global company, we were also able to provide a solution that supports both English and French in order to meet Canadian regulatory requirements.”

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