Retail TouchPoints

JANUARY 20, 2022

But through this disruption, retailers began to see that their procurement process is in many ways the linchpin for maximizing revenue and reducing spend as the economy recovers post-pandemic. Do they invest in emerging business models such as buying online and picking up in-store, or doorstep delivery, or expedited return programs?

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Retail TouchPoints

OCTOBER 23, 2020

Several years ago, a handful of direct-to-consumer (DTC) brands expanded into the physical retail space. Now, dozens of others have followed suit, making the leap from entirely digital to opening brick-and-mortar locations. An Emerging Retail Trend. Foster convenience. Boost customer touch points.

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Retail TouchPoints

AUGUST 23, 2023

Retailers need to make sure their in-store and online spaces can meet those demands. With more people returning to in-store shopping as the pandemic has eased, brands are leaning into the phygital trend by designing physical stores that reflect popular elements of the online experience.

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Rangeme

OCTOBER 4, 2022

The most common way to inform customers of where to find a brand’s products is via a store locator on their website. Therefore, if a brand’s product is rung up at a register within the last couple of weeks, the item could still show up as in-stock at that location. They weren’t shoppable and didn’t return any data or insights.

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Retail TouchPoints

APRIL 19, 2021

Online retailers and brands must start by reviewing existing data to determine where their customers are located, and determine how inventory should be effectively dispersed across the UK and EU. If there has been one retail trend that has proliferated over the past year, it has been the surge in online shopping.

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I Vend

JANUARY 9, 2022

A new year is a time to look forward and think about what will shape the future, and in this, my first article of the year, I’ll be exploring the top five trends in retail technology for 2022. iVend Retail Management Suite iVend’s retail technology is delivering innovation in retail.

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Small Biz Trends

NOVEMBER 16, 2020

The COVID-19 pandemic continues to cause pains for the nation’s brick-and-mortar locations. A new study from Zenreach , a retail marketing technology company, found that foot traffic to the nation’s retail and other locations has remained steady throughout most of the pandemic, although at roughly half of the pre-pandemic levels.

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Retail Focus

JUNE 14, 2021

In retail, a brand that owns their retail locations, owns the suppliers, controls distribution, and oversees more of the processes than normal retailers, would be said to have vertical integration. Any retailer that ignores ecommerce is letting a potentially huge sales opportunity slip by.

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RETAIL MANAGEMENT SOFTWARE

JULY 29, 2024

Create value across the business: Effective retail technology delivers returns across the entire business. Many retailers see a 4x return on their initial investment within a few months, thanks to broad applications spanning store operations, supply chain, e-commerce, and vendor relationships.

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Indigo 9 Digital

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

Nearly a decade ago when Best Buy was trying to turn its business around one of the things it did that was quite effective was to allow Apple, starting in 2013, to set up store in store selling areas within Best Buy locations becoming one of the first retailers Apple partnered with. After that Samsung, Sony and Microsoft followed.

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Inside Retail

FEBRUARY 16, 2022

So those old T-shirt and jeans combinations won’t cut it for professionals returning to the office. McGowan added: “The pandemic definitely changed international expansion plans for a lot of retailers. ” This article was originally published in the 2022 Australian Retail Outlook, powered by KPMG.

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RETAIL MANAGEMENT SOFTWARE

FEBRUARY 28, 2025

Retailers are focused on improving pickup options, payment flexibility , and streamlining the return process. As consumer expectations shift, retailers must offer an experience that is both quick and convenient. The speed of the click-to-collect cycle is a key factor in shaping future omnichannel supply chains.

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Wiser

SEPTEMBER 28, 2017

For example, they can tell the customer that it’s in-stock at a location on the other side of town and get someone at that location to put it on hold for them. In-Store Returns . Making returns easier for shoppers removes some of the barriers to checkout. Or, that associate can have it shipped to them instead.

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Indigo 9 Digital

MAY 31, 2022

Nordstrom also entered into a partnership in 2019 where it began accepting returns of online orders from competitors such as Kohl’s and Macy’s. This was Nordstrom’s way of thinking more holistically about its customers’ needs and in return customers often shop while dropping off a return. When a customer is 0.2

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Indigo 9 Digital

FEBRUARY 24, 2023

Even Warren Buffett would be impressed with those returns. In 2014 Starbucks introduced a complete tuition reimbursement program for employees located in the United States who worked at least an average of 20 hours per week. That would have given us a war chest of cash and significantly increased return on capital.

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Indigo 9 Digital

MAY 4, 2023

By Tricia McKinnon Amidst a shakeup in the retail sector over the past decade dollar stores have been particularly resilient. There are now more dollar stores in the United States than McDonald’s and Starbucks locations combined. Location, location, location. In 2022 Dollar General’s sales were up 10.6%.

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Retail Gazette

DECEMBER 11, 2024

Retailers have faced high levels of stress, particularly as we enter peak trading season, where 50% of annual sales can be made, Brooke explains. But with inflation easing and some economic stability returning, theres a sense that 2025 could be a better year – despite the unpredictable geopolitical backdrop.

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Small Biz Trends

JULY 8, 2021

My friend, the future of retail is bright and you can rest assured that the retail apocalypse is not going to happen anytime soon. We have compiled all the critical shopping statistics here to help you keep up with the latest retail trends. 67% of customers admit that they bought something else while returning a product.

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RETAIL MANAGEMENT SOFTWARE

AUGUST 18, 2023

As summer vacations wind down and the anticipation of a new school year grows, retailers are gearing up with back-to-school retail ideas for the annual shopping rush. This critical period not only marks the return to classrooms but also signifies a significant revenue opportunity for businesses in the retail sector.

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Indigo 9 Digital

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

Then there are those pesky returns. How often have you bought something online, then returned it without a second thought? For the retailer that’s a cost that eats into profits. Customer returns are also a thorn in Casper’s side as it is for many retailers. million on “refunds, returns, and discounts” in 2018.

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Retail Adventures

AUGUST 20, 2024

When the associates return, have them to document their visits, breaking down everything they experienced in each area of the store. Watch how shoppers enter the store, which way they go and why, plus what they look at, how long they linger in specific areas, along with what they buy and return. Does it motivate shoppers to buy?

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Small Biz Trends

JANUARY 25, 2021

If you plan on using your displays in multiple locations, complicated assemblies can be difficult. Return policy: Make sure to check that the supplier has a no-hassle return policy. If the display does not meet your needs ask whether they come with a return policy. They should also be easily cleaned and managed.

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Indigo 9 Digital

SEPTEMBER 19, 2022

By Tricia McKinnon It may surprise you to learn that Amazon has nearly 600 retail locations. 500 of those locations are Whole Foods stores and the remaining stores include convenience stores, grocery stores and even a clothing store. Take a look at this list to see the types of locations Amazon has. Amazon Go.

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Retail Assist

FEBRUARY 13, 2025

Sustainability as a Competitive Advantage By building eco-friendly supply chains and prioritising local sourcing, retailers can minimise emissions and waste, cut transportation costs and boost their brand reputation. Consistent Implementation: Scaling sustainability across teams and locations requires staff training and collaboration.

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A1 Retail

JANUARY 29, 2024

The Little Black has returned, alongside the Show Guide and the Spring Fair app, giving buyers the tools they need to plan their visit. Get ready to be inspired, informed and empowered at The Inspiring Retail Stage, Trend Talks and Masterclass Studio and across the entire show floor.”

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Small Biz Trends

NOVEMBER 25, 2020

And select purchases also come with free two to three day shipping and free extended returns. In-store deals vary depending on the location. And Surface Duos are up to $200 off. Only a limited amount of each product is available. The company is offering Cyber Week deals through November 30. Home Depot.

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Small Biz Trends

MAY 18, 2021

You will need to add basic information, location, and a payment method. Does StockX return fake shoes? When setting up an account, you have four options for registration: 1) Traditional email sign up. 2) Facebook account sign up. 3) Google account sign up. 4) Apple ID sign up. Listing a Product.

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RETAIL MANAGEMENT SOFTWARE

OCTOBER 22, 2020

Retailers nowadays have to offer a compelling reason for people to come to their point of sales. The mere idea of a near-by convenience store may no longer be as attractive as it used to be five or ten years ago according to a recent report on disruptive retail trends by Deloitte.

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Indigo 9 Digital

MAY 3, 2023

Using the app customers can also request that a sales associate bring items to designated locations in the store or have items placed in a fitting room. If you do subscribe to our retail trends newsletter to get the latest retail insights & trends delivered to your inbox 3. Do you like this content? Just do it.

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Rangeme

MARCH 1, 2022

Effectively, the retailer is asking you to rent out some of its shelf space—perhaps in a unique location, or a chilled unit, where space is at a premium. If a retailer wants to promote your product, that could be good news for sales and the visibility of your brand. Returns fees. Fees for promotions.

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Rangeme

NOVEMBER 22, 2022

With stores forced to close, the popularity of e-commerce accelerated and many retailers wondered if in-store shopping would ever return. foot traffic has continued to rise, and retailers are expected to open more than 75 million square feet of new space. However, this is not simply a return to pre-pandemic normality.

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Rangeme

DECEMBER 28, 2021

As an Asian-American “parachute kid” in Southern California, his parents had to return to their home country of Taiwan to find work when he turned fifteen, leaving Dr. Liao to be raised by his community. In 2022, we’re excited to get into more retail locations, meet with buyers, and we’re going to do it with RangeMe,” says Dr. Liao.

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Indigo 9 Digital

MAY 3, 2023

We now operate a total of 2,034 Ross Dress for Less and dd’s Discounts locations across 40 states, the District of Columbia, and Guam. Historically, any time there's retail bankruptcies, that's provided us opportunities for new store locations," said Ross Stores’ President Michael Hartshorn. Do you like this content?

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Indigo 9 Digital

APRIL 28, 2023

Chipotlanes also continue to outperform non-Chipotle locations due to the convenience, which is encouraging since digital order pickup is our highest margin transaction.” We could see that the sales margins and returns are far higher in restaurants that had a Chipotlane versus non-Chipotlane.” New store formats. Simplicity.

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Rangeme

AUGUST 1, 2022

If you currently work with retailers or plan to grow your in-store presence, look for 3PL companies with expertise in B2B or wholesale fulfillment. Orders bound for retail locations or distribution centers are often subject to specific requirements for master casing, carton labeling, and palletization. Do I get to choose?

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Indigo 9 Digital

FEBRUARY 9, 2023

For the next month the employee, Marcus Henderson, brought the money with him on every shift until one day the customer returned to the store and the employee gave him his money. They are also not allowed to operate more than one Chick-fil-A location. But he was already down the street before I even realized he drove away."

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Location Retail Trends Management Returns 52

Indigo 9 Digital

JANUARY 12, 2023

If you do subscribe to our retail trends newsletter to get the latest retail insights & trends delivered to your inbox. Lampert has been accused in lawsuits filed by pensioners and Sears shareholders of picking apart the more-than-a-century-old retailer to enrich himself.” Do you like this content?

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