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How Streamlining Digital Checkout Boosted Polywood Conversions Nearly 50%

Retail TouchPoints

In 2017, Polywood had a great product sustainability story (its outdoor furniture is made from 100% recycled plastic and comes with a 20-year guarantee) and a solid launching pad for direct-to-consumer sales (a 27 -year history of selling through big box, home improvement and specialty patio stores). It was an involved, intense process.

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5 Real-World Ways 5G Will Transform Retail

Retail TouchPoints

There are an almost infinite number of answers, but the long and the short of it is that 5G will enable merchants to perform intricate digital tasks faster and on a much larger scale. “5G This often goes hand-in-hand with cloud computing (data processing that happens in the cloud as opposed to servers on site). “5G

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Why the future of Australian retail lies in unified commerce

Inside Retail

Speaking to merchants in Australia, it’s clear that the retail landscape is more competitive than ever, intensified by the influx of global e-commerce players and price-conscious consumers. Outdoor and camping gear wholesaler Darche taps into the same Shopify backend to sell to DTC and B2B customers.

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Combat Inflation’s Impact by Streamlining Conversational Commerce Channels

Retail TouchPoints

And how are you giving them a value-added product or service for being loyal to you? Another opportunity is for field service technicians and reps that now have upsell opportunities that they [can complete] with customers in person. Retail TouchPoints (RTP): What can retailers do to deal with the challenge of slower online sales?

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How to Make the Most of Free Google Shopping Listings

Retail TouchPoints

Fortunately, not long into the crisis, search behemoth Google paid attention to these companies’ needs, announcing in April that merchants would be able to list products on its Google Shopping platform for free. Here’s how you can make the most of the service. of all clicks. Adding Products to Google Shopping.

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3 Keys to Creating Experiences that Gen Alpha Loves

Retail TouchPoints

However, the influence and impact of this consumer base already are significant, considering the heightened role they’ve played in household decision-making processes since the start of the pandemic. Brands should consider this research when crafting their omnichannel strategies.

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Mercado González Taps Mexican Culture to Reinvent the Stale Grocery Store Model

Retail TouchPoints

Instead, every unique product category is treated as its own stall (also known as a “puesto”), with a dedicated merchant and exclusive recipes cooked in-store. “We It’s not just a concept or one store; it’s what our organization plans to do moving forward. said Kevin Kelley, Co-founder of Shook Kelley, in an interview with Retail TouchPoints.