Retail TouchPoints

OCTOBER 4, 2023

The numbers from our latest guide to omnichannel commerce speak for themselves, showing that marketing across three or more channels earns brands 250% higher engagement. Social commerce metrics are up in 2023 , with a 9% increase in gross merchandise value and a 63% increase in average order value across BigCommerce’s merchants.

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Inside Retail

NOVEMBER 28, 2022

This year, over 102 million people will buy via social platforms in the US alone and by 2025, global sales via social commerce will exceed US$1.2 Among consumers – and not just Millennials – social commerce is gaining significant traction, growing three times as fast as overall e-commerce.

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Retail TouchPoints

OCTOBER 6, 2022

The Mastercard SpendingPulse measures in-store and online retail sales across all forms of payment, providing a wealth of insights to help merchants refine and optimize their holiday strategies. The return to offices and social events is inspiring consumers to level up their wardrobes and focus more on apparel and footwear.

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Retail TouchPoints

APRIL 18, 2023

After years of degrading consumer trust in platforms, brands and the influencers they hire, Agha’s premise is that his TikTok-esque social commerce platform — which features product reviews only from real, authenticated shoppers — will power the next wave of ecommerce discovery and online community.

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Retail TouchPoints

JULY 29, 2020

To accomplish this, operational models need to be adapted quickly. Predicting what’s to come isn’t easy, but having a robust network infrastructure in place would allow retailers to deploy new services rapidly when they’re ready to add them — regardless of where stores are located, or how long they’ve been established.

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Retail TouchPoints

NOVEMBER 11, 2021

Lionesque Group CEO Melissa Gonzalez and MG2 Design Principal Justin Hill will reveal how retailers can rethink the checkout experience while maintaining fluidity between high-touch customer service and self-service capabilities during an interactive roundtable discussion on Nov. 17 from 1:20 to 2:10 p.m. Join the discussion on Nov.

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Retail TouchPoints

DECEMBER 2, 2020

Case in point: Return rates for online purchases are 15% to 40%, compared with 5% to 10% for in-store purchases. Consumers don’t have to think about transportation, parking, and other limitations like store hours; and Credit cards and virtual payments are like chips in a casino. Targeting consumers on social networking sites works.

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Inside Retail

OCTOBER 21, 2021

James Johnson, director of technology services & strategic accounts, APAC at Shopify, says it is critical for Australian retailers to optimise their product offers and sales channels to make the most of the sales season and seize the opportunity to end a difficult year on a high.

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Retail TouchPoints

JULY 30, 2021

products, combined with the sheer size of the Chinese market, make the potential hard to ignore : “It’s an opportunity for Western brands to find a faster-growing market than the one they’re currently operating in. of all social commerce sales this year. The return rates on product are in the single digits.

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Retail TouchPoints

APRIL 13, 2021

The 15 sessions, now available on demand, encompass critical areas of the retail enterprise, including: customer loyalty strategies; visual tech developments such as AR and 3D modeling; fulfillment and delivery management; the power of social networks; fast-growing Buy Now, Pay Later services; and the all-important customer experience.

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Retail TouchPoints

FEBRUARY 7, 2023

It was also one of the first brands to launch one-to-one livestreaming consultant services on Tmall Luxury Pavilion,” added Chen. Members can book watches in advance and choose payment methods such as interest-free installments. Will Luxury’s Biggest Market Rebound?

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Inside Retail

OCTOBER 21, 2021

Acquiring Pinterest would allow PayPal to capture more of that e-commerce growth and diversify its income though advertising revenue. The online payments provider hopes to successfully negotiate and announce a deal by the time it reports quarterly earnings on Nov. It acquired return-service provider Happy Returns in May.

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Retail TouchPoints

NOVEMBER 18, 2021

Digital apparel retailers are adopting fit technology to help shoppers find the right items, improve satisfaction and reduce returns, but data collected from these programs can be further analyzed to get a better understanding of who your customer base is and what they really want from your products. “We

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365 Retail

DECEMBER 21, 2021

The need is for these to be inter-operable with intelligent decision-making as to how best to move products from anywhere to anywhere. In the post-pandemic period, we saw an immediate reduction in online sales as customers returned to the high street, albeit not to the levels of 2019. consumer survey?we

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Inside Retail

FEBRUARY 27, 2023

We are seeing the role of e-commerce in a number of distinct parts of the journey and motivations to shop online have moved far beyond convenience alone: 1. Awareness Online channels should be leveraged to promote broader awareness of their products and services to potential customers across multiple platforms.

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Retail TouchPoints

JANUARY 15, 2021

You’ll want to look at organic sessions, paid sessions, how long people have stayed on your page and the number of new visitors vs. returning visitors. You’ll also want to look at referral traffic to see if you’re getting page views from being featured in any news outlets, blogs or social media posts. Website traffic: More than 4.5

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Inside Retail

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

It offers a unique value proposition to users and retail partners through the hyper-personalised styling service it provides, 24/7. We don’t hold stock, handle payments or shipping. Returns through the Mys Tyler platform are less than 5 per cent, compared to an industry average of up to 40 per cent, according to the platform.

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Independent Retailer

JULY 19, 2022

Natural Language Processing mechanisms allows brands to be able to automatically answer generic questions about shipping policies, coupons, discounts, and loyalty programs, among others. Even though it is great that consumers are sending queries, brands need to respond, and automating an answer allows you to respond quickly.

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Retail Minded

JANUARY 21, 2022

Recognized and respected as the largest conference and expo in the world supporting the retail industry, I was both excited and proud to return to the NRF show floors for the first time since the global pandemic. Having solutions that increase efficiency in picking, packing and pallet operations is critical too. billion in 2021 alone.

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Retail Minded

JULY 29, 2023

This has led to the emergence of social commerce , where customers can connect with brands they identify with through various platforms. This includes highly personalized services, interactive elements, and rewards programs. They’re increasingly interested in buying from brands that align with their values and lifestyle.

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Retail Minded

JULY 29, 2023

This has led to the emergence of social commerce , where customers can connect with brands they identify with through various platforms. This includes highly personalized services, interactive elements, and rewards programs. They’re increasingly interested in buying from brands that align with their values and lifestyle.

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RETAIL MANAGEMENT SOFTWARE

NOVEMBER 27, 2024

Omnichannel retailing is a business model that integrates multiple sales channels, including physical stores, e-commerce platforms, mobile apps, and social media, into a unified and seamless customer experience. Operational Efficiency – Streamlined inventory management and unified sales systems reduce inefficiencies and costs.

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Retail Assist

JANUARY 17, 2023

Quick commerce, social commerce, marketplaces, greenwashing of brands, a resurgence in physical retail and a rebalancing of ecommerce were key themes during the year. Whilst some press reports suggest there could be a decline in social media usage amidst a shunning of Big Tech, it’s pretty unlikely.

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Retail Geek

APRIL 7, 2023

We also briefly discuss e-commerce in Brazil, around Jason’s recent trip to São Paulo. So that was interesting and then the to me the most geeky coolest thing of all although controversial is during the pandemic, the Brazilian government launched a government-sponsored instant payment system so I got.

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Retail Geek

APRIL 8, 2022

Jason: [6:17] There was some version of that there was you know Uber instacart and doordash all talking about instant delivery well a lot of the, the tenuous VC funded ones were, we’re announcing their their shutdowns and for sure they’re there was I mentioned 650 exhibitors I think about 620 of them were payment providers.

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Retail Geek

FEBRUARY 28, 2023

In this episode we cover: Amazon Q4 Earnings Walmart Q4 Earnings US Department of Commerce Q4 e-commerce data Discussion of Temu and other Social Commerce News Don’t forget to like our facebook page, and if you enjoyed this episode please write us a review on itunes. 38:37] Selfish piece of.

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Retail Geek

JULY 26, 2023

You know what Gardner calls compostable Commerce so you know 8 micro services or you know efficient apis or however you want to look at it but often it’s like. [5:39] Cattle catalogs and e-commerce and it’s a little bit of a broader catalog but it was up. [36:46] percent of all sales.

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Retail Geek

SEPTEMBER 17, 2024

Better holiday than they have the last last couple of years but overall I I’m not optimistic, you know with the caveat that some some really good operators or some people with a really clever model like the Amazon Walmart Tik toks are are likely gonna you know have a really good run this holiday.

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Retail TouchPoints

APRIL 16, 2021

Prioritizing convenience was, of course, amplified by COVID-19, with services like contactless pickup and fast delivery taking on a new meaning synonymous with safety last year. New payment options like Buy Now, Pay Later are enhancing accessibility and easing the purchase decision process for consumers.

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